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is a safe stabilization space that provides support, resources and services to individuals who are in need. Their goal is to divert crisis and break the cycle of psychiatric hospitalization. Visit them at 1585 W. Dempster St., Suite 110 in Mt. Prospect.
offers immediate mental health support, resources and linkage to services 24/7. Call them at 847.383.0406 to speak to someone or request a visit to your location.
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Des Plaines |
Center for legal services and advocacy to end domestic violence. Partnered with multiple commuity organizations and courthourses. Services are availalble in Arabic, Bengali, English, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Telagu, and Urdu. |
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Multiple |
Provides safe and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their families through the use of a 24/7 crisis hotline, free in-person and virtual counseling services, court advocacy, and community violence prevention education. |
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Palatine |
Provides safe shelter to survivors and their families who are fleeing domestic violence situations. They offer emergency and transitional shelter, housing assistance, employment services, trauma-informed counseling, and a 24/7 crisis hotline. |
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Multiple |
Assists families experiencing child abuse and violence through providing forensic and advocacy services, trauma-informed mental health and counseling services, and education. |
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Rolling Meadows |
Fosters community resilience and robust social services outreach, referrals to assistance, and crime prevention for Rolling Meadows residents in English and Spanish. |
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Rolling Meadows |
Illinois residents can apply for and re-certify for a variety of programs including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women Infants & Children (WIC), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). |
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Chicago |
Database of food pantries searchable by zip code. Greater Chicago Food Depository can also provide assistance applying for SNAP through a free Benefits Help Call. |
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Barrington |
Serves Barrington Township residents who meet the federal poverty guidelines using shopping appointments. |
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Palatine |
Follow on Facebook as they are physcially based in Partners for Our Communities (POC) with mobile units serving northwestern Cook County. |
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Rolling Meadows |
Tangible help and transformational hope through food and basic necessities for Chicagoland residents. |
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Carpentersville |
Serves residents within the Northern Illinois Food Bank area, delivery services are available. |
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Cary |
Serves Fox River Grove residents who meet the federal poverty guidelines. |
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Search by zip code to locate school & summer meal sites, farmers markets, food pantries, grocery stores, and SNAP & WIC offices. |
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Mount Prospect |
Financial assistance, food pantry, and Community Connections Center for Mount Prospect residents. |
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Des Plaines |
Immediate access and basic needs, rental and utility assistance, affordable housing, and family services regardless of fatith, gender, or ethnicity. |
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Arlington Heights |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, access to care, seasonal programs, and community resources for Wheeling Township residents. |
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Elk Grove Village |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, access to care, medical lending closet, employment opporutnities and community resources for Elk Grove Township residents. |
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Hoffman Estates |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, access to care, and community resources for Schaumburg Township residents. |
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South Barrington |
Tangible help and transformational services including C.A.R.S. Ministry/repairs, clothing store, dental and vision clinic, employment services, food store, and legal aid. |
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Palatine |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, and community resources for Palatine residents. |
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Chicago |
Essential services available to people in crisis and help for residents & neighbors who are unable to meet their basic needs through energy, Family Support & Community Engagement, housing, home weatherization, and WIC. |
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Rolling Meadows |
Fosters community resilience and robust social services outreach, referrals to assistance, and crime prevention for Rolling Meadows residents in English and Spanish. |
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Bartlett |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, youth & family services, transportation assistance, and community resources for Hanover Township residents. |
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91制片厂 Building X |
Comprehensive dental hygiene care for the community at a low cost. Additional discounts for children under 16 and adults 60 and older. |
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91制片厂 Building M |
Outpatient care as well as walk-in treatment available for patients with non-life threatening sudden minor illness or injury during designated hours. |
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Hoffman Estates |
Behavioral and mental health services available through specialty providers at their hospitals, ERs, and clinics. |
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Multiple |
Non-profit health care program for residents of suburban Cook County and northwest Chicago who are lower-income, uninsured, and underinsured regardless of immigration status. |
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Multiple |
Federally qualified health centers that provide access to comprehensive and affordable healthcare for all indivudals regardless of health insurance status. |
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Multiple |
Low cost cleanings and extractions for adults and children. Use the link to find contact information for the mobile clinic in the following townships: Elk Grove, Palatine, Schuamburg, and Wheeling. |
