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Call 4 Calm - Mental Health Support Text Line

Address

100 South Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL 62704

(***) *55-2020

www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=123539

Description:

Free emotional support text line for individuals experiencing stress. Administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

Hours:

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Languages:

English, Spanish

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 2, 2023

Address Listings

Mailing (Primary)

100 South Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL 62704

Contacts

Grace B. Hou

Primary Contact

Secretary, IDHS

Phone Numbers

Call4Calm Text Line- English or Spanish

(***) *55-2020

Crisis Lifeline- Call or Text

*988

Helpline

(833) 2FI-NDHE xLP

Helpline

(833) 234-6343 x57

Help Line TTY

(866) 324-5553

Legal Status:

Government - State

Description

A resources page to help connect residents with services such as food, medical care, shelter, recovery services or online counseling.

Hours

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Residents of Illinois who have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Visit website at www.dhs.state.il.us to locate resources near you. (2) For additional assistance, call the help line at (833)234-6343 X 57. (3) call 833-2FINDHELP for assistance

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

None

Telephone Numbers

Number:
833-234-6343 x57
Type:
Voice/Toll-Free
Name:
Helpline
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (JP-1500.1700-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Free emotional support text line for individuals struggling with stress. Administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

Hours

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Anyone experiencing emotional distress

Fees

No Fees (Message and Data Rates May Apply)

Intake Procedure

(1) Text "TALK" to 552020. (2) Only caller's first name and zip code will be required to connect to a counselor who has knowledge of local resources. (3) A counselor from a local mental health center will call you back within 24 hours for an anonymous conversation. (4) For counseling in Spanish, text "HABLAR" to 55020. (5) For additional help, text key words such as "unemployment" or "food" or shelter" for help accessing support and services.

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    ***-*55-2020
    Name:
    Call4Calm Text Line- English or Spanish
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RF-8390) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    A resources page to help connect residents with services such as food, medical care, shelter, recovery services or online counseling.

    Hours

    7 days a week, 24 hours a day

    Required Documents

    None

    Eligibility

    Residents of Illinois in need of assistance

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    (1) Visit website at www.dhs.state.il.us to locate resources near you. (2) For additional assistance, call the help line at 833-2FINDHELP or (833)234-6343 X 57

    Languages

    English, Spanish

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      833-2FI-NDHE xLP
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Helpline
      Number:
      833-234-6343 x57
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Helpline
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-1800.3300-850) and related services within the Service Tree.

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