Helpful Resources
Legal Services
The Illinois Legal Aid website may assist with understanding and obtaining orders of protection and legal services.
Sexual Violence Resource List
Call For Help Sexual Assault Victim Care Unit
Call for Help’s Sexual Assault Victims Care unit responds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to victims of rape, incest, molestation, harassment or other sexual assault. Specially trained advocates arrive at the hospital or police station to assist the victim with police interviews and in navigating the medical and legal systems.
Website: www.callforhelpinc.org
24/7 Hotline: (888) 557-0310
9400 Lebanon Road
Edgemont, IL 62203
Office: (618) 397-0975
4601 State Street
East St. Louis, IL 62205
Office: (618) 271-8990
Riverview Center
Riverview Center is a nonprofit agency committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care for individuals affected by sexual and domestic violence in Illinois. Our free services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, legal and medical advocacy, long and short-term counseling, transition assistance for domestic violence survivors, and violence prevention education programs.
Website: www.riverviewcenter.org
24/7 Hotline: (888) 557-0310
Saint Martha’s Hall
Shelter, crisis intervention, support groups, individual support, advocacy program, information and referral, follow-up and community education.
Website: www.saintmarthas.org
24/7 Hotline: (314) 533-1313
Safe Connections
Provides a 24 hour hot-line and counseling for survivors of violence: domestic violence, childhood abuse, rape and sexual assault.
Website: www.safeconnections.org
24/7 Hotline: (314) 531-2003
2165 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63139
Office: (314) 646-7500
Anti-Violence Advocacy Project (facilitated by ALIVE)
Advocates for policies and practices that promote equality, freedom and respect for the full range of sexual orientations and gender identifications and expressions. Addressing intimate partner violence in relationships and communities. Provides many direct services to LGBTQ victims of intimate partner violence, including crisis intervention, safety planning, “Nights of Safety” emergency shelter, adult and child counseling, court advocacy and referrals to other LGBTQ friendly organizations.
Website: www.alivestl.org
24/7 Hotline: (314) 993-2777
RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network)
This nationwide partnership of more than 1,100 local rape treatment hotlines provides victims of sexual assault with free, confidential services around the clock.
Website: www.rainn.org
24/7 Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE
Violence Prevention Center, Southwestern Illinois
VPC provides direct services to victims of domestic violence including well-being advocacy, shelter, and legal consultation/advocacy.
24/7 Hotline: (618) 235-0892; (800) 924-0096
P.O. Box 831
Belleville, IL 62222
Office: (618) 236-2531
Fax: (618) 235-9521
Memorial Hospital
Medical evaluation
4500 Memorial Drive
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-7750
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Medical evaluation
180 S 3rd Street # 30
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-2120
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Medical evaluation
1515 Main Street
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-2600
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Medical evaluation
9515 Holy Cross Lane
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4511
McKendree University Public Safety
Emergency assistance
24/7: (618) 537-6911
McKendree University Health Services
Health services include assessment and treatment of common illnesses, injuries, and medical problems; health education and referrals for injuries or medical problems. Confidential admission, medical exam and immunization files are kept in the Health Services Office, and the registered nurse can offer over-the-counter medications.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
315 Stanton Street
Lebanon, IL 62254
Beth Allan, R.N., B.S.N., C.S.N.
(618) 537-6503
McKendree University Counseling Services
Medical care at McKendree is provided through a wide variety of counseling services for students. Comprehensive counseling services are offered for students free of charge during the academic year. The counseling service at McKendree is totally confidential and provided by a licensed professional clinical staff.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
509 Stanton Street
Lebanon, IL 62254
