Adults

Cook County Health provides mental health and substance use services for adults. Available care may include assessments, counseling, psychiatric services, outpatient treatment, recovery support, and referrals to additional programs.

The Chicago Department of Public Health supports community mental health centers that provide mental health care and related services to Chicago residents. Residents should contact the program directly to confirm current services, locations, hours, and eligibility requirements.

Service area: City of Chicago

The Cook County Department of Public Health provides information about mental health, substance use, overdose prevention, community wellness, and behavioral health resources for suburban Cook County residents.

Service area: Suburban Cook County

NAMI Chicago provides mental health education, support, referrals, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

Illinois Living Room Programs provide community-based crisis support in welcoming settings outside of hospital emergency departments. Services may include peer support, crisis intervention, and connections to ongoing care.

The Illinois Warm Line provides non-crisis emotional support and recovery-focused assistance from trained specialists with lived experience.

The Illinois Helpline provides confidential assistance locating substance use treatment, recovery services, and other support throughout Illinois.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline provides free and confidential treatment information and referrals for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions or substance use.

Information and referral support are available in English and Spanish.

The Illinois Department of Public Health provides information about opioid use disorder treatment, medications for opioid use disorder, recovery services, and overdose prevention.

Cook County residents can learn where to obtain naloxone and how to recognize and respond to a suspected opioid overdose.

Explore free and low-cost substance use treatment and recovery resources available in Chicago, including detox, inpatient, outpatient, and supportive services.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential crisis support 24 hours a day by phone, text, or online chat.

Call or text: 988

211 Metro Chicago helps residents find local behavioral health, housing, food, transportation, employment, and other essential community services.

Call: 211

The Illinois Warm Line provides non-crisis emotional support, encouragement, and recovery information.

Illinois Living Room Programs provide community-based support for adults experiencing a mental health crisis who may not need a hospital emergency department.

CountyCare provides Medicaid health coverage for eligible Cook County residents, including access to physical health, mental health, and substance use services.

The Illinois Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery provides information about publicly funded mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

211 Metro Chicago connects residents with local services and can assist individuals who are unsure where to begin when looking for support.