| AGENCY: |
Domestic Violence Program (YWCA) |
| ADDRESS: |
412 First Avenue, Suite 100, Sterling, IL 61081 |
| PHONE: |
815/625-0343 Non-emergency calls (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
TTY 815/625-6870 (Spanish relay)
815/626-7277 – 24 hour Hotline
815/288-1011 – 24 hour Hotline
*Collect calls accepted |
| HOURS: |
Staff available 24 hours a day
Weekend appointments available |
| CONTACT: |
Shelly Wubbena, Director of Crisis Service |
| AREA: |
Whiteside and Lee Counties |
| PURPOSE: |
To provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes, and their children. To provide community and school educational programs, as well as professional training on domestic violence and related issues. |
| SERVICES: |
- Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children
- 24 – hour Hotline
- Individual counseling
- PEARL Adult Support Group
- PEARL Children’s Support Group
- Parenting Program for adults and children
-
Victim/Witness Court and Systems advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Information and referrals for community resources
- Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) education
- Emergency transportation
- Abuser Educational Program
-
Walk-in services
- Teen group
- Spanish materials and translators
-
Emotional support
- Parenting group
|
| ELIGIBILITY: |
Victims
of domestic violence and other violent crimes (robbery, muggings, rape,
etc.) and witnesses, or non-offending significant others, and their
children. Eligibility is determined at initial contact. |
| INFORMATION: |
Services free to victims |
