VOICES of Stephenson County

VOICES of Stephenson County VOICES of Stephenson County is a not-for-profit, inclusive organization.

The organization welcomes all victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. VOICES began as a YWCA (Young Women Christian Association) in 1917 in Freeport, Illinois. In 1982, the YWCA established the VOICES program out of the organization’s desire to eliminate domestic violence in Stephenson County. In October 2005, the VOICES program incorporated as a separate not-for-profit organi

zation under the name of VOICES DV. The VOICES Book Nook, a used bookstore located in the Lincoln Mall, was launched in 2010 to help support the agency’s operations and direct services. In July 2014, with the closing of Assault & Abuse Services of Stephenson County, VOICES DV began offering advocacy and therapy services to victims of sexual assault and abuse in Stephenson County as well as prevention education for students. Today the organization provides a wide variety of coordinated services to over 400 adults and children in Stephenson County.

VOICES is commemorating Juneteenth today, which is a federal holiday. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to mark the e...
06/19/2026

VOICES is commemorating Juneteenth today, which is a federal holiday. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to mark the ending of slavery in the United States. The last slaves were freed in Texas on this date in 1865.

Our non-crisis services will be limited today. Our crisis services such as safety planning and emergency shelter are available. You can reach us at our Domestic Violence Crisis Line, (815) 235-1641, or the Sexual Assault Crisis Line, (815) 232-7200.

VOICES will have a table at these Juneteenth community events this weekend. For more information about these events, ple...
06/18/2026

VOICES will have a table at these Juneteenth community events this weekend. For more information about these events, please reach out to . These are free events.

Domestic and Sexual violence is often unreported in the LGBTQ+ community for fear of being not believed.
06/17/2026

Domestic and Sexual violence is often unreported in the LGBTQ+ community for fear of being not believed.

The next Mobile Pantry for Stephenson County will be held on June 19 at the St. Joseph Church in Freeport. For more info...
06/16/2026

The next Mobile Pantry for Stephenson County will be held on June 19 at the St. Joseph Church in Freeport. For more information, please contact .

Abusers will use power and control in a relationship. Some of these abuse tactics are below.
06/15/2026

Abusers will use power and control in a relationship. Some of these abuse tactics are below.

Donna's Shelter Crafting Group has been busy getting crafts ready for July 4th! Check out some of the Patriotic Wall Han...
06/10/2026

Donna's Shelter Crafting Group has been busy getting crafts ready for July 4th! Check out some of the Patriotic Wall Hangs they have made.

We will be at the Pride Picnic this Saturday, June 13th! The Freeport Pride Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 13,...
06/08/2026

We will be at the Pride Picnic this Saturday, June 13th!

The Freeport Pride Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 13, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd, Freeport, IL. For more information contact St. John United Church of Christ.

Join the VOICES team this Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 am for the Memorial Peace March. For information, please contact H...
06/04/2026

Join the VOICES team this Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 am for the Memorial Peace March. For information, please contact Hope Freeport for more information.

The first Mobile Pantry will be held on June 9th at the Jane Adddams Trail Parking Lot. For more information, please con...
06/04/2026

The first Mobile Pantry will be held on June 9th at the Jane Adddams Trail Parking Lot. For more information, please contact @

Certain myths are harmful to LGBTQIA+ Survivors, but understanding power and control dynamics exist in all relationship ...
06/03/2026

Certain myths are harmful to LGBTQIA+ Survivors, but understanding power and control dynamics exist in all relationship types is one way to support survivors.

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PO Box 462
Freeport, IL
61032

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+18152359421

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