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97 • chicago resources 106 • albany Park 107 • archer heights 108 • armour square 109 • ashburn
- 139 • gage Park
- 184 • north Park
185 • norwood Park 186 • oakland
140 • garfield ridge 141 • grand boulevard 143 • greater grand crossing 145 • hegewisch
187 • o’hare 188 • Portage Park
- 189 • Pullman
- 110 • auburn gresham
112 • austin
146 • hermosa 147 • humboldt Park 149 • hyde Park
190 • riverdale
115 • avalon Park 116 • avondale
191 • rogers Park
- 192 • roseland
- 150 • irving Park
117 • belmont cragin 118 • beverly
152 • Jefferson Park 153 • kenwood
194 • south chicago 196 • south deering 197 • south lawndale 199 • south shore 201 • uPtown
119 • bridgePort 120 • brighton Park 121 • burnside
154 • lake view 156 • lincoln Park 158 • lincoln square 160 • logan square 162 • looP
122 • calumet heights 123 • chatham
204 • washington heights 205 • washington Park 206 • west elsdon 207 • west englewood 208 • west garfield Park 210 • west lawn
124 • chicago lawn 125 • clearing
165 • lower west side 167 • mckinley Park
- 168 • montclare
- 126 • douglas Park
- 128 • dunning
- 169 • morgan Park
170 • mount greenwood 171 • near north side 173 • near south side 174 • near west side 178 • new city
129 • east garfield Park 131 • east side
211 • west Pullman 212 • west ridge
132 • edgewater 134 • edison Park 135 • englewood 137 • forest glen 138 • fuller Park
214 •west town 217 • woodlawn 219 • source list
180 • north center 181 • north lawndale
Department of family & Support ServiceS Neighborhood resource directory
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This Directory has been compiled by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services and Chapin Hall to assist Chicago families in connecting to available resources in their communities. Assembled using public information, this Directory contains listings of services available to Chicago families in the areas of health care, nutrition, social services, education, senior services, and employment organized geographically by Chicago’s 77 Community Areas. The providers listed in this Directory are a combination of city- and state-funded providers as well as private schools and providers.
Information is represented as clearly and as accurately as possible based on the time of data collection.
Before visiting an agency, you should verify the service area of the agency, its days and hours of operation, and any identification requirements.
Finally, inclusion of the service provider in this directory does not constitute an endorsement of that provider by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services.
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There are many services available citywide in Chicago that may not be
resources for seNiors aNd caregivers
There are a variety of resources available to help aging Chicagoans maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
chicago resources
captured in single community profiles.The following is a list of resources, including hotlines and internet listings, which are available to Chicago residents throughout the city.
Chicago Regional Senior Centers
Telephone: 312-744-4016 TTY: 312-744-6777
emergeNcy
For life-threatening emergencies, please call 9-1-1.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Program in Chicago:
InformaTIon & assessmenT lIne: 312-744-4016
Emergency Response Teams
Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Emergency Response Teams are on duty 24/7 to assist with non-life threatening situations. Call 3-1-1 for shelter, food, relocation, and social services in situations that don’t pose an immediate life threat.
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Senior Services-Area Agency on Aging has a wide array of services and interventions that can support victims of elderly abuse.We can provide in-home services, home delivered meals and adult day services. Emergency funds are also available to provide 24-hour care in a nursing home on a limited basis.
The Homelessness Prevention Call Center
The call center’s Information and Referral Specialists screen callers experiencing a shortterm, one-time
crisis and determine if fund resources are available, such as the City’s rental assistance program, the
State’s homelessness prevention fund, or the Emergency Fund organization’s financial assistance
program. Eligible callers are referred to the appropriate social service agency that will process their application.
To report or inquire about elder abuse the following phone numbers are available:
• Chicago Department of Family & Support Services - 312.744.4016 • Office of Domestic Violence - 1.877.863.6338 (TTY) 1.877.863.6339 • Illinois Department on Aging Help Line at 1.866.800.1409.
Telephone: 3-1-1
City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line
The Help Line provides toll free, confidential, multi-lingual 24 hour referral assistance for victims of domestic violence.Trained advocates provide callers with immediate information about their options, and direct victims and those concerned about victims to community based providers including shelters, counseling, legal advocacy, and civil legal services.
