Alzheimer's Association - Chicago Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline provides information, advice, and support. The trained staff helps individuals with referrals to local community programs and services; dementia-related education; crisis assistance; and emotional support. Care consultations are provided by masters-level clinicians.

ANAD's free, eating disorders Helpline is available to provide emotional support and referrals.

Provides a talk line to individuals who are struggling with their mood, feeling depressed or anxious, overwhelmed or finding it difficult to express emotions.

A warmline for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges and would like to receive support by phone.

Helpline: provides a helpline for individuals who need to talk to a "warm voice" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Warm line offering support the residents of Jewish descent due to ongoing conflict overseas.

The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.

NKF Peers: A free, telephone-based program for kidney patients, those on dialysis, those with a transplant and those interested in living kidney donation. Patients are connected with mentors who offer support and guidance.

Youth Chat: Allows youth to call and discuss personal concerns or issues they may be experiencing. Chat telephone line is confidential.

Provides real-time support from licensed counselors. Counselors are licensed or certified, and have training in how to provide culturally appropriate and trauma-informed support.

District 189 Student Support Text Helpline for students with any social-emotional needs. Student Support Staff is only a text away during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Military and Veteran Family Helpline: Offers a listening ear, helps solve problems and find lasting solutions, makes connections to services that assist the caller, providing advocacy and partners with human service organizations, veteran service groups and service offers.

Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice's Warm Line is a phone resource line used by individuals and families who struggle with mental health issues and substance abuse.

American Brain Tumor Association facilitates a CareLine that provides callers with brain tumor-related information and resources.

Illinois Warrior Assistance Program (IWAP) is a Warm Helpline provides confidential assistance for Illinois veterans to help them meet the challenges of their everyday life. IWAP is also available to family members including the spouse and children of eligible veterans.

Over the phone support to individuals aged 12 years and up in the state of Illinois.

Offers a free, confidential hotline for teens to discuss their concerns with a peer. Topics include suicide, mental health, relationships, and other teen-related issues. Also offers a text line.

Provides a support line for parents of infants and young toddlers. Offers advice for non-emergency issues such as: - Colicky babies or excessive crying - Babies who have difficulty sleeping or feeding - Infant development - Parenting - Referrals for community resources NOTE: Operates as a warmline. Does not provide 24/7 hotline support for emergency issues.

Patient information help line to offer help and support for individuals affected by kidney disease and their families.

Helpline: Provides and assists with resources and services for families in need or in crisis through their Helpline. 1:1 Peer Support Chat: Work with a Peer Support Chat Specialist (1 time only for 30 minutes or a Peer Support Facilitator for 4 to 8 Weeks.Education and Peer Support Groups: (Step Up Peer Training Circle) Peer support education workshops, classes, some free webinars, free Google Scholarships, Mental Health First Aid course (Free if grant), adult learning via on-demand video, or live events.Please sign up and register via their website. (Free or small fee for some programming).

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois provides a helpline that is staffed by trained specialists who are on hand to offer help and support for patients, family members, and care partners who have been affected by kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation.

The Cradle's services to expectant parents serve all of Illinois and Indiana, offering free, non-judgmental, and confidential support to people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or adjusting to life with a newborn. Their experienced counselors provide information, resources, and support to empower people to decide what is best for themselves, their children, and their families. Compassionate counselors help expectant parents and new parents explore all of their options, including adoption, recognizing that everyone's situation is different. In the event that parents choose an adoption plan for their child, their counselor will walk them through the process, including choosing and meeting a family. It doesn't matter how far along you are-it's never too early or too late to reach out. When ready, The Cradle can set up a time for individuals to meet with one of their counselors at a place convenient. Call the 24-hour toll-free number to speak to a Cradle counselor: 800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534).