Infographic: 1 in 5 adults experience mental health conditions each year. Warning signs include depression, risk-taking, fear, self-harm, weight change, mood swings, substance use, behavior changes, lack of focus, and intense worries. Source: NIMH.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, help is out there.
Urgent Crisis Resources Available 24/7
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Dial 988, then press 1 to access the Veterans Crisis Line (see below)
- Dial 988, then press 2 to access Spanish language services
- Dial 988, then press 3 to access LGBTQI+ affirming counseling
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 – Press 1
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource available to anyone, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA health care. You will be connected with a caring, qualified VA responder who is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
DuPage County Crisis Line: Call 630-627-1700
Countywide phone line for DuPage residents staffed by local counselors available to respond and provide support for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Crisis Text Line: Text REACH to 741741
The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7 for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds from a secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678
LGBTQ youth can speak confidentially with trained counselors via phone or text. The service is available 24/7 and is free of cost. The Trevor Project website has more resources and information.
Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances: 833-234-6343 or helplineil.org
Web and phone resources are available to support individuals with substance use disorders and their families to find local treatment and recovery services. Available 24/7, with staff available to speak in Spanish and interpretation services in any language.
Local Resources
2-1-1 DuPage County
Dial 2-1-1 anytime, 24/7, for support with mental health services, food assistance, housing, financial help, and more.
DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center
115 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton
(630) 627-1700
Provides youth (ages 5–17) mental health crisis services, including walk-ins, crisis stabilization, and evaluations.
NAMI DuPage
115 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton
(630) 752-0066
Offers counseling, support groups, and resources for individuals and families navigating mental illness.
Outreach York
1420 S. Meyers Rd, Lombard
(331) 307-7124
Provides counseling services for families in eastern DuPage, including Villa Park and Lombard.
Illinois Warm Line: 866-359-7953
If you or one of your family members has mental health and/or substance use challenges and would like to receive support by phone, call the Illinois Warm Line at 866-359-7953. Wellness Support Specialists are professionals who have experienced mental health and/or substance use recovery in their own lives. They are 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. Available Monday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm CT.