Addison School District 4 recently issued the following announcement.
The Illinois Department of Human Services' Mental Health Division has launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. Individuals who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text "TALK" to 5-5-2-0-2-0, or for Spanish, "HABLAR" to the same number: 5-5-2-0-2 -0. Call4Calm is free to use, and individuals will remain anonymous. You will then receive a text, asking for your first name and zip code to connect you with a health care professional in your area. Once a resident sends a text to the hotline, within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor employed by a local community mental health center to provide support.
Individuals can also text 5-5-2-0-2-0, with key words such as "unemployment" or "food" or "shelter" and will receive information on how to navigate and access supports and services.
The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health has launched a free emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents who have COVID-19 related mental health and stress issues. People who wish to speak to a mental health professional can text “TALK” at 5-5-2-0-2-0, or in Spanish, “TALK” to the same number: 5-5-2 -0-2 -0. Call4Calm is free to use and your information will remain anonymous. You will then receive a text message asking for your name and zip code to connect you to a professional in your area. Once a resident sends a text message to the hotline, within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor employed by a local community mental health center for support.
People can also text messages at 5-5-2-0-2-0, with keywords like "unemployment" or "food" or "shelter," and they will receive information on how to navigate and access supports and services
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