We invite you to our 4th Annual Taste of the Town to support ZCenter while tasting amazing bites from the area's best restaurants. The night includes survivor speakers, a silent […]
ZCenter's 7th annual Race to Zero 5K & 8K Run/Walk at Independence Grove Forest Preserve (Sexual Assault Awareness Month)! Please email Ali Barnett, Director of Development, with any questions - abarnett@zcenter.org.
ZCenter's 17th annual Community Luncheon at Independence Grove Visitors Center in Libertyville! Please email Ali Barnett, Director of Development, with any questions - abarnett@zcenter.org.
ZCenter's 5th annual Taste of the Town Gala at the Drake Hotel in Chicago! Please email Ali Barnett, Director of Development, with any questions - abarnett@zcenter.org.
ZCenter’s January 40-hour training is scheduled! Join in the fight to end sexual violence by becoming a sexual abuse survivor advocate! For additional information and to sign up, click HERE
Lake County residents are invited to come together in a public statement against global abuse and oppression of women.
UPDATE: We still need your help and support during this time to raise awareness and funds for survivors of sexual violence. We will all miss the race, the energy it […]
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Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020 Time: 10:00-11:30am
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Dates: March 6, 13, 20, & 27
An open group led by survivors, for survivors Thursday evenings at ZCenter’s Gurnee location Starting July 7th 5:30-6:30 Must complete an intake prior to start time. All folks welcome.
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center Announces Their… FALL 40 HOUR TRAINING Dates: Sept 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30-9:30 Saturdays: 9-6 (with an hour lunch […]
Sept. 25, 2022 at Independence Grove Park in Libertyville Help Us End Sexual Violence One Step at a Time Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center seeks to provide quality, comprehensive, client centered […]
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6pm-Zoom Event This documentary looks at how society defines masculinity and the harm it causes to our boys and men; a must-see for everyone.
6pm-8pm-ZCenter in Gurnee Join us as we celebrate 40 years of supporting survivors with family-friendly activities. Tour our beautiful building and learn more about the services that ZCenter offers.
6pm-College of Lake County Survivors of sexual assault will share their inspiring stories of tragedy and healing with spoken word and poetry. If you would like to share your spoken […]
Worldwide All Day Event Wear jeans for a purpose. Take a selfie and post your pic to let survivors of sexual assault know that they are supported.
DOWNLOAD FLYER, SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & DONOR FORM HERE 40th Anniversary Luncheon Tickets and Sponsorship Form
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Tuesdays 5-6:30pm Ages 14+ Email nhemmer@zcenter.org to sign up.
Calling All Writers, Poets & Musicians - for Survivors & Significant Others
Join other teens in our relaxing healing studio! Ages 13-17 | Open Group | 5-6pm | Zacharias Center Gurnee | Contact: Sami Schubert - sschubert@zceter.org | 847-244-1187 ext. 146 Lauren […]
Join other teens in our relaxing healing studio! Ages 13-17 | Open Group | 5-6pm | Zacharias Center Gurnee | Contact: Sami Schubert - sschubert@zceter.org | 847-244-1187 ext. 146 Lauren […]
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS - 1/9 - 1/25
The in-person Peer Led Survivor Support group meets on Thursdays in Gurnee at 5:30pm.
Virtual Peer Support Group meets every Tuesday night at 5pm.
Calling all writers, poets & musicians!
Teen Survivor Activity Group meets every month at 6 p.m. Join other teens in the relaxing healing studio for a calm evening- counselors will be available for debriefing if needed. Please […]
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4/12/2024 Outside of the Lake County Courthouse - Waukegan
4/16/2024 - 6-8pm Join us for an evening of stories, poetry and music in honor of survivors. College of Lake County - Cafe Willow
4/18/2024
4/24/2024 Events all around Lake County
4/24/2024
4/25/2024 Join us for a night of Education & movement! Click HERE to REGISTER. Click HERE to DONATE.
4/26/2024
April 26, 2024 - 6-8pm
5/17/2024 TICKETS HERE
June 13th, 6-7 pm Gurnee: Teen Activity Night For Teen Survivors - Open Group
June 26th, 6-7 pm Gurnee: Teen Activity Night For Teen Survivors - Open Group
July 8, 5-6 p.m., Skokie: Open Mic Night
Self Care Garden Experience July 11th 6-7pm
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Self Care Garden Experience July 24th 6-7pm
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center's Race to Zero 2024 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk - Sunday, September 15th, 2024 - Rain or shine! Independence Grove, 16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048
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 […]
Attention: Our in-person peer-led survivor support group will NOT meet next Thursday, October 31. The support line is still available 24/7 at 847-872-7799, and the group will resume on November 7. Please […]
Virtual Peer-led Support Group: Weekly on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m., for survivors ages 14+. Contact nhemmer@zcenter.org to sign up.
Peer-led support group: Weekly on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in Gurnee, for survivors ages 14+. Contact nhemmer@zcenter.org to sign up.
