
The Domestic Violence Ministry is dedicated to raising awareness, understanding, and the prevention of domestic violence by educating our community and supporting the victims and survivors of emotional, financial, physical and sexual abuse with resources. The St. Mary of the Annunciation Domestic Violence Ministry Mission Statement is: “We are called by Christ to serve our community by raising awareness, working for the prevention of abuse and violence and by compassionately supporting victims with resources to find help.”
“To anyone who is living in the midst of domestic abuse, you need to know that we are ready to hear you, to be with you, guide your hands to open new doors of hope, find resources to restore your body, mind, and spirit to the balance and peace that the Lord wants you to have.”
—St. Mary Domestic Violence Ministry
Special Note During the Covid-19 Health Crisis
During the pandemic individuals have been asked to stay home creating an added concern from those trapped with an abusive partner. This strange new reality can bring with it the added horror of an uptick in abuse and a partner who may be purposefully misleading them to think help is no longer available. The reality is that the shelters are all operating as normal, highly aware of the importance of keeping services accessible. Scroll below to find links to local shelters and click link to read The Danger of Being Quarantined with an Abuser.
Additional Resources
National Teen Dating Violence Helpline
24 hour helpline
866-331-9474
Illinois Domestic Violence
24 hour hotline
877-863-6338
Chicagoland Domestic Violence
24 hour helpline
877-863-6338
WINGS Program
24 hour hotline
847-221-5680
wingsprogram.com
Archdiocese of Chicago
Domestic Violence Outreach
domesticviolenceoutreach.com
A Safe Place
24 hour hotline
847-249-4450
asafeplaceforhelp.org
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
ilcadv.org
Catholics for Family Peace
catholicsforfamilypeace.org
***IN AN EMERGENCY – DIAL 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hour hotline
800-799-SAFE (or 800-799-7233)
800-787-3224 (TTY)
ndvh.org
Ministry Contact
Diane Mulroe
847-223-0010 ext.216
dmulroe@stmota.org