A Safe Place is the sole provider of services exclusively addressing domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County, Illinois. Through multi-faceted programs we assist victims in transforming their lives after violence, prevent future abuse by addressing its root cause through abuser intervention programs, and educate the community about domestic violence and human trafficking and how we can all be involved in ending them. A Safe Place is a recognized 501(c)3 listed under Lake County Crisis Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Domestic Violence Inc.

It is our goal that by learning more about domestic violence and human trafficking, their causes, and appropriate responses to them, we can encourage a whole-community response to the abuse in our midst, breaking the cycle of violence, thus creating safe and healthy communities. Services are free of charge to survivors.

OUR LIFESAVING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

CRISIS LINE

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
(847) 249-4450
1-800-600-SAFE (toll free)

EMERGENCY SHELTER

A 33-bed shelter with food, clothing, support, and case management for families to begin a new chapter in their lives free from abuse.

HOUSING

Supportive permanent, transitional, and scattered housing is available for victims with on-site counseling, advocacy, and life skills education to help them live independent, abuse-free lives.

INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Evaluation and group education for perpetrators of abuse so they can learn accountability for their actions and rebuild their lives.

FAMILY VISITATION CENTER

Provides court-ordered supervised visitations and monitored custody exchanges in a safe environment for families of domestic violence to rebuild relationships.

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING

Counseling services for individuals and groups in English and Spanish throughout Lake County, including Gurnee, Lake Forest, and Lake Zurich.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Customized programs are available for professionals, civic groups, faith-based organizations, businesses, corporations, and other groups.

COURTHOUSE ADVOCACY

Located in the 19th Circuit Courthouse in Waukegan, victims receive assistance with filing orders or protection and support as they stand in court.

PREVENTION EDUCATION

Healthy dating prevention education is provided to schools to educate youth and teens about the warning signs of abusive relationships and the cycle of violence.