Resilience News & Events

Latest News

New Office Location


We are thrilled to officially announce that Resilience’s main office has officially moved to 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 970, Chicago, IL 60611!

What’s New?

  • Prime Address: Located on the iconic Magnificent Mile, our new office is at the heart of Chicago’s bustling energy.
  • Modern Space: Experience a fresh, inviting, and contemporary environment with stylish design features.
  • Client-Focused Amenities:
    • Free Trauma Therapy: Our dedicated therapy rooms provide a safe and supportive space for healing.
    • Free Group Workshops: Join our community sessions led by expert facilitators, covering topics like resilience, self-care, and coping strategies.
    • Training Events: Stay tuned for regular training sessions on trauma-informed care, mental health advocacy, and more.

Getting Here:

  • Public Transit: The CTA Grand red line stop and Divvy bike station are just a four-minute walk away.
  • Bus Routes: Multiple bus lines run along Michigan Avenue, connecting you to various Chicago neighborhoods.
  • Convenient Access: Nearby Wacker Drive and Lake Shore Drive make commuting a breeze.

We are excited to share our new space with you.  For more information about free trauma therapy, free medical and legal advocacy, or our free survivor support groups, please check out our full roster of Programs & Services.

Remembering Founder Dr. Natalie Stephens As Resilience Turns 50

In 1974 Dr. Natalie Stephens founded Rape Victim Advocates (Resilience) with the support of ten medical and nursing students. Events and Special Projects Manager, Jennifer Zale, sat down with Dr. Stephens’ daughter, Martha Turner, to talk about Resilience’s early years, the evolution of attitudes and support for survivors, and who her mother was as a person.

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Upcoming Events

Intro to Crochet Group

Join Erica Hungerford, LPC on Tuesday evenings, 7-8pm August 13th to the 27th. This introductory crochet group is open to sexual violence survivors of all genders.  You must be 18 […]

Survivor’s Book Club: Free Support Group

Book:  “Reclaiming Pleasure, A Sex Positive Guide for Moving Past Sexual Trauma and Living a Passionate Life” by Holly Richmond, PhD. This free support group is open to all sexual […]

Survivorship & Family Estrangement Support Group

Join Erica Hungerford, LPC in an 8-week virtual support group for survivors of sexual violence with family estrangement.  Open to residents of Illinois, all genders, ages 18+ Contact Erica Hungerford, […]

For information on our trainings, visit our training calendar here.

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