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CTC of Chicago Level the Load Resource Guide

For Suburban Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will County

A Guide to Services and Resources for People in Transition

Career Transitions Center of Chicago / 703 W. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60661 / P. 312.906.9908 www.ctcchicago.org

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CONTENTS

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 4 Recession survival guide................................................................................................................... 4 How CTC Can Help............................................................................................................................ 5

Coaches ..................................................................................................................................5

serVices offered......................................................................................................................5 Essential Needs ................................................................................................................................ 5

Crisis Hotlines .........................................................................................................................5

Counseling Services.................................................................................................................6 Western Cook/ DuPage County ........................................................................................................ 6 Southern Cook/ Will County............................................................................................................. 6 Northern Cook/ Lake County............................................................................................................ 7

Financial Planning Assistance..................................................................................................8 Western Cook/ DuPage County ........................................................................................................ 8 Southern Cook/ Will County............................................................................................................. 8 Northern Cook/ Lake County............................................................................................................ 8

Comprehensive Hardship Assistance and Support...................................................................9 Western Cook/ DuPage County ........................................................................................................ 9 Southern Cook/ Will County............................................................................................................. 9 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 10

Tax Preparation Assistance ................................................................................................... 10 Western Cook/ DuPage County ...................................................................................................... 10 Southern Cook/ Will County........................................................................................................... 11 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 11

Aid for the Currently Homeless ............................................................................................. 11 Western Cook/ DuPage County ...................................................................................................... 11 Southern Cook/ Will County........................................................................................................... 12 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 12

Domestic Abuse Support for Individuals and Families ........................................................... 12 Western Cook/ DuPage County ...................................................................................................... 12 Southern Cook/ Will County........................................................................................................... 13 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 13

Legal Assistance.................................................................................................................... 13 Western Cook/ DuPage County ............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Southern Cook/ Will County........................................................................................................... 14 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 14

Healthcare/Insurance ........................................................................................................... 15 Western Cook/ DuPage County ...................................................................................................... 15 Southern Cook/ Will County........................................................................................................... 15 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 16


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Elder Care/ Elder Services ..................................................................................................... 16 Western Cook/ DuPage County ...................................................................................................... 16 Southern Cook/ Will County........................................................................................................... 16 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 16

Youth and Young Adult Services............................................................................................ 17 Western Cook/ DuPage County ...................................................................................................... 17 Southern Cook/ Will County.................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 17

Food ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Western Cook/ DuPage County ...................................................................................................... 17 Southern Cook/ Will County........................................................................................................... 18 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 18

Pet Food Pantries.................................................................................................................. 19 Western Cook/ DuPage County ...................................................................................................... 19 Southern Cook/ Will County........................................................................................................... 19 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 19

Telephone............................................................................................................................. 19

Transportation...................................................................................................................... 20 public benefits ............................................................................................................................... 20 A Cultural Guide to Life while at CTC .............................................................................................. 21 Western Cook/ DuPage County ...................................................................................................... 21 Southern Cook/ Will County........................................................................................................... 21 Northern Cook/ Lake County.......................................................................................................... 21


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INTRODUCTION

Level the Load is a client-‐led initiative at The Career Transitions Center of Chicago. Considering that nearly half a million people in Illinois have lost their jobs in our ongoing economic meltdown, the mission of The Career Transitions Center is more urgent now than at any time since its founding seventeen years ago. In the face of this economic meltdown, the embarrassment over falling on hard times must end. Instead, we must come together as a community to support one another. With your help, CTC will continue to be a place of warmth and support to those seeking a job, looking for meaningful work, or otherwise undergoing a career transition.

Please contact us to share resources that can be included in this guide.

RECESSION SURVIVAL GUIDE

As our nation faces difficult economic times, we understand that many families are facing new and increasing financial challenges-‐ making mortgage/ rent payments, controlling credit card debt, balancing decreased health benefits with shortened work hours, and more. United Way of Lake County has developed this specialized resource material to help guide you through tough economic times. The information in this guide includes direction and specific resources for people who have been laid off, are out of work, or just need some general assistance in a time of need. Check out the link below for further information: www.uwlakeco.org/site/DocServer/V2__Without_Healthcare__Food__Employment__Tax_.pdf?docID=3161


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HOW CTC CAN HELP

COACHES

Over 40 experienced career coaches volunteer to meet with clients one-‐on-‐one, in group coaching and program opportunities. They are both employed and retired executives and/or professionally trained coaches and career management professionals with broad community connections and notable employment experiences. Please visit http://www.ctcchicago.org/ND_CoachList.asp for a list of coaches to see which best suits your needs. Short biographies as well as available times are also provided.

