Resources
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EMERGENCY – ask for a C.I.T. (Crisis Intervention Trained) officer 911
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)
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National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago 312-563-0445
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National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Illinois 800-346-4572
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National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) National 703-524-7600
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National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) National Helpline 800-950-6264
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National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Cook County North Suburban 847-716-2252
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The Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline is also the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) affiliate for the City of Chicago 888.293.2080
For trans folk staffed by trans folk
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Trans Lifeline: 877.565.8860
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GLBT National Help Center: 888.843.4564
Peer-counseling and local resources
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GLBT National Youth Talk Line: 800.246.7743
Youth (up to age 25) with peer-counseling and local resources
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Trevor Project Suicide Prevention Hotline: 866.488.7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth (ages 13-24)