Talk To Someone Now
If you’re thinking about suicide, worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, then talk to someone now. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. Use the chat feature from Lifeline. 

Students:
If you are thinking about suicide or are worried about a friend or loved one, then Talk To Someone Now.

• talk to your parents

• talk to trusted adult

• call 211 (local hotline)

Parents:
If your child is thinking about suicide then Take Action Now.

• call 211 for help

• take your child to the ER if in immediate danger; call 911 if need assistance with transporting child

• call the McLean County Center for Human Services at 827-5351 or 211 (for children and youth with private insurance)

• Call SASS hotline at 1-800-345-9049 (for children and youth with the medical card)

Resources for LGBTQ Youth
Trained Counselors with The Trevor Project provide 24/7 support for any young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk. Call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or send a confidential message through TrevorText. Text START to 678-678. More information about The Trevor Project.