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Help Line

Help Line

St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Diocese Safe Environment Hotline: +1 224-225-9121

Report Child/Youth Abuse Complaints to +1 224-225-9121

DCFS HOTLINE: 800-252-2873

In an emergency, call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873). If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, call 911 first.


Counseling Support Line (Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago): 312-948-6951, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM



Community Counseling and Addiction Services

Catholic Charities — 3040 Finley Rd., Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Catholic Charities — 1700 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

University of St. Mary of the Lake — 998 E. Maple Street, Mundelein, Illinois 60060

Catholic Charities — 101 N. Cedar Lake Rd., Round Lake, IL 60073

Bernardin Center — 671 S. Lewis, Waukegan, Illinois 60085

Provides professional counseling and case management services to individuals, groups, families, and couples who are experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and personal problems affecting their ability to cope and manage their daily living activities, including homelessness, domestic violence, substance use and addiction, sexual abuse, a trauma such as suicide, family issues, homicide, disability, and parent-child issues.

PPO and Medicaid insurance plans accepted.  Special accommodations can be made to individuals and families who are struggling financially, and who qualify for services at a reduced fee.