In crisis or immediate danger? Call 911. For mental health or suicidal distress, call or text 988 for 24/7 support. Saving Lives, Inc. is not an emergency response provider.

Saving lives through trauma-informed mental health, recovery, and reentry support.

Saving Lives Community Services, helps adults, youth, and families on Chicago's South Side access behavioral health care, substance use recovery support, reentry services, and pathways to long-term stability.

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How Can We Help?

Choose the path that best describes why you are here today.

I Need Help

For individuals seeking mental health services, substance use recovery, or reentry support.

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I Want to Refer Someone

For courts, schools, hospitals, families, churches, community organizations, and case managers.

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I Want to Support the Mission

For donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners wanting to make a difference.

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Core Services

We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed care including behavioral modification, therapy, substance use recovery, and life skills support.

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Signature Programs

Innovative solutions for long-term success

RECODE

Breaking cycles of incarceration with workforce training, housing support, and clinical care.

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MOVIE BOOTCAMP

Empowering youth through storytelling and filmmaking.

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Our Impact

Creating measurable change in Chicago's South Side communities

30%

REDUCTION IN RECIDIVISM

75%

CLINICAL IMPROVEMENT

60%

EMPLOYMENT SECURED

80%

HOUSING STABILITY

*Based on internal program tracking and participant outcomes.

Stories of Hope and Transformation

Real experiences from our community

"The support I received from Saving Lives changed my life. I have hope for the future."

Program Participant, RECODE Reentry

"My child found a passion for filmmaking, thanks to Movie Bootcamp. It's amazing to see their growth."

Parent, Movie Bootcamp

"The recovery support here is unmatched. I've regained control over my life."

Community Member, Recovery Support

Collaborative Partners & Supporters

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