Use these numbers to find expert answers to a range of needs-sources for information about and referrals to human services for everyday needs and in times of crisis.

General Information & Referral Numbers for Chicagoland

Chicago and Cook County
Central Information & Referral
312.655.7732

DuPage County
Community Resource Information System
800.942.9412
TTD: 630.407.6502

Kane County
Crisis Line of the Fox Valley
630.482.9393

Lake County
Central Information & Referral
847.782.4000

McHenry County
Crisis Line
800.892.8900

Will County
Will County Crisis Intervention Hotline
815.722.3344

Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
Anonymous crisis intervention, information and referral. 800.4.A.CHILD
Bilingual assistance available

Consumer Product Safety Commission
Report or learn about unsafe products/product recalls.
800.638.2772
Bilingual assistance available

Depression/Suicide Crisis Line
Telephone counseling and referral for services.
800.784.2433

Domestic Violence Hotline
Referrals to shelters, support groups, counseling and legal assistance.
800.799.SAFE
TTY: 800.787.3224
Bilingual assistance available

Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Referral Hotline
Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for substance abuse.
800.622.HELP
TDD: 800.487.4889
Bilingual assistance at 877.767.8432

Health Insurance-Gilead Outreach and Referral Center
Connects uninsured individuals and families throughout metropolitan Chicago with affordable healthcare programs.
312.906.6024

Illinois Poison Center Hotline
Confidential poison prevention advice and treatment recommendations.
800.222.1222
Bilingual assistance available

Senior Helpline
Assistance with pharmaceutical issues, in-home respite services, elder abuse prevention.
800.252.8966 (voice and TTY)
Bilingual assistance available