Crisis line:
847-697-2380Their Crisis Hotline is professionally staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
Crisis Intervention Services are provided to callers from the greater Chicago Metropolitan area seeking help with situations including Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Homelessness, Suicide, and many other crises.
In addition, Information and Referral services are provided as any lack of information regarding resources available is in itself a potential crisis.
Domestic Violence and Homeless ShelterWhether you need safety due to a domestic violence situation or find yourself without housing due to an economic crisis, the Community Crisis Center can help.
They provide emergency shelter for women and their children needing a safe place to stay.
Their 40-bed shelter provides services to women and their children.
In addition, they provide meals, professional case management, counseling and material assistance.
Everyone deserves to have a safe place to sleep, eat, and plan.
A case manager will work with you while you are here to help resolve your situation.
Feel free to phone their 24 -hour hotline.
How do I donate on a monthly basis to your shelter?
I have many toiletries to donate. I also have some purses, scarves and gloves. How can I get these to women who need them?
I find myself alone this Thanksgiving and many many years ago I was a victim of spousal abuse. I have great empathy for the work the shelter provides. Since I'm single now with no family I'd like to ask if there are any volunteer opportunities on Thanksgiving that I could help with? Thank you
I have a stroller, in excellent condition, that I would like to donate. Is this something you would take?
What kind of items do you need/want. Crib? Crib sheets, baby walkers, toys, books etc? Wondering if you accept donations/what items and when I can drop off. Thank you
Hello I have a lot of new to only worn once winter close for woman and children. is there a way to donate them to you?
I have baby formula, a ton of it. Not expired, not recalled, never been touch except to put in the cabinet. We fortunately never ended up needing it, and we would love to give it to mothers who do need it. Dies your shelter need formula? Most of the expirations are 2021, but one is for March in 2020.
Hello - i'm looking to donate some household items (towels, etc.) and possibly some women's business suit. I live in Algonquin so I'm hoping to work with the Elgin center but can go wherever you need. Please let me know if I can drop these items off. Thanks, Steve & Jan
I would like to help ladies build their resumes. I have a samples of a few I have already made. Please let me know if this is something that would help.
Do you accept donations of women’s and baby clothes? Where can I drop them off?
Hello. Could you please let me know what types of items you are in need of that I can donate to your facility? Thank-you, Korin Stocker
I have women's clothing, shoes, etc. to donate. Do you accept these items and where would I drop them off?
What type of women’s clothing do you need? Business, Casual?
What type of women’s clothing do you need? Business, Casual?
Do you accept donations? I have a slightly used crib, which includes a Serta mattress, crib sheets, crib protector. It is in great shape except for the teethmarks left by grandkids. I also have a high chair. Item has been used, in good shape. If you don't accept donations can you direct me to someone who may need these items. Thank you!