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Services include:

-- 24-hour crisis line and crisis intervention

-- Safe shelter

-- Counseling for adults and children

-- Support groups for adults and children

-- Assistance with orders of protection and other court-related advocacy

-- Parenting assistance

-- Abuser groups held in an outside location

-- Healthy Relationships groups for high school students

Categories

Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Shelters
Protective/Restraining Orders

Services include:

-- 24-hour crisis line and crisis intervention

-- Safe shelter

-- Counseling for adults and children

-- Support groups for adults and children

-- Assistance with orders of protection and other court-related advocacy

-- Parenting assistance

-- Abuser groups held in an outside location

-- Healthy Relationships groups for high school students

Categories

Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Shelters
Protective/Restraining Orders
Staff and volunteers may be able to assist with navigating the criminal justice system and obtaining legal and medical services. Please note: Staff and volunteers are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.

Categories

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Health Related Advocacy Groups

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.

Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.

Support group for victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including individuals who are still involved in the abusive relationship. Transportation available.

Categories

Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Abuse Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

-- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

-- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

-- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

-- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

-- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

-- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

-- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

-- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

-- Nursing home and home care issues.

-- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

-- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

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Advance Medical Directives
Guardianship Assistance
Elder Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Provides legal assistance in Elderly Law, Civil Law, and Children's Rights Law. Can only take a limited number of cases. No bankruptcies or personal injury cases.

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General Legal Aid
Legal Representation
Legal Counseling
Elder Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

Medical advocates respond to the hospital when a patient is victim of sexual assault to provide emotional support, clothing, and information regarding hospital procedures. Advocates help educate the victim about their options for hospital procedures and pressing charges. The advocate serves as a liaison between the victim, the police, and ER personnel. Advocates and staff respond to hospital calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Legal advocates provide guidance and support for victims of sexual assault and abuse as they go through the legal system. As a victim of a violent crime in Illinois, they are entitled to advocacy services. The legal advocate also works closely with the State's Attorney's Office and is available to help with questions relating to court and provide emotional support.

Legal Advocacy Services Include:

- Attending all court appearances of the defendant

- Updating the victim on court procedures

- Accompanying the victim to court

- Obtaining a Civil No Contact Order (CNCO)

- Answer questions relating to legal procedures

- Assist victims with Crime Victim Compensation

- Assist victims with the Victim's Economic Security and Safety Act

- Assist victims with the Safe Home Act

- Provide emotional support

Categories

Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Abuse Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Self-help center providing legal guidance and resources to people who are representing themselves in court.

Legal advice and brief services provided by attorneys and paralegals. Attorneys do not provide court representation.

One on one assistance, information on what to expect during court proceedings, and review of completed court forms to ensure accuracy before entering court.

Assists walk-in clients with divorce, durable power of attorney, enforcement of child support, enforcement of visitation, child support modification, name change, conviction set aside, and protection orders.

Self-help clinics offered on a variety of legal subjects. Visit website to see if a clinic will be held soon related to a specific legal problem.

Categories

Legal Information Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Legal Counseling
General Legal Aid

Provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, and all other forms of abuse. Services include counseling, legal advocacy and medical advocacy.

Categories

Sexual Assault Counseling
Abuse Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Dating Abuse Hotlines
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.

Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.

Also provides information on the Vine program and gives emotional support during rape exams and police interviews.

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Child Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups

Provides crisis shelter for those who are victims of domestic violence. In addition, the following services are provided for both domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, prevention education, supportive counseling, sexual assault victim therapy. children's counseling (domestic and sexual violence), case management.

Categories

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.

After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.

Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.

Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.

Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.

Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.

Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.

Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).

Categories

Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Legal Information Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Debt Management
Housing Counseling
Legal Counseling
Labor and Employment Law
Welfare Rights Assistance
Elder Law
General Legal Aid
Will Preparation Assistance
Tax Information
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Advance Medical Directives
Legal Representation
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Provides advocacy, information, and support to the victims of domestic violence throughout both civil and criminal court proceedings. Court advocates assist clients in completing orders of protection and understanding their legal rights regarding domestic violence, and also advocates for them before the presiding judges. Program also provides community referrals and advocacy for clients.
Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.

After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.

Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.

Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.

Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.

Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.

Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.

Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).

Categories

Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Legal Information Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Debt Management
Housing Counseling
Legal Counseling
Labor and Employment Law
Welfare Rights Assistance
Elder Law
General Legal Aid
Will Preparation Assistance
Tax Information
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Advance Medical Directives
Legal Representation
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance

Provides a 24 hour crisis line staffed by staff and trained volunteers who provide immediate access to crisis counseling and information and referral services to victims and secondary others of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Protection order application assistance and criminal justice legal advocacy.

Call for domestic violence/sexual abuse support group availability.

Categories

Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Women's Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault Hotlines

Provides crisis shelter for those who are victims of domestic violence. In addition, the following services are provided for both domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, prevention education, supportive counseling, sexual assault victim therapy. children's counseling (domestic and sexual violence), case management.

Categories

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.

Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.

Categories

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault Shelters
Abuse Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.

Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.

Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance - debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).

Education - expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.

Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.

Family - adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.

Health - Medicaid, Medicare, government children's health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.

Housing - federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.

Benefit Programs - ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.

Individual Rights - mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.

End of Life Planning - wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.

Drivers License.

Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer's disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.

Categories

Welfare Rights Assistance
Advance Medical Directives
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
General Legal Aid
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Legal Representation
Labor and Employment Law
Consumer Law
Discrimination Assistance
Adoption Legal Services
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Legal Information Services
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Will Preparation Assistance
Debt Management
School System Advocacy
Protective/Restraining Orders
Tax Information
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
Self-help center providing legal guidance and resources to people who are representing themselves in court.

Legal advice and brief services provided by attorneys and paralegals. Attorneys do not provide court representation.

One on one assistance, information on what to expect during court proceedings, and review of completed court forms to ensure accuracy before entering court.

Assists walk-in clients with divorce, durable power of attorney, enforcement of child support, enforcement of visitation, child support modification, name change, conviction set aside, and protection orders.

Self-help clinics offered on a variety of legal subjects. Visit website to see if a clinic will be held soon related to a specific legal problem.

Categories

Legal Information Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Legal Counseling
General Legal Aid

Provides 24-hour hotline and domestic violence program services that include:


- Emergency shelter.
- Advocacy-based counseling services
- Legal advocacy.
- Support groups.
- Services for children and youth.
- Transitional housing services with survivors of domestic violence.

Categories

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.

Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.

Support group for victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including individuals who are still involved in the abusive relationship. Transportation available.

Categories

Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Abuse Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention

Provides 24-hour hotline and domestic violence program services that include:


- Emergency shelter.
- Advocacy-based counseling services
- Legal advocacy.
- Support groups.
- Services for children and youth.
- Transitional housing services with survivors of domestic violence.

Categories

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups

Offers services that range from crisis intervention counseling, legal, medical and/or personal advocacy, safe shelter and safety planning, transitional and emergency housing, community education and outreach. CIAC staff and volunteers will travel to meet victims in order to accommodate their needs. Advocacy is provided with landlords, schools, employers, and other professionals to secure their rights, stop eviction or utility shut off and/or safety. All services are free, voluntary, confidential and available to all without discrimination.

Categories

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Abuse Support Groups
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Abuse Counseling
Provides crisis intervention, legal and medical advocacy, support services, case management, and more. Services focus on issues of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Categories

Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Case/Care Management