Free hotlines for loneliness and isolation in Illinois

Free helplines for loneliness are available in Illinois, United States

Everyone goes through lonely patches. But sometimes, for many different reasons, feelings of loneliness can become persistent. If you relate to any these symptoms of chronic loneliness, you may benefit from reaching out to one of 8 free support hotlines in Illinois, United States.

• Connecting with people on a shallow level only.
• Finding it hard to concentrate, focus, and make decisions.
• Drinking or using substances to cope with negative feelings.
• Feeling hopeless, like you'll be lonely forever.
• Feeling disconnected from everyone else.
• Feeling worthless and full of self-doubt.
• Experiencing sleep problems such as insomnia, or interrupted sleep.
• Feeling that your physical and/or mental health is suffering.

Everybody is prone to feeling lonely, even in the company of others. It's especially common to feel lonely when you're not connecting with others in a meaningful way. When you're not connecting with others in a way that meets your social needs, you may feel extremely isolated.

Taking the first step to ask for support can feel daunting. You may not be sure what to expect or whether you'll be understood. However, helpline staff in Illinois, United States are well-trained in helping people like you who are experiencing extreme loneliness. You will be treated with compassion and zero-judgement.

If you feel like you might need support with your feelings of loneliness, try reaching out to a hotline in Illinois, United States. It's free and confidential.