our mission


To mobilize the community toward ending systemic sexual violence while amplifying the voice of survivors through trauma informed care, advocacy, and prevention education.

our mission


To mobilize the community toward ending systemic sexual violence while amplifying the voice of survivors through trauma informed care, advocacy, and prevention education.

our mission


To mobilize the community toward ending systemic sexual violence while amplifying the voice of survivors through trauma informed care, advocacy, and prevention education.

Simone Biles, a six-time world all-around gymnastics champion was sexually abused by Larry Nassar, an Olympic gymnastics team doctor. Simon was one of the many brave women to speak up […]

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Womans History Month

  • March 15, 2024|

Simone Biles, a six-time world all-around gymnastics champion was sexually abused by Larry Nassar, an Olympic gymnastics team doctor. Simon was one of the many brave women to speak up...

America Ferrera

  • March 6, 2024|

Actor, Director, Producer, Activist First, and only, Latina to win an Emmy for a leading role Spoke at the Women’s March in Washington Created Harness, a nonprofit aimed at building community for...

Light pink square background with a white grid, labeled 'Valentine's Day Reminders' in a medium pink, swirly font inside of a heart with the ZCenter logo. A container of french fries is on the left side of the heart, and another, larger one is on the right. Hearts of varying sizes and shades of pink are scattered over the image.

Valentine’s Day: Consent

  • February 12, 2024|

Valentine's Day. Love is in the air, chocolates and flowers are exchanged, and hearts flutter. The most romantic holiday! It is exciting, but it is also important to remember some...

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We couldn’t succeed or provide the support that we do without the dedication of our staff, volunteers and interns.

We pride ourselves on the ZCenter experience. Our locations are designed to operate on the principle that a holistic environment, composed of safe, tranquil, and nurturing physical surroundings and compassionate staff, can significantly enhance the healing process so that all survivors can heal, safely, in their own way.

ZCenter - Lake County
Gurnee location includes counseling, prevention education and community outreach, medical and court advocacy.

4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

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ZCenter - Northern Cook County
Skokie location provides counseling services only at this time.

4232 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076



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24-HOUR SUPPORT LINE: (847) 872-7799

Office: (847) 244-1187 | Email: info@ZCenter.org

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