Phone resources and hotlines
Counseling Services wants to make sure students have as many supports as possible. Below is a list of hotlines and phone resources for emergencies and other situations.
If you are in immediate crisis, please call public safety at 309-794-7711 or dial 911.
Mental health emergencies
24-hour Robert Young Center Crisis Line: 309-779-2999
NAMI Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741
National Crisis Line: 800-233-4357
International hotlines: Crisis lines by country of origin.
Suicide hotline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
National Hopeline Network: 800-784-2433
Suicide Crisis Hotline: 800-999-9999
Self-harm
Self-Injury Support: 800-366-8288
Sexual assault
Sexual Assault Support (English/Spanish): 800-223-5001
24-hour Crisis Line (Illinois): 309-797-1777
24-hour Crisis Line (Iowa): 866-921-3354
Domestic violence and child abuse
National Domestic Violence Crisis line: 800-799-7233
Domestic Violence Helpline: 800-548-2722
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
DCFS Child Abuse Hotline: 800-252-2873
School violence prevention
Center for Prevention of School Violence: 800-299-6504
Alcohol and other drugs
Alcoholism & Other Drug Hopeline: 800-622-2255
National Drug Abuse: 800-662-4357
Al-Anon/Alateen (for non-drinkers): 800-344-2666
Marijuana Anonymous: 800-766-6779
LGBTQ+
Trans Lifeline (Peer Support): 877-565-8860
The Trevor Helpline: 800-850-8078
Gay & Lesbian National Support: 888-843-4564
GLBT Youth Support Line: 800-850-8078
Eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia)
National Crisis Line: 800-233-4357
National Eating Disorders Association: 800-931-2237
Eating Disorders Center: 888-236-1188
Pregnancy
AAA Crisis Pregnancy Center: 800-560-0717
Pregnancy Support: 800-467-8466
Pregnancy National Helpline: 800-356-5761
Postpartum Depression: 800-733-6667