Teen Activity Night: 2/19, from 6-7 p.m. in Gurnee. Open to survivors and their peers ages 12-17. No intake is necessary.
April 4: Community Outreach Night, ZCenter Gurnee from 6-8 p.m.
April 9: Skokie Communi-Tea, ZCenter Skokie from 4-7 p.m.
April 11: Standing Silent Witness, ZCenter Gurnee/ Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, 12 p.m.
April 18: Standing Silent Witness, ZCenter Skokie, 12 p.m.
April 18: Pickleball Fundraiser, LifeSport Vernon Hills , 5:30-8:30 p.m. More details coming soon!
Friday, April 18, 5:30-8:30pm
April 24: ZCenter and CLC: Survivor Voices, CLC Grayslake Campus
April 30: Denim Day, all day. Wear your jeans to support survivors!
April 30: An Army of Women' film screening, Waukegan Public Library, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
June 9-13 - In Person (Download Flyer)
September 6th | 9am - 4pm (Download Flyer)
September 9th, 10th, 11th | 5:30pm - 9:30pm (Download Flyer)
September 16th, 17th, 18th | 5:30pm - 9:30pm (Download Flyer)
Join the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) for a one-hour, virtual training on sexual assault awareness. This training satisfies the sexual assault continuing education requirement set by IDFPR and will […]
Join us for a special SAAM event where we will explore art and creativity. Teen Night April
ZCenter offers monthly, one-hour CEU trainings for licensed professionals. Each session provides 1 CEU. The registration fee is $10 per session. For more details and to register, please visit: https://zcenter.org/training/
Resource night & fun family activities at ZCenter! Come meet your community! Register Here:
Mingle and meet your community in Skokie! Register Here:
Standing Silent Witness Demonstration Join Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) this April for our annual Standing Silent Witness demonstration in recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Community members gather […]
Serve up support this Sexual Assault Awareness Month! JOIN us for an evening of pickleball & community at LifeSport in Vernon Hills! Your ticket includes an on-site pickleball pro will […]
Join us for a documentary screening: College of Lake County-Lakeshore Campus Eleanor Murkey Community Center (5th Floor) 34 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan, IL Register HERE
Join us for a free, special evening dedicated to teens (ages 13‑17) who are survivors of sexual abuse or have been impacted by it. Participants are welcome to bring a […]
Standing Silent Witness Demonstration Join Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) this April for our annual Standing Silent Witness demonstration in recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Community members gather […]
Join the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) for a one-hour, virtual training on sexual assault awareness. This training satisfies the sexual assault continuing education requirement set by IDFPR and will […]
Join the global movement! Wear denim today to support survivors. Tag us on social media, too! #denimday #zcenter
Join us for a slow, guided tour of healing and relaxation in the forest. Register HERE
ZCenter offers monthly, one-hour CEU trainings for licensed professionals. Each session provides 1 CEU. The registration fee is $10 per session. For more details and to register, please visit: https://zcenter.org/training/
Join us for ZCenter’s Rooted & Rising Spring Luncheon, an annual gathering of community leaders and supporters raising funds to provide free trauma-informed services and prevention education. Registration is now […]
Join the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) for a one-hour, virtual training on sexual assault awareness. This training satisfies the sexual assault continuing education requirement set by IDFPR and will […]
ZCenter offers monthly, one-hour CEU trainings for licensed professionals. Each session provides 1 CEU. The registration fee is $10 per session. For more details and to register, please visit: https://zcenter.org/training/
Join the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) for a one-hour, virtual training on sexual assault awareness. This training satisfies the sexual assault continuing education requirement set by IDFPR and will […]
ZCenter offers monthly, one-hour CEU trainings for licensed professionals. Each session provides 1 CEU. The registration fee is $10 per session. For more details and to register, please visit: https://zcenter.org/training/
Join the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) for a one-hour, virtual training on sexual assault awareness. This training satisfies the sexual assault continuing education requirement set by IDFPR and will […]
Join us for a meaningful evening centered around our theme, "Healing Together." Whether you choose to sing, share poetry, perform music, or simply sit in silence to support survivors, your presence matters. […]
ZCenter offers monthly, one-hour CEU trainings for licensed professionals. Each session provides 1 CEU. The registration fee is $10 per session. For more details and to register, please visit: https://zcenter.org/training/
ZCenter offers monthly, one-hour CEU trainings for licensed professionals. Each session provides 1 CEU. The registration fee is $10 per session. For more details and to register, please visit: https://zcenter.org/training/
Join ZCenter on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for Race to Zero at Independence Grove in Libertyville. This family-friendly community event brings together survivors, advocates, families, businesses, and community members to […]
ZCenter offers monthly, one-hour CEU trainings for licensed professionals. Each session provides 1 CEU. The registration fee is $10 per session. For more details and to register, please visit: https://zcenter.org/training/
