Call 4 Calm - Mental Health Support Text Line
Address
100 South Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL 62704
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
For English, text TALK to
(***) *55-2020
For Spanish text HABLAR to
(***) *55-2020
Helpline
(833) 2FI-NDHE xLP
Helpline
(833) 234-6343 x57
Help Line TTY
(866) 324-5553
Legal Status:
Government - State
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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
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
- Illinois
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Telephone Numbers
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
- Illinois
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.
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