ZACHARIAS SEXUAL ABUSE CENTER

GURNEE, Illinois, 60031-2735 United States

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a place where survivors of sexual assault and abuse can heal and mobilize the community toward action to end sexual violence

About This Cause

ZCenter Services Counseling ZCenter offers free, confidential services to survivors of sexual violence of all ages and their non-offending loved ones with supportive listening, advocacy, and information and referral services. Individual, family and support group sessions are available in English and Spanish. Medical Advocacy ZCenter’s trained advocates provide support to the survivor and their family throughout the medical process. Our medical advocates can be present during a survivor’s medical examination 24/7 at any hospital or police department in Lake County to provide information and support and assist survivors in understanding their options. Support Line Advocacy ZCenter provides emotional support, information, and community resources to survivors, significant others, and community professionals through a 24-hour Support Line: 847-872-7799. Court Advocacy ZCenter provides support to the survivor throughout the criminal justice process. Court advocates explain the basic legal system and accompany and assist the survivor in reporting to law enforcement, attending court proceedings, and filing for crime victim’s compensation. We are available to follow the court proceedings of clients and assist them in receiving fair and respectful treatment. Professional Training and Community Awareness ZCenter offers trainings to first responders, medical staff, faith-based leaders, court personnel and others who work with survivors of sexual abuse, as well as clubs, corporations and groups to educate about the reality of sexual violence and how to become part of the solution. School Based Programs We offer age-appropriate educational and empowering prevention programs for student’s pre-K through college, and trainings and presentations for administrators, teachers, social workers, counselors, psychologists and parents to create an understanding around child sexual abuse, handling disclosures and best practices of implementing prevention efforts. ZCenter also offers the ZCenter Prevention Network (ZPN), a networking membership that includes access to prevention resources, meetings, and community forums.

ZACHARIAS SEXUAL ABUSE CENTER
4275 Old Grand Ave
GURNEE, Illinois 60031-2735
United States
Phone 847-244-1187
Twitter @zcenter
Unique Identifier 363314976