National Suicide Hotlines

Illinois Suicide & Crisis Hotlines

Chicago - University of Illinois Information

A free crisis intervention, counseling, and referral service offered to UIC students and members of the greater Chicagoland area.

District 126 encourages parents who are concerned about their children to access the following resources for support. School social workers are also available at each school, if you believe your child may need additional help. 

• Erica's Lighthouse- A site dedicated to information about youth depression.
• The Trevor Project- A support site for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer youth who are experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts.
• The Jason Foundation- A foundation focused on suicide prevention that provides information on youth suicide and its prevention.
• The Anne Marie Foundation- The foundation that helped create Ann Marie's Law. The website shares Ann Marie's story and provides both national and local resources.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• American Association of Suicidology