national teen dating abuse helpline

Center on Halsted
3656 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)472-6469
24-hour Crisis Line: (773) 871-CARE (2273)

Services Provided: HIV Testing and Prevention, Mental Health Services, Youth Programs

PFLAG (Council of Northern Illinois)
PO Box 734
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Helpline: (630)415-0622

Services Provided: Support Services for LGBTQ Community

C.A.A.N. Community Alliance and Action Network
68 N. Chicago Street Suite 401
Joliet, IL 60432
(815)726-7906

Services Provided: Sexual Orientation Advocacy, Community Education

Howard Brown Health Center
4025 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)388-1600

Services Provided: HIV/AIDS Screening/Prevention, Transgender Health Services, Lesbian Community Care Project

Illinois Coalition Against DV
801 S. 11th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)789-2830
24-hour Hotline: (877) 863-6338

Services Provided: Emergency Shelter, Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Safety Planning

Between Friends
PO Box 608548
Chicago, IL 60660
(773)274-5232
Crisis Line: (800)603-HELP (4957)

Services Provided: Relationship Education, Counseling and Support Services, Court Advocacy Program, Community Education Program, Healthcare Education Project

Link to the GSA Network's Website The Trevor Project GLSEN It Gets Better Project Athelte Ally

In the State of Texas, you have many rights:

  • You have the right to be safe and free from abuse in your relationship.
  • You have the right to tell someone about the abuse, if you choose.
  • You have the right to be protected when on school grounds.
  • You have the right to call the police if you’re in danger.
  • You have the right to receive a domestic violence protection order, even if you’re under 18 years of age.

What is a Protection Order?

In Texas, you can receive a protection order that can protect you from an abusive dating partner. This FREE court order can prevent your current or ex-partner from:

  • Threatening or abusing you
    Contacting or coming near you or your family Coming to your school, home or work Possessing a gun
  • The order may also require your current or ex-partner to:
  • Move out of your home
  • Agree to a custody and visitation schedule, if you have children Give you use of shared personal property
  • Pay you child support or spousal support
  • >Participate in counseling or a batterer’s intervention program Do anything else the court finds is necessary for your protection

A protection order can be changed if things in your life change (for example, if you transfer to a new school or get a new job).

You can get a protection order against someone who:

  • You are/were dating, living with or married to OR
  • You have a child with OR
  • You are related to by blood or marriage

What types of abuse qualify you for a protection order:

  • Threatened, attempted or actually physically or sexually abused you
  • Stalked or harassed you
  • Other types of abuse may also qualify

How do I get a Protection Order?

If you are under 18 years old, an adult must go to court with you to file for a protection order on your behalf. Texas law does not say whether the court has to notify your parent/guardian if you receive a protection order.

There are also options to receive an Emergency Order of Protection. A legal advocate (such as the ones listed on the “Get Help” panel) can advise you on your options and help you choose the best way to proceed.

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