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This page has contact information for programs that offer assistance and referrals to victims and survivors of abuse throughout your state. If you plan to contact a program by email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you in court or to give you legal advice about your situation, go to our Finding a Lawyer page instead.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
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White
SWAN - Carmi Office
420 3rd Street, Suite ACarmi, IL 62821
Hotline: (888) 715-6260 (24 hours)
Phone: (618) 380-2800
Fax: (618) 380-2801
URL: https://www.swandvhl.org/
SWAN protects and advocates for adult victims of abuse, neglect, and homelessness. Service include: emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and their minor children, rapid rehousing, parenting groups, support groups, abuser intervention counseling, legal advocacy, help with orders of protection, temporary shelter for homeless adults and families, and more. This location serves White and Hamilton counties.
Whiteside
YWCA Sauk Valley
412 First AvenueSterling, IL 61081
Hotline: (815) 626-7277 or (815) 288-1011 (24 hours)
Phone: (815) 625-0333
URL: https://www.ywsauk.org/crisis-services
Email: ywsaukvalley@ywsauk.org
YWCA Sauk Valley offers support, resources, and empowerment to survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, medical and legal advocacy, counseling, support groups, children’s services, community education, and referrals. All services are free and confidential.
Will
Guardian Angel Community Services - Main Office
168 N. Ottawa StreetJoliet, IL 60432
Hotline: (815) 729-1228 domestic violence; (815) 730-8984 sexual assault
Phone: (815) 729-0930 or TTY (815) 741-4643
Phone 2: (815) 730-8984 servicios en español
URL: https://www.gacsprograms.org/
Email: info@gacsprograms.org
Serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include: 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional housing up to two years, individual and group counseling, legal and medical advocacy, parenting education, child abuse prevention, foster care program, partner abuse program, and more.
