CHS Domestic Violence Program

CHS Domestic Violence Program The mission of CHS Domestic Violence Program is providing communication access; hearing and assistiv

Transcript: Hello!! My name is Lisa Lewis. I work at CHS. I am a Domestic Violence advocate. My job responsibilities are...
02/10/2022

Transcript: Hello!! My name is Lisa Lewis. I work at CHS. I am a Domestic Violence advocate. My job responsibilities are: assist DV survivors, provide information, offer support, provide counseling, advocacy (appear in court or police station), collaborate with other programs, and to provide DV-Related presentations. If you need to talk or need some support, you can contact me at: Email: [email protected], VP: 773-904-0156, or Text: 312-835-1130. I hope to hear from some of you! Good-Bye!

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February is Teenage dating violence awareness month! Did you know 1 in 3 young people experience dating abuse? Even more...
02/03/2022

February is Teenage dating violence awareness month! Did you know 1 in 3 young people experience dating abuse? Even more, did you know approximately 3 in 6 Deaf young people experience dating abuse? The key is, EDUCATION! If you are looking for a youth presentation or resources, please contact us at VP 773-904-0143.

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The more information that we receive about COVID-19 the more it can feed our thoughts, feelings and reactions to this si...
01/19/2022

The more information that we receive about COVID-19 the more it can feed our thoughts, feelings and reactions to this situation. Please realize that a multitude of reactions can occur over the next few days or weeks as it is normal to experience times of Fear, Nervous, Worry, Sadness, Not enough sleep, Anger, or boredom. Please remember you are not alone in this. We all are in this together.
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Focus on small things you can accomplish each day
Go for walks outside
Try something new like cooking, writing, painting, etc
Connect with your family or friends
Be kind with yourself
Avoid news related to COVID that makes you feel nervous
Deep breath– close your eyes and breathe"

01/11/2022

Have you been feeling like you’re in danger? Maybe your home isn’t a place you consider safe. Think about developing your own safety plan. Here are some tips to get started, to have an in-depth safety plan that is fit to your needs please contact us at 773-904-0143.

Transcript: How do I safety plan?? There are many different ways! There are two important things to think about. First, think about, who is a person I trust? Meaning, in the event of an emergency, whose home could I go to? If I don't trust anyone, that's okay. Then think about, where is there a shelter near my home? Where is the police station near my home? Those are things to figure out. Secondly, think about where are all my important papers. What exactly are important papers? Important documents include medicine, birth certificate, Social security card, maybe the lease to your apartment. These are all documents that can be beneficial to keep in one place. You can put them all in one bag, an emergency bag. Then if an emergency happens, you have a bag ready to grab and bring to where you need to go. Remember, safety planning is constantly changing, and that's okay. If you need a personalized, in depth safety plan, contact us at VP 773-904-0143.

12/30/2021

One more holiday leading into 2022- please remember any of our coping strategies can be used year round in all kinds of situations! Happy holidays from us to you.
Transcript: Happy Holidays to you all! As you know the holidays are happening soon, we’re all feeling stress, how do we handle stress relief? How do I handle stress? I have three things to help feel stress-free. 1) talk with friends, children and family 2) go for walks with friends 3) drive around neighborhoods for Christmas lights decorations that make me feel inspired and stress-free happy. Happy Holidays to you all!

12/27/2021

We at CHS hope you had a happy holiday! We know some stress can follow you even after family get togethers. Here is what our Community, advocacy, and outreach director does for her own self—care! Comment below what works for you!

Transcript: Self care is really important so your energy can be nourished. Three things I do for self-care are 1) exercise 2) treating myself to a mani/pedi 3) detox from social media

12/21/2021

What do some of our CHS staff do to cope and take care of themselves? Our Domestic Violence advocate, Gabriella shares her favorite ways to manage stress. Comment how you like to take care of yourself!

Transcript: Hello! So, what do I do for healthy coping and self care? First, it's important to remember that this look different for every individual, the strategies are not the same all around. For me, when I find myself in a conversation or doing something that is stressful, I start to feel overwhelmed, or maybe I even start to get elevated and feel soon I will be angry, I tend to take a break. That could mean going into a different room to breathe and be able to calm down. It could mean going on a walk to think to myself and be alone. Now, what do I do for self care? It's so simple! For me, I light a candle, or I watch my favorite TV show. It's really important to remember that self-care doesn't need to be hard. It can actually be very simple. Happy Holidays!

Did you know near 20% of Americans are overwhelmingly stressed during the holidays? It’s important to know you’re not al...
12/20/2021

Did you know near 20% of Americans are overwhelmingly stressed during the holidays? It’s important to know you’re not alone! We at CHS will be sharing some of our ways to manage stress and take care of ourselves- stay tuned!

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Maybe you’re questioning what a healthy relationship looks like versus an unhealthy one. Healthy relationships include c...
12/07/2021

Maybe you’re questioning what a healthy relationship looks like versus an unhealthy one. Healthy relationships include communicating, seeing each other as equals, apologizing, and supporting one another. Unhealthy relationships include blaming, gaslighting, and denying. Unhealthy relationships get violent verbally, physically and/or sexually. If you’re questioning your relationship today, call us at VP: 773-904-0143.

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Second photo: a white background with a black outlined wheel, 8 photos within the wheel that are gray and showing different forms of abuse. In the middle of the wheel is a white circle and black lettering reading “power and control”.

11/30/2021

GivingTuesday Donation At CHS, we believe communication is life. We ALL need access to communication. Through your gifts to CHS, you’ve helped provide more than 1,500 hearing aids and evaluations to patients in need. You’ve helped supply more than 35,000 hours of sign language interpretation, en...

11/30/2021

Storytime! Meet Kathryn. Kathryn's family learned she was Deaf when she was three years old. As a family they immediately began to use sign language, but as they looked toward Kathryn’s transition from preschool to kindergarten, they learned that her new school would not provide an interpreter. That’s when Karla from CHS’s youth program stepped in. Karla worked tirelessly to guide Kathryn's parents through the school system’s arduous appeals process. “Raising a child, where communication is a different language than our own, can be very challenging,” said Laurie, Kathryn's mom. “Knowing that Chicago Hearing Society is here to support Kathryn’s unique needs gives us a sense of comfort. We’re thankful that those services will be available not just today but throughout her life.” This is what we mean when we say .

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