Safe Passage
P O Box 621
DeKalb, IL 60115
Hotline: 815/756-5228
815/786-6333 in Sandwich
dekalb@safepassagedv.org

Medical Advocacy

Trained advocates are available 24 hours a day to meet with patients at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, Valley West Hospital, and Tri-County Clinic.

Medical advocates can:

  1. Provide patient support
  2. Help clients understand the medical process and provide advocacy with medical staff;
  3. Give information on the patient's legal rights, medical and police procedures, etc.;
  4. Offer shelter to eligible patients;
  5. Develop a safety plan;
  6. Set up appointments for patients to meet with legal advocates, counselors, etc.;
  7. Provide support to patient's family and friends at the hospital/clinic;
  8. Follow up with patients to ensure their needs are met.







 

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