Resources and Links
OVP Resources
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) works to reduce the likelihood of violence-related injury and death and support trauma recovery and healing across Chicago communities.
To reach the Illinois Attorney General's Office Crime Victims Compensation, contact them by phone at 1.800.228.3368, by email at crimevictimsservices@atg.state.il.us, or visit the Illinois Attorney General's website for more information.
Suicide Prevention
- Now Matters Now - Skills and Support for Coping with Suicidal Thoughts
- Zero Suicide Toolkit - detailed guide to Zero Suicide implementation and strategy
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24 hours) 800.273.8255
- Crisis Textline: Text 741741 and receive a response from a trained Crisis Counselor; available 24/7
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago
- Illinois Department of Public Health: Suicide Prevention
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Illinois
- The Trevor Project: 866.488.7386
- Translifeline: 877.565.8860
- Asian Lifenet Hotline: 877.990.8585 (Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Fjuianese)
Violence Prevention
Child Abuse and Neglect
Youth Resources
- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
- ThriveChicago
- Conflict Resolution for kids (elementary grade level)
- Dealing with Conflict: Lesson Plan (grades 9-12)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - NAMI Chicago
- Keeping Children Safe Online
- Internet Safety Tips
- CDP Internet Safety Day Video
- Technology Safety - Technology Harassment & Abuse
Crisis Text Line
Text 741741 to receive a response from a trained Crisis Counselor, available 24/7, or visit the Crisis Text Line for more information.
Victim Services
Illinois Attorney General's Office Crime Victims Compensation, contact:
- Phone: 1.800.228.3368
- Email: crimevictimsservices@atg.state.il.us
- Website: https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
- Crime victims compensation: FAQ and basic qualification requirements
