Domestic Violence Survivors
Experience safety and support to rebuild your life after escaping violence you’ve experienced in your home.
Do you need help?
Connect with our team (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) at (312) 655-7106 or call the Illinois Domestic Violence (24 hours a day, seven days a week) at (877) 863-6338.
Women and children fleeing domestic violence receive up to nine months of safe shelter, expert care, and supportive community at transitional homes for survivors in Cook and Lake counties.
Begin to process your experience and chart a path forward in a safe and dignified way with the support of experienced professionals. Specialized counseling services and ongoing support from fellow survivors empower you to reimagine your future and move forward with hope.
Find safe housing and support you need right now: (312) 655-7106
Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Intake
Main Line…(312) 655-7106
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours, 7 days a week…(877) 863-6338
It’s so important to meet each survivor wherever they are on their journey. I let them know that I’m open, that I’m not judging, that this is a safe space for them."
Bilingual Therapist, Domestic Violence Supports