60660
Support for survivors of domestic violence and their non-abusive family members. Located in Rogers Park but serves Evanston residents. Provides comprehensive services including crisis support, individual/family/group counseling, children's counseling, court advocacy at the Chicago Domestic Violence Courthouse and at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse, and prevention education.
Formerly Friends of Battered Women and Their Children
No fee for services
60611
Oversees more than 150 programs in Cook and Lake counties, serving families and individuals of all ages. Service Programs. Evanston residents are not limited to, but may first contact North Region, 1717 Rand Rd., Des Plaines, IL, 847-376-2121.
60201
CEDA offers a variety of programs and services in the areas of community and economic development, education, emergency assistance, employment and training, energy conservation and services, health and nutrition, and housing.
The CEDA Regional Community Service Center in Evanston offers Family Support and Community Engagement (FSACE) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs.
Several programs for people in need, including housing and employment counseling, financial counseling, home repair services and registration for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program which provides nutrition for pregnant women and children under 5.
Chicago, IL
60202
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee was founded in 1969 as a group of civil rights lawyers and advocates working to secure racial equity and economic opportunity for all. Our vision is to root out and dismantle deeply entrenched systems of discrimination, racism, and economic oppression by using the power of the law to give voice to those most impacted by these civil rights issues. Areas of assistance include:
- Education Equity
- Equitable Community Development and Housing
- Legal Help for Nonprofits and Small Businesses
- Voting Rights and Civic Empowerment
60602
This website gives free information about Orders of Protection in the Cook County Court system, including who is protected, who may file for an Order of Protection, how and where to file an Order of Protection, and contact information for organizations that will assist victims of domestic violence who cannot afford an attorney.
60204
Purpose is to establish, maintain and encourage high cultural, intellectual moral standards among its members, to engage in public service programs, and to promote and encourage achievement in education by granting scholarships to high school graduates from the Evanston area.
Youth programs: Delta Academy, Delta Gems and EMBODI.
A private, non-profit organization of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, in 900 chapters, providing assistance and support in local communities throughout the world. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement.
60601
Dress for Success Worldwide – Central serves job-ready women by referral only from Chicago non-profit organizations including domestic violence agencies, homeless shelters and job-training programs. Provides each woman with a business suit when she has a job interview. Volunteers assist women one-on-one with resume enhancements, cover letter development, mock interviews and job search strategies. Volunteers are also needed for development activities and assisting with merchandise donations and sorting.
60201
Gather is a drop-in art and playspace in downtown Evanston for parents and children through age 8. Hours for open play are Monday through Friday 9am - 3pm, Sat and Sun 9am - 12pm. In addition, we have registered music and language classes during and after open play hours - Classes and events. Parents with pre-walkers can relax in a private room with comfy couches, soft toys, books and puzzles and complimentary coffee, tea and water. Monthly guest artist exhibits featuring the work of Illinois artists. Pricing. Available for private events.
Suite 322
Chicago, IL
60640
Greenlight Counseling empowers student survivors of sexual harm to find healing and reconnection through free, confidential counseling services. In partnership with Chicago area universities and private practice therapists, Greenlight Counseling provides 20 free therapy sessions to currently enrolled student survivors who have experienced sexual harm while in high school, college, or graduate school. Counseling is an effective way to process harmful experiences, gain skills to work through issues that often accompany sexual harm, and begin the journey of healing and reconnection. If you or someone you know is in need of services, please call or text 773-750-7077 for a free counseling consultation, or click here to fill out our online intake form: https://greenlightfamilyservices.org/services/counseling/fillable-form/
60068
The Harbour is a community based agency providing essential services to homeless, runaway, locked out and neglected adolescent girls ages 12-21 primarily in the north suburbs and northwest suburbs of Cook County. Also offers a transitional living program for girls aged 16-21, providing housing for up to a year.
60626
HOW employs a holistic approach to combating homelessness in Chicago. The agency has a number of Programs and Services to ensure program participants achieve housing stability and economic independence.
