Need-Based Resources (Illinois- Chicago/Suburbs)
- Heart & Sound Healing Place
- Jun 13, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 14, 2023
LGBTQIA+:
Vocational: https://www.hrc.org/resources/workplace
Support & Resources: https://www.hrc.org/resources/direct-online-and-phone-support-services-for-lgbtq-youth
Non-Binary resources: https://www.pride.com/activism/2016/5/13/5-incredible-online-resources-and-non-binary-folks#media-gallery-media-1
Chicago Drop-in Center: https://www.centeronhalsted.org/youthandfamily.html
Donner's Grove and Elmhurst Drop-in Center: https://youth-outlook.org
Youth & Teen Legal: https://www.lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights?gclid=Cj0KCQiAq5meBhCyARIsAJrtdr72-DhrHEMxq92mjLMXjaFz374HFDytdJl6y_L0T6e0d8OKjtXRAFkaAh_LEALw_wcB
El Rascate Basic Center and Transitional Living (LGBTQI Latino and African American Youth: https://prcc-chgo.org
Parenting:
Family Action Network: https://www.familyactionnetwork.net
The Parent Circle: https://www.theparentcircle.org
National Office of Child Care: http://www.childcareaware.org
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): https://www.naeyc.org
Zero to three: https://www.zerotothree.org
Chicago Support Groups (Parenting): https://www.chicagokids.com/resources/subcategory/1159/parenting-resources
Chicago Resource for parents: https://www.chicagohopesforkids.org/parent-resources.html
Connecting Chicago Parents: https://www.npnparents.org https://www.chicagoparent.com
Connecting Evanston Parents: https://lbeec.org http://www.childcarenetworkofevanston.org
Single Father:
Men’s support groups: https://mensgroup.com/father-support-groups/
Vocational:
Job Training and Resources:
Resume:
Interview Resources:
Phone number: 312-922-2200
Phone number: 773-271-8163
Technological Resources (computer/printer):
Support and training:
Ex-Offenders:
Phone: 773-664-0612 or 773.602.4513
Disabilities:
Phone: 312-746-5773 (#3)
Youth Programs:
Programs for Laid-Off Workers:
Programs for Veterans:
Phone: 312.743.0720
Housing:
**Call Chicago City Services at 311 or (312) 744-5000. If you are homeless and need immediate shelter, inform the operator for assistance.
Subsidized Housing Resources: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29723
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Application: https://www.thecha.org/residents/housing-choice-voucher-hcv-program
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/chicago_department_of_family_a.html
Chicago Homeless Shelter Directory: https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/city/il-chicago
Homeless Youth Drop-In Centers (Chicago and Suburban area): https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Documents/Wellness%20Center%20Documents/ChicagoCoalitonHomelessYouthResources.pdf
Teen Living Programs: https://www.ignitepromise.org
Wellness Center: https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Pages/Wellness%20Center.aspx
Food:
Free Food Pantries: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/chicago_food_pantries.html
Food Stamps (SNAP): https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/
Food Stamps: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1260 Please contact 1-800-843-6154
Food Security Program: https://www.saic.edu/sites/default/files/OSA_foodbrochure_v2.pdf
Greater Chicago Food Depository (Food Pantries/Programs): https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food/
Congregate Dining Program (60+): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/congregate-dining-program--golden-diners-program-.html
Home Delivered Meal Application (60+): https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/fss/supp_info/SeniorServices/HDM/UniversalNutritionHDMReferral.pdf
Utility Bill Assistance:
Electric and Utility Bills: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/need_help_with_electric_bills.html
Utility Energy Assistance: https://www.icc.illinois.gov/consumers/utility-energy-assistance
Please call 312-782-2332
Utility Bill Assistance: https://dceo.illinois.gov/communityservices/utilitybillassistance.html
Please call 1-877-411-WARM (9276)
Aging/Senior Citizens:
**Call the Senior Services Information & Assistance Helpline 312-744-4016 or email againg@cityofchicago.org
Assisted Living: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/assisted_living_information.html
Benefits and services: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/benefits_checkup.html
Long-term Care Needs: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/care-coordination-unit--ccu-s--referrals.html
Flu Shot Clinics: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/seniorflushotclinics.html
Caregiving assistance: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/caregiving_assistanceservices.html
