RESOURCES

Mental Health Support in Arizona and Illinois

If you’re looking for therapy or mental health support in Arizona or Illinois, the resources below offer trusted crisis services and practical tools for anxiety, stress, and emotional well-being. I hope they provide reassurance and guidance when you need it most. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Immediate Support (24/7)

• 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline  - Call or text 988 for free, confidential support nationwide.

• SAMHSA National Helpline - 1-800-662HELP (4357)

• Veterans Crisis Line – Dial 988, then press 1

• National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

• RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

• The Trevor Project - 866-488-7386 (Text “START” to 678678

• The Trans Lifeline – 877-565-8860

• South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN) – Support for South Asian communities

• Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians - 908-367-3374

Arizona

• Arizona Crisis Response Network - 1-844-534-4673 (1-844-534-HOPE) 24/7 crisis support and mobile response services.

• Text Support – Text 4HOPE to 44673

• NAMI Arizona – Education, support, and community resources

Illinois

• Call4Calm Illinois – 1-866-359-7953 or Text TALK to 552020

• Illinois CARES Line - 1-800-345-9049 24/7 crisis support for children, adolescents, and families.

• NAMI Illinois – Support groups and education statewide