Belleville, and Granite City, IL Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 5, 2019 5:34 am
- Expires: 997345 days, 21 hours
Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 1 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Belleville, IL with 1 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 15 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like St. Louis, Granite City, and Maplewood.
Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois in Belleville, IL
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 618-235-0892 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-924-0096
- Business – 618-236-2531
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 618-235-9952
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
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Counties Served
St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph
About Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois
- Website – www.vpcswi.org
- Established –
- Beds – 35
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 45
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Phoenix Crisis Center in Granite City, IL
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 618-451-1008 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 618-451-1118
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation –
Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Madison , Bond
About Phoenix Crisis Center
- Website – www.phoenixcrisiscenter.org
- Established – 1985-01-01
- Beds – 19
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 42
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
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