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We want to make it easy for you to quickly find care. You only need to dial one phone number: 708-PILLARS (708-745-5277) to gain access to a variety of services. And if we can't help, we'll put you in touch with someone who can.
- 24-hour, confidential domestic violence hotline:
708-485-5254 - 24-hour, confidential sexual assault hotline:
708-482-9600
Our Services
Yes, you are welcome here
We proudly represent and serve diverse communities in the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago. Our caring, compassionate staff sees cultural differences as ASSETS. You are welcome regardless of your language, your race, your sexual orientation, your ability to pay, or any other factor.
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24-hour, confidential domestic violence hotline
(708-745-5277)
Main number/24-hour crisis line
24-hour, confidential sexual assault hotline
Latest Articles
New Walk-In Hours for SUD Services: Starting September 15, 2025
Recovery starts with a first step. Beginning September 15, you can take that step by walking in to our new SUD service hours—where compassionate counselors are ready to listen and help.
What Help Is Available if You’re Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts?
September is National Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, share resources, and encourage open conversations about suicide. According to the CDC, suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2023, 12.8 million people reported seriously thinking about suicide. With numbers this high, it’s important to know that help is available. Pillars Community Health (PCH) provides suicide prevention support and behavioral health services in western Cook County and surrounding communities.
Making Sense of Benefits and Insurance at Pillars Community Health
Trying to figure out health insurance can feel overwhelming. Between paperwork, terms like “deductibles” and “co-pays,” and wondering if you even qualify for coverage, it’s easy to get discouraged. That’s where Pillars Community Health’s (PCH) Benefits and Enrollment team steps in.
Upcoming Events
Buddy’s Place 25th Anniversary Gathering
This September, our Monthly Gathering will be a special celebration marking 25 years of Buddy’s Place. We’re welcoming past and present families, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders to join us in a space of reflection, gratitude, and hope.
60-Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Training
This training prepares individuals to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence through trauma-informed, survivor-centered services. It is a foundational requirement for professionals and volunteers who work in crisis response, advocacy, shelter support, prevention, and other direct service roles within this field.
Buddy’s Place Volunteer Training
Every child deserves to feel supported, even in their hardest moments.
At Buddy’s Place, we’re here to help grieving children, teens, and their families navigate their loss—and you can play a vital role in that journey.