ICE Preparedness and Resources

Resilience serves all survivors regardless of race, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other personal characteristics. Legal status is not need, nor asked about, to access our services.  Learn more about your rights as a survivor here.

Crisis Services
We are available to partner hospitals 24/7. Our advocates will continue to assess safety concerns in these settings and follow established reporting protocols. If you or someone you know need emergency medical care related to sexual assault, you have the right to receive treatment in any emergency room, regardless of immigration status. Click here for a full list of Cook County Rape Crisis Services and Partner Hospitals.

Advocacy Services
Advocacy services, including assistance with legal and general options after sexual assault, can be provided virtually or over the phone. These services may include support and accompaniment for protective orders, investigative interviews, and court appearances. Because coordination and availability of remote legal options can take time, we encourage you to contact an advocate in advance to ensure support is in place. You may make an appointment to speak with a legal advocate by emailing info@ourresilience.org or calling (312) 443-9603.

Trauma Therapy
No matter what you decide, or how long ago the assault occurred, you are not alone. Anyone can request a one-time session with a trauma therapist by completing this form. You can also visit our website to learn more about support groups and survivor events.

Immigration Resources

Beyond Legal Aid Immigrant Helpline (free legal screening): (872) 267-2252
Greater Chicago Legal Clinic (24-hour general legal intake): 312-726-2938
Illinois Access to Justice (find legal services statewide): 1-888-708-6-A2J
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) Court Helpdesk (free info at immigration court): (312) 660-1328

Rapid Response Organizations in Chicago

19th District Mutual Aid Network: This mutual aid network supports newly arriving asylum seekers and vulnerable immigrants with legal help desks, housing transition aid, welcome kits, ESL classes, and Know Your Rights and rapid response training.

ICIRR & Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD): These statewide networks help verify reports of ICE activity, relay alerts, and provide support to impacted families.

Increase the Peace Chicago: Youth-led chapters in neighborhoods like Pilsen, Little Village, and Back of the Yards distribute Know Your Rights materials and run localized outreach to ensure immigrant families are informed and prepared.

Pilsen Rapid Response Network (Puño): A neighborhood-led initiative known as Puño (Pilsen Unidos por Nuestro Orgullo) coordinates rapid responses to ICE activity in Pilsen. Volunteers and local leaders monitor, document, and alert residents to looming enforcement actions.

Protect RP (Rogers Park): Volunteers in Rogers Park coordinate an “ICE Watch” system: documenting ICE presence discreetly and connecting affected individuals to legal and social services.

For more information, please view these documents:
ICE Preparedness and Resources – English
ICE Preparedness and Resources – Spanish
ICE Preparedness and Resources – Arabic
ICE Preparedness and Resources – Ukranian