ALSO's top priority and deepest commitment is the safety and health of our staff, participants and community. While closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and tailoring our approaches to this unique situation, ALSO continues to work in partnership with people living in risk of violence in Chicago and around the country to promote safer streets and homes. Below are resources that will help you find key information you may need during this time.
We will be updating these resources on a continuous basis. If you have any suggestions or information to share, please contact ebarrow@also-chicago.org.
ALSO Programs
National Resources
Local Resources, Chicago, IL
Criminal Justice System-Related Resources
Tools for Working Remotely
Resources for Service Providers
Self Care
Organizational Preparedness and Response
Resources in Spanish
Resources for Children
Mutual Aid Resources
Consolidated Youth and Engaging Men
Underserved Technical Assistance Project Resource List
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233; TTY 1-800-7873224
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673
The StrongHearts Native Helpline for domestic/sexual violence is available 7am-10pm CT, confidential, and specifically for Native communities: 1−844-762-8483.
The Trans LifeLine for peer support for trans folks 9am-3am CT: 1-877-565-8860 This hotline is staffed exclusively by trans operators is the only crisis line with a policy against non-consensual active rescue.
National Parent Helpline Monday -Friday 12pm-9am CT emotional support and advocacy for parents: 1-855-2736.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center COVID Resources
Futures Without Violence COVID Resources
Urban Indian Health Institute’s COVID Resources
International Association of Forensic Nurses COVID Resources
Asian Pacific Islander Institute on Gender-Based Violence’s COVID Resources
National Network to End Domestic Violence’s COVID Resource List
Resource Sharing Project’s COVID Resource Page
Local Resources (Chicago, Illinois)
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 877-863-6338
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline 888-293-2080
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1 (888) 373-7888
LGBTQ Violence Resource Line - 773.871.CARE (2273)
Illinois AIDS/HIV & STD Hotline 1.800.AID.AIDS (243.2437)
Metropolitan Family Services
Legal Assistance and Mental Health Services - 312-986-4000 (M-F; 8:30-5)
Streetlight Chicago contains up to date information on homeless shelters, drop-in centers, overnight beds (including the capability to reserve a bed in advance), health clinics, food sources, and other resources related to domestic violence, legal, mental health, survival sex, etc. This resource also available as a smartphone app which includes up to date information on COVID-19’s impact on these services.
Crisis Centers
Apna Ghar, Inc.
Chicago
Hotline Phone Number:(800) 717-0757
Website: http://www.apnaghar.org/
Resilience
Hotline (888) 293-2080
180 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL 60601
(312) 443-9603
Website: http://www.rapevictimadvocates.org
Pillars
Hotline (708) 482-9600
8020 West 87th Street
Hickory Hills , IL 60457
(708) 995-3883
Website: http://www.pillarscommunity.org
Porchlight Counseling Services a Program of The Center for Law and Social Work
Chicago, IL 60640
Business/Número Telefonico : 773-728-7800
Hotline/Línea de Ayuda: 773-750-7077
Website/Página de Internet: http://www.clsw.org/porchlight-counseling-services
Criminal Justice System-Related Resources
The International Association of Police Chief's searchable database on COVID-19
Frequently Asked Questions Involving Courts and COVID-19
Telework.gov is the official website of the Federal Government's telework program. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have established this interagency website to provide easy access to information on everything from guidance to agencies on implementing telework to training for employees.
Adobe Connect is offering free 90-day access until July 1st for non-customers. In addition to webinars, users can utilize this as a video conferencing tool.
Resources to Help Set Up Remote Work
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- Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Tips for Office 365 collaboration
- How Zoom Can Improve Collaboration at Your Nonprofit
- Managing documents in the cloud
- Meet up with other nonprofit tech workers in your area through NetSquared.
- Overview of Zoom
- How to turn your cell phone into a hotspot (Wi-Fi)
- Avoiding video conference fatigue while working remotely
- Remote Work Burnout
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Resources for Service Providers
Privacy Matters: Working Remotely
ASL interpretation and English closed captions available
Using Technology to Communicate with Survivors
ASL interpretation and English closed captions available
Digital Written Consent to Share Information
NNEDV’s COVID-19 Coalition Guidance for Programs
- Self-Care Assessment Worksheet
- Are you Practicing Good Self-Care?
- Managing Anxiety & Stress during COVID-19 Outbreak
- Protecting Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety
- Anxiety is Also Contagious: Here is How to Calm Down
- 20 Reminders that may comfort your anxiety
- Astronauts are sharing tips on staying sane during a quarantine
- Coronavirus: Wisdom from a Social Justice Lens
- American Psychological Association COVID-19 Tips & Resources
- American Psychological Association on Building Your Resilience
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID-19 Information & Resources
- Tips on talking to children about COVID-19
- Contact the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline (800) 985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746. Provides 24/7m 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
- United Way 211 Services re COVID-19
Organizational Preparedness and Response
OSHA Guidance - Workplace Preparedness for COVID-19
HIPAA Privacy and COVID-19
ADA - Workplace Preparedness and COVID-19
Kresge Foundation's Nonprofit Guide to Accessing Capital through 2020 CARES Act
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: FAQs
Effectively Lead Amid COVID-19 (Harvard Business)
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
Recursos para la comunidad inmigrante durante Coronavirus /Resources for the Immigrant Community
Conjunto de Herramientas para Servicios Digitales/ Digital Services Toolkit
Amazing Educational Resources
Teaching Remotely for Grades K - 12 | Free Resources and Strategies
Math Games
Supporting Kids During the COVID-19 Crisis