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Lake County Mobile Crisis Hotline: Call 847-377-8088.
Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 800-985-5990.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.
Lake County 211: Text your zip code to 898211, visit their website, or dial 211. 211 is always open, free and completely confidential with English and Spanish-speaking staff and interpretation to more than 150 languages.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990. This free, confidential, and multilingual crisis support service is available to anyone experiencing psychological distress after a traumatic incident.
The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anywhere in the US. It provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Family Service of Lake County: 847-570-2242. Services are available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. through 7 p.m. and on weekends by appointment. Walk-in services are also available.
- Expanded Hours: Family Service of Lake County is open 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM for counseling sessions for any member of the community who needs to talk to someone. Appointments are not needed. 20-30 minute sessions are being provided free of charge.
Family Service of Glencoe: 847-835-5111. Counseling services are being provided free of charge to anyone in any community affected by the tragedy in Highland Park. Please call for an immediate appointment.
Highwood Public Library is offering individual counselling sessions, support groups, guided meditations, and more. Find out more on their Mental Health Resources page here.
- Support Groups: Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm
The Living Room at Turning Point offers in-person and phone support for people with immediate mental health needs. Open every day from noon to 8:00pm. Visit in-person at 8324 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077. Call from noon to 7pm at 847-933-9202.

The Resource Navigation Center has been set up to help people affected by the July 4 shooting. Meet one-on-one with a Community Resource Navigator who will help you connect to local, state and national resources.
- Visit 211LakeCounty.org or call 844-714-5274 11 AM – 6 PM Monday - Friday to set up an appointment. Anyone impacted by the tragedy may reach out for services, regardless of immigration status. Find out more at the City of Highland Park announcement here.

People who witnessed the shooting or whose family members were injured may be able to apply for the Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program. To find out if you're elegible, read through the frequently asked questions handout.
If your small business has suffered due to the Highland Park Parade Mass Shooting and related investigation, you can now apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Applications will be accepted online at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov until until April 25, 2023. For more information, see this Lake County news page.

Donations
- Highland Park Community Foundation's July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund
- Highland Park Business Recovery Fund—Donations may also be made at First Bank of Highland Park or Highland Park Bank & Trust.
- NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation
- How You Can Help: Donate to Highland Park Fourth of July Parade Shooting Fundraisers – This is a list of GoFundMe campaigns that have been vetted by the fact-checkers at GoFundMe.
- If you are a business that would like to donate services, resources, or time to those affected, please contact the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce through their contact form here.
Volunteering
- From the City of Highland Park webpage: The Volunteer Pool of Highland Park is maintaining a list of volunteers as a resource should there be a need for volunteers in the future. Individuals interested in having their contact information on file with the Volunteer Pool of Highland Park may email info@volunteerpoolhp.org with their name, contact information and any specific areas of expertise.
Legislation
- If you would like to contact your Senator or Representative, find them here at the US Congress Contact page.
Other support
- If you are over 17 and weigh over 110 pounds, you may be able to give blood to the NorthShore University HealthSystem. Call 847-570-2242 or email donateblood@northshore.org to set up an appointment.