Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mental Health plays a crucial role in our overall health and well being. Together we must continue to advocate for accessible mental health services and resources. Please see a list of Mental Health & Crisis Resources below.

Click the blue titles and you will be directed to the resource’s site.

National Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24/7 toll-free lifeline for individuals experiencing emotional distress or crises. Call 1-800-273-8255 to talk to a trained listener.

Nacional De Prevención Del Suicidio
1-888-628-9454
Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda.

Crisis Text Line
Text MHA 741-741
Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential text message support for individuals experiencing emotional distress or crises. It is available 24/7. Text “MHA” to 741-741 for support.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788

The Kennedy Forum

McHenry County Resources

McHenry County Crisis Line
1-800-892-8900

MCHELP App
A free anonymous app that allows you to confidentially text or talk to a licensed mental health counselor. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

McHenry County Mental Health Board Service Directory

NAMI McHenry County

Pioneer Center for Human Services
815.344.1230

Turning Point, Inc.
(815) 338-8081