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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 is the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
This fact sheet explains the basics about 988. (You can also see the fact sheet in Spanish.)
Ensuring People Have Access to Prescription Drugs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Information from the National Health Law Program
National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes’ COVID-19 Information Page
Tips and resources from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes
National Council on Behavioral Health’s Resources for COVID-19
Resources and tools, including how to cope in a crisis, navigating the behavioral health impacts and more.
NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
Tips, tools and support from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) provides comprehensive information and resources to help with understanding, managing and living day-to-day with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases.
MDA programs and resources include:
- The MDA Resource Center providing one-on-one support by phone or email for individuals and families looking for resources, activities and more
- Nationwide summer camps
- Resources for caregivers
- Community education and services
Mental Health First Aid USA COVID-19 Resources
Tips from the Mental Health First Aid curriculum to help you care for your own and your loved ones’ mental health.
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, you can text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor.
COVID-19: What You Need to Know About Its Impact on Moms and Babies.
Information from the March of Dimes.
Local Health Department Directory
The Illinois Department of Public Health provides a directory of local health departments at www.idph.state.il.us/LHDMap/HealthRegions.aspx.