Legal
If you are in danger now, call 911
You can talk with an advocate any time. It is free and private, and they can help you make a safety plan.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233
- 911Emergency
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall 988
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineText 988
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Programs in Illinois
Illinois programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Illinois Department of Human Services
Domestic Violence Services
IDHS funds services that help people affected by domestic violence find support and safety.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Free legal help in Illinois
Legal aid groups funded by the Legal Services Corporation give free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, to people with low incomes.
- Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.
Serves Adams County, Alexander County, Bond County, Brown County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Champaign County, Christian County and 57 more
Call 877-342-7891Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Legal Aid Chicago
Serves Cook County
Call 312-341-1070Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Serves Boone County, Bureau County, Carroll County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, Fulton County, Grundy County, Henderson County and 28 more
Call 630-690-2130Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988