Chicago Resources for COVID-19
National Crisis Hotlines
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-272-8255 (24 Hours)
Suicide Prevention Online Chat
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24 Hours)
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746 (24 Hours)
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-366-8288
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
LGBTQ Trevor Project Lifeline: 866-488-7386, or text START to 678678 (24 Hours)
Veteran Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 ext. 1 (24 Hours)
Domestic Violence Support: 1-815-729-1228 (24 Hours)
Local Crisis/Talk Hotlines
Illinois Warm Line: 866-359-7953 (M-F 8-5pm)
Advocate Illinois Masonic Crisis Line: 773-296-5380 (24 Hours)
NAMI Chicago Helpline: 833-626-4244 (M-F 9-8pm; Sat-Sun 9-5pm)
Anxiety and Mental Health Resources (Free)
7 Cups – Volunteer Listener Chat
Six relaxation techniques to reduce stress
177 Ways to Ground Yourself Now
Phone Apps: Insight Timer; Stop, Breathe, Think; The Breathing App; Headspace
Movement Classes
Ekhart Yoga: Free online yoga & meditation classes
FREE VIRTUAL YOGA with Tara McManus on instagram live @ladyseekingliberation: daily 7AM & 7PM
WearHaus Dance Classes: free on instagram live @wearhauschi (Tues/Thurs 7PM, Sat 12:15PM, Sun 12PM)
Planet Fitness Online “Work-Ins” free on facebook live daily at 6PM
Daybreaker Live Morning Dance Party: Saturday March 21 at 10AM ($15)
CorePower Free Online Videos: (yoga, sculpt, and meditation videos)
YogaWithMe: Free Online Yoga Videos
Online Recovery
In The Rooms: An Online Addiction Recovery Community
Virtual Sobriety Meetings with Laura
Online Intergroup : Alcoholics Anonymous
SHE RECOVERS Zoom Meetings: This week on Tues/Weds/Thurs from 8-9PM. join the SHE RECOVERS Together Private Facebook Group to obtain access. You may send a friend request to fb.me/dorothy.rae.12 and a volunteer SHE RECOVERS admin will add you to the group. All recovering women are welcome to join.
Food Resources
Greater Chicago Food Depository: 773-247-3663
Forty Acres Fresh Market Produce Delivery
Brave Space Alliance Crisis Food Pantry Request Form
Chicago Public Schools: all schools will be food distribution centers from 9-1pm and families will be able to pick up 3 days of food for all kids in the family. Emergency deliveries can be coordinated at 773-553-KIDS
Do you need help with food? mRelief can help: SNAP can be a useful resource during this difficult time. mRelief can help you find out if you qualify for SNAP in just a few minutes.
Financial Resources
Transformative Spaces Hardship and Help Page
Economic Assistance for Illinois Families: apply for Unemployment Insurance if you’re without access to paid sick leave
or unable to work because of COVID-19. Call IDES at 1-800-244-5631 or visit https://www2.illinois.gov/ides
Chicago Artist Guide COVID-19 Resources
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
Ways to Help
Brave Space Alliance Mutual Aid/Volunteer Sign-Up
Transformative Spaces Hardship and Help Page
Chicago Hospitality Employee Relief Guide
For the most reliable information, please visit www.chicago.gov/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the CDPH Coronavirus hotline at 312-746-4835 or email coronavirus@chicago.gov.
Please continue to send questions to covid19@ccc.edu to inform our planning and communications