Archdiocese of Chicago

Who Should Call?

• If you are calling because you are in danger or you feel you are a danger to others, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
•  If you are calling to report a suspicion of sexual abuse towards a minor, call Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at 1-800-252-2873 and report your concern and see the link in the menu bar on how to report child sexual abuse.
• If you are an adult who experienced childhood sexual abuse by clergy or church personnel, we may be able to help you.

When to Call?

• The Office of Assistance Ministry is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:45pm, and staff can be reached at 312-534-8267 or at 312-534-8256.
• The Office of Assistance Ministry can also be reached by email at ttharayil@archchicago.org.  or at rurobinson@archchicago.org.

During the Call:

• The Office of Assistance Ministry staff will take the time to listen to you. We will explore with you the variety of services we offer victims-survivors and their families to help them to achieve psychological, emotional, and spiritual healing.

After the Call:

• After our professional staff has had a chance to listen to you and discuss services, we will strive to use our resources to help you. This could include counseling, support groups, spiritual guidance and reflection, newsletters, and opportunities to gather with other survivors who are also seeking healing in their lives.

• Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
• Office for Child Abuse Investigations and Review
• Office of Assistance Ministry
• Safe Environment Office
• Prayer & Penance Program
• Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect in Illinois
• Reporting Child Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Chicago
• Reaching Out for Assistance
• Counseling, Support Groups & Services
• Office of Assistance Ministry Brochure