Erika's Lighthouse

Real Teenagers
Talking about adolecent depression

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS

Do not try to "second guess" the situation. Go with your gut. If you feel anxious, scared or in danger, get help now.

Where To Get Help On Chicago's North Shore

Contact your school's social work department

New Trier Winnetka Campus Social Work Department
(847) 784-2255

New Trier Northfield Campus Social Work Department & Learning Center
(847) 784-7509

Erika's Lighthouse
www.erikaslighthouse.org

Haven Youth & Family Services
847-446-5606 24 Hours
www.havenforyouth.org

IN AN EMERGENCY

If you are on Chicago's North Shore

Go directly to the Emergency Room
Highland Park Hospital is the closest hospital in the area with inpatient facilities for adolescents and young adults. It is located at 718 Glenview Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 [ map ]. To contact the 24 hour crisis line, call 847-480-3710.
Talk to an on-call Crisis Professional
Contact the Evanston Northwestern Hospital Crisis Team at 847.570.2500. Listen carefully to the whole message for further instructions.

If you are outside of Chicago's North Shore area

Dial 911 immediately or call 1-800-SUICIDE.