Offers a free, confidential hotline for teens to discuss their concerns with a peer. Topics include suicide, mental health, relationships, and other teen-related issues. Also offers a text line.

Over the phone support to individuals aged 12 years and up in the state of Illinois.

Provides a line for parents to call for information or support for the following issues: - Colicky babies/excessive crying - Babies who have difficulty sleeping or feeding *Depending on severity of issues, may offer follow-up visits and other resources with partner agencies.

Helpline: Provides and assists with resources and services for families in need or in crisis through their Helpline. 1:1 Peer Support Chat: Work with a Peer Support Chat Specialist (1 time only for 30 minutes or a Peer Support Facilitator for 4 to 8 Weeks.Education and Peer Support Groups: (Step Up Peer Training Circle) Peer support education workshops, classes, some free webinars, free Google Scholarships, Mental Health First Aid course (Free if grant), adult learning via on-demand video, or live events.Please sign up and register via their website. (Free or small fee for some programming).

Warm line offering support the residents of Jewish descent due to ongoing conflict overseas.

Illinois Warrior Assistance Program (IWAP) is a Warm Helpline provides confidential assistance for Illinois veterans to help them meet the challenges of their everyday life. IWAP is also available to family members including the spouse and children of eligible veterans.

Provides peer-to-peer helpline where counselors work with patients to meet the challenges of Hepatitis C head-on. Callers talk one-to-one with a real person, typically someone who's had Hepatitis C touch their own life.The phone call, support and information are all provided free of charge. Information on treatment may also be provided.

Offers information and support on a wide range of topics including: - Birth Control. - Emergency Contraception. - Sexually Transmitted Infections. - Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy. - Pregnancy Testing. - Pregnancy Options. - Abortion Services. - Sexual Health and Sexuality. - Other aspects of reproductive health.

Provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers: - Phone or text access to professional counselors - Real-time support and information. - Resources. - Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups. - Culturally sensitive support. - Counselors who speak English and Spanish. - Interpreter services in 60 languages.

- The national helpline provides callers with information on different mental health/substance use disorders and appropriate programs. - Health Treatment Services Locator is a web search tool to find targeted services for mental health and substance use confidentially and anonymously. - Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7/365 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Hotline that offers short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to other resources in caller's area. - Suicide prevention. - Sexual abuse. - Parenting troubles. - Anger. - Physical abuse. - School issues. - Chemical dependency. - Relationship problems. - Depression. - Emotional abuse. - Runaways. The Website also offers tips on how to deal with challenging situations, a question board for teens to ask counselors questions, and journal pages where teens can download and print worksheets to help work through their problems and find solutions.

Offers a warmline, which is a number to call for support, learn about available mental health and recovery resources relevant to them or their loved ones. Usually responds within 2-3 days.

Dedicated to ensuring that all people challenged in their family building journey reach resolution through being empowered by knowledge, supported by community, united by advocacy, and inspired to act. Support groups and online communities are available. The HelpLine is available for information about resources and support, staffed by volunteers who have personally experienced infertility. Extensive information about the causes of and how to address infertility can be found on the website.

Offers one-on-one peer mentorship support to adults with cancer, and their caregivers. Program matches client with peer mentor who has survived a similar cancer experience. Provides emotional support, information, and effective coping methods.

Patient information help line to offer help and support for individuals affected by kidney disease and their families.

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois provides a helpline that is staffed by trained specialists who are on hand to offer help and support for patients, family members, and care partners who have been affected by kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation.

American Brain Tumor Association facilitates a CareLine that provides callers with brain tumor-related information and resources.

District 189 Student Support Text Helpline for students with any social-emotional needs. Student Support Staff is only a text away during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.

The Komen Breast Care Helpline provides information about breast health, breast cancer, local and national resources and information about clinical trials. The Komen breast health offers breast health and breast cancer information, emotional support to anyone with questions or concerns, information about Komen's treatment assistance and patient navigation programs, information about national and local organizations and resources that may provide financial assistance and other support services, including low-cost mammography. Helpline Specialists are available to breast cancer patients, their loved ones, health care providers, support professionals and all others seeking breast health information.

A warmline for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges and would like to receive support by phone.

Youth Chat: Allows youth to call and discuss personal concerns or issues they may be experiencing. Chat telephone line is confidential.

Provides real-time support from licensed counselors. Counselors are licensed or certified, and have training in how to provide culturally appropriate and trauma-informed support.

Alzheimer's Association - Chicago Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline provides information, advice, and support. The trained staff helps individuals with referrals to local community programs and services; dementia-related education; crisis assistance; and emotional support. Care consultations are provided by masters-level clinicians.

The Cradle's services to expectant parents serve all of Illinois and Indiana, offering free, non-judgmental, and confidential support to people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or adjusting to life with a newborn. Their experienced counselors provide information, resources, and support to empower people to decide what is best for themselves, their children, and their families. Compassionate counselors help expectant parents and new parents explore all of their options, including adoption, recognizing that everyone's situation is different. In the event that parents choose an adoption plan for their child, their counselor will walk them through the process, including choosing and meeting a family. It doesn't matter how far along you are-it's never too early or too late to reach out. When ready, The Cradle can set up a time for individuals to meet with one of their counselors at a place convenient. Call the 24-hour toll-free number to speak to a Cradle counselor: 800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534).