Community Resources
Please refer to this list however it may be useful to you. If you need help navigating your resources or looking for additional information or support please contact our office at 815-315-4711.
Mental Health Support
NAMI
Offers community sessions based on a peer support model, one on one advocacy support, and free events and workshops centered on mental health
www.naminorthernillinois.org
NAMI
4317 Maray Drive, Rockford, IL
NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
M-F 10am-10pm
FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES
Provides broad spectrum counseling to people of all ages. Accepts most insurances & Medicaid. Fees are based on sliding scale. Tele-health available.
www.familycounselingrockford.org
Family Counseling Services:
631 N. Longwood, Suite 103, Rockford, IL
860 Biester Dr., Suite 205, Belvidere, IL
815-962-5585
SISTA AFYA
Community Mental Wellness approach to support Black women in IL.Offers in person and tele-health therapy, hosts monthly support groups, workshops, and community events.
www.sistaafya.com
Sista Afya:
5113 S. Harper Ave, Suite 2C, Chicago, IL
Appointment Intake Line: 773-234-7994
MARSHMALLOW HOPE
Probono counseling services for youth 9-19 and emerging adults 20-26 who have mental emotional illnesses like depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, trauma from abuse etc.
www.marshmallowshope.org
Marshmallow Hope:
1280 South Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61108
608-352-9256
Emotional Support
TRAUMA INFORMED DOULA
A doula is an emotional support person who can help you find resources and information on your pregnancy options. They can provide physical, emotional, advocacy, and self-healing support during your abortion.
www.traumainformeddoula.com
Services SW Chicago suburbs &
virtual support for anyone in IL
815-412-4506
EXHALE PRO-VOICE
Confidential textline offering non- judgemental support to talk about your abortion experience.
exhaleprovoice.org
Text: 617-749-2948
Weekdays 5pm-11pm
Saturdays 3pm-11pm
Sundays 5pm-9pm
ALL-OPTIONS TALK-LINE
Talk-line to discuss pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes at any stage. Also operates a Faith Aloud Spiritual Care Line for callers who would like to connect to a supportive clergy.
www.all-options.org/find-support/talkline/
Talkline: 1-888-493-0092
Faith Aloud: 1-888-717-5010
Weekdays 9am-12am
Weekends 9am-5pm
A HOME HERE COMMUNITY CIRCLE
monthly virtual community gatherings for abortion havers to talk about their abortion experience and be in community with each other. Topics rotate.
chicagoabortionfund.org under post-abortion resources
Visit website to Register
Virtually on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm-8:45pm
Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Violence Support
FAMILY PEACE CENTER
Multi-agency service based in Rockford to help support survivors of interpersonal domestic violence and get them connected to necessary local resources.
Family Peace Center:
315 N. Main St, Rockford, IL
779-348-7600
STATE OF IL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
24 hour confidential hotline that offers support, information, and referrals for people in Illinois experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence.
877-863-6338
877-864-6339 (for people who are hearing impaired)
ROCKFORD SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING
Provides counseling services, crisis intervention, medical and legal advocacy and prevention education for survivors of sexual assault and/or abuse. Serves the Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle Counties. All services are free and confidential.
Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling:
5301 E State St, Ste 301, Rockford, IL
24/7 Hotline: 815-636-9811
THE NETWORK SURVIVOR CRISIS FUND
One time financial assistance for survivors of sexual violence, domestic abuse, stalking, or human trafficking living in Chicago.
You will need to book an appointment with an application specialist to apply.
Visit: thenetwork.org/
LBGTQIA+ Resources
THE LIAM FOUNDATION
first LGBTQ+ resource center in the Northern Illinois region. Connects the LGBTQIA+ community with valuable resources and provide educational services to educational institutions, businesses, and organizations. Includes funding, name change support, community groups, & more.
The Liam Foundation:
1005 Fifth Ave Rockford, IL 61104
331-303-0818
BIRTH CONTROL ACROSS THE GENDER SPECTRUM
Resource sheet to help people navigate contraceptive options.
Contact:
Midwest Reproductive Health and we can provide a copy.
Reproductive Health Access Project
THE TREVOR PROJECT
Suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. call or text anytime you need support.
866-488-7386
24/7 support available
LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER
Provides free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs. Operates a variety of different hotlines including an LGBT national hotline, an LGBT coming out hotline, an LGBT youth hotline, and an LGBT senior hotline.
Hotline Hours:
Weekdays 3pm-11pm
Saturdays 11am-4pm
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT Coming Out Hotline: 888-688-5428
LGBT Youth Hotline: 800-246-7743
LGBT Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243