Chicago Mental Health Resources

Comprehensive guide to mental health support, crisis services, and community resources available throughout Chicago. Find the help you need in your neighborhood.

Crisis Support - Available 24/7

If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, these resources are available immediately

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988

24/7 crisis support for suicidal thoughts and mental health emergencies

Languages: English, Spanish, and 250+ languages via interpreter

C4 Crisis Line

(773) 769-0205

24/7 crisis support from Community Counseling Centers of Chicago

Languages: English, Spanish

NAMI Chicago Crisis Support

(312) 563-0445

National Alliance on Mental Illness Chicago chapter crisis support

Languages: English, Spanish

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

24/7 crisis support via text message

Languages: English, Spanish

Community Mental Health Resources

Chicago offers numerous community-based mental health services and support systems

Support Groups

NAMI Chicago Support Groups

Multiple Chicago locations

Peer support groups for individuals and families affected by mental illness

(312) 563-0445
namichicago.org

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

North Center, Lincoln Park, Lakeview

Support groups for depression and bipolar disorder

National: (312) 642-0049 | Local: (847) 868-2058
dbsachicago.org

Anxiety and Depression Association

Downtown Chicago

Support groups and resources for anxiety disorders

(240) 485-1001
adaa.org

Community Mental Health Centers

Heartland Alliance Health

4009 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Comprehensive mental health services including bilingual therapy

(773) 271-4000
heartlandalliance.org

Howard Brown Health

Multiple Chicago locations

LGBTQ+ affirming mental health services

(773) 388-1600
howardbrown.org

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare

1400 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Community mental health services and crisis intervention

(773) 508-6100
trilogybhs.org

Specialized Services

Chicago Center for Family Health

20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Family therapy and child psychology services

(312) 372-4745
uchicagomedicine.org

Lurie Children's Hospital

225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Child and adolescent mental health services

(312) 227-4000
luriechildrens.org

Centro Romero

6216 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660

Bilingual mental health services for Latino community

(773) 508-5300
centroromero.org

Chicago Neighborhood Mental Health Guide

Find mental health resources and transportation options in your Chicago neighborhood

North Center

Transportation

Served by Brown Line (Damen, Western). Multiple bus routes including #11, #49, #82

Family-oriented neighborhood with excellent access to child and family therapy services

Available Resources:

  • NAMI North Center Support Group
  • North Center Community Services
  • Family-friendly therapy practices

Lincoln Park

Transportation

Red/Brown Line (Fullerton, North/Clybourn). Multiple bus routes

Well-connected area with university resources and community mental health options

Available Resources:

  • DePaul University Counseling Services
  • Lincoln Park Community Shelter mental health services
  • Children's Memorial Hospital resources

Lakeview

Transportation

Red/Brown/Purple Lines (Belmont, Addison). Bus routes #8, #152, #36

Diverse community with strong LGBTQ+ mental health resources and bilingual services

Available Resources:

  • Center on Halsted LGBTQ+ mental health
  • Howard Brown Health Lakeview
  • Multiple private practice therapists

Logan Square

Transportation

Blue Line (Logan Square, California). Bus routes #11, #56, #82

Growing neighborhood with increasing bilingual mental health services

Available Resources:

  • Logan Square Community Services
  • Bilingual family therapy options
  • Community support groups

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