Our Helpline is here for you.
833-NAMI-CHI (626-4244) or (312) 563-0445
Introducing text and chat (COMING March 27, 2025)
Local support is just a message away. Chat us using the tool in bottom right of this page or by texting ‘HELPLINE’ to either of our numbers listed above.
No matter what you’re going through, we’ll go on that journey with you.
The NAMI Chicago Helpline is here to help at every step of your mental health journey. Our team of trained specialists will listen,
help you come up with a plan, and connect you to local resources in the Chicago and Suburban Cook County area that meet
your specific needs — from help finding and navigating mental health treatment options, to connecting you with peer or group support.
Or we can just talk through whatever it is you're going through and provide in-the-moment emotional support.
Our Helpline is here for you.
Monday through Friday 9 AM to 8 PM
Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM
Local Support for our Chicago & Suburban Cook Community
Our trained specialists live and work in our community. Anyone can call our helpline, including:
People calling for themselves
People who are supporting
a loved one
Providers who need resources for a client
Get support now
Call or Text
883-626-4244
Looking for a Support Group?
NAMI Chicago offers support groups virtually and in-person for people with mental health conditions to connect with one another, as well as family groups for people who are supporting someone living with a mental health condition.
Are you experiencing a crisis?
Your life is important.
If you or someone you know is in danger of harming themself or others, please seek emergency medical services or call a trusted crisis hotline.