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Public information about Illinois utility companies and consumer's rights.

CDC-INFO: Provides information and referral on more than 750 health and safety topics, including COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Ebola, Zika, Seasonal flu, immunizations, reproductive health/maternal mortality, smoking/tobacco use.

Information on support services and resources related to Lupus.

MS Navigator - Information & referral services and a support helpline. A confirmation of a diagnosis of MS may be requested.

Free online classes and workshops geared towards older adults. Topics covered include wellness, creative arts, movement and balance, and others.

Illinois Legal Aid Online has self-help legal information, forms, and referrals to help people without lawyers in Illinois. Free and low-cost lawyers can be found using ILAO's Get Legal Help tool at IllinoisLegalAid.org/get-legal-help.

Web site featuring prevention and wellness information and tools. Includes information on what vaccines/shots and screening tests are needed, mental health, nutrition, exercise and more.

Information and guidance for caregivers on their rights under federal and state law.

Web listing of free/sliding scale/low-cost health clinics, assistance with medical transportation, medical discount coupons and rebates.

Offers informational workshops online and in person about Alzheimer's disease and related topics

Hotline available for individuals needing assistance in understanding their health insurance plans, particularly those relating to birth control, women's health needs, and other health care.

Online educational workshops on cancer-related topics.

Maintains information on a wide variety of public health hazards and topics, including various diseases and conditions (such as cancer, COVID-19, influenza, diabetes), food safety, wellness and prevention (smoking cessation, immunizations) and opioids.

Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as: Housing:

• Eviction/Foreclosure
• Unsafe Conditions
• Discrimination

Public Benefits:

• Social Security
• SNAP
• Medicare/Medicaid

Safety:

• Orders of Protection
• Custody
• Other Family Issues

Stability:

• Expungement
• License Reinstatement
• Employment Issues

Centro Romero offers legal services for Citizenship Services, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Legal Permanent Residents (LPR), and Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP) relies on a network of more than 225 organizations and qualified attorneys to handle legal cases in Illinois. This network of attorneys and organizations allows FLAP to provide low-income workers who have suffered damages without receiving any compensation with reliable legal assistance. FLAP gives information to low-income workers and makes referrals to other organizations and skilled litigation attorneys with extensive experience in areas including but not limited to: employment, personal injury, consumer, nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, education, housing, wrongful death, birth injury, product liability, car, trucking, bus, and aviation accidents, premises liability, Federal Torts Claims Act, Assisted Living Negligence, home health care abuse and neglect, DUI, Social Security Disability, family law, Immigration, Breach of Contracts, medical malpractice and workers compensation among others.

Legal services are provided for children and families regardless of their ability to pay. The legal team advocates for children and their families to ensure they have access to justice in jail, juvenile and criminal court and expunging criminal records.

The Broadway Youth Center (BYC) Youth Action Board is a group of young people who provide input on services and help inform BYC's programs and care. The Youth Action Board advises BYC on ways to better serve youth experiencing homelessness and youth that are unstably housed. It's an opportunity to meet other young people, learn skills you can use in the future, and advocate for youth.The Youth Action Board is currently recruiting!

SLAP'D (Surviving Life After A Parent Dies) exists as a social media site for teens 13 and older (or younger than 13 with adult supervision) who have lost a parent to find hope and connection through shared experiences and aims to ensure that no teen ever has to experience their grief alone.

City of Evanston provides social services to crime victims and witnesses and to residents seeking social service assistance in non-crime situations. Youth Services also provides family support and intervention services for youth-related crises and youth offenders.

Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation provides a dedicated telephone line for issues outside the scope of other hotline categories. This telephone line provides a recorded message containing discussion and resources for individuals in need.

Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP) relies on a network of more than 225 organizations and qualified attorneys to handle legal cases in Illinois. This network of attorneys and organizations allows FLAP to provide low-income workers who have suffered damages without receiving any compensation with reliable legal assistance. FLAP gives information to low-income workers and makes referrals to other organizations and skilled litigation attorneys with extensive experience in areas including but not limited to: employment, personal injury, consumer, nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, education, housing, wrongful death, birth injury, product liability, car, trucking, bus, and aviation accidents, premises liability, Federal Torts Claims Act, Assisted Living Negligence, home health care abuse and neglect, DUI, Social Security Disability, family law, Immigration, Breach of Contracts, medical malpractice and workers compensation among others.

My CHI. My Future. is a website and mobile application that connects youth to a variety of engaging, safe, and out-of-school experiences that empower them to discover and cultivate their talents, passions, skills, and identities; develop as physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy members of society; build relationships and networks with peers and mentors; and explore multiple pathways to college, careers, trades, entrepreneurship, and life-long learning.

454-KIDS: Nurses provide information on child health questions and can refer to a pediatrician. Also, offers Health Hints, pre-recorded tapes on parenting issues. Call (314) 454-KIDS (4537) or toll free (800) 678-4537.

Can look up general phones to variety of services.