All calls are confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
Benefits CheckUp
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services provides Benefits CheckUp, which helps Chicago residents age 60 and over determine their eligibility for more than 70 city, state and federal benefits. Call or email to receive a Benefits Eligibility CheckUp application or ask questions about the program.
Telephone: 1-877-863-6338 (1-877-TO-END-DV)
TTY: 1-877-863-6339
Telephone: 312-744-4016 TTY: 312-744-6777
In-Touch Hotline
The University of Illinois at Chicago runs the Chicago Counseling Center, which is available to all.
emaIl: Benefi[email protected]
Telephone: 312-996-5535
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In-Home Services
resources for PersoNs with disabilities
- • Home Delivered Meals
- • Nursing Home Pre-screening
• Adult Day Services
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
- Telephone: 312-744-4016
- Telephone: 312-744-4016
Telephone: 312-744-4016
- TTY: 312-744-6777
- TTY: 312-744-6777
MOPD provides people with disabilities information to assist in making more effective use of the health, education, training, economic and social resources available to them.
TTY: 312-744-6777
- • Homemaker Services
- • Respite Care
• Case Management
- Telephone: 312-744-4016
- Telephone: 312-744-4016
Telephone: 312-744-6673
Telephone: 312-744-4016
- TTY: 312-744-6777
- TTY: 312-744-6777
TTY: 312-744-7833
TTY: 312-744-6777
- • Housing Relocation Counseling
- • Short Term Chores
• Guardianship
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
- Telephone: 312-744-4016
- Telephone: 312-744-4016
Telephone: 312-744-4016
- TTY: 312-744-6777
- TTY: 312-744-6777
Family Resource Center on Disabilities provides information about special education rights, laws and training for families.
TTY: 312-744-6777
- • Legal Services
- • Meals on Wheels Chicago
• Heavy Duty Chores
- Telephone: 312-744-4016
- Telephone: 312-744-4016
TTY: 312-744-6777
Telephone: 312-939-3513
Telephone: 312-744-4016
TTY: 312-744-6777
TTY: 312-939-3519
TTY: 312-744-6777
Designs for Change
Transportation Services
Designs for Change provides training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults with disabilities and the professionals who work with their families.
• mayor Daley’s senior shuttle service provides Chicago senior citizens with transportation assistance to
purchase groceries.
Telephone: 312-236-7252
Telephone: 312-744-4016
TTD: 312-857-1013
TTY: 312-744-6777
• Door-to-Door service, through a cooperative effort with the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Taxi Access Program
(TAP), offers specialized transportation services for eligible seniors.
Family to Family
Created by ARC of Illinois, Family to Family is a health resource center for families and friends of children and youth up to age 21 who have special health care needs, disabilities and chronic illnesses.
Telephone: 312-744-4016 TTY: 312-744-6777
Telephone: 866-931-1110 or 708-560-6703
• emergency medical Transportation service helps Chicago seniors in need of emergency medical transportation
receive life-sustaining treatments.
Telephone: 312-744-4016 TTY: 312-744-6777
• senior Building Transportation service, through a partnership with H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities and
Maintenance for the Elderly), offers Chicago seniors residing in senior buildings throughout Chicago with transportation services to complete basic errands.
Telephone: 312-744-4016 TTY: 312-744-6777
Golden Diner Program
Administered by the Senior Services Area Agency on Aging,The Golden Diner Program provides Chicago’s seniors (over 60 years of age) with hot, nutritious lunches in a communal setting at nearly 70 community sites throughout Chicago each weekday. In addition to meals, seniors can participate in a variety of activities, from health education and exercise classes to field trips.
Telephone: 312- 744-4016 TTY: 312- 744-6777
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Free Fast Track Immunization Clinics
childreN aNd youth services
Immunization clinics offer free immunizations for children under age 2 at the following locations:
Parenting Resource Network Warmline
- • Austin Health Center of Cook County
- • Trina Davila Community
- • Roseland Community WIC
Parenting Resource Network’s Warmline provides friendly advice for new parents.The Warmline offers parents referrals, support and advice of a non-medical nature.
