Here are some essential resources for individuals in Illinois seeking help for sexual assault: ### Crisis Helplines and Immediate Support - **Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline** Provides support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. - Phone: 1-877-863-6338 - Website: [www.idva.org](https://www.idva.org/) - **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)** The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, offering confidential support and information. - Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - Website: [www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - Online chat: Available on their website 24/7 - **National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)** Connects individuals to local resources and offers support. - Text: 1-800-656-4673 - Website: [www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) ### Local Support and Advocacy Organizations - **Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network (CMBWN)** Supports survivors and advocates for comprehensive services for victims of sexual assault. - Phone: (312) 408-4980 - Website: [www.cmbwn.org](https://www.cmbwn.org/) - **The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence** Provides support for survivors, including those affected by sexual violence. - Phone: (312) 742-1200 - Website: [www.thenetwork-chicago.org](https://www.thenetwork-chicago.org/) - **Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)** Provides resources and information about sexual assault services, including a directory of local rape crisis centers. - Phone: 1-888-293-2080 - Website: [www.icasa.org](https://www.icasa.org/) - **Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Services (Illinois)** Offers support, counseling, and advocacy for those who have experienced sexual assault. - Contact local hospitals or mental health centers for specific services. ### Medical and Counseling Services - **Advocate Health and Hospitals – Sexual Assault Emergency Services** Provides immediate medical attention and crisis counseling to survivors of sexual assault. - Call your local hospital's emergency department for services or search for “Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services” in your area. - **Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago)** Provides care for survivors of sexual assault, including children and adolescents. - Phone: (312) 227-4000 - Website: [www.luriechildrens.org](https://www.luriechildrens.org/) - **Center on Halsted (Chicago)** Offers resources and services for LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence. - Phone: (773) 472-6469 - Website: [www.centeronhalsted.org](https://www.centeronhalsted.org/) ### Legal Assistance - **Illinois Attorney General’s Office** Offers resources and information for survivors of sexual violence and advocacy support. - Phone: (800) 386-5438 - Website: [www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov](https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/) - **Legal Aid Chicago** Provides free legal assistance for survivors of sexual assault, including help with protective orders and legal representation. - Phone: (312) 341-1070 - Website: [www.legalaidchicago.org](https://www.legalaidchicago.org/) - **Lawyers for Civil Rights and Sexual Assault Cases** Connect with local lawyers or legal aid organizations specializing in supporting sexual assault victims. ### Counseling and Therapy Services - **NAMI Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness)** Offers support for mental health challenges, including trauma and PTSD related to sexual assault. - Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - Website: [www.namiillinois.org](https://www.namiillinois.org/) - **Therapists and Counselors Specializing in Trauma** Use online directories like [Psychology Today](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists) to find licensed therapists specializing in trauma and sexual assault. ### Community-Based Support Groups - **Rape Crisis Centers** There are many rape crisis centers in Illinois that offer group and individual counseling, advocacy, and other survivor services. Visit ICASA's website for a directory: [www.icasa.org](https://www.icasa.org/) - **Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Groups** Many community centers and nonprofit organizations provide support groups for survivors. Contact local domestic violence shelters for more information. ### Prevention and Education - **Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)** Offers training and educational resources to help prevent sexual violence and educate communities. - Website: [www.icasa.org](https://www.icasa.org/) - **RAINN’s Online Resources** Provides educational materials on prevention, legal rights, and healing for survivors and their loved ones. - Website: [www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) --- These resources aim to provide comprehensive support for survivors of sexual assault. If you need more specific information or help locating services in a particular area of Illinois, please let me know.