IMAlive

Crisis & Suicide Support · Illinois · Free

Online crisis chat service for those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. Useful for trans, nonbinary, and questioning callers who need to be heard without explaining what their pronouns mean. Most calls last 15–45 minutes and the counselor stays on until you feel steadier. Specialized lines don't appear in your phone records as 'mental health' — most show as a regular national 800 number. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Illinois residents and allies.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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