Community Resources
In addition to the available University supportive services, there are a number of resources available in the local community including information on legal assistance, assistance with obtaining orders of protection, visa and immigration assistance, financial assistance and other services.
Prairie State Legal Services can provide legal services, referrals for legal services, and assist with the process of requesting an order of protection, civil no contact order, restraining order, or other similar lawful orders issued by a criminal or civil court. For more information on their services, contact them directly at (309) 827-5021 or (800) 874-2536.
Both the YWCA’s Stepping Stones program and Countering Domestic Violence can provide referrals for legal services and assist with the process of requesting an order of protection, civil no contact order, restraining order, or other similar lawful orders issued by a criminal, civil, or tribal court. Additionally, individuals can contact the YWCA’s Stepping Stones program and Countering Domestic Violence for information on the availability of financial assistance within the community.
YWCA’s Stepping Stones, available 24-Hours by calling (309) 556-7000, is a community-based non-profit program offering a number of free and confidential services including:
- Free and confidential counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Medical advocacy
- Legal advocacy
- Orders of protection/civil no contact orders
- Support for family, partners, and friends
- Referrals for other services
Countering Domestic Violence, available 24-Hours by calling (309) 827-7070, is a program of Mid Central Community Action, Inc. offering a number of free and confidential services including:
- Emergency shelter services
- Free and confidential individual counseling
- Support groups
- Children’s services
- Criminal justice advocacy
- Legal/Court Advocacy
- Training
- Referrals for other services