309-582-7233 (24 Hour Crisis Line)

Champions4Children Walk 2025

The Mercer County Family Crisis Center would like to thank everyone who donated to the 2025 Champions4Children Walk this year. We are truly blessed to have such a great community that supports our mission to end violence. Keep up the amazing work of spreading awareness in Mercer County and the surrounding area!

The Peptoc Hotline was created by students at West Side Elementary in rural Healdsburg, California, to provide life advice and encouraging messages from children to people all over the globe. As of March 2025, the hotline has received over 20 million calls. Call the number provided to keep this amazing hotline going!

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our Programs

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Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is being abused, we are here to help.

24/7 Hotline 309-582-7233

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Serving Mercer County Illinois

No fees for services.

All services are kept confidential.

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Children's Advocacy Center

We recognize the right of all children to a safe childhood. We make every effort to provide support to child victims and their families.

What to Expect

Domestic Violence

Help planning safety for victims.

Education on signs of abuse.

Helping hand when leaving an abusive relationship.

Help getting an Order of Protection.

Finding ways to help a friend in an abusive situation.

Child Advocacy

A child-friendly setting.

Counseling to assist in rebuilding and establishing the child’s mental & physical well being.

Information on how the process works and what will happen next.

Education on child abuse.

Visit us

Want to talk to us in person for more information? Visit us at our Aledo Illinois location.

Call us

Call our 24 hour help line for help around the clock.

309-582-7233

Contact us

Want to send us an email? Click on the link below to be taken to our Contact page.

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