NAMI Chicago Helpline

• 833-NAMI-CHI (833-626-4244)

• Free, confidential emotional support, resource navigation, and referrals. Open daily (hours vary).

NAMI Chicago Support Groups

• Free peer support groups (virtual and in person) for individuals and families.

Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health Clinics

• Free or low-cost mental health services provided regardless of income, insurance, or legal status.

Community Clinics & Providers

• Englewood Mental Health Clinic – Community mental health services on the South Side.

• Mental Health Clinic – Community clinic offering outreach and services.

• North River Mental Health – Local mental health clinic with counseling support.

• Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy and Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy – Therapy and psychiatric services in Chicago.

• Chicago Clinical Counseling – Counseling services in Chicago.

• Chicago Relational Therapy – Counseling for individuals, families, and groups.

• Fleming Family Therapy – Individual, couples, and family therapy with a focus on relational health.

• Chicago Woodlawn Mental Health – Health services including mental health supports.

• Symetria - Chicago Outpatient Rehab & Suboxone Clinic – Counseling and addiction services.

• Astute Counseling & Wellness Services – Holistic mental health and wellness services.

(Note: Private clinics may accept insurance, offer sliding scale fees, or facilitate referrals to low-cost providers when available.)

Additional Chicago Support Lines

• Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances: 833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234. Free support and referral.

• Domestic Violence Help Line (City of Chicago): 877-863-6338 (multilingual support).

Youth, Special Populations, & Additional Networks

• Local schools and Communities In Schools of Chicago connect students to free social and emotional supports.

• Note: Dedicated LGBTQ+ counselors via 988 have seen federal changes, but Illinois maintains LGBTQ-affirming support within the 988 Lifeline.