Congregate Dining Program (60+): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/congregate-dining-program--golden-diners-program-.html
Legal Assistance: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/legal-assistance.html
Adult Day Services: https://www.chicagocommons.org/programs/senior-services/
773-373-5055
Disability Assistance/Benefits:
Financial Assistance: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/disability_financial_assistanc.html
Independent Living: https://www.accessliving.org
Legal Services: https://www.equipforequality.org
Vocational:
Survivors of Sexual Violence (Support Group): https://www.facebook.com/ilimagineschicago/about/?ref=page_internal
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPED): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mopd.html
Coalition for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students (CANS) (peer support): https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChicagoCANS/
Please contact Helen Rottier at hrotti2@uic.edu
Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition: https://chicagolanddpocc.wordpress.com
Mental Health and Disability Alliance (MHDA): https://www.facebook.com/MHDA.UIC/
Refugee and Immigrant Resources:
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: https://www.icirr.org/healthcare-access
Please call the Family Support Network hotline at 1-855-435-7693
Connecting Dots: https://www.facebook.com/CDISquad
Please contact at mrahma@uic.edu
Citizen Application Support: https://www.jcfs.org/hias/services/citizenship-application-support
Please call 312-357-4666
N-400 Application for Naturalization: https://www.jcfs.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/N400%20Instructions.pdf
N-600 Application for Citizenship Certificate: https://www.uscis.gov/n-600
Non-partisan citizen voter registration, education, and mobilization: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/36-3783551
Deferred Action for childhood Arrivals (DACA): https://www.jcfs.org/hias/services/deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca
Please call 312-357-4666
Vocational: https://careers.npo.net/company/illinois-coalition-for-immigrant-and-refugee-rights-1623-c32
Centro Romero (Legal, family, youth programs and adult education): https://centroromero.org
Please call 773-508-5300
Services and Supports for Ukrainian Parolees: https://www.jcfs.org/hias
Please call 847-412-4333
Chicago Jewish Coalition for Refugees: https://www.jcfs.org/hias/services/chicago-jewish-coalition-refugees
Immigrant Children and Families: https://worldrelief.org/families-together/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1arzz8TX4wIVBLDtCh3WrQ7MEAAYASAAEgKCyfD_BwE
Asian Human Services: https://ahschicago.org
Uzbek American Association (cultural and educational activities): https://uzbekchicago.org
Legal Help:
Alen Takhsh (Immigration lawyer in Evanston): https://www.takhshlaw.com
Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. (immigration law firm in Chicago): https://www.lawfirm1.com
Din Law, LLC (Immigration Lawyer in Chicago): https://dinlaw.com
Myers & Myers (Immigration Law Firm in Chicago): http://www.us-immigrationlawyer.com
Christopher Helt Law, LLC (Immigration Law Firm in Chicago): https://www.heltlawgroup.com
Domestic Violence:
**Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 in 800-799-7233
City of Chicago Domestic Violence: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/dom_violence/svcs/domestic_violencehelpline.html
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma and Mental Health: http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/chicago-and-illinois-domestic-violence-agencies-and-organizations/
Apna Ghar (Shelter, North Side Chicago): https://www.apnaghar.org
Please call 24/7 hotline 773-334-4663
Between Friends (Shelter, North Side Chicago): https://betweenfriendschicago.org
The Bureau of Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32008
Center on Halsted LGBTQ Violence Resource Line Community Services (North Side Chicago): https://www.centeronhalsted.org/AVP.html
Chicago Metropolitan Battered Woman’s Network (Downtown/Central, Chicago): https://the-network.org
Crisis Center for South Suburbia (Tinley Park, IL): https://www.crisisctr.org
Please call 708-429-SAFE (7233)
Family Rescue (Southside and Downtown/Central, Chicago): https://familyrescueinc.org
Sarah’s Inn (Shelter- Oak Park, IL): https://sarahsinn.org
Please call 708-386-4225
Victim Advocacy Support Program (Rodgers Park, IL): http://www.northsidecommunityresources.org/victim-advocacy-support-program/
YWCA Evanston/North Shore: https://www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/domestic-violence-program/
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