Crisis Reporting
Students
CSD17 Crisis Reporting and Resources
OPTION 1:Dial 911 immediately for any situations where a student is in danger of being harmed by someone or harming themselves. Do not hesitate to make your call; doing so could save student lives. After calling 911, tell a trusted parent/guardian or adult.
OPTION 2:
Safe2Help Illinois provides an opportunity for students to connect with a trained crisis professional during a time of need. Safe2Help Illinois allows students to submit an alert via:
- Website
- Text
- Phone
- App
All alerts are responded to by a trained Safe2Help crisis professional. Safe2Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Mental Health Crisis: If this is a mental health crisis and you are reporting safety concerns for yourself or another person, please use the Safe2Help call line (844-472-3345) or immediately call 911.
School Safety Concerns: To make an anonymous report regarding school safety concerns, please use any of the Safe2 Help reporting options including the Online Tip option or immediately call 911.
IMPORTANT: District 17 staff are not the initial responders to the alert and receive each alert after the Safe2Help professional provides support.
Additional resources you may need to assist in immediate intervention:
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 on your phone
- CRISIS Text Line: 741741
- Will County Health Department
- Linden Oaks Hospital - 630-305-5027
- Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) - 1-800-252-287