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.

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HERE TO HEALING PODCAST

At the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, we believe, validate and empower survivors, as well as work to end sexual violence in our communities. Each month on "Here to Healing," we will be bringing you stories from the front line of healing and the journeys involved.

Catch "Here to Healing" on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Thursday, October 24th – Doors open at 6pm – An evening of Fall Fun! Come paint with us & hear from one of ZCenter’s counselors about the therapy services they […]

It takes a special kind of courage to support ZCenter,

but the difference you will make in so many lives will be endlessly rewarding.

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NEWS & PRESS

Protect Children

  • April 8, 2024|

People who have been sexually assaulted often report fearing for their safety. While everyone reacts differently to an attack, victims often report common responses. It is important to note there...

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...

TAKE THE COURAGEOUS NEXT STEP

Reach out for help.
Bring a prevention program or awareness training to your community.
Donate time or money.

BE A VOICE.

GET HELP

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We’ll meet you at any of our partnering hospitals or police departments, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call: (847) 872-7799

DONATE

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It takes a special kind of courage to support ZCenter, but the difference you will make in so many lives will be endlessly rewarding.

GET INVOLVED

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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



Directions

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

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

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