Additional Resources during these difficult times:
CALL4CALM:
Illinois Department of Human Services' Mental Health Division launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm for IL residents experiencing stress/mental health issues related to COVID-19. People who would like to speak to a mental health professional can text "TALK" to 552020 or for Spanish, "HABLAR" also to 552020. Individuals remain anonymous. Once a person sends a text to the hotline, within 24 hours they will receive a call back from a counselor.
People can also text 552020 with keywords such as "unemployment" or "food" or "shelter" and will receive information on how to navigate and access other supports and services.
West Suburban Community Pantry
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255
DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) COVID-19 Information for Schools
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)