May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there are many resources in DuPage County, in Illinois, and nationwide for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Call or text to get support through one of the help lines listed below or click
here to see more resources in DuPage County.
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
Crisis Text Line is available for any crisis, 24/7. 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.
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
NAMI HelpLine: Call 800-950-NAMI (800-950-6264) or Text HELPLINE to 62640
Free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. Available Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm CT.
nami.org