Domestic Violence Counseling

Our team is here to assist survivors of domestic violence through transitional housing and counseling.

Callers are greeted by trained intake professionals who offer compassionate, culturally sensitive information to aid decision-making. Services are offered in English and in Spanish.

We offer confidential individual counseling for youth and adults and group meetings for adults who have/are experiencing domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Support Group

Any adult resident of Cook or Lake counties who has experienced or is experiencing domestic violence is eligible for our free and confidential group. Come learn more about domestic violence, meet others with similar experiences, share your story, and be a part of a supportive community.

This group has open enrollment and meets weekly on Mondays from 5pm to 6pm via Zoom. Contact us to register.

DCFS / Domestic Violence Curriculum for Parents

This is a free and confidential group for adults (residents of Cook and Lake counties) who have/are experiencing domestic violence and are parenting.

This group will provide psychoeducation on the dynamic and effects domestic violence has on individuals and families, skills to nurture children who have witnessed domestic violence, and practice self-care. This curriculum is also intended for individuals involved with the DCFS system, either in Intact Family Services, or Foster Care. Certificates are available upon completion.

This group is a recurring curriculum on Wednesdays 2-3pm via Zoom. Contact us to register. Sessions are:

1. Domestic Violence 101 Part I
2. Domestic Violence 101 Part II
3. Impact of DV on Children
4. Nurturing Children
5. Legal Rights
6. Healthy Relationships
7. Self-Care

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