Suicide Prevention
& Mental Health

At Rockford Career College, we believe that taking care of your mental health is just as important as preparing for your career. Life can be challenging, and no one should face those challenges alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, there are confidential resources available 24/7 to offer guidance, support, and hope. Below, you’ll find trusted hotlines and organizations ready to listen and help whenever you need it.

Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Resources

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800.273.TALK (8255)
• National Hopeline Network | 800.SUICIDE / 800.784.2433
• National Sexual Assault Hotline | 800.656.HOPE
• The Trevor Project | 866.4-U-TREVOR / 866.488.7386
  The Trevor Project is a national toll-free suicide hotline for gay and questioning youth. It’s open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Teens with nowhere to turn can call and talk confidentially to trained counselors and find local resources.
• Illinois Tobacco Quitline | 866.784.8937
• Reach Out | 800.448.3000
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism – (NIAAA)
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Centers for Disease Control