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Lake County 211


Call 211 (150+ languages) - or if you are having trouble you can always call 1-855-677-5253 toll free.

Text your zip code to 898211 (English & Spanish)

211 is Lake County’s free one-stop shop for help. It is a central access point to health and human services in Lake County.  211 is designed to help you find the assistance you need.

Crisis Assistance Resources

A Safe Place - Call 1-800-600-SAFE (7233) for free 24 hour safe housing and supportive counseling services to those dealing with domestic violence.

Child Abuse Hotline - Call 1-800-25-ABUSE or 1-800 252-2873 if you suspect that a child has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by abuse or neglect.

Crisis Help for Students & Families -  A document that provides phone numbers and information about agencies that can provide help in a crisis.

Crisis Text Line - Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Text HOME to 741741

Lake County Crisis Care Program  - Call 1-847-377-8088 for 24/7 assistance with services to individuals facing a mental health crisis.

National Alliance on Mental Health - Call 1-800-950-NAMI to connect with trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support.

National Helpline | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-800-622-4357 (HELP)

National Runaway Safeline - 24-hour 7 day a week national Safeline for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or text: 66008

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) toll-free Lifeline to speak with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7 support.

The Trevor Lifeline 24-hr Hotline - Call 1-866-488-7386 for toll-free crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth under the age of 25.