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ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that offer several specialized maternal health and wellness programs to help support mothers-to-be and improve birth outcomes for their babies, including breastfeeding support.

Friday Night Meetings and Events offer young people from all types of recovery programs come together to meet, eat, socialize and share how they stay sober. It offers newcomers a powerful example that young people can have fun without drugs and alcohol. Varies events happen through the week.

MaineStay's adult anger management program is an eight-week educational group designed to help individuals gain control over their anger. The program utilizes a research-based curriculum of cognitive-behavioral skills to help participants understand their anger and make behavior changes geared toward effectively managing their anger and will be led by Richard Lyon, MA, LCPC, CADC, CAMS-II, a certified anger management specialist.

Smart from the Start provides an after-school program that offers homework help, fitness activities and socialization of peers in an educational environment.

ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide comprehensive healthcare services and programs for pediatric patients.

Concordia Place offers childcare through early learning for children 6 weeks to 3 years old and preschool for children 3 to 5 years old.

JourneyCare provides support and medical care for terminally ill individuals and their families. Special care is available for children and veterans. Hospice services are available through JourneyCare at hospice facilities, at home, in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), and in nursing homes.

RUSH Physical Therapy's occupational therapists help patients participate in activities that are important in their lives. They use a variety of treatment options to help improve their activity level and quality of life. They treat patients of all ages and offer occupational therapy in their centers and in-home, depending on patient needs.

Chicago Public Library maintains computers with internet access for use by community members. Printing and scanning services are also available.

RUSH Physical Therapy's certified speech-language pathologists address the complex needs of people with communication impairments. Whether impacted by stroke, brain injury, oral and brain cancers, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), their team will work to create an individualized program specific to each patient's needs.

Family Solutions of Illinois provides outpatient substance abuse treatment and behavioral healthcare services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

St. John XXIII Parish has a free and confidential recovery resource, available to those who are struggling with an addiction, or for family members and others who love them. They are there to listen and can also provide times and locations for local AA meetings, some of which are held at St. John XXIII. Zoom meetings are also available.

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program provides food, education, referrals, and breastfeeding support for pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women, infants, and children under age five. All caregivers are welcome to apply, including dads, moms, guardians, grandparents, and foster parents. WIC clinics are locations where individuals can apply and be certified for WIC benefits as well as receive their electronic transfer benefit (EBT) cards, as opposed to WIC grocery stores or WIC distribution centers where food is distributed.

Jackson Park Hospital provides multiple levels of care to meet the needs of an adult individual with emotional and behavioral problems. In addition to 24-hour Emergency Psychiatric and intake services, Jackson Park Hospital offers 86-bed inpatient psychiatric services, a partial hospital program, and outpatient services.

House of the Good Shepherd offers a comprehensive, long-term family violence prevention program. The program promotes healing and recovery for mothers and children, enables women to develop independence and self-sufficiency, and empowers women to break the cycle of abuse.

San Lucas United Church of Christ operates a soup kitchen on Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome.

RUSH Physical Therapy's team of experts, including physical, occupational and speech therapists, work with patients to develop an individualized cancer rehabilitation program to help optimize function and independence during and after cancer treatment.

Some Chicago Park District locations have at least one air-conditioned room available for public use during periods of extreme heat.

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities offers training to identify appropriate approaches and strategies when interacting with individuals with all types of disabilities in professional, social, and recreational settings.

Our Lady of Fatima provides a program to improve the health of elderly people age 60 and older who meet income eligibility requirements by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods.

The Safer Foundation offers immediate and long-term employment placement, along with career-building services, through highly skilled job training for individuals impacted by the justice system.

Chicago Park District offers a 6-week long summer day camp where youth can engage in sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities. Ideas of civic engagement, environmental awareness, inclusion, collaboration & team building, brain play, reflection & journaling, and friendship & kindness are woven into the camp experience. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Online registration begins April 15 & 16. Camp runs June 24 - August 2.

The warming areas are available for all residents in need of safe refuge and relief from extreme cold weather. When temperatures are at 32 degrees or below - warming areas are available.

Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois delivers meals to older adults, individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities, Veterans, and others unable to prepare their own food. They provide short-term services to help during a medical situation like recovering after surgery, or long-term services to support a healthy life.They also provide free dog and cat food on a monthly basis to more than 450 pets owned by clients. Pets get the food they need and clients, many of whom are socially isolated, benefit from interaction with pet-loving volunteers. Additionally, cat litter, new or gently used collars, leashes, bedding, toys, scratching posts, etc. may also be available while supplies last.

Amerihelps provides assistance with applying to CEDA's various utility bill payment and energy services programs. This includes the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Peoples Gas Share the Warmth (Chicago residents only), City of Chicago Utility Billing Relief (UBR) (Chicago residents only), Home Weatherization, and Energy Saving Kits.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;Households with a person living with a disability;Families with children aged 5 and under;Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.