Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-877-TO END DV or 1-877-863-6338 (Voice); 1-877-863-6339 (TTY). If you are in danger or seriously injured, call 911, if it is safe to do so.To provide education to individuals who cause harm in order to reduce and prevent domestic violence. VIRAs can offer victims referrals to over 400 agencies that provide domestic violence services in Chicago,. Cook County, and throughout Illinois. There are currently 14 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Chicago, IL with 9 offering a hotline and 7 offering emergency shelter. The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement. Assaults displayed do not include Criminal Sexual Assault. Note: We acknowledge that "violence against women "crimes do not exclusively impact women. Be it physical or psychological, abuse is not OK in any form.