Here are resources available in **Illinois** to help you find counseling or a therapist: --- ### **1. Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Behavioral Health Services** - **Phone**: **1-800-843-6154** (General Help Line) - **TTY**: **1-866-324-5553** - **Website**: [IDHS Behavioral Health Services](https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29735) - **Services**: - State-supported mental health services. - Referrals to licensed therapists and counseling centers. - Specialized programs for low-income individuals and families. --- ### **2. Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice** - **Phone**: **1-866-359-7953** - **TTY**: **1-866-880-4459** - **Website**: [Illinois Mental Health Collaborative](https://www.illinoismentalhealthcollaborative.com/) - **Services**: - Assistance finding local counselors and therapists. - Crisis counseling and ongoing mental health support. - Resources for individuals with Medicaid. --- ### **3. Psychology Today Therapist Directory** - **Website**: [Psychology Today - Illinois](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/illinois) - **Services**: - Comprehensive directory of licensed therapists across Illinois. - Search by location, specialty, insurance, and therapy style. - Profiles include therapist bios, rates, and contact information. --- ### **4. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Illinois** - **Helpline**: **1-800-950-NAMI (6264)** - **Website**: [NAMI Illinois](https://namiillinois.org/) - **Services**: - Referrals to counseling and therapy services. - Free peer-led support groups and educational programs. - Guidance for finding affordable or sliding-scale therapy. --- ### **5. Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (IAMFT)** - **Website**: [IAMFT Therapist Finder](https://iamft.org/) - **Services**: - Directory of licensed marriage and family therapists in Illinois. - Support for individuals, couples, and families. - Information about therapy costs and insurance coverage. --- ### **6. Chicago Counseling Centers and Hotlines** - **Contact Chicago Behavioral Health Services**: **(312) 744-1014** - **Website**: [City of Chicago Counseling Services](https://www.chicago.gov/) - **Services**: - Free or low-cost mental health services for Chicago residents. - Individual, family, and group therapy options. - Help for individuals with specific needs like grief or trauma counseling. --- ### **7. Open Path Collective** - **Website**: [Open Path Psychotherapy Collective](https://openpathcollective.org/) - **Services**: - Access to affordable in-person or online therapy sessions. - Sliding-scale fees ranging from $30 to $60 per session. - Nationwide network, including providers in Illinois. --- ### **8. Therapy Apps and Telehealth Platforms** - **BetterHelp**: [Visit BetterHelp](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - Online therapy with licensed counselors available in Illinois. - Flexible scheduling and communication options (text, video, phone). - **Talkspace**: [Visit Talkspace](https://www.talkspace.com/) - Matches you with therapists based on your needs. - Covered by some insurance providers in Illinois. --- ### **9. Local University Counseling Centers** - **Example**: University of Illinois Counseling Center - **Phone**: **(217) 333-3704** - **Website**: [University of Illinois Counseling Center](https://counselingcenter.illinois.edu/) - **Services**: - Free or low-cost counseling for students and community members. - Specialized support for academic stress, anxiety, and depression. --- ### **10. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago** - **Phone**: **1-312-655-7700** - **Website**: [Catholic Charities Counseling Services](https://www.catholiccharities.net/) - **Services**: - Individual and family counseling services. - Focus on holistic mental and emotional health. - Sliding-scale fees based on income. --- These resources can guide you in finding counseling or therapy tailored to your needs. If you need immediate assistance, consider reaching out to **NAMI Illinois (1-800-950-6264)** or a local crisis hotline.