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Resources and Services

Hotlines

These 24-hour hotlines will connect you to most other sexual and domestic violence resources.

Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline (OUTSIDE U. Chicago)

24 hours a day, every day, free
1-888-293-2080
Services: Immediate and Long-term referrals, information, help, and counseling for survivors and their loved ones
Call ten minutes, ten months, ten years after the assault
Non-judgmental support to every survivor of sexual assault
People of color-friendly, Male survivor-friendly, LGBTQ-friendly

773-834-HELP (773-834-4357) (CONNECTED to U. Chicago)

The Student Emergency Helpline is a 24-hour line that can connect you to many safety services including the Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call, the University of Chicago Police Department, and the Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline.

City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line (OUTSIDE U. Chicago)

24-hours a day, confidential, multilingual, LGBTQ-sensitive, free
1-877-863-6338
Services: Referral assistance to domestic violence resources

Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (OUTSIDE U. Chicago)

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
http://www.rainn.org
The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.