Homewood, Tinley Park, and Riverdale, IL Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 5, 2019 11:16 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 Homewood, 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 42 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Riverdale, Tinley Park, and Hammond.
South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) in Homewood, IL
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 708-335-3028 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free-
- Business – 708-794-2140
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 708-794-2145
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Cook, Will Illinois
About South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS)
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Website
-
Established
1980
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Beds
–
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Maximum Length of Stay (days)
–
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Pet Shelter
No
Description
The mission of SSFS is to provide comprehensive, coordinated services to families which domestic violence exists without imposing any one solution. SSFS accepts clients regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or age.
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Cook, Will Illinois
About South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS)
- Website – www.ssfs1.org
- Established – 1980
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
The mission of SSFS is to provide comprehensive, coordinated services to families which domestic violence exists without imposing any one solution. SSFS accepts clients regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or age.
Crisis Center for South Suburbia in Tinley Park, IL
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 708-429-7233 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 708-429-7255
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 708-429-7293
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Cook, Will
About Crisis Center for South Suburbia
- Website – www.crisisctr.org
- Established – 1979-04-06
- Beds – 35
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 45
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Mission: The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.
Victory House in Riverdale, IL
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 708-712-8980
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
Services
Populations Served
About Victory House
- Website –
- Established – 2019-01-01
- Beds – 3
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 90
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
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