Parish News & Information

Domestic Violence Help

Covid-19 has increased the incidence and intensity of anxiety, depression, and domestic violence. Please be informed about available services for needed counseling or shelter.

If you know or suspect someone is a victim, please check on them! If they are in immediate need, help them contact any of the services below:

• 911
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
• The Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: 877-863-6338
• Catholic Charities Counseling: 312-655-7725 (website)
• NAMI Chicago: 833-626-4244 (website)
• Archdiocese of Chicago Mental Illness Ministiries: 773-525-0453 x221 (website)

Additional training and awareness resources are available at the Archdiocese Domestic Violence Outreach website. If you are interested in joining this parish ministry, contact Adrienne Timm, Director of Social Service Ministry.

If you are experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, or live in fear of it, please know that you are not alone.