Illinois Crisis and Emergency Numbers

Life threatening emergencies

Call 9-1-1.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call 9-8-8. Veterans should dial 1 when prompted.

Illinios Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 877-863-6338

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Crisis Line

Call 800-950-6264, text “NAMI” to 62640 or go to this site.

Illinois Substance Abuse Helpline

Call 833-657-7147, text "HELP" to 833234 or go to this site.

The Living Room – Possible Alternative to Emergency Room Visit

The Living Room offers a wide array of resources for those experiencing psychiatric emergencies:

• Crisis intervention
• A safe space in which to rest or relax
• Support from trained Recovery Support Specialists and program staff
• Assistance with problem solving
• On-site intakes for Turning Point services
• Linkage with referrals for emergency housing, healthcare and food
• Healthy refreshments while in The Living Room

Visit The Living Room at Turning Point BHCC, 8324 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077 or call 847-933-9202. They're open Monday – Friday, 3:00PM—8:00PM.

The Living Room Program (LRP) is for individuals in need of a crisis respite program with services and supports designed to proactively divert crises and break the cycle of psychiatric hospitalization. The LRP provides a safe, inviting, home-like atmosphere where individuals can calmly process the crisis event, as well as learn and apply wellness strategies which may prevent future crisis events. A Link to a list of various Living Room Program sites can be found here.