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With specially trained crisis counselors, Centerstone is available 24 hours a day to support and respond to you, your family...


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Contact of Northern Illinois provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone. We support everyone in...


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The Illinois Warm Line is staffed by people who identify as individuals with lived expertise. The lived experiences of our...


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Do you dread the thought of going to school or work? Contact a free hotline in Illinois, United States for support.

We often hear that school and work are among our greatest responsibilities in life. So, when we struggle to get through the day’s tasks, activities, or social and professional interactions, it’s easy to feel like we’ve failed. There are 5 helplins in Illinois, United States to reach out to for free support if you:

  • Pretend to be sick, hurt or busy to avoid attending classes, school or work.
  • Constantly feel tired, withdrawn and depressed, wishing you could be anywhere but at work or school.
  • Often feel overwhelmed, anxious, restless and unable to relax or concentrate.
  • Are unable to understand, follow or complete the days lessons, tasks or activities.
  • Have thoughts of violence, self-harm or suicide because you feel trapped by school or work.
  • Feel so unhappy attending that you regularly find ways to avoid school, classes or work.
  • Have powerful feelings of anger, defiance, frustration, rebellion and the sense that this is unfair.
  • Have intense school or work related anxiety, stress, fear or worry.

Interacting with peers and colleagues can be challenging. You may have trouble expressing yourself, saying the right things, or fitting into groups, but you are not alone. Your challenges at school or work may also stem from pressure or heavy workloads, sensory impairment, learning disabilities, and more.

When troubled thoughts about school or work get in the way of your potential, it might be time to access support. Receiving support doesn't make you weak – it simply means you're human. Consider contacting a helpline in Illinois, United States for free and confidential support today.


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