RECOMMENDED SITES

This section is reserved for sites that we believe to be both helpful and useful to those in crisis, or in need of further information.

Abuse - including sexual and physical abuse

• American Humane Society - Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association (AHA) is the nation's only national organization dedicated to child and animal protection.
• Domestic Violence - Lake County, Illinois
• Why Do Men Batter Women? Why Do Women Stay?
• llinois Family Violence Coordinating Councils
• Illinois Domestic Violence Help Line (24 hour, multilingual) (877)863-6338
• National Center for Victims of Crime Helpline (800)394-2255
• Stalking Resource Center
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (800)799-7233
• Child Abuse Hotline (DCFS) (800)252-2873
• VOICE (sexual assault services/24 hours) (800)892-8900
• Elder Abuse Hotline (800)252-8966
• Local Hospitals
  • Centegra (Mc Henry) (815)344-5000
  • Centegra (Woodstock) (815)338-2500
  • Mercy (Harvard) (815)943-5431
• Turning Point - Mc Henry County (815)338-8081 - providing English and Spanish language services to victims of domestic abuse, including counseling, shelter, and protective order assistance.

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