Therapy and Counseling Services

All services are free and confidential. 

Therapy and Counseling

Courage Connection provides short-term, solution-focused individual, family, and group counseling. Our goal is to reduce the negative impact of domestic violence by addressing safety issues as well as emotional, psychological, and behavioral consequences. Our approach is client-centered and values each person’s autonomy.  

Interested in any activity below? Call (217) 352-7151

Individual, Family, and Group Counseling

Courage Connection provides individual, family, and group counseling. Our goal is to reduce the negative impact of domestic violence by addressing safety issues as well as emotional, psychological, and behavioral consequences. 

B.R.A.V.E (Building Resilience and Victim Education)

Mondays: 5:30–6:30 pm; 8-week course

This course is designed to meet the needs of domestic violence education and parenting requirements through the court system and DCFS. B.R.A.V.E. educates individuals with various tools and strategies which survivors/victims are able to incorporate into their daily lives. Course materials provide activities that allow the survivors to understand different tactics abusers can use, and the impact it can have on themselves and their children.

Interested? Please contact the hotline at 217-384-4390 and ask to be enrolled in the B.R.A.V.E. course.

Support Group Tuesdays

Beginning on Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Tuesdays: 5-6 pm; 6-week program

Abusive relationships are complicated. The Domestic Violence Support Group focuses on providing education about healthy relationships, abuse dynamics, and encouraging participants to be supportive to one another. Please join us as we share about our experiences, our relationships, and our lives. For more information on this free and confidential group, please call Courage Connection Domestic Violence HOTLINE: (217) 384-4390 OR (877) 384-4390.