Voices of Gratitude
Counseling
“Slowly, I began to heal, and I couldn’t have done it without the support of A Safe Place.”
- Mark, age 52
Comfort
“A Safe Place provided me with a calm space for my beloved cat and me to stay. We felt secure and I was able to begin rebuilding my life.”
- Mia, age 24
Care
“The team at A Safe Place showed real empathy and helped me feel less alone.”
- Rachelle, age 46
Shelter
“I felt there was no escaping my abuser, but A Safe Place gave me shelter and provided me with real safety.”
- Magan, age 32
Empowerment
"They helped me feel safe enough to focus on being a kid again."
- Liam, age 13
Transforming Lives
Over 30,000
Lives changed through safety, support, and healing
We provided survivors and their children with services including crisis intervention, safe shelter, individual and group counseling, courthouse advocacy, safe family visitations, and prevention education.
92,892
Safe nights in supportive housing and transitional living
We provided 92,892 nights of safe, affordable permanent housing and supportive services to 135 adults and 172 children.
34,829
Nights of safety through emergency shelter
We provided 34,829 nights of emergency shelter and comprehensive support services to 346 adults and 304 children.
1,968
Life-saving court-ordered protections
1,968 survivors supported in Waukegan courts: 1,117 emergency orders of protection and 851 additional protection orders obtained with staff and volunteer accompaniment.
2,126
24/7 crisis line calls received
Our staff and trained volunteers provided 24/7 bilingual (English and Spanish) crisis line support, assisting 2,126 callers with listening, information, referrals, and safety planning.
1,654
Safe custody exchanges and monitored visitations
Our Family Visitation Center in Mundelein supported 123 families and 192 children through 552 monitored visits and 238 safe custody exchanges.
