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PrimeCare Health Community Health Centers are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) that have behavioral health consultants at all sites who work closely with primary care providers to support patients in making lifestyle changes necessary to attain and maintain good health. Services include programs to effectively manage emotional or behavioral difficulties such as anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and bereavement. There are also support services for behavioral change plans related to smoking cessation, weight loss, alcohol use, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications.

Sylvan Learning provides individual educational support, including homework and studying help.

The Insurance Enrollment Assisters can help you find a plan that fits your needs and your budget. Meet with an Insurance Enrollment Assister at any clinic location with daytime, evening, and weekend hours available. Call to set up a time and location to meet that works for you.

Bloom Township offers the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) class where parents learn to effectively understand children's behavior, improve communication, and set limits along with consequences. The 6-session program has provided service to Probation and DCFS-referred clients as well as those who are self-referred. Classes are held on Monday evenings from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Hours may be changed to adapt to the client's work schedule.

Near North Health's Women is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) whose Care initiative is designed to address the specific healthcare requirements of every individual - including lesbian, bisexual, queer, and heterosexual women, cisgender and transgender women, as well as those who identify as gender neutral or nonbinary.

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.

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

CJE SeniorLife's affordable housing communities offer residents the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with ready access to necessary services, and engaging activities in a safe setting. The four buildings on Chicago's north side and in Skokie each feature an on-site manager, maintenance staff, social service coordinators, and activity staff, of which several are fluent in Russian. They organize holiday events, and plan frequent outings for residents, including visits to museums, sporting events, and community presentations.To be able to successfully "live in place," residents and family members work with service coordinators to arrange necessary services; they can also mediate, educate, and advocate on the residents' behalf. If a resident's needs change, staff are ready to help, providing such services as transportation, home-delivered meals, and consumer assistance.The estimated waitlists for their buildings vary:Village Center building: 6 yearsSwartzberg building: 3-4 yearsKrasnow building: 7ish yearsRobineau building: 1-3 years (this building has the shortest wait times, but is also more of a shared living style, whereas the other buildings are private apartments)

To support healing and prevent domestic violence, Mujeres offers crisis intervention, a 24-hour crisis line, individual and group counseling, adult and child therapy, court advocacy, community education, professional and volunteer training, and referrals to shelters and other resources.

Emergency and Financial Services (EFS) provides comprehensive support to people in crisis, offering services and programming to help clients increase financial literacy and reach financial stability. Interventions include financial assistance, budgeting, case management, and advocacy on behalf of their clients.

CJE SeniorLife's team of social workers collaborate and support older adults' independence with a focus on their quality of life: health, comfort, safety, and happiness with a clear commitment to fostering their dignity. Together, they have extensive expertise and skills in the aspects of aging. Their approach is holistic-centered in how they offer seniors and their care partners support guidance, referrals, and direct services.

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 offer several specialized maternal health and wellness programs to help support mothers-to-be and improve birth outcomes for their babies, including breastfeeding support.

Hanul became an effective advocate for limited-English-speaking Korean victims, survivors, witnesses, and their families by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate individual victim assistance. The program also teaches Korean elderly protective techniques and preventative measures. The elderly are also informed about and referred to the appropriate legal system in the event they are victimized.

Abraham's Mark Comprehensive Wellness Center takes an integrative approach with natural options and therapeutic lifestyle guidance to help individuals maximize weight loss and whole-body health.

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

Greenlight Family Services has been providing legal guardianship services since 2003. Guardianship is legal custody that allows the caregiver to make decisions for the child in their care. It differs from adoption because the biological parents' rights are not terminated. Guardianship allows the caregiver to make legal, medical, educational, and financial decisions for the child or adult in their care.

Advocate Health Care provides immediate medical treatment for acute illnesses and trauma.

Chicago Public Library - Hall Branch assists individuals with finding job openings or placement with an employer. Employment and career development events focus on job readiness, job skills, and resume help.

Concentra - Ashland Avenue provides physical exams for assessing patients' health status, necessary for school, sports, or work.

Midwest Express Clinic provides walk-in treatment for individuals with minor illnesses or injuries that do not require a hospital emergency room.

Maine Township's General Assistance provides assistance in the form of personal essentials, rent, transportation, utilities, and clothing to prevent temporary financial difficulty from becoming a devastating or life-shattering event. In certain cases General Assistance provides medical assistance and money for necessities including funerals.

The sector centers promote the workforce system's business services by delivering recruitment and retention services. They facilitate employer engagement to support business growth and economic development in four priority, high-demand sectors in the region.

Kiddie Academy facilitates Preschool for children aged 3.

Family Service of Glencoe can help individuals, families, couples, children, and adolescents with challenges such as: Marital or relationship challengesParent-child stressSchool problemsLife transitionsGrief and loss Depression and anxiety Family violenceCrisis Response