Chicago, IL
60613
Howard Brown Health Center exists to eliminate the disparities in health care experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through research, education and the provision of services that promote health and wellness. Howard Brown provides the following:
Health Services:
Aging Services
Alternative Insemination (AI) Program
Broadway Youth Center
COVID-19 Services
Dental Services
Insurance Enrollment Assistance
Men’s Health
OB/GYN Services
Pediatric Services
Primary Care
Trans & Nonbinary Health Women’s Health
HIV/AIDS Services:
Case Management
Community Testing Sites & Outreach Services
Howard Brown Health Express Linkage To Care
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Services for HIV+ Women and Youth
Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic
Counseling:
Behavioral Health
GED Program
In Power: The Sexual Harm Response Program
Intimate Partner Violence
Smoking Cessation
Substance Use & Abuse
Support Groups and Workshops
Online contact form: https://howardbrown.org/contact-us/
60601
The Illinois Attorney General Office Crime Victim Services Division offers programs to support victims and families of violent crime in order to help them meet their challenges and regain peace of mind. These programs include:
The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program, the Domestic Violence Fund, the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Program, the Automated Victim Notification (AVN) System, the Statewide Victim Assistance Program, the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program, and the Illinois Victim Assistance Academy. Other resources include workshops, training & conferences, downloadable resources, and links.
For more information, visit the website at http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/victims.
60202
Founded in 1913, the non-profit oversees 2 full-day child care nurseries: Baby Toddler Nursery for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and Teen Baby Nursery full-day child care for infants and toddlers whose parents attend Evanston Township High School, located in the Family Focus Building. Caseworkers make weekly visits to the 70 families enrolled in the Family Support Program to connect parents with resources, help them cope with their child's development and understand that they are their child's first teacher.
60093
INFANT, Inc. solicits donations for the purchase of baby formula at the lowest available cost and delivers it promptly to food pantries and to shelters for the homeless. The formula is distributed at the discretion of their directors, who are knowledgeable in their
communities and professional in the administration of their programs. Their distribution policies are non-sectarian. INFANT, Inc. delivers to 60+ agencies throughout the city and in some suburbs for their emergency formula needs. They also deliver layettes to moms in shelters.
60093
An organization that reaches out to women of all ages and backgrounds who want to volunteer their services, meet other like minded women, and learn more about the non-profit sector. Operates Thrift House, a resale shop located at 920 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, which support a variety of community projects. A signature project is Fitting Futures. This project works to outfit women with the skills and apparel needed in today’s job market.
70 E. Lake Street Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60601
DES PLAINES
701 Lee Street #700
Des Plaines, IL 60016
60016
Services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors include counseling, assistance with employment, immigration, referrals, and free legal services. Legal services are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Russian and Polish.
60201
Legal, financial, and emotional counseling, workshops, seminars and support groups for women going through or considering divorce.
60201
The City has a 25% Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Evanston-based business participation goal for all contracts of $20,000 or more.
60202
Are you a new mother looking for additional emotional support? Do you have questions about your baby's development? Join the Mom Network, a weekly support group for new mothers that provides parenting support and information. Topics covered in the weekly meetings are determined by participants and typically include "the baby blues," fatigue, feeding issues and more. Free to attend; maximum of 20 attendees. For more information and to register, please call 773.665.3605.
Created in November 2011 through the combination of 2 nonprofit Catholic health systems, Provena Health and Resurrection Health Care, Presence Health is now the largest Catholic health system based in Illinois.
Suite 2A
Highland Park, IL
60035
We provide accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration to give low-income, at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. There is no income requirement for domestic violence clients.
Service Area - Courthouses
At NSLAC, we understand that navigating the legal system can be overwhelming. That's why we have strategically established our services in specific courthouses. Our goal is to ensure convenient access for our clients within a defined geographic area.
While our primary focus remains on serving clients with cases in specific courthouses, we recognize that exceptional circumstances may arise. In certain situations, we may be able to make exceptions, depending on the nature and urgency of the case and the capacity of NSLAC. Our commitment to providing access to justice and fairness drives us to explore all possible avenues to assist those in need.
