Do you need emergency help? Call our 24-hour crisis hotline # 708-945-7600
إذا أردت مساعدة طارئة اتصل بالخط الساخن للأزمات الذي يعمل على مدار ٢٤ ساعة # 7089457600
¿Necesita ayuda de emergencia? Llame nuestra línea directa de crisis 708-945-7600. La cual está disponible las 24 horas
We also offer walk-in emergency services with on-site caseworkers at our offices:
Arab American Family Services
7000 W 111th Street, Suite 300, Worth, Illinois, 60482
Walk-in appointments are available on Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Satellite Offices:
Syrian Community Network
5439 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Walk-in appointments are available on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance (MIRA)
6420 N California Ave, Upper A, Chicago, Illinois 60645, US
Walk-in appointments are available on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For all other questions, please call AAFS at 708-599-2237
Sexual Assault & Gender-Based Violence Services
AAFS works to empower and support families and individuals impacted by gender-based violence and sexual assault. Within the last year (July 2023-June 2024) AAFS served 710 clients (adults and children) in the Chicagoland region. Learn more about our current programming below.
Community Support
Legal Advocacy: AAFS advocates accompany individuals who have filed civil and criminal cases. Services include accompanying individuals as they disclose their story to a judge, assisting with emergency orders for protection, and child support. Advocates are based in Skokie Courthouse, Bridgeview Courthouse, Rolling Meadows Courthouse, and Cook County Courthouse. (Include addresses of courthouses)
24-hour Crisis Hotline and walk-in support: Our 24-hour crisis hotline is available for community members in emergencies. Our caseworkers will assist individuals with creating a safety plan, locating emergency shelter, hospital accompaniment, and crisis intervention and assessment.
Medical Advocacy: AAFS responds to calls from nurses at Palos Community Hospital when a member of the Arab community enters the hospital due to rape. Advocates educate survivors about their rights before and after an assessment from a doctor, and provide emergency bags with change of clothing, change of hijab, and personal hygiene products.
Case Management and In-Office Support
Case Management Services: AAFS is a one-stop shop to assist individuals who need help with safety planning, finding a pro bono lawyer, managing a DCFS case, accessing social services, and applying for HMIS, a housing service for survivors of abuse. Case managers are available to our clients for additional support as well, depending on their needs.
Walk-in support: Staff members are available for walk-in visits, and answer the crisis hotline at our satellite offices on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Syrian Community Network at 5439 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at MIRA: Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance: 6420 N California Ave, Upper A, Chicago, Illinois 60645, US
Walk-in crisis visits are available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at our main office located at 7000 W 111th Street, Suite 300, Worth, Illinois, 60482
Outreach & Training Programs
Community Outreach: We work to build respect and understanding between Arab Americans and mainstream American culture regarding gender-based violence and sexual assault. We work with universities, hospitals, police, government employees, and more.
Training Programs: AAFS offers a 40-hour Domestic Violence State Certification program for the state of Illinois, which certifies individuals to work with people impacted by and gender-based violence. The program provides cultural context for working with Arab people and is open to individuals from all professions.
