Resilience Events
Virtual 40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training
Participants obtain foundational knowledge of sexual violence and rape culture and its’ impact on those whom experience this type of victimization. Trainees gain basic crisis intervention skills, explore the neurobiology of trauma and learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures. They also learn about the legal and medical remedies available to survivors and explore how […]
Intro to Crochet for Anxiety Reduction
Join Erica Hungerford, LPC in this free virtual support group. Learn how to crochet for anxiety reduction in a safe space, for all survivors of sexual violence. Must be 18+ and a resident of Illinois. All material provided!
Virtual 40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training
Participants obtain foundational knowledge of sexual violence and rape culture and its’ impact on those whom experience this type of victimization. Trainees gain basic crisis intervention skills, explore the neurobiology of trauma and learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures. They also learn about the legal and medical remedies available to survivors and explore how […]
OMMB Open Mic at UIC
UIC 750 S Halsted St, Chicago, ILOur Music My Body is an awareness campaign focused on addressing sexual violence and promoting personal safety in music spaces. Join us for an open mic night at UIC, hosted by Maggie Arthur, former Director of Education and Training at Resilience, and Rudy Vecchia-Zeitz, current OMMB Coordinator & Prevention Educator at Resilience. This event will […]
Survivor’s Book Club Spring 2025
Join Erica Hungerford, LPC and other survivors of sexual violence in this FREE virtual book club. Books are provided to all participants. Must be 18+ and an Illinois resident. For more information or to register, contact Erica Hungerford, LPC at ehungerford@ourresilience.org Mondays March 24 to June 2, skipping May 26. 5p-6p
Women of Color Support Group
ZoomJoin group facilitator Vanessa Marin for this free, virtual support group. This closed group provides a healing space for self-identified women of color who are survivors of sexual violence. Please contact Vanessa Marin for an intake and/or more information: vmarin@ourresilience.org 872.356.8706
Resilience x &Rise BIPOC Wellness Event
Join Resilience and our partner organization, &Rise, for a safe and supportive space dedicated to the mental wellness of Black and Brown women. Understanding that conversations about mental health—especially for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse—can be challenging, this event is designed to gently open those doors. It offers a platform to share experiences, access […]
Intro to Crochet for Anxiety Reduction
Join Erica Hungerford, LPC in this free virtual support group. Learn how to crochet for anxiety reduction in a safe space, for all survivors of sexual violence. Must be 18+ and a resident of Illinois. All material provided!
SSW T-Shirt Making Day
Resilience Austin Office 4909 W Division St Ste 407, Chicago, ILOn April 18th at Resilience Austin Offices, we’ll be creating T-shirts and signs for Standing Silent Witness on April 23rd. Art supplies will be provided, along with a limited number of T-shirts to decorate, or feel free to bring your own shirt to personalize! This event offers a chance to express your support for survivors […]
Survivor’s Book Club Spring 2025
Join Erica Hungerford, LPC and other survivors of sexual violence in this FREE virtual book club. Books are provided to all participants. Must be 18+ and an Illinois resident. For more information or to register, contact Erica Hungerford, LPC at ehungerford@ourresilience.org Mondays March 24 to June 2, skipping May 26. 5p-6p
Women of Color Support Group
ZoomJoin group facilitator Vanessa Marin for this free, virtual support group. This closed group provides a healing space for self-identified women of color who are survivors of sexual violence. Please contact Vanessa Marin for an intake and/or more information: vmarin@ourresilience.org 872.356.8706
Standing Silent Witness
Daley Plaza 50 W Washington St, Chicago, ILJoin us for Standing Silent Witness, Resilience’s signature event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAMChi). In this powerful visual demonstration of the silencing of survivors of sexual violence, participants will gather silently for one hour, wearing t-shirts adorned with messages and stories protesting sexual violence and rape culture. We invite you to stay for as […]
