If you think you have been abused or assaulted, help is a phone call away.
Local and national help for domestic abuse
Illinois Department of Human Services - Domestic Violence Victim Services: (877) TO END DV (877-863-6338) or (877) 863-6339 (TTY)
YWCA Evanston/Northshore: 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line: (877) 718-1868/24 horas línea de crisis: (847) 864-8780.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Local and national help for sexual assault
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault offers a searchable directory for a hotline in your area. Or see a full list of agencies by Illinois county.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - National Sexual Assault Hotline:
- (800) 656-HOPE (800-656-4673)
- Chat online at https://hotline.rainn.org/
Your local legal aid program may be able to help you with protecting yourself and your family by getting a protective order, enforcing a court order, appealing housing, and benefit denials, dealing with immigration issues, getting guardianship, and more.
Find out if there is a free legal aid program in your area that can help you by answering a few questions online.