Survivors of Domestic Violence Services

Our trauma-informed, evidence-based approach helps teen, child, and adult survivors of domestic violence find safety and healing through talk, creative art and movement, mindfulness, and support. We also make connections with external resources to help connect you with housing, job placement, child care, and other needs . Counseling services are available in English only. We understand that each survivor’s culture plays a unique, and often important, role in their experiences and their healing.

We’re currently hosting sessions in-person and virtually.

Adult Counseling
Whether you are dealing with the traumatic effects of living in an abusive relationship or need help healing from past abusive relationships, our counselors will encourage you to explore your options and make your own decisions in order to build a safe future for yourself and, if applicable, your children. Our free counseling services are offered in a safe and welcoming environment, with daytime and evening appointments available

To Obtain services you must reside within Illinois Region (Cook County, DuPage County)

Q: Is this service free ?
A: Yes

Q: I am in need of Legal Assistance what do I do?
A: You can reach out to Between Friends Court Program for Support : Understanding your legal rights and navigating the court system can be challenging. Our court advocates can explain, in English or Spanish, your rights and options under legislation such as the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. They will explain how to obtain an Order of Protection, assist you with paperwork, and accompany you to court to provide emotional support, advocate on your behalf, and clarify complex legal information and processes. We can also assist teenagers, accompanied by an adult, who are applying for an Order of Protection. Between Friends offers free legal clinics in which domestic violence survivors meet with volunteer family law attorneys who provide legal advice. In these one-on-one consultations, attorneys answer questions about Orders of Protection, divorce proceedings, child support, child custody, and other family law and immigration issues. View a complete list of our current legal clinics. To contact our court advocates: If you live in Chicago, call 773-274-5232. Chicago’s Domestic Violence Courthouse is located downtown at 555 W. Harrison St. If you live in the Northwest Suburbs, call 847-818-8900. The Rolling Meadows Courthouse is located at 2121 Euclid Ave. If you live anywhere else, please call our 24 Hour HelpLine for assistance at 1-800-603-4357. Or fill out our contact form below (please allow up to 48 hours for us to respond).

Q: Our my sessions with you confidential
A: Yes! We value your privacy and will not disclose any information about you to anyone.