H.O.P.E. (Hay Opciones para Ella/There are Options for Her)

St. Pius V staff launched the H.O.P.E. program in 1999 as a response to the many women who were coming to the parish for help with domestic violence. H.O.P.E. has grown into the largest parish-based domestic violence program in the country with bilingual, culturally sensitive services for Hispanic women victims and their children. 

Our program strives to provide victims/survivors of domestic violence comprehensive services through counseling, information and advocacy which facilitate and promote personal growth and self-empowerment in an environment of faith and spirituality. H.O.P.E. serves women in Pilsen and throughout the Chicago area.

To contact H.O.P.E.: 1-312-226-6161
City of Chicago Domestic Violence 24 hour toll-free helpline: 1-877-863-6338
If case of emergency dial: 9-1-1

Services are supported by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services.

Don't Let Anger Win: 10 Steps to a More Peaceful Self

For more resources visit the Archdiocese of Chicago's website.

Support Our Mission 

You can help us break the cycle of violence by supporting the mission of H.O.P.E. Click on the Network for Good button to safely and securely submit your gift.

For more information on donations to St. Pius V please call the parish office at (312) 226-6161 

Do you know what domestic violence is?

Domestic Violence includes any mistreatment of women, whether physical, emotional or sexual.

You are a victim of domestic violence if you are:

• Constantly insulted, demeaned, belittled
• Beaten, hit, pushed or terrorized
• Sexually abused
• Threatened to take your children away
• Isolated against your will
• Concerned about your safety
• Without alternatives or options

The H.O.P.E. Domestic Violence Program of St. Pius V Parish offers:

• Individual counseling for women and their children
• Support groups
• Court advocacy
• Information
• Referrals
• Child care during group meetings

All services are:

• Free of charge
• Confidential
• In English and Spanish

There is never an excuse for physical, emotional, or sexual violence.
BATTERY IS A CRIME

To schedule an appointment call: 312-226-6161

City of Chicago Domestic Violence 24 hour toll-free helpline: 1-877-863-6338
If case of emergency dial: 9-1-1

The HOPE program and St. Pius V parish do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, or age in the delivery of services.