Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.
Lake County 211: Text your zip code to 898211, visit their website, or dial 211. 211 is always open, free and completely confidential with English and Spanish-speaking staff and interpretation to more than 150 languages.
The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anywhere in the US. It provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
I need to talk to someone soon
Family Service of Lake County:847-570-2242. Services are available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. through 7 p.m. and on weekends by appointment. Walk-in services are also available.
Family Service of Glencoe: 847-835-5111. Counseling services are being provided free of charge to anyone in any community affected by the tragedy in Highland Park. Please call for an immediate appointment.
The Living Room at Turning Point offers in-person and phone support for people with immediate mental health needs. Open every day from noon to 8:00pm. Visit in-person at 8324 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077. Call from noon to 7pm at 847-933-9202.
If you are a business that would like to donate services, resources, or time to those affected, please contact the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce through their contact form here.
Legislation
If you would like to contact your Senator or Representative, find them here at the US Congress Contact page.
Other support
If you are over 17 and weigh over 110 pounds, you may be able to give blood to the NorthShore University HealthSystem. Call 847-570-2242 or email donateblood@northshore.org to set up an appointment.
