Resources for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

NOTE: If you are in immediate danger, you should call 911. If you are not in immediate danger but if you feel that your safety is at risk, you should contact a professional, such as those at the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline to create a safety plan for your specific situation and needs.

I want to talk to someone. I want to feel safe emotionally.	National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 800-799-7233 (SAFE) Call 800-787-3224 (TTY) Emotional Safety Planning - The Hotline
I want legal help.	Ascend Justice Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation Greater Chicago Legal Clinic Legal Aid Chicago Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence Life Span Center for Legal Services & Advocacy North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic National Immigrant Justice Center
I want to feel safe physically.	Physical Safety - Victim Connect Resource Center Tips for Safety Planning Finding Housing Resources Domestic Violence Shelters Safe Re-Entry Housing for Returning Citizens
I want to feel safe financially.	Employment Support Financial Safety Planning - NNEDV
I want to feel safe on technology and social media.	Internet Safety for Survivors \| The National Domestic Violence Hotline

For further education on gender-based violence and how to support those experiencing violence, click the related links below.