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Depression resources in Illinois

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist and the reviewer of this article.

Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA·Updated March 15, 2026·About 5 minutes

State and regional lines here include Illinois 211. Illinois Department of Human Services funds and oversees publicly funded mental health services in Illinois. 3 academic medical centers run psychiatry departments: Northwestern University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Illinois Chicago Department of Psychiatry. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 local peer helplines in Illinois, from NAMI Lake County Illinois to NAMI Will-Grundy. Hours and numbers change, so confirm with each organization before relying on them.

If this is a crisis

Call or text 988 anywhere in Illinois, any time. Press 2 for Spanish. TTY users dial 711, then 988. Veterans press 1. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis and warm lines in Illinois

Illinois Department of Human Services

Phone: 312-793-1326
Website: www.dhs.state.il.us

NAMI peer helplines in Illinois

From NAMI's helpline directory, updated August 24, 2026. Peer support and referrals, not crisis lines.

  • NAMI Lake County Illinois. 847-249-1515. Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm Central. Spanish line 224-818-6264.
  • NAMI Northern Illinois. 815-963-2470, extension 1. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Central.
  • NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago. 847-496-1415. 9am to 9pm Central.
  • NAMI Tri-County Illinois. 309-693-0541. Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm Central.
  • NAMI Will-Grundy. 815-409-7917. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Central. Spanish line 815-600-9406.

Programs and agencies in Illinois

State behavioral health agencies

Source: AnxietyResource.org, Illinois.

Illinois Medicaid Behavioral Health

Illinois Medicaid Behavioral Health covers behavioral health care for eligible Illinois residents. Use its provider search to find in-network therapists and psychiatrists.

Academic psychiatry in Illinois

Telepsychiatry in Illinois

A clinician who treats you by video has to hold a Illinois license, because licensing follows where you are during the visit. Practices to compare and prescribing rules are on the state resources overview.

Frequently asked questions

What crisis and warm lines does Illinois have besides 988?
Illinois 211. Warm lines are for talking things through when you're not in immediate danger. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Is there a local NAMI helpline in Illinois?
Yes. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 in Illinois, including NAMI Lake County Illinois (847-249-1515), NAMI Northern Illinois (815-963-2470, extension 1), NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago (847-496-1415). They offer peer support and local referrals, not crisis care. For a crisis, call or text 988.

Also useful in Illinois

Last reviewed September 23, 2026. Cite as: Refai, S. (2026, September 23). Depression resources in Illinois. DepressionResource.org. https://depressionresource.org/state-resources/illinois/

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