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Sojourn Shelter & Services provides emergency shelter and domestic violence support services in Springfield & Central Illinois (Sangamon, Logan, Christian, Montgomery, Menard counties).
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 1800 Westchester Blvd., Springfield, Illinois 62704

INSPIRING HOPE & 
EMPOWERING CHANGE
to end domestic violence



If you are in immediate danger, CALL 911.
Then,
go here.

If you are NOT in danger, 
call our 
24-HOUR HOTLINE to speak with an advocate:

217-726-5200 

Our services are 100% free & confidential & available 24/7/365.
If you are looking for domestic violence help, teen dating violence prevention,
or healthy relationship education, Sojourn Shelter & Services can help.

Sojourn Shelter & Services — Domestic Violence Support in Central Illinois. 
We provide free and confidential emergency shelter, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and community education for survivors of domestic violence in Sangamon, Christian, Logan, Menard and Montgomery counties.

Sojourn's 2025 Stats at a Glance

Hotline Calls

4,161

Nights of Shelter

7,822

Hours of Counselling and Advocacy

14,211

Orders of Protection Filed & Upgraded

1,126

Fees Saved by Survivors for Attorney/Legal Services

$316,285.00

Our Goal, Vision & Commitment

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Always Accepting Crisis Managers Applications

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Be a Sojourn Sentinel

Share our passion for the care of others by becoming a Sojourn Sentinel

for as little as $10 per month. 

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We have staff available to speak with your group about our mission and creating better outcomes. Topics also include Healthy Relationships for teens.

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Everyone has wishes. Ours are centered on our clients!

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SURVIVORS WITH SAFE SHELTER

AND SERVICES TO HELP THEM GROW AND BUILD

INDEPENDENT LIVES FREE OF VIOLENCE.

© 2026 Sojourn Shelter & Services, Inc.

1800 Westchester Blvd.  Springfield, IL 62704

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