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The Literacy Connection Tutors host small groups of adult learners at various skill levels and stimulate casual conversations in English through the use of games, stories, role-playing, show-and-tell, videos, and other visual aids. English learners increase their vocabulary, understanding, and self-confidence as they learn to discuss a variety of subjects with their peers. This group is available both in-person and over Zoom.

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 Gardner School provides structured educational and social activities during the summer.

RUSH Physical Therapy's certified hand therapists (CHT) provide comprehensive treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow, and shoulder injuries or conditions.

Henry Booth House before and after-school program includes activities such as assistance with homework, interactive play, story sessions, creative activities, and more. School-aged children up to 12 years old can enroll for before-and after-school care, back up care for school holidays and school closings, and summer day-camp programs.

Pilsen Wellness Center's Adolescent Substance Use Treatment (ASUTS) offers adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 individual substance use counseling and case management services. Services include:Drug EducationCoping skills trainingRelapse prevention skillsTB, hepatitis, HIV & STD's educationToxicology testingGroup counselingAftercare planning

The Domestic Violence Program provides a wide range of counseling and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence. The program's top priority is to keep victims and their vulnerable family members safe. They operate under a trauma-informed, strength-based model that emphasizes empowerment and independent decision-making. Participants are given information, encouragement, and support in order to rebuild their lives and achieve safety, self-sufficiency, and peace for themselves and their families.

City of Chicago Department of Finance's Water Leak Relief Pilot (LRP) Program is a new pilot program that seeks to provide debt relief to eligible customers who experience water leaks that cause unexpected increases in their bills. The LRP is a 2-year pilot program that will run from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. This program is available for eligible properties with eligible leaks retroactive back to January 1, 2023, and is available one time per utility billing account.

Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) 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.

Chicago Osteopathic Hospital Dental Clinic PC offers a wide range of services such as cleanings, exams, extractions, bridges, root canals, fillings, partials, and dentures. They use treatment methods that are designed to prevent decay, repair damage, and alleviate pain.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) provides direct financial assistance to insured patients who meet certain qualifications to help them pay for the prescriptions and/or treatments they need. This assistance helps patients afford the out-of-pocket costs for these items that their insurance companies require.

The Mobile Crisis Response Program, or MCR provides immediate access to emergency mental health evaluations for Medicaid enrollees (and eligible children) who are experiencing a mental health crisis. MCR is part of Illinois' Pathways to Success program that uses care coordination to make sure children with complex behavioral health needs can get the services they need at home and in their community.

Memorial Park District provides structured educational and social activities before and after school.

Trace Ambulance Services provides transportation services to and from care facilities for medical appointments.

Henry Booth House provides a doula program to counsel pregnant women on the proper ways to breastfeed.

The Circuit Court of Cook County, through the Office of the Chief Judge, maintains a Guardianship Assistance Desk for Minors located at 69 West Washington Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois. This help desk is intended to assist pro se petitioners seeking to file an action to obtain guardianship of a minor. The Minor Guardianship Help Desk can:Assist with applications for guardianship of a minorProvide free assistance in preparing court documentsMake referrals for more complex cases

Families Anonymous (FA) is a network of 12-step support groups for individuals affected by a relative or friend's drug/alcohol use or related behavioral problems.

Angelcare and Medical Equipment Supply sells and rents wheeled mobility devices for individuals with limited mobility. They also sell mobility scooters and walkers.

CJE SeniorLife's Benefits Specialists are available to help seniors identify and apply for the broadest range possible of benefits and support services. Staff provides a person-centered service that helps seniors and their families find ways to reduce expenses and increase income so they can live in the community with dignity and respect as they age. The service is available at many locations across the Chicago area in English and Russian.

RUSH Physical Therapy treats thousands of athletes at its centers nationwide. Their goal is to help them resume the activity they love and achieve their individual goals.

Michigan Avenue Primary Care provides health services, education, and support for family planning, including birth control and pregnancy care.

HANA Center is committed to improving the quality of life and maintaining the dignity of older adults and immigrant families through support, education, empowerment, and advocacy. The HANA Center provides services for seniors that include the Silver Wing volunteer program, Education Workshops and Seminars, Housing Resource Center, Public Health Services, Public Benefits Programs including Senior Property Tax Help, and KARE (Korean-American Alzheimer's Research and Education).

Certain Oak Street Health locations provide behavioral health specialists, medical social workers, and psychiatrists for patients on Medicare. Services include one-on-one patient sessions, psychotherapy, and medication prescriptions.

Adult Protective Services restores the dignity and safety of adults with disabilities ages 18 to 59, and seniors over the age of 60 who find themselves victims of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation and may have few resources to change their situation and protect themselves. All Adult Protective Services are confidential.

The Gary Comer Youth Center provides programs that seek out and create job opportunities for young people.