Domestic Violence, Abuse and Crisis

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Catholic Charities
(312) 655-7700
Food pantry, clothing, outreach for Medicare/LINK; referral to emergency assistance program; suburban shelter; family and elder services; counseling and psychotherapy; outreach to survivors of suicide; immigration; children and adolescent pregnancy program (CAPP); adoption services and intact family services program; respite services.


Maryville Academy Crisis Nursery
(847) 294-1999
Offers short-term care for children birth – age 6, for families experiencing crisis such as domestic violence, medical emergencies or family instability


Sarah’s Inn
(708) 669-6149
Comprehensive domestic violence services for children and women; individual and group counseling; parenting classes; court advocacy; abuser services; art therapy; computer training.


Thrive Counseling Center
(708) 383-7500
Community mental health center with 24-hour crisis line; sliding fee scale; parent, family, and youth (ages 12 – 18) counseling; drug & alcohol prevention programs; bullying and conflict prevention programs; youth anger management; client advocacy and case management; victim and witness assistance program.