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The cardiac rehabilitation program at Legacy Health is designed to promote optimal recovery and health for guests undergoing treatment for heart disease and/or cardiac-related surgery. The goal is to limit the physical effects of cardiac illness and improve cardiovascular fitness and overall health.

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

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, specifically created with aging adults in mind, offers a wide variety of classes that give participants the opportunity to stay physically active or, in some cases, simply overcome fears of exercise and start a new journey toward physical activity.

AgeOptions' Library Program connects suburban Cook County public libraries to the aging network to enhance older adult programming, focus on social isolation, and increase older adults' understanding of the available benefits and services.

Summer camps are a six- to eight-week program that gives children a safe place to go during the summer months. BGCC offers an affordable camp option (even making it free to families that can't afford the reduced cost) that's not only fun but offers educational activities and adventures.

Busy Bees Child Development Center is licensed to provide supervised child care during the day.

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

ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide onsite benefit specialists who work with care teams to provide patients with benefits enrollment, Medicaid redetermination and enrollment, insurance open enrollment assistance, and WIC/SNAP assistance.

Senior Lifestyle offers older adults personalized care in a residential setting. Commonly offered services are assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, housekeeping, meals, laundry, and transportation services, as well as social programs and activities. Staff is available 24/7 to help with safety, care, and support.Please contact individual communities for more information about eligibility and availability.

Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) whose WIC program provides nutrition education, cooking classes, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care and other social services to caregivers, pregnant women, breastfeeding parents, and postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of five.

Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness operates several Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Family that provide the Family Planning program which offers every patient the full, honest information they need to exercise their personal choice in determining the number and spacing of their children. Specific services include:Pregnancy testsWellness exams, including birth control examsBirth control education and suppliesTests and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)Cancer screening: Pap smears, breast/chest exams and prostate examsInfertility exams, counseling and referralMinor gynecologic and urologic problem diagnosis and treatmentReferrals to medical, dental, behavioral and other health services (as needed)

The Renaissance Companies offers Supportive Living Facilities (SLFs) as an alternative to nursing home care for low-income seniors and individuals with physical disabilities (22 and older) under Medicaid. The facilities can provide intermittent nursing care, 24-hour response/security, socialization, and more. Please contact individual communities for more information about eligibility and availability.

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

Anchor Staffing, Inc. offers a variety of positions for temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire placement.

Samaracare Counseling has a team with clinical experience working with children and young adults with ASD. Their services include: evaluations, psychiatry, medication management, counseling, groups, training, and school consultations. They prioritize support for families including therapy for parents and siblings.

Upholdings offers Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals with disabilities. Permanent Supportive Housing is an intervention that combines affordable housing assistance with voluntary support services to address the needs of chronically disabled people. The services are designed to build independent living and tenancy skills and connect people with community-based health care, treatment, and employment services.Please contact the regional office directly for more information about eligibility and the status of their current waitlist.

The Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) and the Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC) effectively collaborate in operating rental housing that is specifically designed to serve Oak Park's low-income seniors. OPHA's Mills Park Tower and OPRC's The Oaks provide a combined total of 274 housing units for seniors who are able to live independently. Residents pay a portion of the full rental cost (30% based on their adjusted income and Federal rent subsidies provided under HUD's Public or Multi-family Housing Programs cover the balance of the rent.Each building maintains its own waiting list and uses a local residency (live or work) preference when servicing applicants from their waiting lists.

Lawndale Christian Health Center (LCHC) offers specialized treatment for patients with a substance use disorder (SUD). Many of their Providers have received certification to offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which is available at all clinic sites. MAT combines the use of medication and behavioral health therapies to treat SUD, sustain recovery, and prevent overdose. LCHC's Recovery Community meets in The Gallery (3824 W Ogden Ave) and offers group therapy and activities for patients on their recovery journey. Walk-ins are welcome. Visit the website to see the Recovery Community's schedule and activities.

The Cradle's services to expectant parents serve all of Illinois and Indiana, offering free, non-judgmental, and confidential support to people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or adjusting to life with a newborn. Their experienced counselors provide information, resources, and support to empower people to decide what is best for themselves, their children, and their families. Compassionate counselors help expectant parents and new parents explore all of their options, including adoption, recognizing that everyone's situation is different. In the event that parents choose an adoption plan for their child, their counselor will walk them through the process, including choosing and meeting a family. It doesn't matter how far along you are-it's never too early or too late to reach out. When ready, The Cradle can set up a time for individuals to meet with one of their counselors at a place convenient. Call the 24-hour toll-free number to speak to a Cradle counselor: 800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534).

Eva Marie Recovery Hope provides a community-based, peer-group-oriented residential facility that offers shelter and recovery services in a supportive, non-drinking, drug-free environment for people who have completed a substance use rehabilitation program and need continued support in a residential setting to sustain recovery.

Mitchell Foot & Ankle offers foot and ankle care services including Achilles tendonitis and ruptures treatment, ankle instability, ankle sprains, arthritic foot and ankle care, athlete's foot infections, bunions, corns and calluses, crush injuries, and many more.

Curt's Cafe is a workforce training program that offers learning opportunities in workforce development, life skills support, and experiential opportunities.

PrimeCare Health Community Health Centers are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) whose HIV Prevention Program (HPP) team can help with full STI and HIV testing, PrEP, and PEP prescriptions to prevent the transmission of HIV, and free condoms. Also, linkage to care and medication assistance to receive medication for free.

Community Health Centers are clinics that provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to everyone, regardless of a person's ability to pay. Services offered include prenatal care, pediatric care, help to manage chronic diseases (high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and behavioral healthcare, etc.). Community Health Centers provide care for underserved populations, including LGBTQ, people who are homeless, and undocumented individuals and families. They accept some insurance plans, Medicaid-managed care plans, and sliding-scale self-pay.

Child & Adolescent psychotherapy is a process where an individual minor client meets with a specially-trained therapist in a series of safe, affirming, and confidential sessions. The therapist will also communicate directly with parents to ensure that your child is receiving the best care possible.