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T-Shirt Making Day for Standing Silent Witness

Free event, open to the public. Create T-shirts and signs for Standing Silent Witness on April 24rd. Show your support for survivors and contribute to a powerful visual demonstration.

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New Office Location

Aug 14, 2024 | , ,


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

Feb 16, 2024 | ,

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

Benedictine University’s Take Back the Day

Benedictine University’s Take Back the Day  April 9th 2026  – 10:30am – 2pm Benedictine University Goodwin Auditorium – Open to Benedictine students/staff only Resilience will host a Sexual Violence 101 […]

Trauma in the Headlines: Coping Skills for Collective Stress

This free, trauma-informed workshop provides a supportive space for survivors of sexual violence to process the impact of ongoing exposure to trauma in the news. Participants will explore how these experiences affect them emotionally, physically, and socially, while learning grounding and coping strategies to navigate collective stress. This workshop also offers space for connection, reflection, and identifying ways to stay supported and empowered.

T-Shirt Making Day for Standing Silent Witness

Free event, open to the public. Create T-shirts and signs for Standing Silent Witness on April 24rd. Show your support for survivors and contribute to a powerful visual demonstration.

Harold Washington’s Denim Day Event

Resilience will be tabling at Harold Washington's Denim Day event. Stop by our table to learn more about sexual violence prevention, resources, and ways to get involved.

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

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