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Elk Grove Village |
Substance use treatment services for age 12 and up. Elk Grove Village residency and insurance are not required. |
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Multiple |
Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery services for youth and adults across multiple locations. LGBTQ+ Center is at Schaumburg location. |
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Arlington Heights |
Addiction & recovery, counseling, transportation, financial assistance services for Arlington Heights residents. |
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Mount Prospect |
Financial assistance, food pantry, and Community Connections Center for Mount Prospect residents. |
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Des Plaines |
Immediate access and basic needs, rental and utility assistance, affordable housing, and family services regardless of fatith, gender, or ethnicity. |
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Arlington Heights |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, access to care, seasonal programs, and community resources for Wheeling Township residents. |
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Elk Grove Village |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, access to care, medical lending closet, employment opporutnities and community resources for Elk Grove Township residents. |
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Hoffman Estates |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, access to care, and community resources for Schaumburg Township residents. |
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South Barrington |
Tangible help and transformational services including C.A.R.S. Ministry/repairs, clothing store, dental and vision clinic, employment services, food store, and legal aid. |
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Palatine |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, and community resources for Palatine residents. |
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Multiple |
One of the largest nonprofit social service organization offering various services such as low-income housing for older adults and adults with disabilities and affordable home-based care for seniors. They also offer mental health counseling, group homes, alcohol and drug treatment, psychiatric care, and services for adults with disabilities. They also offer assistance with foster care and crisis intervention for youth and families. |
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Rolling Meadows |
Fosters community resilience and robust social services outreach, referrals to assistance, and crime prevention for Rolling Meadows residents in English and Spanish. |
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Arlington Heights |
Strengthening northwest suburban families to achieve financial stability and independence through mentoring, rental assistance and support services. |
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Palatine |
Provides shelter, services and transitional housing to those who are homeless or鈥� at risk of becoming homeless in suburban Cook County. |
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Hoffman Estates |
Empowers single mothers by assisting with a safe home, referrals for counseling, food programs, financial guidance, and support through mentorship in their two year program. |
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Skokie |
Manages and preserves housing that is affordable to low- and moderate- income households primarily in Chicago鈥檚 northern suburbs. |
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Park Ridge |
The Harbour offers immediate, stable, and safe housing to youth (16-24 years old) and young mothers experiencing homelessness. |
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Wheeling |
Financial and utility assistance, housing, legal, immigration rights, transportation, and counseling services for Wheeling residents. |
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Bartlett |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, youth & family services, transportation assistance, and community resources for Hanover Township residents. |
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Chicago |
Assists immigrants in Illinois with accessing basic services such as healthcare, education, family resources and more. |
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Multiple |
Safe and successful resources and assistance for refugee families regarding immigration and citizenship. |
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Chicago |
Immigration legal services and resources in English and Spanish. Click on the wesbite to locate the phone number and email for each service as they are not the same. |
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Chicago |
Free program to help eligible immigrants and refugees get back to work in their chosen fields while in the United States. |
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Des Plaines |
Immediate access and basic needs, rental and utility assistance, affordable housing, and family services regardless of fatith, gender, or ethnicity. |
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Wheeling |
Financial and utility assistance, housing, legal, immigration rights, transportation, and counseling services for Wheeling residents. |
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91制片厂 Building A |
Currently enrolled 91制片厂 students can contact Student Engagement to schedule a 30-minute immigration appointment on campus. |
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Free civil legal services to people in Cook County. All clients must be registered by telephone and screened for income eligibility. |
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Chicago Hotline |
CARPLS hotline can answer everyday legal questions and problems free of charge. They offer services in English and Spanish. They do not represent clients in court. |
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Multiple |
Free legal aid, mediation services, and connections to other resources including rental assistance to increase housing stability. Call, text, or chat to determine eligibility. |
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South Barrington |
Tangible help and transformational services including C.A.R.S. Ministry/repairs, clothing store, dental and vision clinic, employment services, food store, and legal aid. |
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Wheeling |
Financial and utility assistance, housing, legal, immigration rights, transportation, and counseling services for Wheeling residents. |
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Rolling Meadows |
