R. A. C. E. S.

R. A. C. E. S. 24-Hour Hotline: 217-384-4444 Serving Champaign, Douglas, Ford, & Piatt Counties

TOMORROW: Join us for an evening with Adrienne N. Spires as we welcome her back to Champaign for the launch of Roaring R...
06/16/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for an evening with Adrienne N. Spires as we welcome her back to Champaign for the launch of Roaring Resilience: Finding Grit in the Lion’s Den.

Hosted by RACES, Courage Connection, and the City of Champaign’s Equity and Engagement Department, this event will hold space for conversation around intimate partner violence, sexual assault advocacy, parenting, and survivor resilience.

📅 June 17
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 CityView Ballroom, 45 E University Ave, Champaign

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful community conversation.

Affirming care means support that respects who you are, honors your identity, and helps you feel safe, seen, and believe...
06/11/2026

Affirming care means support that respects who you are, honors your identity, and helps you feel safe, seen, and believed.

During Pride Month, we want to uplift LGBTQIA+ community members while also naming something important: affirming care is not seasonal. It should be present year-round.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your care feels affirming, try checking in with yourself:
Do I feel respected?
Do I feel safe being honest?
Do I feel believed?
Do I leave feeling supported?

You deserve care that affirms the whole you.

RACES 24/7 Hotline: 217-384-4444

When your mind feels crowded, grounding can start with noticing instead of fighting every thought.The “Thought Clouds” t...
06/10/2026

When your mind feels crowded, grounding can start with noticing instead of fighting every thought.

The “Thought Clouds” technique is a mindful imagery practice that can help create a little distance from overwhelming or repetitive thoughts. By imagining each thought placed on a passing cloud, you can practice letting it move through without judgment.

Like any skill, this may take practice. If it helps, return to your breath, your senses, and the reminder that you do not have to untangle every thought all at once.

RACES provides free advocacy, counseling, and education to survivors of sexual violence and their support people. Call 217-384-4444 for more information and crisis intervention.

Annual sexual harassment training is an important part of building safer, healthier workplaces.RACES’ Prevention Educati...
06/09/2026

Annual sexual harassment training is an important part of building safer, healthier workplaces.

RACES’ Prevention Education Team provides Illinois-compliant sexual harassment training in person or by live webinar.

To schedule or learn more, contact [email protected] or 217-344-6298.

24/7 hotline: 217-384-4444

Join us for an evening with Adrienne N. Spires as we welcome her back to Champaign for the launch of Roaring Resilience:...
06/08/2026

Join us for an evening with Adrienne N. Spires as we welcome her back to Champaign for the launch of Roaring Resilience: Finding Grit in the Lion’s Den.

Hosted by RACES & Courage Connection, this event will hold space for conversation around intimate partner violence, sexual assault advocacy, parenting, and survivor resilience.

📅 June 17
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 CityView Ballroom, 45 E University Ave, Champaign

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful community conversation.

Caregivers deserve support, too.Join RACES for an 8-week support group for caregivers of child survivors of sexual assau...
06/08/2026

Caregivers deserve support, too.

Join RACES for an 8-week support group for caregivers of child survivors of sexual assault. This group is designed to help caregivers build skills to support their child’s healing while also caring for themselves. Topics include self-care and coping, feelings after disclosures, trauma and the brain, and psychoeducation on childhood sexual abuse.

This group will be offered:
Virtual: Mondays, noon–1:00 PM CDT
In person: Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 PM CDT
June 16–August 4, 2026

RACES provides services to Champaign, Douglas, Piatt, and Ford counties.
24/7 Hotline: 217-384-4444

For more information or to register, contact Khayla Moore at [email protected] or call the RACES office at 217-344-6298.

AI companion chatbots are becoming more common, and they can shape how people experience connection, affirmation, and re...
06/02/2026

AI companion chatbots are becoming more common, and they can shape how people experience connection, affirmation, and relationships.

These tools may feel comforting or easy to turn to, but it’s worth checking in with yourself about how they affect your expectations for closeness, conflict, and real-life support.

A few questions to sit with:
How often am I turning to AI instead of a real person?
Do I feel more connected after using it, or more isolated?
Have these chats changed what I expect from friends, partners, or conflict?

To learn more, visit https://tinyurl.com/APAChatbots

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25.If you need immediate support, RACES’ 24/7 crisis hotline is always availabl...
05/25/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25.

If you need immediate support, RACES’ 24/7 crisis hotline is always available at 217-384-4444.

We will return to normal office hours Tuesday, May 26.

For Women’s Health Month, we’re highlighting how sexual violence prevention supports healthier relationships, safer comm...
05/22/2026

For Women’s Health Month, we’re highlighting how sexual violence prevention supports healthier relationships, safer communities, and long-term wellbeing. While this month invites conversation about women’s health, sexual violence affects people of all genders, and prevention benefits all of our communities.

Conversations about consent, boundaries, respect, and safety matter.

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