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Crisis Resources

Off Campus/Community Crisis Resources
- Rape Crisis Hotline
Provides survivors of sexual violence and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The volunteers and staff at the hotline have received extensive training in sexual assault crisis intervention. Call (630) 971-3927 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- https://ywcachicago.org/our-work/sexual-violence-support-services/rapecrisis/
National Crisis Resources (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- Crisis Text Line
Text from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis, including Corona Virus anxiety/concerns. 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.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (call or chat)
Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
- (800) 273-TALK (8255)
- (888) 628-9454 (for Spanish speakers)
- (800) 799-4889 (for deaf and hard of hearing)
- 988 Lifeline
- National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
- Veterans Crisis (Call, Text, or Chat)
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
- The Trevor Project (Call, Text, or Chat)
Leading national organization providing crisis intervention & suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning youth - (866) 488-7386