Opening the Doors to Opportunity
A PEAK Scholarship comes with expectations and opportunities. Please review and stay familiar with the information listed below.
Mental Health Resources
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for 24/7 free and confidential support. In Chicago, trained crisis counselors can connect you to mobile crisis teams if needed. https://988lifeline.
org/ -
The Trevor Project — Support for LGBTQ+ youth via phone (866‑488‑7386), text (START to 678678), or online chat—available 24/7. https://www.
thetrevorproject.org/ -
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text, 24/7https://www.
crisistextline.org/ -
CARES & SASS (for youth under 18 in Illinois) — Call 1‑800‑345‑9049 for immediate crisis support, screening, and referrals. https://dscc.uic.
edu/dscc_resource/illinois- cares-line-24-7/ -
LGBT National Hotline / GLBT National Help Center — Offers phone, chat, and email peer support; Youth Talkline available at 1‑800‑246‑7743 https://
lgbthotline.org/ -
Safe2Help (Illinois) — For anyone facing mental health or anxiety concerns. Call 844‑4‑SAFEIL anytimehttps://
www.safe2helpil.com/ -
Boys Town National Hotline — Free, 24/7 support for all youth. Call 1‑800‑448‑3000; available in English, Spanish, and more.https://www.boystown.org/
child-family-services/crisis -
JCC Chicago – Teen Mental Health — Offers blogs, well-being tips, podcasts, mental health apps (e.g. MindDoc, Calm, Talkspace, Teen Talk), and peer-led initiatives. Great for self-directed support.https://www.
jccchicago.org/programs/ communities/teens/teen-mental- health/

PEAK SCHOLAR EXPECTATIONS

