You Are Not Alone
At National Workforce Solutions, we recognize that career and life challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out to one of these free, confidential resources. Help is always available.
🚨 If you are in immediate danger, call 911 now.
For a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text 988 — available 24/7, free, and confidential.
Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Available 24/7 by call or text. Spanish available.
24/7 · Free · Confidential
Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support. Connect with a trained Crisis Counselor from anywhere in the US.
24/7 · Free · Text Only
For immediate danger to yourself or others — including active suicidal attempts, medical emergencies, or threats of violence.
24/7 · Emergency Response
Responds to 911 calls with a mental health component, offering de-escalation, assessment, and referrals — staffed by behavioral health professionals, not police.
Mon–Fri, 10:30 AM–4 PM · Select areas
Illinois crisis line for Medicaid clients needing immediate mental health crisis support.
24/7 · Free · Medicaid clients
Chicago's multilingual 211 line connecting residents to crisis support, emergency shelter, food, and community services.
24/7 · Free · Multilingual
The National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine provides information, referrals, and support for individuals living with mental illness and their families.
Mon–Fri, 10 AM–10 PM ET · Free
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
24/7 · Free · Confidential
Search for licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and counselors in your area. Filter by insurance, specialty, and sliding-scale fees.
Online Directory · Free to Search
Maintains a local directory of over 700 mental health resources and provides free referrals to Chicago-area providers, support groups, and services.
7 days a week · Free · 700+ local referrals
Non-crisis emotional support line for Illinois residents — staffed by peers with lived mental health experience.
Daily · Free · Non-crisis support
Confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. Staffed by VA responders, many of whom are Veterans themselves.
24/7 · Free · Confidential
Connects Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with VA services and local community resources.
24/7 · Free
Comprehensive mental health care for Veterans including counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and substance use treatment.
Mon–Fri, 8 AM–9 PM ET
Chicago's VA health care system providing medical and mental health services to Veterans. After-hours operator available 24/7.
24/7 · After-hours operator
Connects Chicago veterans to city services, benefits navigation, and local veteran resource offices throughout the city.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free
State veterans benefits, claims assistance, and service coordination for Illinois Veterans in the Chicago area.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free · Toll-free: 1-800-437-9824
Connects people to essential community services including emergency shelter, food banks, utility assistance, healthcare, and employment support. Available in most US communities.
24/7 in most areas · Free · Confidential
Confidential support for survivors of domestic violence, including safety planning, shelter referrals, and local resources.
24/7 · Free · Confidential
Free or low-cost housing counseling for renters and homeowners facing eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free
City of Chicago program providing short-term financial assistance to prevent homelessness for residents at risk of eviction or loss of housing.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free
The City of Chicago's official multilingual domestic violence line — separate from the national hotline and available in over 240 languages.
24/7 · Free · 240+ languages
Provides affordable housing options and rental assistance programs for low-income Chicago residents.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours
Free information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act for people with disabilities, employers, and organizations.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free · TTY Available
Free consulting service providing guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues under the ADA.
Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM, Fri 9 AM–5 PM ET · Free
Information and applications for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Mon–Fri, 8 AM–7 PM ET · Free · TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Helps Chicago-area residents with disabilities access job training, placement, and benefits. Apply online or call the number above.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free · TTY: 1-866-264-2149
Chicago initiative connecting people with disabilities to employment, training, and community support resources.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free
A public service of the US Administration on Aging connecting older adults and caregivers to local services including transportation, meals, housing, and health care.
Mon–Fri, 8 AM–9 PM ET · Free
Programs and resources for low-income older adults including job training, tax assistance, and legal help.
Mon–Fri, 8 AM–8 PM ET · Free
Helps Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free
Connects older adults and caregivers to city-run programs including transportation, in-home care, meals, and benefits assistance.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free
State helpline connecting Illinois seniors to local services, benefits counseling, and community programs.
Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5 PM · Free · TTY: 711
US Department of Labor resource connecting job seekers to local American Job Centers, training programs, resume help, and unemployment benefits.
Mon–Fri, 8 AM–8 PM ET · Free
Free job training, resume assistance, and employment placement services for people facing barriers to employment.
Varies by location · Free
Protection and advocacy for people with disabilities, including employment discrimination and workplace rights.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours
Provides job training, placement services, and career support to low- and moderate-income Chicago residents through city-funded programs.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free
Chicago's primary federally-funded job center offering free resume help, interview coaching, and training program referrals.
Mon–Fri, Business Hours · Free
You Deserve Support
National Workforce Solutions is committed to serving the whole person — not just your career. If you are navigating a difficult season of life, please know that reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. These resources exist because you matter.
This resource guide is provided for informational purposes. National Workforce Solutions LLC does not provide clinical mental health services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 988 or 911 immediately. Last updated: May 2026.