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- 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
What I Learned as A Buddy’s Place Volunteer
At Buddy’s Place, I’ve seen how even small moments of connection can help families navigate grief and find comfort together.
Buddy’s Place Marks 25 Years, Launches Campaign to Support Grieving Children
Countryside, IL – September 2025 – One in 11 children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling before age 18 (Judi’s House/JAG Institute, 2025). For 25 years, Buddy’s Place, a program of Pillars Community Health, has provided a lifeline for grieving children, teens, and their families by offering free support groups and events year-round. Now, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Buddy’s Place is calling on the community to help sustain and expand these vital services.
The History of Buddy’s Place
Buddy’s Place, a program of Pillars Community Health (PCH), provides grief support for youth ages 4–18 and their caregivers. Families can take part in monthly gatherings, eight-week support group sessions, and special events designed to help them navigate loss with care and community.
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.Â
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.