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Help at Home assists with independent daily living activities whether it's ongoing assistance for post-hospital care or just extra help on a regular or intermittent basis.

Chicago Commons provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) services for children aged six weeks to 5 years old in Pilsen, Humboldt Park, and Back of the Yards. They also partner with 22 other locations in 18 different Chicago neighborhoods.

Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault provides legal advocacy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever needed. Advocates can support survivors throughout the legal process, regardless of their decision to report or their participation with law enforcement. They provide you with information about your legal rights and options, including information about relevant Illinois laws.

The Harbor Light Center in Chicago provides comprehensive, specialized services to persons seeking to overcome the disease of alcohol and substance abuse. A variety of programs enable clients to set and achieve personal, positive objectives to overcome their addiction, reestablish their lives, and return to the community as productive citizens. The Harbor Light Center provides intensive substance use disorder treatment and follows up with support during the critical period as clients reintegrate into the mainstream community.

All Stars engages Club members 6-18 in football, basketball, cheerleading, and dancing.

Chicago Park District provides a wide variety of aquatics-related programming, including swimming lessons, exercise classes, open and lap swim time, and more. Visit the website to learn more about current offerings.

AHS Family Health Center operates multiple clinics designated as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), which offer dental care for pediatrics and adults.

Erie Family Health Centers operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), also known as Community Clinics (CHCs), that offer short-term individual therapy and group therapy to children, teens, and adults. If a person needs long-term behavioral health support, they facilitate a connection with external partners.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

In partnership with the BGCC Woman's Board, there are several opportunities to attend field trips to some of Chicago's most notable institutions. From the Field Museum to the Art Institute to Chicago's beaches, youth explore what the city offers.

Chicago Public Library offers Maker Labs at select branch locations. Maker Labs provide a free and public maker space that features introductory workshops and open shop times for personal projects and collaboration. Depending on the project, patrons may supply their own materials or purchase them with their library card.

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.

Park Ridge Park District offers structured programming for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds that emphasizes socialization and self-expression through manipulatives, art, music, fine and gross motor skills, and hands-on activities. Social-emotional development (not academics) is the main focus for the 2 and 3-year-old programs. The 4-year-old program introduces kindergarten readiness concepts through play-based activities.

The Place for Children with Autism offers one-on-one ABA therapy to children with Autism, ages 2-6, in a preschool-like setting. Their ABA therapy treatment program focuses on increasing communication levels, improving social skills, and developing independent living skills.

The Cancer Wellness Center offers Parent Consultations, Child & Adolescent Therapy, and Child Life Sessions. Their programs provide children, teens, and families a safe place to process their emotions healthily. These programs catalyze children and parents to unite and support each other through challenging times.

Marwen provides an array of free visual arts classes and programs in a variety of mediums. These courses are after-school and on weekends in scheduled seasonal sessions. Classes include photography, painting & drawing, film & animation, ceramics, digital design, comic & illustration, sculpture, and fashion.

Erie Family Health Centers' Reproductive and Women's Health Services cover the spectrum of a person's life from childhood and adolescence, to the reproductive years, to menopause and beyond. An array of services are available to men and women.

CJE SeniorLife's Adult Day Services (ADS) addresses the needs of older adults to help them remain in the community for as long as possible. With a person-centered approach, they support older adults living with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related conditions across varied stages. The program is also designed for older adults who are experiencing physical limitations or are socially isolated.

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

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) locations act as a cooling center free to the public during periods of extreme heat.

Evanston Public Library offers a variety of programming for older adults such as information sessions regarding Medicare, group fitness activities, memory care, and technology training.

Visionary Academy LLC specializes in caring for the well-being of children ages 2 to 13 years throughout the day. They accept cash and CCAP. They offer healthy meals and snacks, curriculum-based learning, open communication, hands-on learning, quarterly outings, qualified caregivers, and more.

Chicago Public Library offers technology tutors across various branches in the city. CyberNavigators offer patrons one-on-one sessions, which are available by appointment and last up to an hour. CyberNavigators can help build skills in computer basics, email, internet basics, document creation, accessing digital content, and more.

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

Social Security Administration (SSA) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.