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Need help right now?
You don’t have to wait for a meeting. These lines answer around the clock.
In crisis or thinking about suicide
Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
988In immediate danger, call 911.
Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous
If you drink heavily every day, stopping suddenly can cause seizures. Shaking, sweating, racing heart, confusion or seeing things are signs to get medical help. Call your doctor, go to an emergency room, or call 911.
Talk to an A.A. member
The Northern Illinois Area answering service connects you with a sober member who can talk or take you to a meeting.
Treatment referral
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: free, confidential treatment referrals and information, in English and Spanish, 24/7.
The club itself isn’t staffed around the clock. For a meeting today, see the schedule or the Meeting Guide app.