Mental Health
The well-being of our CMSA members is of utmost importance to us! Below are a list of resources for yourself or a loved one in a time of need.
National Organizations
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/
Call or text: 988
Crisis Text Line
https://www.crisistextline.
Text “HOME” to 741741 (Available 24/7)
National Sexual Abuse Hotline
https://www.rainn.org/
Live Chat or call (800) 565-HOPE(4673)
Trans Lifeline
https://translifeline.org/
Crisis Lifeline: 877-565-8860
The Trevor Project for LGBTQ Youth
https://www.thetrevorproject.
Crisis Lifeline: 866-488-7386
SAGE
National Organization Serving LGBTQ+ Elders
https://www.sageusa.org/
Elder Hotline: 877-360-5428
Resource Compass
Database of Resources by Zip Code for Food, Housing, Goods, Transit, Health, Money, Care, Education, Work, and Legal services
https://www.hftd.org/find-help
City-Based Organizations
Center on Halsted
https://www.centeronhalsted.
Sliding-Scale Services
Behavioral Health: 773-472-6469 x 460
Anti-Violence Project: 773-871-2273
Brave Space Alliance
Black and Trans led
https://bravespacealliance.
(872) 333-5199
Additional Resources
Understanding Mental Health, Signs Someone May Need Support, How to Be Supportive, How to Ask For Help
https://www.hftd.org/
How to Find a Therapist
https://www.hftd.org/lgbtq#