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Dr. Natalia Nieves, PhD, LCPC, AMFT is a bilingual Police Social Services Outreach Specialist. She has been with the department since 2013. Dr. Nieves works closely with the community, local social service organizations, and legal resources to help maintain a safe environment within the Rolling Meadows Community.
Educational Background
B.A., Psychology, Michigan State University
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Adler School of Professional Psychology Ph.D., Couple and Family Therapy, Adler University
Before the Hope Fund was established, our social service outreach specialists had to ask for favors of various churches and non-profits to see if anyone could help our most vulnerable crime victims, disaster survivors, and other persons in crisis. This new program allows for funds to be available so that when these emergencies arise, the social service providers can immediately assist individuals and families with their unique needs.
Click the image above to be taken to the Hope Fund.
- Services Offered by the Social Services Specialist:
Crisis Intervention: Emergency care aimed at assisting individuals in a variety of crisis situations that may occur with the City of Rolling Meadows.
Court Advocacy: Assistance is provided to victims of crimes. The social outreach specialist is a trained advocate available to provide advocacy and support related to the court system and the prosecution process, and appraising them of their rights.
Community Education: Weekly discussions are offered to citizens of the City of Rolling Meadows that pertain to educational and community concerns. This is especially important in the Latino community, who have voiced their concern for the improvement of the relationship between police and ethnic minority residents.
Child Abuse and Neglect: Development and implementation of prevention for child abuse and neglect through: raising awareness among the community, partnership with outside resources who specialize in prevention and intervention amongst child abuse and neglect.
Crime Prevention: Education based approach utilizing public awareness to reduce the crime risk within the City of Rolling Meadows.
Crime Victim Compensation: Making sure that eligible crime victims are connected with the compensation that the Attorney General reserves for victims of crime and their families for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime.
Domestic Violence: Intervention services including: Obtaining orders of protection, referral for emergency safe housing, legal advocacy, transportation to court and shelter/safe place when needed.
Emergency Assistance: Immediate assistance is provided for families and individuals in crisis situations of varying nature. Some financial assistance is also available through outside emergency funds that Ms. Mercado is able to assist residents in applying for.
Referrals to Supportive Services: Provide assistance, advocacy, and available information to specialized organizations.
Short-Term Counseling: Crisis Intervention based counseling services are provided to individuals in a crisis situation.
- Individual Therapy
- Couple & Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact Dr. Nieves, the Rolling Meadows Outreach Social Services Specialist directly at: (847) 870-2636
or Ms. Quintanilla at (847) 870-9077
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John Nowacki
Chief of Police
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Police Department
Physical Address
3600 Kirchoff Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: 847-255-2416Fax: 847-506-0297Emergency Phone: 911
Crime Tips Hotline: 847-506-6024