THE HOTLINE: THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

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1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 1.800.787.3224 (TTY)
Anonymous & Confidential Help 24/7

NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

FEMINIST MAJORITY FOUNDATION

site provides numerous resources

Resources for Illinois residents

 Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
801 South 11th Street
Springfield, Illinios 62703
Phone: 217-789-2830
FAX: 217-789-1939
TTY: 217-241-0376
E-mail: ilcadv@springnet1.com

Between Friends
(Formerly The Friends of Battered Women and Their Children)
P. O. Box 608548
Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: 773-274-5232
FAX: 773-262-2543
HOTLINE: 1-800-603-HELP
E-mail:info@afriendsplace.org

Life Span
P.O. Box 1515
Des Plaines IL 60017
24-Hour Crisis Line: 847-824-4454
Phone: 847-824-0382
Fax: 847-824-5311
E-mail: life-span@life-span.org
Special site on Police Domestic Violence 

Specific to teens

 The Joyful Heart Foundation strongly supports and recommends the organizations and individuals listed in this section. We believe that they can assist you during your recovery and healing process.

A range of services are covered and it is important that you find the appropriate trained professional for your needs - whether they are therapeutic, wellness, creative arts, or emergency services, legal assistance, or medical care and mental health treatment. Because we are not a crisis center we emphasize the best places to connect with to receive more immediate help and on-going guidance.

If you are in crisis or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency department. If you are experiencing suicidal ideations please contact one of the following 24-hour National Suicide Hotlines: (800) SUICIDE (784-2433) or (800) 273-TALK (8255).

It is never too late to seek guidance and assistance. We hope this will allow you to get the support you deserve.

	In response to the alarming rates of teen dating abuse through technology and the severe knowledge gap between parents and their teens, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) and Liz Claiborne Inc. joined together to launch loveisrespect.org, The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (NTDAH). The Joyful Heart Foundation is pleased to support their efforts.

This 24-hour national web-based and telephone resource is available to help teens (ages 13-18) experiencing dating violence. If you are dealing with an abusing relationship and would like guidance and, please connect to the live chat below.

  Break the Cycle
www.breakthecycle.org | Helpline: (888) 988-TEEN (8336)
Break the Cycle's mission is to engage, educate and empower youth to build lives and communities free from dating and domestic violence.

loveisrespect
www.loveisrespect.org | The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: (866) 331-9474
loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is a national resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet. The Helpline and loveisrespect.org offer real-time one-on-one support from trained Peer Advocates that provide support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers.

Teens Experiencing Abusive Relationships (TEAR)
www.teensagainstabuse.org | National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: (866) 331-9474
TEAR is an organization for teens run by teens that spreads awareness through education, prevention and crisis intervention.

The Teen Action Campaign
www.seeitandstopit.org | The Teen Action Campaign: (415) 252-8900
This site is created and maintained by teens to help prevent relationship abuse. Their motto is: There's a difference between a good relationship and a bad one. See it. Stop it. Get organized. Speak up against abuse.