Illinois Resources
Please note that this resource page is constantly under construction as new resources are being added. If you have a valuable resource to add to the list, please contact the Closer Lab at pulseofmyheart@acadiau.ca.
Please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24/7) for immediate support. Dial or text 988 to be connected with someone.
General Mental Health Resources
| Resource | Telephone Number | Other Contact Information |
| Crisis Text Line | N/A |
Text HOME to 741741 or live chat on the Crisis Text Line website |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Illinois |
800-346-4572 NAMI National Helpline: 800-950-NAMI (6264) Monitored during business hours |
Text 'NAMI' to 741741 for 24/7 support Visit the NAMI Website for additional resources |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255) |
Call or text 988 Live chat on the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website |
| Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline | 1-800-985-5990 | Text 1-800-985-5990 |
Cancer Specific Resources
| Resource | Telephone Number | Other Contact Information |
| American Cancer Society | Illinois | 800-227-2345 | Live chat (and find additional resources) on the ACS Website |
| Illinois CancerCare |
309-240-6040 833-756-3566 |
Send a message on the CancerCare Website |
| Illinois Cancer Specialists | Varies by location | Send an email on the Illinois Cancer Specialist website |