Domestic Violence Resources
At NSLAC, we are deeply committed to linking survivors to trusted domestic violence resources and reliable support. Explore our list of domestic violence resources, carefully designed to assist survivors. Find local resources HERE.
Identifying Abuse
For more information on the different kinds of abuse as well as identifying warning signs, please visit thehotline.org. If you need to exit the page safely, there is a red ‘X’ in the corner of the screen. Information is also available in Spanish.
Love Is Respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. They also offer support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat. Click HERE to learn more.
Safety Planning Resources
Apple Safety Check Plan
Working towards our mission to provide access to justice for those most in need, NSLAC believes it is important for all individuals to know the safety measures they can take using their phones. We are so thankful to Apple for providing us with further education on their Apple Safety Check features to share with the public.
- Safety Check Guide - Learn about Apple's Safety Check and how to quickly stop sharing your personal information with anyone.
- iPhone Emergency Services - Learn how to make quick calls for help and alert emergency contacts.
- AirPods, AirTag, and Find My Network Accessories - Learn about alerts from unwanted tracking devices.
- Tracker Detect App - Compatible with Apple's Find My Network, The Tracker Detect App allows you to look for unwanted tracking devices.
- Personal Safety Guide - Learn more about Apple's extensive features that can be tracked and how to disable them.
Find additional Apple safety resources HERE
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Emergency Hotlines
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline (877) 863-6338
This 24-hour hotline provides survivors of domestic violence with crisis safety planning and referrals to emergency housing and support services throughout Illinois.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) (800) 656-4673
National anti-sexual violence organization and hotline.
LGBTQIA+
Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860
Support for transgender individuals.
The Trevor Project
Support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and under.
Mental Health
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline – Dial “988”
24-hour hotline with free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Crisis Textline Text “NAMI” to 741721
24-hour text message support for those in crisis.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
Support and crisis resources for yourself or someone else.
Protective Services
Adult Protective Services (866) 800-1409
24-hour hotline to report suspected abuse, exploitation, or neglect of an order or disabled person.
Department of Child and Family Services (800) 252-2873
24-hour hotline to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
Substance Abuse
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances (833) 234-6343 or text “HELP” to 833234
Substance use and opioid use support.
Veteran
Veterans Crisis Line (800) 656-4673
For veterans and those concerned about them.