If you feel you are in immediate danger or have recently experienced a violent incident, dial 911 to contact your local emergency services, or report to the nearest emergency room.

You can confidentially receive assistance or report an act of violence by calling these free resources for immediate help.

This information is intended to help guide you to resources that can help you deal with, resolve, and heal after an act of violence. Remember, falling victim to violence or abuse is not your fault, for no one deserves to be a victim of violence.  Please contact us should you find that any of the following information is not correct, or if you have a negative experience upon calling any of these resources. 

Child Abuse and Neglect
1-800-25-ABUSE (252-2873)
To report suspected child abuse or neglect, receive advice and referrals, call the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois contains resources for parents and general information on topics related to child abuse and neglect.
www.preventchildabuseillinois.org 

Domestic Violence
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 1-800-787-3224
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers support and referrals to local service providers to victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf. Highly qualified and trained Hotline Advocates answer every call.
www.ndvh.org

Abuse of the Elderly
1-800-252-8966 (phone and TTY) during business hours
1-800-279-0400 after hours, weekends and holidays
The Illinois Department of Aging Hotline provides resources and support for elderly persons and their caregivers.
www.state.il.us/aging

Lesgian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) Violence
(773) 871-CARE (2273) please note phone charges will apply
Chicago’s Center on Halsted Anti-Violence Project Hotline provides assistance for victims of anti-LGBT hate crimes, domestic violence, sexual assault, discrimination, and police misconduct.
www.centeronhalsted.org

Rape and Sexual Assault
 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Rape, Incest and Sexual Abuse National Network Hotline also provides information and local referral information.
www.rainn.org

Human Trafficking
1-888-373-7888
Illinois Rescue and Restore Campaign provides victim support and is the place to report instances of human trafficking (Victims of human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. Victims are young children, teenagers, men and women). www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking/index.html  

Teen Dating Violence
Office of the Illinois Attorney General is committed to ending the cycle of violence by focusing on teen dating violence and encouraging young girls, their friends, family and educators to get involved. The web page contains an awareness quiz and on-line resource kit. www.ag.state.il.us/communities/youthadvocacy/teendate.html

Support for Teens
1-800-RUNAWAY
National Runaway Switchboard provides assistance, information and referral for teens, parents and teachers on a variety of issues.
www.nrscrisisline.org

Suicide Prevention
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
National Suicide Hopeline
www.hopeline.com
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Reporting an Act of Discrimination
www.state.il.us/dhr
The Department of Human Rights administers the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (with regard to employment), age 40 and over, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military service or unfavorable military discharge. Areas covered include discrimination in Employment, Housing, Financial Credit, Public Accommodation, and Sexual Harassment.

Workplace Stress/Violence
--Workplace Bullying: www.bullyinginstitute.org
--Help with Work Stress: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress/
--Situations involving partner violence: Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence: www.caepv.org

Crime Victim Support
www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
The Office of the Illinois Attorney General contains a wealth of information on protecting the public and assisting crime victims, including information and resources on many of the areas listed above.

Conflict Resolution
The Center for Conflict Resolution's mission is to work with individuals, communities, courts and other institutions to manage and resolve conflict.  Services are flexible and cost-effective, based on a track record of over 31,000 mediated cases and backed by the expertise of knowledgeable, dedicated volunteers and employees.
www.ccrchicago.org