Resources for Youth and Teens


Crisis Lines

National Runaway Switchboard, 800-786-2929

Suicide Prevention, 800-273-8255

Rape and Sexual Assault, 888-293-2080

National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-SAFE (7233)

Illinois Domestic Violence Help Line (Chicago Area), 877-863-6338

Crime Victims: Illinois Attorney General's Office, 800-228-3368


LGBTQIA Resources

Queery (Chicagoland LGBTQ Services Directory)

PFLAG (Parents, Families and friends of Lesbians and Gays)


Career & College Info

Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Free Application for Federal Student Aid Commission

Minority Scholarships

Foster Care to Success

UNCF (United Negro College Fund)

The College Board

Fastweb Scholarship Search


Sexual & Reproductive Health

Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health

Scarleteen

Planned Parenthood