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Personal Growth Associates offers therapy services for individuals, couples, and families. Services are available both in person and virtually.

OMNI offers individual, family, and group counseling for people encountering emotional and behavioral difficulties. OMNI counseling services are available both in-person and virtual and in English and Spanish.

Mathnasium provides individual educational support in mathematics from K through 12th grade, including homework/studying help or test prep. Online tutoring is also available.

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.

ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide in-person or telehealth help with a variety of mental health concerns and conditions.

Social Security Administration (SSA) Survivors Benefits are paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children.

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.

Ronald McDonald House Charities provides a place for families to stay while a child is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.

Suburban Access - Child and Family Connections #7 facilitates early intervention screenings for all children under the age of three and potentially have developmental delays including behavioral, vision, hearing, cognitive, physical, speech, social-emotional, or adaptive self-help skill delays or have risk of delay. The fees for the Illinois Early Intervention Program are based on a family's size and income. Families are required to first utilize their private insurance if applicable. The Early Intervention Program will pay for necessary therapies and services not covered by the family's insurance.

Open Studio Project offers a community outreach program that uses art and writing to promote personal growth and emotional expression as a means of maintaining mental health.

Community Nutrition Network & Senior Services Association - Franklin Park Community Café & Leyden Township Meals on Wheels provides a community-focused meal to foster social connection.

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago's St. Irenaeus Food Pantry offers free food, nutrition education, and referral services.

The Ombudsman Program to provide advocacy services outside of the long-term care setting by providing advocacy and assistance to older persons and persons with disabilities who live in the community.

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.

Heartland Human Care Services' Freedom from Trafficking program provides comprehensive services to foreign nationals who have been victims of trafficking. Services range from connecting with pro-bono legal service providers to helping the survivors gain legal benefits by getting them certified by Health and Human Services.

The Safer Foundation offers immediate and long-term employment placement, along with career-building services, through highly skilled job training for individuals impacted by the justice system.

Renacer Latino, Inc. provides one-on-one counseling between a therapist and a client to address an individual's mental health concerns.

BA NIA's Birthing Assistant (Doula) supports the mother throughout the duration of her pregnancy to promote safe and healthy delivery. This is done by providing an array of support and non-judgmental guidance, referrals, and resources. The Birthing Assistant attends prenatal appointments, creates birthing plans, and empowers the mother to advocate for herself through education. BA NIA's Birthing Assistants are trained, qualified, and certified to provide support during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Postpartum Support Specialist pays special attention to the mother's needs after the birth so that she can nurture her baby while she herself is healing physically and emotionally. BA NIA's postpartum support specialist (PSS) supports the mother for a minimum of 8 weeks. They assist mothers with breastfeeding support, provide an array of referrals, and do light housekeeping. In addition but not limited to this, a mother can receive assistance with meal planning and preparation along with childcare and attending postpartum appointments if needed.

This four-week cooking class, taught by an experienced chef from Youthage Culinary Specialist, teaches different cooking techniques, knife safety, and culinary concepts, designed to encourage healthier lifestyle choices.

Esperanza Health Centers operate a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that have obstetrician-gynecologists and nurse midwives who provide sensitive and approachable care with attention to cancer prevention, family planning, and prenatal care. Services include:Annual examsPap smearsBreast cancer screening and linkage to mammographyPregnancy testingPrenatal careNursing support (breastfeeding/chestfeeding)HIV and STI testing and counselingCervical cancer prevention and early treatmentFamily planningFree assistance to apply for Medicaid

Ascension Illinois provides care for mental health and behavioral disorders.

Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus in Northfield operates a Lending Closet from which people can borrow durable medical equipment. The Lending Closet is particularly useful for older adults who are recovering at home after surgery or illness. Items can be borrowed for a period of three months. Extended borrowing periods can sometimes be accommodated, if inventory permits.

Kiddie Academy facilitates Early Preschool for children aged 2.

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

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