Help with Mental Illness

Mental health conditions are common among teens and young adults. 1 in 5 live with a mental health condition—half develop the condition by age 14 and three quarters by age 24.

For some, experiencing the first signs can be scary and confusing. Discussing what you are going through with others is an important first step to getting help. Speaking up and asking for help is a sign of strength. You will be amazed by the support you get simply by asking. A mental health condition isn’t your fault or your family’s fault—it develops for complicated reasons that researchers are only starting to understand. But we understand a lot about how you can live well with a mental health condition—and you have the power to take the steps necessary to improve your mental health.

REMEMBER: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911

CRISIS HOTLINES:

• 1-800-SUICIDE       The National Hopeline Network
• 1-800-273-TALK     National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• 1-866-488-7386      The Trevor Project: for GLBTQ youth

SUBSTANCE ABUSE:

• 1-800-452-7990      Alcoholic Anonymous
• 1-708-848-4884      Narcotics Anonymous
• 1-855-682-7099      Illinois Drug Treatment — Foundations Recovery Network