All services provided to domestic violence survivors and their families are free, confidential, and victim-centered.
Emergency Shelter
Shelter is available to victims of all genders and their children who need to flee for safety and find confidential support.
Transitional Housing
Long-term housing is available to clients who face significant barriers while working to become self-sufficient.
Counseling
Individual and group counseling are available for adults and children. Counselors can help survivors and their children process emotions and reactions relating to domestic violence, help to develop healthy coping strategies, and provide support in the healing process. All counselors are master’s-level or higher.
Interested in Group Counseling? Please contact our hotline (815-756-5228) for more information.
Intake is required before group counseling. Please contact our hotline (815.756.5228) to schedule.
Case Management
Staff are available to assist clients with obtaining public aid, childcare, housing, education, job services, transportation, and other social services.
Legal Advocacy
Trained legal advocates can assist clients with completing the paperwork necessary to obtain Orders of Protection, assist survivors as they navigate the legal system, and provide emotional support through civil, legal, and family court cases.
Medical Advocacy
Trained advocates respond 24 hours a day to local emergency rooms and police departments with information, assistance, and support for victims in crisis.
