Medical Advocacy

Mutual Ground Medical Advocacy Services provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and resource information for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Advocates provide emergency response for victims who present in local emergency rooms and law enforcement departments as a result of domestic battery or sexual assault/abuse.

“My advocate helped me know that I had choices and I could make my own decisions in the ER.”

Client, 28

“I learned that my daughter had been assaulted and I immediately took her to the emergency room. I was so overwhelmed. The advocate really supported me at a time when I did not really know what to do.”

Client, 36

Medical advocacy services are available in-person and over the phone.
To speak with a medical advocate, call 630-897-0080 or 630-897-8383

Medical Advocacy

  • ~ Emergency room accompaniment

    ~ Support throughout the evidence collection process

    ~ Advocacy with law enforcement and medical professionals

    ~ Crisis intervention

    ~ Connection to aftercare resources

    ~ Support obtaining follow-up medical care

    ~ Medical billing mitigation

  • ~ Education about Victim Rights

    ~ Safety & safety planning

    ~ Emotional support

    ~ Informed decision-making

    ~ Crime Victims Compensation