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This program provides transitional residential and support services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, who are residents of nursing facilities as they transition to permanent supportive housing in accordance with the Williams Consent Decree. These individually-based services include a community support team, case management, life skills, and counseling.

Concordia Place offers the Home Visiting Program which works to assist parents in ensuring their child's health and well-being while working to improve the relationship between parent and child.

ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide testing and vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.

Franciscan Outreach serves as a Coordinated Entry System Access Point. Access Points provide Coordinated Entry Assessments and updates on a walk-in basis. The Coordinated Entry System (CES) connects people who are experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities in Chicago. The CES uses a standardized housing assessment to understand the needs of households and refer youth, individuals, and families to housing. The assessment is available to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, familial status, disability, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Please note that it is not required to be a city of Chicago resident to access this CES, but that only Chicago-based housing opportunities can be provided. For individuals seeking suburban Cook County-based housing opportunities, please reach out to Entry Point's Suburban Cook Call Center instead.

Howard Brown Health provides an array of in-office obstetrics and gynecological services for cisgender women, transmasculine people, and anyone who needs it.

ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide reproductive healthcare services including: STI testing, birth control and emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, condoms, HPV vaccines, and cancer screenings.

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.

Several DFSS Community Service Center serve as a Coordinated Entry System Access Point. Access Points provide Coordinated Entry Assessments and updates on a walk-in basis. The Coordinated Entry System (CES) connects people who are experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities in Chicago. The CES uses a standardized housing assessment to understand the needs of households and refer youth, individuals, and families to housing. The assessment is available to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, familial status, disability, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Please note that it is not required to be a city of Chicago resident to access this CES, but that only Chicago-based housing opportunities can be provided. For individuals seeking suburban Cook County-based housing opportunities, please reach out to Entry Point's Suburban Cook Call Center instead.

Bloom Township offers a research-based curriculum designed for those who have difficulty managing their anger appropriately. Clients learn the components of anger, relaxation techniques, and coping skills. Clients receive a certificate of completion at the end of the six-session series. Although some clients are referred by probation and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), anyone desiring to learn how to manage anger more effectively may benefit from this class.

Niles Township's main office operates as a warming or cooling center during periods of extreme weather.

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.

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

Planned Parenthood of Illinois offers emergency contraception (morning-after pill), pregnancy testing, and rape crisis counseling referrals, as needed. They offer services including:Levonorgestrel Morning-after Pill (Plan B and similar brands)Ulipristal Acetate Morning-after Pill (Ella)IUDs (Paragard, Mirena, and Liletta)

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

CJE SeniorLife can provide home delivery of one to two hot kosher meals for older adults who are unable to shop and/or prepare food for themselves. They provide this service through Title III of the Older Americans Act.

Chicago Public Library provides access to the internet for free.

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

Marillac St Vincent Family Services' Parent Support is designed to empower parents and caregivers, ensuring every child in their programs has the tools and support they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Services include:Short-Term Counseling & Play TherapySocial Skills DevelopmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementSchool System NavigationReferrals to SpecialistsParent Interest Groups

Polish American Association's (PAA) Career Center was established to bring professional help and knowledge about the American job market and education opportunities to the immigrant community in the Chicago Metro area, as well as to anyone seeking such assistance. They offer free individual counseling, group lectures, and presentations devoted to issues such as the American job market, educational opportunities, and more. They also provide information on the American system of higher education, the possibilities of financing an education, the process of obtaining a student visa, the evaluation of Polish diplomas, and the transfer of education credits previously earned.

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

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

Planned Parenthood of Illinois offers at least one vaccine, and some offer more options to help your body protect against certain illnesses. They offer services: Hepatitis B vaccine, HPV vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine.

Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation offers educational programming regarding money management skills and the small business loan application process.

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.

Norridge Park District offers early childhood education and preschool programming.