About RCS

Our mission is to deconstruct rape myths and empower sexual assault victims and survivors through crisis intervention, education, advocacy, activism and counseling. RCS also works with victims' and survivors' supportive friends and family members, allied professionals, and the community at large to end the culture of sexual violence.

Rape Crisis Services offers help to survivors of sexual violence and their significant others through:

• 24-Hour Hotline: The crisis hotline is staffed by trained crisis counselors 24-hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached at 217-384-4444. Callers outside of central Illinois may reach the crisis center closest to them by dialing 800-656-HOPE.
• Counseling: Rape Crisis Services offers individual, family, and group counseling on a short-term basis. Counseling services are client-centered, and ultimately the client determines the direction of counseling.
• Medical Advocacy: Trained advocates respond to area medical facilities to provide emotional support and information, and to ensure that needed medical assistance is obtained in the immediate aftermath of a sexual assault.
• Legal Advocacy: Legal advocates are available to accompany and support survivors throughout the entire legal process, from the initial police report to the trial. Legal advocates provide information on legal rights and procedures and advocate on the victim's behalf with criminal justice personnel. They also assist survivors who want to obtain civil protective orders, including Orders of Protection and Civil No Contact Orders.
• Community Education: RCS offers workshops on sexual violence for schools and community groups on topics including sexual assault and sexual harassment. RCS can tailor presentations to meet the specific needs of an audience.
• Professional Training: RCS conducts training for service providers who work with survivors of sexual assault, including police officers, school counselors, and health care professionals.
• Information and Referral: RCS is able to provide extensive information on sexual violence, from statistics to coping mechanisms. Additionally, RCS maintains contact with numerous resources in order to best link individuals with services to meet their needs.

Rape Crisis Services Office
154 Suite A Broadway Avenue (Lincoln Square)
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 344-6298
Fax: (217) 344-6604
24-Hour Hotline: (217) 384-4444
rcsprogram@awomansfund.org