Fosters community resilience and robust social services outreach, referrals to assistance, and crime prevention for Rolling Meadows residents in English and Spanish. |
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Palatine |
Various mental health services and programs aimed at strengthening families, children, and teens. They provide individual, group, and family counseling services, mentoring, and family stabilization on a sliding-scale basis. |
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Multiple |
Individual, family and group counseling for people encountering emotional and behavioral difficulties. Counseling services are available both in-person and virtual and in English and Spanish. |
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Multiple |
Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery services for youth and adults across multiple locations. LGBTQ+ Center is at Schaumburg location. |
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Multiple |
One of the largest nonprofit social service organization offering various services such as low-income housing for older adults and adults with disabilities and affordable home-based care for seniors. They also offer mental health counseling, group homes, alcohol and drug treatment, psychiatric care, and services for adults with disabilities. They also offer assistance with foster care and crisis intervention for youth and families. |
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Rolling Meadows |
Fosters community resilience and robust social services outreach, referrals to assistance, and crime prevention for Rolling Meadows residents in English and Spanish. |
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Bartlett |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, youth & family services, transportation assistance, and community resources for Hanover Township residents. |
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Arlington Heights |
Free sexual assault services to survivors and their loved ones such as individual, family, and group counseling, medical and legal advocacy, 24/7 crisis hotline intervention, and community education. Many of their services are offered in both English and Spanish. |
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Multiple |
Assists families experiencing child abuse and violence through providing forensic and advocacy services, trauma-informed mental health and counseling services, and education. |
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Multiple |
Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery services for youth and adults across multiple locations. LGBTQ+ Center is at Schaumburg location. |
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Arlington Heights |
Addiction & recovery, counseling, transportation, financial assistance services for Arlington Heights residents. |
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Mount Prospect |
Financial assistance, food pantry, and Community Connections Center for Mount Prospect residents. |
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Des Plaines |
Immediate access and basic needs, rental and utility assistance, affordable housing, and family services regardless of fatith, gender, or ethnicity. |
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Arlington Heights |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, access to care, seasonal programs, and community resources for Wheeling Township residents. |
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Elk Grove Village |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, access to care, medical lending closet, employment opporutnities and community resources for Elk Grove Township residents. |
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Hoffman Estates |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, access to care, and community resources for Schaumburg Township residents. |
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South Barrington |
Tangible help and transformational services including C.A.R.S. Ministry/repairs, clothing store, dental and vision clinic, employment services, food store, and legal aid. |
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Chicago |
Assists with applying for the Illinois Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP or state childcare subsidies) through providing free application forms, 24/7 drop off boxes, and appointments for application assistance. |
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Multiple |
The center provides community-based programming for children and families aimed at improving child development and healthy family functioning. Brightpoint centers offer affordable childcare services, parent and caretaker education, medical, dental, and mental health services, and many of their services are offered in English and Spanish. |
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Palatine |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, mobile dental clinic, and community resources for Palatine residents. |
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Wheeling |
Financial and utility assistance, housing, legal, immigration rights, transportation, and counseling services for Wheeling residents. |
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Chicago |
Essential services available to people in crisis and help for residents & neighbors who are unable to meet their basic needs through energy, Family Support & Community Engagement, housing, home weatherization, and WIC. |
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Multiple |
One of the largest nonprofit social service organization offering various services such as low-income housing for older adults and adults with disabilities and affordable home-based care for seniors. They also offer mental health counseling, group homes, alcohol and drug treatment, psychiatric care, and services for adults with disabilities. They also offer assistance with foster care and crisis intervention for youth and families. |
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Rolling Meadows |
Fosters community resilience and robust social services outreach, referrals to assistance, and crime prevention for Rolling Meadows residents in English and Spanish. |
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Bartlett |
Financial assistance, utility assistance, food pantry, youth & family services, transportation assistance, and community resources for Hanover Township residents. |
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North Chicago |
Provides health care, including reproductive and mental health services. |
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Evanston |
Comprehensive services for those in crisis in the north shore including coordinated entry, food connections, family connections, health services and more. Must complete Entry Point intake at 877.426.6515 to access housing resources. |