Crisis Intervention

Crisis intervention is a critical service provided by Safe passage staff and volunteers. It provides a response to the immediate needs of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Hotline: Trained staff, volunteers, and interns answer the hotline 24 hours daily and provide crisis intervention by phone.

In-Person: Individuals in crisis may come to the agency as walk-ins without an appointment for crisis intervention services.

Legal Advocacy Services: Individuals can see a legal advocate to complete the paperwork necessary to obtain an Emergency Order of Protection.

Staff and volunteers are available 24 hours daily to respond to calls from local hospitals and clinics to meet with victims of domestic violence who are seen in the Emergency Room.

Staff and volunteers are available to meet with families at the Children’s Advocacy Center whose children has been sexually abused.

Please call 815/756-5228 or 815/786-6333 for more information.