The Rape Crisis Hotline provides survivors of sexual violence and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The volunteers and staff at the hotline have received extensive training in sexual assault crisis intervention. To use the English/ Spanish text and chat services, users must be 13 years or older. If under 13 years old, users will be directed to call or text the Rape Crisis Hotline. No cost to user, only standard messaging rates apply.