Family Resources

Abuse Hotlines

Assistance Resources

Chicagoland Special Recreation Associations

Daley Center Resources

Suggested contact is to go in person to the Richard J. Daley Center at 50 W. Washington

Custody Issues

DCFS Resources (Department of Children and Family Services)

Disability Law

Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders

Elder Law

Grandfamily Resources

  • Grandfamilies.org
    • Financial Assistance Navigation
    • Healthcare Information
    • Kinship Care Navigation & Resources
    • State Law Search Tool
  • Generations United
    • Publications & Reports
    • Policy Advocacy
    • GRAND Voice Representatives 
  • Gift of Hope
    • Grandparents and Others Raising America’s Children
    • Monthly support group meetings
    • 708-484-1818

Sexual Assault Resources

Crisis Lines

  • Chicago Rape Crisis Line: 888-293-2080
  • Chicago LGBTQ Violence Resource Line (Center on Halsted): 773-871-CARE (2273)
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 800-656-HOPE (4673)
  • Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: 877-TO END DV (863-6338)
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788

Mental Health Crisis Lines

  • NAMI Chicago’s Helpline: 833-NAMI-CHI (626-4244)
  • National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
  • National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth (The Trevor Project): Call 1-800-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
  • Illinois Warm Line: 866-359-7953

Sexual Assault Advocacy

Culturally- and Linguistically-Specific Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services

Sexual Assault Legal Services

Sexual Health Services