We are not always available at all times to respond to inquiries. If you are in psychiatric crisis or feel that you are a danger to yourself or others, please call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room. If you or someone you know is not in immediate danger but needs support now, we offer this collection of national and local-Chicago crisis resources.
NATIONAL
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988, or chat
Spanish Language: 1-866-628-9454, o llama o envía un texto al 988, o chat
Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889, TTY users use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
Disaster Distress: 1-800-985-5990
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)
1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678, or visit TrevorChat
GLBT National Youth Talk Line
Hotline for youth (to age 25), peer-counseling and resources
1-800-246-7743
GLBT National Help Center
Hotline, peer-counseling and resources
1-888-843-4564
Trans Lifeline
Hotline for trans people staffed by trans people
1-877-565-8860
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-786-292
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
SafeLink (Domestic / Dating Violence)
For anyone affected by domestic violence or dating violence, volunteers speak English & Spanish, and can provide translation in more than 130 languages
1-877-785-2020
TTY: 1-877-521-2601
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
National anti-sexual violence organization and hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Veterans Crisis Line
For veterans and those concerned about them
1-800-273-8255
Text 838255
CHICAGO AREA
Brave Space Alliance
Black-led & Trans-led, providing affirming culturally competent, “for us, by us” resources
1-872-333-5199
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-833-626-4244
Between Friends
Chicago domestic violence crisis line run by a private non-profit
1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)
City of Chicago Domestic Violence Helpline
Domestic violence help and referral line run by the city of Chicago
1-877-863-6338
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
Chicago non-profit for survivors of sexual violence and their significant others
1-888-293-2080
FOR MORE SUPPORT…
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On Lesbian Visibility Day, we celebrate lesbians and show solidarity with all LGBTQ+ women and non binary people in our community. Lesbian visibility has evolved immensely over the last 2 decades, especially in the music industry. Representation and visibility has the potential to instill hope and provide affirmation of identities which were once vilified or erased from our culture. In a world that continues to be hostile to sexual and gender minorities, having awareness of safe and affirming lesbian and queer adults is paramount for maintaining hope of a life beyond the closet.