Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Resources

Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services

Family Shelter Service provides support and resources to those experiencing domestic violence. Services include group and educational support for adults, children, and families, prevention services, and emergency shelter for those escaping violence in the home. Assistance in obtaining Orders of Protection is also available. For more information or to speak with a trained hotline worker, call the Family Shelter Service 24/7 hotline at 630-469-5650.

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Sexual Violence Support Services - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

The YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago offers group workshops, counseling and case management, and medical and legal advocacy to sexual violence survivors. For more information, call 630-790-6600. To reach the Rape Crisis Hotline, call 888-293-2080.

Mutual Ground

Mutual Ground offers domestic violence and sexual assault support services in both English and Spanish. Offered services include: Emergency shelter of survivors, legal and medical advocacy, counseling and family services, and substance use services. Mutual Ground also offers a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault at 630-897-0080 or 630-897-8383. For more information, visit the Mutual Ground Website.

The City of Wheaton’s Social Workers can also assist you in completing Orders of Protection and Stalking and Civil No-Contact Orders. To see if you meet criteria for filing one of these orders, visit the Illinois Protection Order Website, or contact our City Social Workers: