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Call 4 Calm - Mental Health Support Text Line

Address

100 South Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL 62704

(TAL) K55-2020

www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=123539

Description:

Free emotional support text line for individuals experiencing stress or despair due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

Hours:

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Languages:

English, Spanish

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 2, 2023

Address Listings

Mailing (Primary)

100 South Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL 62704

Contacts

Grace B. Hou

Primary Contact

Secretary, IDHS

Phone Numbers

Call4Calm Text Line- English or Spanish

(TAL) K55-2020

Crisis Lifeline- Call or Text

*988

Helpline

(833) 2FI-NDHE xLP

Helpline

(833) 234-6343 x57

Legal Status:

Government - State

Description

A resources page to help connect residents with services such as food, medical care, shelter, recovery services or online counseling.

Hours

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Residents of Illinois who have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Visit website at www.dhs.state.il.us to locate resources near you. (2) For additional assistance, call the help line at (833)234-6343 X 57. (3) call 833-2FINDHELP for assistance

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

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  • Illinois

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    833-234-6343 x57
    Type:
    Voice/Toll-Free
    Name:
    Helpline
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (JP-1500.1700-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Free emotional support text line for individuals experiencing stress or despair due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

    Hours

    7 days a week, 24 hours a day

    Required Documents

    None

    Eligibility

    Anyone experience emotional distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic

    Fees

    None (Message and Data Rates May Apply)

    Intake Procedure

    (1) Text "TALK" to 552020. (2) Only caller's first name and zip code will be required to connect to a counselor who has knowledge of local resources. (3) A counselor from a local mental health center will call you back within 24 hours for an anonymous conversation. (4) For counseling in Spanish, text "HABLAR". (5) For additional help and information call 833-2FINDHELP

    Languages

    English, Spanish

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      TAL-K55-2020
      Name:
      Call4Calm Text Line- English or Spanish
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RF-8390) and related services within the Service Tree.

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