Welcome to the School Based Mental Health Database

Quick Access: Illinois Mental Health Resources for Students and Their Families

BEACON is a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking services for behavioral health needs. It's common for young people to struggle with behavioral and/or mental health challenges. Please know you are not alone, and neither is your child. We are here to help. Visit the BEACON Portal at: https://beacon.illinois.gov/

If you would like to learn more about the Transformation Initiative, please visit https://www.dhs.state.il.us/?item=161800

Select a Database Category from the list below to access further information and resources:

Database Categories Additional Resources
National Hotlines: State Hotlines:
  • Suicide
    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    For free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, dial 988.
    The previous Lifeline phone number 1-800-273-8255(TALK) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
  • Crisis
    Crisis Text Line
    Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Text HOME to 741741
  • National Helpline
    National Helpline | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
    Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-800-622-4357 (HELP)
  • Human Trafficking
    Human Trafficking
    Free and confidential support for individuals who are a victim of human trafficking available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-800-559-SAFE (7233)
  • Bullying
    Bullying Prevention
  • National RunAway Safeline
    National Runaway Safeline
    This 24-hour 7 day a week national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or text: 66008
It is the goal of the Division of Mental Health to ensure individuals have the information necessary to make informed decisions about when to seek mental health services and where to go to obtain those services. Public Act 101-0045 requires the Department of Human Services to develop an online database and resource page related to mental health resources related to bullying and school shootings and to encourage information sharing. The Division would like to thank our system partners from the Department of Public Health, Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois State Police, Statewide Terrorism Information Center for their participation in the development and collection of information contained in this database.