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Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Programs
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Services Offered
Counseling • Case Management • Violence Prevention • Violence Intervention • Bullying • Gang Violence • Youth • At Risk Youth
Description
Catholic Charities offers violence prevention and intervention services for youth and young adults affected by community violence, such as bullying, gang conflicts, robberies, shootings, and physical or sexual assault. Masters Level social workers or counselors provide case management and individual, family, and group counseling using a strengths-based, trauma-informed treatment approach. Services may be provided in a client's home, in the community, or at Catholic Charities.
Location
Service Options
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Eligibility
-For residents of Cook County and Lake County.
- This service is free
Payment
- Children accepted
- Teens accepted
- Adults accepted
Age
How to Apply
Contact a case manager to schedule an intake appointment. No documentation is required for intake. A wait list may apply.
In Cook County, contact:
-Bruno Fernandez Lopez (bilingual), 773-372-8975 or bfernandez@catholiccharities.net
-Remona Sanders (English only), 773-554-2520 or rsanders@catholiccharities.net
In Lake County, contact:
-Grisel Gerena (bilingual) at ggerena@catholiccharities.net
-Norma Runner (English only) at 847-782- 4033 or nrunner@catholiccharities.net.
Evening appointments are available.