4800 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60651 773-826-9600
- Service Center
- 11255 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628 773-785-1173
4345-47 W. Armitage Avenue Chicago IL 60639 312-742-8724
Telephone: 847-675-3555
- • Englewood Neighborhood
- • Uptown Neighborhood Health
• Englewood Family Health Center
Center
Health Center
Child Support
641 W. 63rd Street Chicago IL 60621 312-745-1000
1135 W. 69th Street Chicago, IL 60621 773-483-5090
845 W. Wilson Avenue Chicago, IL 60640 312-742-3227
To open a child support case, or for general information:
Telephone: 800-447-4278
- • Lower West WIC
- • Greater Lawn WIC
TTY: 800-526-5812
1643 W. Cermak Road Chicago IL 60608 312-747-1650
4150 W. 55th Street Chicago, IL 60632 312-747-5416
Child Care Assistance
• Child Care aware provides information about types of child care, state licensing, accreditation, and how to choose high-quality care. Child Care finder has information about where to find local child care providers and available child care subsidies.
geNeral social services
Telephone: 800-424-2246
Community Service Centers
TTY: 866-278-9428
Department of Family and Support Services’ Community Service Centers provide onestop shopping for emergency food, infant formula, domestic violence resources, housing and shelter options, rental assistance, medical services, weather relief, and job training and placement.
• early Childhood program locator. Find and learn about early childhood programs by searching around your
home or work address.
http://schoollocator.cps.k12.il.us/ECE/index.htm
- • Garfield Center
- • South Chicago
- • North Area
After-School Chicago Program Locator
10 S. Kedzie Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 312-746-5400
8759 S. Commercial Avenue Chicago, IL 60617 312-747-0500
4740 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60640 312-744-2580
Find and learn about afterschool programs and clubs for teens, including academic, job readiness, religious, sports programs and more.
- • King Center
- • Englewood Center
- • Trina Davila
http://www.afterschoolchicago.org/locator.html
4314 S. Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60653 312-747-2300
845 W 69th Street Chicago, IL 60621 312-747-0200
4357 W. Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL 60639 312-744-2014
Youth Ready Chicago
Youth Ready Chicago is the portal for Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago program, which connects young people, ages 14 - 24, with internships, apprenticeships and jobs within Chicago’s public and private business sectors. Each opportunity offers youth hands-on experience and an opportunity to gain marketable skills, supporting a successful transition from school into the workforce.
Medical Care
• medicaid/all Kids hotline provides information about child and adolescent health insurance.
Telephone: 866-255-5437 TTY: 877-204-1012
http://www.youthreadychicago.org
Nutrition
• The Greater Chicago food Depository will help you find a food pantry, soup kitchen or shelter near you.
Telephone: 773-247-3663
• food stamps hotline provides information about how to obtain monthly benefits to help low-income families buy food.
Telephone: 800-843-6154
• The WIC program provides coupons that are redeemable for food for lowincome pregnant and breastfeeding women and mothers of children (newborn to age 5 years).
Telephone: 800-323-4769
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Veterans Resource Office
NatioNal referral Numbers
The City’s Veterans Resource Office helps U.S. veterans and family members navigate the maze of government benefits and civilian resources.
- Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline
- Mental Health America
- National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
- 800-344-2666
- 800-273-8255 or
312-368-9070
Telephone: 3-1-1
800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Homeless Services
Al-Anon en Español
The city’s two mobile clinics make services readily accessible to homeless people.They bring a full range of medical and social services directly to the individual.To request that a mobile clinic visit a site in your community, call 3-1-1.
National AIDS Hotline
800-344-2666
National Youth Crisis Hotline
800-342-AIDS (1-800-342-2437)
800-442-HOPE
(1-800-442-4673)
Alzheimer’s Association Hotline
emPloymeNt assistaNce
National Center for Victims of Crime
800-621-0379
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
Chicago Workforce Center Services for Job Seekers
800-FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255)
Chicago’s five Workforce Centers and over 30 community-based affiliate organizations offer a range of services to help Chicagoans find and keep good-paying jobs. Chicago residents can go to any of the Workforce Center locations, regardless of where they live.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
National Crisis Help Line
- • Sheridan Workforce Center
- • Southwest Workforce Center
- • Mid-South Workforce Center
US Department of Health and Human Services - Center for Substance Abuse Treatment