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Maryville Crisis Nursery

Free short-term care for parents in distress

The Maryville Crisis Nursery is a vital and innovative program that provides free short-term care for parents in distress and experiencing a crisis. The Crisis Nursery protects their children, birth to age six, from abuse, neglect or trauma.

Children receive round-the-clock child care for up to 72 hours for each stay. This safe and nurturing environment is designed to protect them from harmful experiences and the damaging effects of trauma.

Who We Serve

The Crisis Nursery provides care for children from birth to age six. Children receive round-the-clock care for up to 72 hours per stay in a safe and nurturing environment designed to protect them from harmful experiences.

Crisis Support

Issues that bring families to the Maryville Crisis Nursery include unemployment, parental illness or hospitalization, poverty and homelessness. We're here to provide support during difficult times.

24-Hour Crisis Helpline

The Crisis Nursery is located at 6650 W. Irving Park in Chicago. Parents can call the 24-Hour Crisis Helpline to avail of services.

Crisis Helpline (773) 205-3637

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Learn More

Visit the Maryville Crisis Nursery website to learn more about our programs and how we can help your family.

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