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Guardian Angel Community Services-Groundwork Domestic Violence Program
Guardian Angel Community Services-Groundwork Domestic Violence Program in Joliet, IL
Domestic Violence Help in Joliet, IL
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Hotline
815-729-1228 815-729-1228 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Sunday 24 hours Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours -
Toll Free
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Business
815-729-0930 815-729-0930 -
Text
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish , morePolish, East Indian Languages -
Last Updated
Jul 22, 2025
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TTY/TTD
815-741-4643 -
Fax
815-729-0983 -
Email
info@gacsprograms.org -
Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Emergency Services (10)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Emergency local transportation
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (10)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Child custody services
- Legal resource planning
- In-shelter financial aid
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services (7)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
- Counseling for batterers
- Sexual violence support groups
- Incest counseling
Housing Services (4)
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services (4)
- Goal planning assistance
- Parenting skills training
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
Children's Services (7)
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- Educational programs
- Art/music therapy
- Youth counseling
- Safety planning for children
- Teen activity program
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (7)
- Women
- Men
- Non-Binary
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (10)
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
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Counties Served
Statewide
About Guardian Angel Community Services-Groundwork Domestic Violence Program
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Website
www.gacsprograms.org -
Established
1897-01-01 -
Beds
30 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
42 -
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
Offsite
Description
Groundwork provides a 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling (adults & children), legal and medical advocacy, prevention education, and community presentations.
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State Coalition Member
Yes
