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If you need immediate assistance please call our 24-hr. toll-free crisis line at 877.718.1868. If you need legal advocacy: 847.470.5052.

Domestic Violence

We strive to ensure that all survivors of domestic violence who turn to us find the safety and support they need to take the next step to break free from abuse.

We provide an environment that is safe, welcoming, and meets survivors wherever they are in their journey. We help survivors increase their access to economic resources and legal protections. And we help them strengthen their emotional capacity to address the many complex issues they will face in recovering from the traumatic effects of violence and financial abuse, and rebuilding their lives.

All services for survivors are free and confidential.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 877-718-1868 (toll free).

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

For YWCA Evanston/North Shore, it is a month-long, all-out effort to raise awareness about domestic violence and raise funds to support survivors. Here’s a list of public events this October where you can learn more about YWCA’s programs and resources available:

Every 9 Seconds a woman in the U.S. is the victim of domestic violence. You can make a difference! Click here to join YWCA’s Every 9 Seconds Challenge to help build a safer world for survivors and their families.

A Survivor’s Story

Sarah tells her story of how staying at our domestic violence shelter changed the course of her life.

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