Single women in need often do not know where to turn. Times of crisis, acts of God or an abusive relationship can cause hardship on the women and their families. Knowing where to turn when the chips are down is important; when life shows its ugly head, do not be afraid to ask for help. Throughout Illinois there are various organizations from which women can find such assistance.
The Oasis Women's Center serves women and children who have escaped domestic violence situations. Regardless of marital status, Oasis Women's Center provides basic needs and emergency help to those looking to starting a new life outside of domestic violence. Oasis Women's Center provides legal services for those seeking assistance.
For women seeking medical assistance for needs regarding mental illness issues, Call for Help can lend a hand. Call for Help offers a residence program geared to develop life skills and assist in finding housing opportunities. Support is available once the client is ready to transition back into the area. For those contemplating suicide, Call for Help works with the client to overcome distress and place them on a track to success.
The YWCA of Alton specializes in helping women of all races increase job training skills and recover from domestic violence. Programs include leadership development for young women and adult day service for women experiencing new limitations of their daily life. Women of all ages find the support they need through programs offered at the YWCA.
Sarah's Inn provides services in the arenas of education, prevention, safety and intervention to women and their families. Through their intervention program Sarah's Inn focuses on those involved with the legal system by providing support through their Legal Advocacy Program. A 24-hour Crisis Line also provides support for those needing emergency help resulting from a domestic violence event.
Illinois women searching for job assistance can find solace at the Career Resource Center. By joining this network of job seekers women expand their skill set for interviewing, resume writing and securing employment. Computerized resources are available to members as well as numerous educational programs provided by professionals working to help clients prepare for the workforce.
The Safer Foundation houses incarcerated individuals finishing out the last 30 days to 24 months of their sentence with the Illinois Department of Corrections. By providing residential services, the Safer Foundation encourages participants to smoothly transition into the community and offers employment opportunities so the acclimation process into law abiding citizens is positive.