Illinois · Listings Checked October 2026

Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Illinois

Where Can You Find Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Illinois?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 123 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Illinois (checked October 2026). The most are in Chicago (23), Aurora (3) and Berwyn (3). 118 of them accept Medicaid.

Reviewed by Anxiety Help Editorial Team ·October 5, 2026

123Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers
74Mobile crisis
84Onsite psychiatric emergency care
23Hospital inpatient
118Accept Medicaid
97Children and teens
92Sliding fee or payment help

Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Illinois by City

Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Illinois by city
City	Listed	Accept Medicaid
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Chicago	23	22
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Aurora	3	3
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Berwyn	3	3
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Dixon	3	3
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Elgin	3	3
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Quincy	3	3
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Wheaton	3	3
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Benton	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Champaign	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Du Quoin	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Mount Vernon	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Rockford	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Sterling	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Addison	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Albion	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Amboy	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Belleville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Bloomington	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Byron	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Carlinville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Carmi	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Carthage	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Chester	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Christopher	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Danville	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Decatur	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in DeKalb	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in East Saint Louis	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Evanston	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Fairfield	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Flora	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Forest Park	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Franklin Park	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Freeport	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Galesburg	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Gillespie	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Glendale Heights	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Greenville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Hickory Hills	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Hines	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Hoffman Estates	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Johnston City	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Joliet	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Kankakee	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Kewanee	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Litchfield	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Lombard	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Macomb	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Manteno	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Marshall	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Mattoon	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in McHenry	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Monmouth	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Mount Carroll	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Naperville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Newton	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in North Chicago	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Okawville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Olney	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Oregon	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Orland Park	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Palos Heights	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Paris	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Park Ridge	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Peoria	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Pontiac	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Princeton	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Red Bud	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Rochelle	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Schaumburg	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Sesser	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Shawneetown	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Shelbyville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Sparta	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Springfield	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Steger	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Streamwood	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Urbana	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Waterloo	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Watseka	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Waukegan	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Westmont	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Winfield	1	1

From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.

More About Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers

Read what to do in a mental health crisis. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in Illinois.

CARES Line (Crisis and Referral Entry Services): 1-800-345-9049 (24/7, 365 days a year). Or call or text 988.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers Are in Illinois?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 123 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Illinois, checked October 2026. The most are in Chicago (23), Aurora (3) and Berwyn (3).

Do Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Illinois Accept Medicaid?

118 of the 123 listed accept Medicaid. Confirm your plan with the facility before you start.

What Should You Do in a Mental Health Crisis in Illinois?

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Walk-in crisis centers listed here take people without an appointment; call ahead if you can.

Is There a Illinois Crisis Line?

Call or text 988 from anywhere. CARES Line (Crisis and Referral Entry Services) also answers at 1-800-345-9049 (24/7, 365 days a year).

Sources

SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026