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Help For Victims of Domestic Violence in Chicago
Who Can Be A Victim of Domestic Violence?
Anyone including the following people;
- Straight
- Bi
- Gay
- Lesbians
- White
- African American
- Asians
- Hispanics
- Young
- Old
- Rich
- Poor
- Middle Income
- Married
- Divorced
- Living Together
- Separated
- Friends
- Jewish
- Christians
- Muslim
- Catholics
- Aethists
- Smart
- Handicapped
- Students
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Bosses
- Employees
- Employers
- Pastors
- Parishioners
- Children
- Co-workers
- Family Members
- Neighbors
Abuse knows no race, religion, salary or education. Anyone can be abused. Don't think just because you are not "one of them" or live there, like that, etc that you can't or are not being abused, you can be. If so, seek help immediately. Domestic Violence can be deadly.
Domestic Violence Is Illegal
Although domestic violence is often physical, it doesn't have to be. It can be emotional, psychological, sexual and even financial.
Any behavior that doesn't make you feel good like; hitting, threatening, wounding, manipulating, blaming, injuring or hurting are examples of domestic abuse.
Seek help if your partner, spouse, lover, friend, or any person you should be able to trust does any of the following;
- abuse you verbally by calling you bad names
- keep you away from your family and friends
- don't give you money
- threaten to hurt you physically
- harm or attack you physically
- sexual assault you
- stalk or intimidate you
- make you afraid to say or do anything wrong?
If so you may be a victim of domestic violence, but don't fear help is available to you. If you are afraid for your life call the National Domestic Violence Hotline right now at 1-800-799-7233 or call 911.
If you are not in danger review and call the resources and services that are available to help you in the Chicago area in this hub.
Services for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Help is available and may include any or all of the following services:
- Emergency Financial Service
- Shelter
- A Safe House
- Legal Advocacy
- Crisis Counseling
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Personal Advocacy
- Information and Referral
- Telephone Contacts
- Criminal Justice Support Advocacy
- Assistance in Filing Out Compensation Claims
Domestic Violence Services in Chicago, IL
Name of Agency
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City of Chicago for Dept. of Family and Support Services Ph: (312) 746-9137
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Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network Ph: (312) 750-0730
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Cook County 118 N. Clark St.Room 517 Ph: (312) 603-6400
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Cook County Cook County State's Attorney's Office 118 N. Clark St. Ph: (312) 603-1814
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Cook County on behalf of The Cook County SAO Ph: (312) 603-1841
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Cook County State's Attorney's Office (Cook County) 118 N. Clark St. Ph: (312) 603-6400
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Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. Ph: (312) 660-1422
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Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan chicago Ph: (312) 347-8327
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Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago Ph: (321) 341-1070
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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority 300 W. AdamsSuite 200 Ph: (312) 793-8599
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Jane Addams Hull House Association Ph: (312) 906-8600
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Metropolitan Family Services Ph: (312) 325-9176
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Mujeres Latinas En Accion Ph: (773) 890-7676
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St. Pius V Parish Ph: (312) 226-6161
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Center on Halsted Ph: (773) 472-6469
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Children's Memorial Hospital 2300 Children's Plaza Ph: (773) 880-4000
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Chicago, City of Department of Family and Support Services Ph: (312) 746-7304
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City of Chicago Dept. of Family and Support Services Ph: (312) 746-9137
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Rainbow House Ph: (773) 521-1815
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Howard Area Community Center 7648 N. Paulina Ph: (773) 262-6622
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Metropolitan Family Services Ph: 773-884-3310 Fax: 773-884-0003 TTY: 773-884-0005
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Apna Ghar, Inc. Ph: (773) 334-0173
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Circle Family Healthcare Network, Inc. Ph: (773) 379-1000
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Sarah's Inn 5846 W. Madison Ph: (708) 386-3305
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Korean American Women In Need Ph: (773) 583-1392
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Between Friends Ph: (773) 274-5232
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Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Ph: 312-913-7396 Ph: 312-742-8500 Fax: 312-913-7397
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