A Safe Place/ Lake County Crisis Center

Founded in 1980, A Safe Place is Lake County , Illinois ’ only provider of services exclusively for victims of domestic violence.  A Safe Place provides emergency shelter; affordable transitional housing; a 24-hour help line (847-249-4450); court and non-legal advocacy; individual, group, and children’s counseling; batterer intervention services; and community outreach, prevention education, and professional training. Our service area includes Lake, McHenry, and northern Cook counties in Illinois ; however, our clients come to us from across the state, region, and country. A Safe Place serves more than 2,500 adult and children victims of domestic violence each year, helping them on their path to a safer future. For more information about A Safe Place, call 847-731-7165 or visit www.asafeplaceforhelp.org. For more information about A Safe Place, call 847-731-7165 or visit