Domestic Violence
19th Judicial Circuit/Lake County Courthouse: https://19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us/
Cook County- Second Municipal District Courthouse (Skokie): https://www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUT-THE-COURT/Municipal-Department/Second-Municipal-District-Skokie
Cook County- Third Municipal District Courthouse (Rolling Meadows): https://www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUT-THE-COURT/Municipal-Department/Third-Municipal-District-Rolling-Meadows
Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse (555 W. Harrison): https://www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUT-THE-COURT/County-Department/Domestic-Violence/Domestic-Violence-Courthouse
Housing
19th Judicial Circuit/Lake County Courthouse: https://19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us/
Cook County- Third Municipal District Courthouse (Rolling Meadows): https://www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUT-THE-COURT/Municipal-Department/Third-Municipal-District-Rolling-Meadows
Cook County- Second Municipal District Courthouse (Skokie): https://www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUT-THE-COURT/Municipal-Department/Second-Municipal-District-Skokie
Immigration
The Executive Office of Immigration Review (Chicago) https://www.justice.gov/eoir/chicago-immigration-court
USCIS (Chicago) https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices
Evanston Civic Center
2100 Ridge Avenue, G-102
Evanston, IL 60201
Arlington Heights Office:
415 W. Golf Road, suite #47,
Arlington Heights IL 60005
60201
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (Northwest CASA) is the only full service agency that provides free services to sexual assault survivors and their loved ones within the North and Northwest suburbs of Cook County.
Crisis intervention and counseling, legal and medical advocacy, education and prevention outreach programs.
24-hour Hotline 888-802-8890
60640
Sarah’s Circle provides a full continuum of services for women, including housing, life necessities, and supportive services, to help them permanently end their homelessness.
Program Services Phone: 773.728.1991 (Services, volunteer opportunities, in-kind donations)
Interim Housing Program: 773.751.7475 (questions regarding bed availability, etc.)
Administrative Phone: 773.728.1014 (Donations, all other inquiries)
60201
The Woman's Club of Evanston, founded in 1889, is a nonprofit organization of over 400 women from the North Shore and Chicago dedicated to community service, philanthropic work and friendship. Annual events are: Holiday Bazaar (November), Annual Benefit Dinner and Revue Show (March), Dreams Delivered (April), and Spring Benefit (May). Supports many local social service agencies with donations and volunteer service. Clubhouse, 1702 Chicago Ave., at the corner of Church Street and Chicago Avenue, is available for rentals.
For general inquiries about The Woman’s Club of Evanston, as well as private event usage such as weddings:
Venue Manager
847-475-3800
manager@wcofe.org
For information about membership in The Woman’s Club of Evanston:
WCE Assistant Membership Chair
membership@wcofe.org
60201
Retreats for Women: "The vision of the Women's Circle is to discover a deeper connection to our selves, to recognize the gifts that women embody, to enrich all of our relationships and to become more mindfully active in our communities"
60201
YWCA Evanston/North Shore is a social justice organization working in the areas of racial justice and civil rights, women’s empowerment and economic advancement, and health and safety of women and girls. Learn more about YWCA programs and services below:
Domestic Violence Services: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/domestic-violence-program
Relationship Violence Prevention: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/violence-prevention
Women’s Economic Empowerment: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/womens-empowerment
Racial Justice Initiatives: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/racial-justice
Flying Fish Aquatics: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/flying-fish-aquatics
24-hour hotline for domestic abuse victims: 847-864-8780 or (toll free) 877-718-1868.
60201
This comprehensive domestic violence program provides crisis intervention, emergency assistance and shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, community-based services, violence prevention and outreach and education. All services are offered free of charge.
Toll Free Crisis and Referral Line: 877-718-1868; Crisis and Referral Line: 847-864-8780
Mary Lou's Place 32-bed residential shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The only criteria for admission is that the individual or family is fleeing from a dangerous situation. They can stay for up to 90 days; transitional housing services are then available.
For donations of hygiene, household items, non-perishable foods, and diapers, contact 847-864-8445.