Domestic Violence Resources
Domestic Violence Hotline - 877.863.6338
The City of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services operates the City's Domestic Violence Hotline. The Help Line is a 24-hour, toll-free confidential number that functions as a clearinghouse for domestic violence services and information. The Help Line provides survivors with immediate information about their options, information on safety planning, and referrals to community-based providers. Trained domestic violence advocates staff the phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Bilingual advocates are always available, and operators can access the Language Line for over 140 other languages.
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Please call the hotline at 877.863.6338 if you are in need of any assistance.
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Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) - 312.361.1707
HOW is the third-largest provider of permanent supportive housing in Chicago and serves more than 600 households annually. They connect households who are experiencing or are at-risk of homelessness, including women experiencing domestic violence, with stable and affordable housing.
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If you or someone you know is seeking temporary or permanent supportive housing, the person seeking housing must call 312.361.1707 to complete a housing assessment. This call center is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Please note, this does not immediately solve your housing crisis. If you are in need of immediate shelter, please call 311 to request transportation to a shelter.