We’re here
for YOU
Our advocates are standing by to offer free,
confidential support for survivors anytime you need it.
Our advocates are standing by to offer free,
confidential support for survivors anytime you need it.
Since 1987, our organization has been serving survivors in our community and working to end sexual violence. In 2021, we changed our identity to more clearly reflect who we are and the power of hope and healing.
Our advocates are here to provide survivors with options. We listen, connect survivors with resources, and speak up on their behalf at every turn. We can:
Help survivors understand processes and options in court and the criminal legal system
Serve as a liaison between the state’s attorney’s office and survivors
Provide medical care information and guidance
Take crisis calls on our 24-hour hotline at 815.932.3322
Our counselors provide psychological support to adult and child survivors and their loved ones.
Professional counseling services
Guidance through the healing process
Counseling outreach
Through our legal services attorney, the fears of sexual assault survivors can be eased, security can be reclaimed, and hope can be ignited. Our legal assistance can aid with:
Employment and education
Privacy and safety
Housing difficulties
Orders of protection
Our care coordination program is designed to offer clients necessities that help them return to a sense of security and normalcy.
Budgeting support
Community resources
Job searching and prepping
School assistance
We’re working to eliminate sexual violence by facilitating safety and prevention programming in our community.
Educational programs for students
Prevention workshops for teachers
Parent programs
Professional training on sexual harassment prevention compliant with Illinois Senate Bill 75
We strive to engage people in ending sexual violence through prevention and empowerment training. We partner with schools, civic groups, faith organizations, professional organizations, and more.
Training
Community outreach
Education
Our knowledgeable, non-judgmental staff and volunteer advocates have provided hope and healing to survivors of sexual assault for over 35 years. Every survivor’s story is unique, so we co-create a personalized healing plan with you, featuring support and guidance from the trained professionals best suited to your needs.
Sign up for comprehensive training to become a volunteer. Training is offered twice each year and will help you build skills to support survivors.
We are always looking for committed team members who can champion our mission to support survivors, foster refuge, and hold space for hope.
Sexual assault occurs right here in our community. Your gift supports our vital work to eliminate sexual violence and helps us provide guidance and a safe haven to survivors in need.
View powerful pieces at our annual art show honoring survivors' journeys and our efforts to end sexual violence.
Join us for opening night of our annual art exhibition honoring survivors' journeys. It features works by local artists, live music, a children’s art project, and refreshments.
Sign up for presale ticket alerts for our upcoming Cosmic Bingo event.