The Mercer County Family Crisis Center
provides services and support for victims of violence and
educates the public concerning these matters. The agency is
staffed by paid personnel and volunteers.
Area Served – Mercer County and
surrounding counties
Fees – None
Services – 24-hour telephone crisis
intervention to individuals who have been abused,
battered, raped, or threatened. Once the crisis is over,
these individuals may be referred to other services for
ongoing support. Other on-site services include:
- Individual and group counseling
- Children’s programs
- Court advocacy
- Information and referral
- Public education
- Abuser counseling
- Parenting classes
- Emergency shelter
Advocacy is best defined as intercession
on behalf of victims of violence to ensure that they receive
the benefits and services to which they are entitled and
that their rights guaranteed by law are protected and
enforced. Advocates will accompany victims to hospitals,
police departments, and court hearings to assist them in
understanding the proceedings and making informed decisions.
While victims are offered assistance in understanding legal
proceedings, they are not provided with legal
representation. Advocates will also help file civil orders
of protection.
110 NW 3rd Avenue, Aledo, IL
61231
Telephone: 309-582-7233
Fax: 309-582-5675
