We are working towards a future without domestic violence by. Need help? Call our 24-hour help-line at 1-800-603-HELP. Breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse. 24-hour crisis hotlin Between Friends is a nonprofit agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse. Since its inception, the organization has centered its work to be responsive to the needs of individuals, families and communities across Chicagoland. To break the cycle of domestic violence the agency offers crisis intervention and support services for survivors and their children that include a 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, and counseling. To build a community free of abuse, Between Friends provides comprehensive prevention and education programs for youth and adults.