if it's you

If you’re trying to decide whether to stay or leave, you may be feeling confused, uncertain, frightened, and torn. One moment, you may desperately want to get away, and the next, you may want to hang on to the relationship. Maybe you even blame yourself for the abuse or feel weak and embarrassed because you’ve stuck around in spite of it. Don’t be trapped by confusion, guilt, or self-blame. The only thing that matters is your safety.

QUANADA is here to help you with a 24-hour hotline, counseling, shelter, legal and medical advocacy and educational services. You do NOT have to stay at the shelter to use counseling or other services. All services are free and confidential.

You Have The Right To

  • Determine whether to report the crime to the police.
  • Ask for a female police officer if you choose to report.
  • Locate an attorney to represent you. (The prosecutor is not your attorney.)
  • Request that someone accompany you in the examination room.
  • Be considered a rape victim/survivor regardless of the rapist's relationship to you.

If You Are A Victim of Sexual Assault

  • This is NOT your fault.
  • Get to a safe place.
  • Do not shower, bathe, wash your hands, brush your teeth, use the toilet or clean up in any way. You could destroy evidence.
  • Do not change or destroy clothing. Your clothes are evidence.
  • If the assault occurs in your home, do not rearrange and/or clean up anything. You could destroy evidence.
  • Get medical attention as soon as possible. (Evidence should be collected when you arrive at the hospital.)
  • Contact a friend or family member you trust or call the local rape crisis center hotline. Quanada 1(800) 369-2287

Shelter Available

Emergency shelter is available to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault at 2707 Maine, Quincy, IL.

If You are a Victim of Domestic Violence

  • You are NOT to blame for being battered or mistreated. 
  • You are NOT the cause of your partner’s abusive behavior. 
  • You deserve to be treated with respect.
  • You deserve a safe and happy life.
  • Your children deserve a safe and happy life.
  • You are not alone. There are people waiting to help.