If You Need Help
If you just filled out an Illinois Youth Survey, we want to say Thanks! All surveys are anonymous. Surveys will only be used to learn about health behaviors of young people like yourself. This information will help your community, school, and the state of Illinois to better meet students’ needs.
If the survey bothered or upset you, or you would like help with an issue or crisis, we suggest you take one of these actions listed below:
- Talk to an adult you trust in your family or community, such as your parents or religious leader.
- Talk to an adult you trust at school, such as a teacher, counselor, nurse, intervention specialist, or principal.
- Call one or more of the hotlines listed below to find out where to get help
Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Offers Teens Support On:
- Mental health struggles
- Emotional distress
- Alcohol or drug use concerns
- Just someone to talk to
Free | Confidential | Available in Spanish
| Website | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 988 Lifeline Website | 988 TTY Line Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988 | Available 24 hours |
Your Life Your Voice Hotline
Offers Teens Support On:
- Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Relationships (romantic, friends, and family)
- Loneliness
- Depression
- Self-injury
Free | Confidential | Available in Spanish
| Website | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Your Life Your Voice Website | (800) 448-3000 TTY Line (800) 448-1833 | Available 24 hours |
Trevor Lifeline
Offers LGBTQ+ Teens Support On:
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Stressful and difficult times
- Someone to talk to
- Social community (TrevorSpace)
Free | Confidential | Availability in Spanish is dependent on staff availability
| Website | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Trevor Project Website | (866) 488-7386 | Available in 24 hours |
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Offers Teens Support On:
- Healthy relationships
- Dating abuse
- Someone to talk to
- Creating a safety plan
- Finding local resources (legal, counselor, or survivor network)
Free | Confidential | Available in Spanish
| Websites | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline Website | (866) 331-9474 | Available 24 hours |
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Offers Teens Support On:
- Sexual assault
- Sexual abuse
- Mental health and self-care
- Referrals
Free | Confidential | Available in Spanish
| Website | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RAINN Website | (800) 656-4673 | Available 24 hours |
Other Resources
National Eating Disorders Helpline
Offers Teens Support On:
- Concerns about eating behaviors
- Thoughts on weight and exersise
- Body image
- Mental health
- Recovery process
Services:
- Screening Tool
- Find Treatment
- Free and Low Cost Support
For Spanish someone will return your call. Confidential and free
| Website(s) | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| National Eating Disorders Website | (800) 931-2237 | M, W, F 8 am – 4 pm Tu, Thu 8 am – 7 pm |
SAMSHA’s National Helpline
Offers Teens Support On:
- Substance use/addiction
- Mental health
- Disaster distress
Services:
- Comprehensive treatment locator
- Treatment referral and information
- Crisis counseling
Free | Confidential | Available in Spanish
| Website(s) | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Find Treatment Website | (800) 662-4357 TTY Line (800) 487-4889 | Available 24 hours |