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This is a roundup of free resources available to Chicago graduated seniors.
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Hear from Jainiqua how she used mRelief to take care of food expenses!
Crisis Helplines | Number | Details |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255 | Available 24/7, English and Spanish |
Illinois Warm Line | 1-866-359-7953 | Monday-Friday: 8am to 8pm. FREE service to anyone in IL |
NAMI Chicago Helpline | 1-833-626-4244 | NAMI Chicago’s free and confidential Helpline is open seven days a week, staffed by clinicians and peers who can guide you through types of treatment, lend a compassionate ear, connect you to legal and housing support, and can also provide resources for mental health professionals and clinicians. We are there for family members, individuals, friends, and communities in need of mental health support. Your mental health matters. |
24/7 Crisis Text Line | Text 741741 | This is crisis text line where a live, trained crisis counselor receives the text and responds quickly |
NotOK App | www.Notokapp.com | This app was created by two siblings who wanted to offer the public a free “digital panic button” to get you immediate support via phone, text, GPS location when you’re struggling to reach out. |
Publicly Available Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Services
Online Resources
Apps and Sites
Meditation and breathing is great for managing anger, stress, and anxiety. Even just taking five minutes a day to just sit still and breathe can do wonders for your mood and sense of peace. Here are a couple of apps that help with guided meditation.
Instagram Accounts
Here are a list of instagram accounts that regularly put out mental health content!
@gmf.designs – https://www.instagram.com/p/CK71Wkvjd0s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
@trhtchicago – Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Chicago
If your household is eligible, you can receive:
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household. To receive the connected device discount, consumers need to enroll in the ACP with a participating provider that offers connected devices (Note: not all internet company offer device discounts.) The internet company will provide the discount to the consumer.
To check if you qualify, click on this link!
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CPS Grad Lottery (General CPS Graduate)
There are many different mutual aid groups that have cropped up all over the city serving specific neighborhoods as well as general requests from those in need. Here are a few around the city.
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