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National Suicide Prevention Hotline (24 hour)
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, you may call the
24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at:
1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Caring staff will connect you with the closest possible crisis center in your area.
The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, 24-hours a day. Text HELLO to:
741741
Trained crisis counselors will respond and help you.
You may use the 24 hour Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) line to talk to a mental health professional if your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a referral to services for children, youth, and families.
Call: 1 (800) 345-9049
TTY: 1 (773) 523-4504
The Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice is pleased to announce the Warm Line!
Sometimes what is needed most in difficult times is someone to talk to:
Someone who listens and understands.
The Warm Line is an opportunity in Illinois for anyone age 12 and up to receive support by phone. Wellness Support Specialists are professionals who have experienced recovery in their own lives. They have been trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy and are ready to listen and support you. The Warm Line is not a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover.
IDHS/DMH Wellness & Recovery Services Contacts
Region 1 | ||
Name | Location | Phone Number |
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Vacant | Region 1 North | |
Marty Hines | Region 1 South | 708-612-4236 |
Troy Butler | Chicago Read MHC | 773-794-4064 |
Wayne Beyer | Chicago Read MHC | 773-794-4034 |
Vacant | Madden MHC | |
Region 2 | ||
Name | Location | Phone Number |
Vacant | Region 2 | |
Anthony Dillard | Elgin MHC | 847-742-1040 x3122 |
Mark Klocek | Elgin MHC | 847-742-1040 x2310 |
Region 3 | ||
Name | Location | Phone Number |
Tom Troe | Region 3 | 309-346-2094 |
Region 4 | ||
Name | Location | Phone Number |
Tanya Cooley | Region 4 | 217-786-0043 |
Christine Elvidge | McFarland MHC | 217-786-0041 |
Scott Wineberg | McFarland MHC | 217-786-6983 |
Nancy McVey | McFarland MHC | 217-786-6178 |
Region 5 | ||
Name | Location | Phone Number |
Christina Ancira | Region 5-Southern | 618-614-8446 |
Vacant | Region 5-Metro East | |
Shelli Claro | Alton MHC | 618-474-3829 |
Christopher Keck | Chester MHC | 618-826-4571 x10169 |
Kelly Ellis | Choate MHC | 618-202-6537 |
Illinois Department of Human Services/
Division of Mental Health
Region Map