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Life Span Center for Legal Services and Advocacy – (312) 408-1210
- Provides free legal and counseling services to victims of domestic violence in Cook County including civil legal services and immigration
- Offices in the Loop and Des Plaines, services available in various languages
- Legal Intake Hours are Tuesdays/Thursdays between 9:30-12pm, Counseling Intake daily at 847-824-0382
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National Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline – 1-800-799-7233
- Offers confidential, and free help available to callers/chat 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Highly trained advocates in more than 200 languages are available for victims or anyone calling on behalf of someone and any individuals in need of help.
- Offers outside resources and contacts for victims and survivors via website (https://www.thehotline.org)
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Between Friends – (773-274-5232) P.O. Box 608548 Chicago, IL, 60660
- Offers extensive services to domestic violence victims and their children.
- Services include: 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, legal assistance, court advocacy, community education, healthcare education, and relationship education (REACH).
- 24-crisis line 1-800-603-4357
- Fill out contact form on website regarding services needed.
- Offers outside resources and contacts for victims and survivors via website (www.betweenfriendschicago.org)
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Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Services – (312-655-7525) 721 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL, 60654
- Offers services in both English and Spanish for individuals who have been impacted by domestic violence.
- Services include: youth counseling, housing, legal assistance, case management, and parish outreach.
- Client eligibility is determined based off intake assessment. Call (312)-655-7725 for intake.
Further information can be found via website, https://www.catholiccharities.net/gethelp/ourservices/domesticviolence
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Apna Ghar – (773-883-4663) 4350 N Broadway, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60613
- Provides free holistic services and outreach across both immigrant and non-immigrant communities to help those impacted by gender violence.
- Services include: 24-crisis line, supervised visitation & safe exchange, legal advocacy, counseling, safe home, transitional housing, and case management.
- 24-hour crisis line (773) 334-4663 or (800) 717-0757, text line (773) 899-1041
- Intake process can be completed by calling 773-883-4663 for assessment
Further information can be found via website, www.apnaghar.org
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Center on Halsted (773-472-6469) 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613
- Provides a wide range of services created to advance the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ), and the allied community of Chicago.
- Services include: LGBTQ violence resource line, trauma-focused therapy, therapy for survivors of violence, behavioral health therapy, youth therapy, group therapies, senior programs, community programs, HIV/HCV testing, short-term case management
- LGBTQ violence resource line – 773-871-2273
- Intake process can be completed by calling 773-472-6469 to schedule your initial screening.
Further information can be found via website, www.centeronhalsted.org
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Connections for Abused Women and Their Children (773-489-9081) 1116 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
- Provides free services to women and children who have been affected by domestic violence.
- Staff is bilingual and culturally diverse.
- Services include: 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual/group counseling, legal advocacy, specialized services for
- children who have witnessed violence, housing/income/employment information, and life skills training.
- 24-hour crisis hotline – 773-278-4566
- Intake process can be completed by calling 773-489-9081 to schedule intake appointment/service plan.
Further information can be found via website, www.cawc.org
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Greenhouse Shelter (773-489-9081) 1116 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
- Run by CAWC, provides a safe refuge for women and children to go upon escaping abuse. Being one of the largest shelters in Chicago, it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Shelter includes: 24-hour service, 42 beds, multilingual services, 24-hour crisis line, counseling services, court advocacy, individual/group counseling, life skills, and referrals
- Intake process can be completed by calling 773-489-9081 to schedule intake appointment/service plan.
Further information can be found via website, www.cawc.org/greenhouse
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House of the Good Shepard (773-935-3434) PO Box 13453 Chicago, IL 60613
- Provides bilingual services for women and their children who have been affected by domestic violence.
- Services include: transitional housing/domestic violence shelter, family violence recovery program, learning center, budgeting and money management, children’s services (day care, afterschool care), aftercare program, counseling, and professional women’s mentoring program
- Intake process can be done by calling 773-935-3434
Further information can be found via website, www.hgschicago.org
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Metropolitan Family Services – (312-986-4000) One North Dearborn, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60602
- Provides family services at 8 locations that are all designed to strengthen families.
- Services include (vary based on location): education centers for children, before and after school programs, career services, counseling services, employment resources, senior services and legal services.
- Intake process is based on service needed.
- Everything is through appointment only and can be made by calling 312-986-4000
Further information can be found via website, https://www.metrofamily.org
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Sarah’s Inn (708-386-3305) 309 Harrison Oak Park, IL 60304
- Provides services to those affected by domestic violence on the West Side of Chicago and 22 West Suburban communities.
- Services include: 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter referrals, transportation, housing assistance, counseling services, legal advocacy, prevention programs for school aged children, partner abuse intervention, and education training programs.
- 24-hour crisis hotline – 708-386-4225/ Text line – 708-792-3120
- Intake process can be started by calling 708-386-3305
Further information can be found via website, https://sarahsinn.org |
Wings Shelter (847-519-7820) P.O. Box 29309 Chicago, IL 60629
- Provides services for people who have been affected by domestic violence.
- Services include: 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter (up to 120 days), transitional and permanent housing (up to 2 years), counseling services, and mentoring services.
- 24-hour crisis hotline – 847-221-5680
- Intake process can be completed by calling 847-519-7820 or the crisis line (847-221-5680) if it is an emergency. If housing is needed and there is space, the intake coordinator will collect information and walk through the process.
Further information can be found via website, https://wingsprogram.com |
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