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For life-threatening emergencies dial 911.

New Members and Public Inquiries

  • Tuesday Night Open House - Come join us at 8 PM every Tuesday night for our open house and shop tour. Get answers to all of your questions and become a member! Find us at 3519 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, parking on Elston is free.
  • E-mail - Someone will get back to you in a business day or two.

Member Assistance

  • Discord - Key not working? Where is something? Tool broken? Someone bugging you? Discord is the fastest way to connect and get help.
  • E-mail - Can help with all and any matters related to membership and the space, it might take a day for someone to get back to you.
  • Harassment and Disputes - Want to report something weird or uncomfortable, or needing help to resolve a conflict? Contact the DRC.
  • Call The PS1 Vulture (260) 358-7321 - In case of emergency that is confusing and non-fatal such that you are uncomfortable calling emergency lines, you may call or text The Vulture.
  • Board of Directors - Direct email to the board

Life-threatening Emergencies

  • Help Right Now! - Yelling for help is ok! Ask for help from other members, area hosts and volunteers in the space.
  • Life-threatening Emergencies dial 911 - Please report to Discord as soon as you're safe. We like knowing what has happened.
  • Call The PS1 Vulture at (260) 358-7321 - In case of emergency that is confusing and non-fatal such that you are uncomfortable calling emergency lines, you may call or text The Vulture.
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Free 24/7 service for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress. You can call or text it.

Physical Issues, building, street, utilities

  • City Services Non‐emergency dial 311 - City services, non-urgent complaints, infrastructure requests, stuff involving the sidewalk or street.
  • Police Non‐emergency (312) 742-4410 - Report recurring, non-emergency community concerns, neighborhood complaints, to our local police district.
  • People's Gas (866) 556-6002 - Report gas leaks. Leave the building, don't operate any electrical switches. Report to Discord as soon as you're out.
  • ComEd Electric (800) 334-7661 - Report downed power lines and outages.

Social Networks

See Social Media.

Mental Health and Housing Support

  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 - Free 24/7 service for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress. You can call or text it.
  • Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 - Free 24/7, for emergencies involving suspected poisoning, overdose, or exposure to toxic substances.