Victim Resources

Groundwork

Groundwork provides comprehensive programming for survivors and their families that includes a 24-Hour Emergency Hotline and Emergency Shelter, Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning, Individual and Group Counseling, Legal and Medical Advocacy and Prevention Education and Community Outreach.

815-729-1228
815-729-0930 ext. 1439 (Español)
815-741-4643 (TTY)

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Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) promotes the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families by responding to reports of potential abuse and neglect and, when needed, providing family-centered care and connection to resources.

1-800-25ABUSE (252-2873)

Crisis Center for South Suburbia

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.

(708) 429-7255
info@crisisctr.org

Family Shelter Service

Since 1976, Family Shelter Service has answered the call in our community to help victims of domestic violence escape abuse and rebuild their lives.

(630) 469-5650 (24/7)

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

(800) 799-7233
Text "START" to 88788

United Way Will County (211)

211 connects struggling families, nearly 55,000 a day, with essential services and resources in times of crisis. 211 is powered by real people — trained specialists who work to identify and address the root causes of a client’s problem.

Dial 211

Will County Social Services

Link to some of the available social service organizations in Will County.

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