Every member of the DePaul University community has the right to safety from the threat of sexual and relationship violence. Grounded in our commitment to valuing the dignity of all people, DePaul fosters a culture of respect and safety by implementing best practices in education, prevention, and holistic support and care. DePaul does not tolerate sexual and relationship violence and addresses incidents swiftly and equitably.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-8255
Open 24/7/365
The Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741741
Open 24/7/365
Texters can chat with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem-solving.
IMAlive Online Crisis Network
Open 24/7/365
IMAlive is a live online network that uses instant messaging to respond to people in crisis. Volunteers are trained and certified in crisis intervention
Chicago Sexual Assault Hotline
1-888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area
1-630-971-3927 in DuPage County
1-708-748-5672 in South Suburbs
Open 24/7/365
Provides survivors of sexual violence and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention, and local referrals. The volunteers and staff at the hotline have received extensive training in sexual assault crisis intervention.
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Chicagoland area: 1-877-863-6338 (Multi-lingual advocates available)
Everywhere else: 1-800-799-7233
Open 24/7/365
Highly-trained advocates are available to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship
The Trevor Project
Phone: 866-488-7386
Text: Text START to 678678
Open 24/7/365
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Open 9am-3am CST
Provides direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community. The Hotline was, and still is, the only service in the country in which all operators are transgender. Because of the particularly vulnerable relationship transgender people have with police, it is also the only service in the country with a policy against non-consensual active rescue.
The National Runaway SafeLine
1-800-786-2929
Open 24/7/365
Provides advice and assistance to runaways (or those who are considering running away), including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Family Support Hotline
1-855-435-7693
Services available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Polish
The purpose of the ICIRR Family Support Network (FSN) is to unify, build and coordinate a full range of support – legal, social services, ministry, law enforcement, and political action – for all families separated/impacted by the immigration system.