If you or someone you know needs help or is in immediate danger, call 911. After a sexual assault it is important to report a sexual assault and seek medical care as soon as possible.
UWHealth Swedish American Emergency Department
(779) 696-4400
1401 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104
Rockford Police – Headquarters
779-500-6555
557 S. New Towne Drive Rockford, IL 61108
Winnebago Sheriff’s Department
815-319-6000
650 W. State St. Rockford, IL 61102
Crisis Hotline Information
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 911 for assistance
Local
Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling 24/7 Crisis Hotline (815) 636-9811
Remedies Renewing Lives 24-hour emergency shelter and hotline services (815) 962-6102
DCFS Child Abuse Hotline 800-252-2873 or report online at https://childabuse.illinois.gov
National
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Hotline 1.800.656.HOPE –www.rainn.org
Planned Parenthood 1.800.230.7526 – www.plannedparenthood.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or 1.800.787.3224 – www.thehotline.org
What is sexual assault?
The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim. Women and men of all ages, as well as children, can be victimized by sexual assault.
What do I do after I have been sexually assaulted?
Adults:
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Guide for Survivors After Sexual Assault: https://icasa.org/uploads/documents/Publications/ASA-2020.pdf
Children:
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Guide for Survivors After Sexual Assault: The Parent Pamphlet
https://icasa.org/uploads/documents/Publications/parent-pamphlet-2020.pdf
How can I support someone who has been assaulted?
RAINN’s Guide to Supporting a Loved One: https://rainn.org/TALK
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