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Village of Schaumburg Teen Center is operated by the Boys & Girls Club. The Teen Center is open to junior high and high school students, ages 12-19. Activities and programs encourage personal development in a supportive, accepting, and safe environment.

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.

City of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services offers Community Re-Entry Support Centers which offer emergency housing, assistance with employment and strategies for presenting a criminal record to future employers, substance use and mental health counseling, information on sealing or expungement of criminal records, family reunification and child support assistance, mentoring including support groups, education, and training.

Legacy Healthcare has specially designed Memory Care units that offer a holistic approach to quality care and services for those with Alzheimer's and Dementia. They treat each individual and recognize their physical, mental, and social capacities and/or limitations.

Esperanza Health Centers operate a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide behavioral healthcare including individual therapy and social-emotional groups. Individual therapy is provided 1-2 times per month. Appointments are 30 minutes and are geared toward short-term treatment. Behavioral health counselors do not prescribe medication but conduct a brief assessment and refer to a psychiatrist or primary care provider with recommendations for medication.

Mercy Housing offers Section 8 housing options. Under the voucher program, individuals or families with a voucher pay 30% of their adjusted income for housing. Please contact the leasing office for more information about eligibility and availability.

Universidad Popular offers physical fitness classes as well as health and nutritional education seminars and guitar classes. Health-related topics include obesity, asthma, respiratory illnesses, organic food, medicine, alchoholism, drug abuse, and STIs.

Chicago Public Library acts as a warming center free to the public during periods of extreme cold.

Emmanuel Church sells or provides new or gently used clothing and shoes to those in need.

Center for Islamic Teachings and Community Development provides educational programming, group interventions, and vocational support designed to prevent gang activity.

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club's Leaders in Training (LIT) Camp sets rising 6th-8th graders on the path to reaching their full potential as student and community leaders. Youth will explore Chicago neighborhoods, compete in creative team challenges, and learn to compassionately lead and mentor Camp Discovery students each week. LIT Campers will learn important life skills and discover their own strengths and passions while taking on community leadership, service learning, and entrepreneurship projects. While registration is weekly, participation in multiple sessions is highly encouraged.

Chicago Public Library locations act as a cooling center free to the public during periods of extreme heat. Locations also have water fountains available.

Bartlett Public Library District provides a variety of meeting and study spaces available for reservations by library card holders.

CommunityHealth offers a variety of medical services including: primary care, specialty care (cardiology, gynecology, etc.), medications, lab services, health education (healthy cooking, exercise, and other classes), mental health services, and referrals to services that fall beyond their scope of care.

This food pantry is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

DaVita Kidney Care offers dialysis treatment centers.

Chicago Lights offers drop-in services. Resources include clothing, toiletries (soap, toothpaste, lotion, incontinence products, menstruation products), housing and shelter information, public benefits information, referrals to other agencies, access to a guest phone, and information about neighborhood food pantries and meal services.

Methadone maintenance/suboxone is a long-term addiction treatment. The patient must take medication daily. Once a patient is stabilized on medication, the negative thoughts associated with addiction often diminish. The patient's life tends to normalize, and functioning increases, including caring for their families, working, achieving educational goals, addressing both mental and physical health co-occurring disorders, and enjoying an active, healthy lifestyle.

The Care Plan provides care management and advocacy services for seniors and LGBTQ+ clients throughout the Chicagoland area. They work closely with individuals and families to resolve health and aging concerns such as hiring caregivers, finding senior housing, or planning for the future.

City of Chicago's select ward offices will act as an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to support residents in accessing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance. The SBA disaster declaration will allow homeowners, renters, businesses, and certain nonprofit organizations in Cook County and across northeastern Illinois to apply for low-interest disaster loans to support recovery efforts. This includes loans of up to $500,000 for real estate repairs, up to $100,000 for personal property and up to $2 million for businesses for physical damages. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are also available to eligible small businesses and nonprofits experiencing financial losses as a result of the storms. Schedule and locations are as follows:March 20 - April 2, 2026Ald. Silvana Tabares Office, Ward 23Ald. Michael D. Rodriguez Office, Ward 22Ald. Marty Quinn, Ward 13April 3 - April 18, 2026Ald. Julia M. Ramirez, Ward 12Ald. Raymond Lopez, Ward 15Ald. Jeylu B. Gutierrez, Ward 14April 20 - May 4, 2026Ald. Derrick G. Curtis, Ward 18Ald. Stephanie D. Coleman, Ward 16Ald. David Moore, Ward 17May 5 - May 16, 2026Ald. William E. Hall, Ward 6Ald. Ronnie L. Mosley, Ward 21Ald. Silvana Tabares Office, Ward 23

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

Violence Prevention Parent Education Program helps parents increase positive relationships with their children, positive discipline, educating children about finances, family interaction, and education.

ATI Physical Therapy provides physical therapy services to promote mobility and function needed for daily life.

The Love Fridges provides free food to anyone on a take-what-you-need, leave-what-you-can basis, while supplies are available. Fridges can be accessed 24/7 and are location in neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.Fridge Etiquette:Please wear a mask and ensure that your hands are clean if you intend on accessing the fridge.Avoid unnecessary contact with food items to prevent contamination.If you notice food has gone bad or packaging has been compromised, please throw it away.Check use-by dates on food products. Discard out-of-date food and do not consume prepared food after seven days.Please put new donations towards the back of the shelves so that food gets eaten in the order it is donated.Please do not donate anything that you would not personally consume.If you noticed or cause a spill, please clean up after yourself whenever possible.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.