Mental Health Help
You’re not alone. Glow For Hope isn’t a crisis line or a therapy provider, but we can help you take the first step.
Below you’ll find trusted mental health resources in Illinois, St. Louis, and worldwide — including emergency numbers,
local agencies, and global support networks.
Immediate Help (U.S.)
- Emergency – Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text HOPE to 988 24/7 for yourself or someone you’re worried about.
These are the fastest ways to reach help right now.
Local Resources: Southwestern Illinois & St. Louis Metro
This curated list provides a strong starting point for local support. It is not exhaustive.
St. Clair County (IL)
- Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County — East St. Louis.
Website → - St. Clair County Mental Health (708) Board — information and county-funded services.
Website → - SIHF Healthcare – Behavioral Health — Metro East locations.
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Madison County (IL)
- Behavioral Health Alternatives — Wood River.
County page → - Centerstone of Illinois (Alton) — outpatient services & access to crisis support.
Website → - Madison County Mental Health Dept. — resource listings & crisis lines.
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Monroe County (IL)
Monroe residents can access services through regional providers serving Monroe/Madison/St. Clair
(such as Centerstone – Alton and SIHF Healthcare) as well as St. Louis metro services below.
Your primary care provider can also help with local referrals.
St. Louis City & St. Louis County (MO)
National Hotlines & Support (U.S.)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En español: 1-888-628-9454
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
- Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT-CUT (366-8288)
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (call or text)
- National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
- TREVOR Crisis Line (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- National Crisis Line – Anorexia & Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
- National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hopeline: 1-800-622-2255 (call or text)
- Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1, or text 838255
Find a therapist:
Psychology Today – Find a Therapist
Always call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.
International Resources
Canada
- Emergency: 911
- Hotline: 1-888-353-2273
- Canadian Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-833-456-4566
Australia
- Emergency: 000
- Lifeline Australia: 1-300-13-11-14
New Zealand
- Emergency: 111
- Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865
South Korea
- Emergency: 119
- 24/7 Helpline: 1393
United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
- Emergency: 112 or 999
- Non-Emergency: 111, Option 2
- 24/7 Helpline: 116 123
South Africa
- Emergency: Police 10 111, Ambulance 10 177
- 24/7 Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 31393 (someone will call you back)
- Depression & Anxiety Helpline: 0800 70 80 90
Argentina
- Emergency: 911
- Suicide Hotline: 5402234930430
Spain
- Emergency: 112
China
- Emergency: 110
Germany
- Emergency: 112
- Hotline: 0800 111 0222
- Hotline: 0800 111 0111
Finland
- Emergency: 112
- Crisis Line: 010 195 202
Find global help:
Your Life Counts – Find Help
Important: Glow For Hope provides these resources as a community starting point. We do not endorse individual providers and we do not offer clinical services.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.