SASS CARES-Illinois Youth Mental Health Crisis Line
(800) 345-9049
Description:
CARES stands for Crisis and Referral Entry Services. The program handles mental health crisis calls for children and youth in Illinois. CARES links parents, caregivers, or callers to a special screening, assessment and support program known as SASS. CARES will ask questions about the child's behavior. Then CARES will either send the local SASS to see you and your child or refer you to mental health or other services.
Hours:
24/7
Intake Process:
You should call CARES when a child or adolescent is at risk to himself or others and any time you or others think a child or adolescent is having a mental health crisis. If the child or adolescent is in immediate danger, please 911 instead.
Program Fees:
None
Eligibility:
Those younger than 21
Is Shelter?
No
Phone Numbers
24/7 Line
(800) 345-9049
Legal Status:
State
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Geography Served
- Illinois
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