SERVICES OFFERED

Virtual Services Building Skills for the Job Search Seminar Resume Services Weekly Peer Groups Accountability Groups Monday Evening Programs at St. Chrysostom’s Church Presentations and Workshops Video Mock Interviews Professional Assessments

ESSENTIAL NEEDS

CRISIS HOTLINES

Alcohol & Drug (800) 622-‐2255 Child Abuse (800) 252-‐2873 Depression/Suicide Hotline [24/7] (630) 482-‐9696 InTouch Crisis Hotline (312) 996-‐5535 National Lifeline [Suicide Prevention] [24/7] (800) 273-‐TALK [8255] Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) SUICIDE [784-‐2433]


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COUNSELING SERVICES

WESTERN COOK/ DUPAGE COUNTY

Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center Provides Mental Health Services focused on Substance Abuse and Gambling. Also provides Adult Therapy and Counseling for individuals, groups, families, and couples. Case Management, Psychiatric services, and adult psychosocial rehabilitation programs also available.

Address: 10001 W Grand Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131 Phone: 847-‐451-‐0330 Website: www.leydenfamilyservice.org

Pillars Provides mental health services for all ages, children and family services such as daycare and Head Start, addiction services for adults and adolescents, domestic and violence services and a community housing initiative. Address: 333 North LaGrange Road, Suite 1. LaGrange Park, IL 60526 Phone: 708-745-5277 Domestic Abuse Hotline: 708-485-5254 Sexual Assault Hotline: 708-482-9600 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pillarscommunity.org Family Service Mental Health Center of Cicero Provides an initial visit which is free of charge where the individual can discuss fees and further services. For Cicero residents and other eligible individuals the fee is based on an individual’s ability to pay. Address: 5341 West Cermak Road, Cicero, IL 60804 Phone: 708-656-6430 Website: www.cicerofs.org

SOUTHERN COOK/ WILL COUNTY

Community Service Council (CSC) The Community Service Council of Northern Will County is a non-‐profit agency dedicated to helping people work through their personal problems by providing a number of different types of counseling and special programs. They service Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Lockport, Plainfield, Lemont, and Naperville. The CSC offers a variety of services to the residents of our community. They include clinical counseling, court-‐ordered assessments and evaluations, non-‐court ordered assessments and programs, outreach for grief counseling and support for the caregivers of seniors, house counseling, senior reverse mortgage counseling, services for employers, parenting classes, mediation, and seminars for schools and parents. Address: 440 Quadrangle Dr, Suite C, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Phone: 630-‐759-‐9494 Website: http://www.thecsc.org/


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Cornerstone Services Provides progressive, comprehensive services to people with disabilities promoting choice, dignity, and the opportunity to live and work in the community. Cornerstone has been a leader in meeting the unique needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Address: 777 Joyce Road, Joliet, IL 60436 Phone: 815-‐741-‐7600

The Summit Center for Mental Health Address: 3033 West Jefferson St, Suite 197, Joliet, IL 60435

and 800 West 5th Avenue, Suite 104A, Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: 815-‐773-‐0772 Website: www.thesummitcenter.net

NORTHERN COOK/ LAKE COUNTY

Haven Youth and Family Services: Provides crisis response and prevention activities as well as counseling for both individuals, groups, and families. Also provides emergency housing services, 24- hour crisis intervention, psycho-educational workshops, and service-learning opportunities. Address: 825 Green Baby Rd. Suite 200, Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: 647-251-6630 Website: www.havenforyouth.org Turning Point Behavioral Services: Turning Point is an outpatient mental health center that exists to provide expert care and relief, no matter who you are or what your situation might be. We guide you through the most frightening and difficult steps and decisions you face and help to ensure that you maintain your legal rights. Care is available to all, regardless of financial resources, insurance coverage, or intensity of need. Address: 8324 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077 Phone: 847-933-0051 Website: www.tpoint.org The Josselyn Center: Provides clinical services which help clients understand the issues that are causing crises or creating other problems, and then helps them address the issues so they can begin the road to recovery. Serves children adolescents, couples, and families. Address: 405 Central Avenue, Northfield, IL 60093 Phone: 847-441-5600 Website: www.josselyn.org


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FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE


Naperville Cares Helps local families in financial crisis with advocacy and referral services for both federal and local relief programs (food stamps, WIC, etc…), emergency assistance for rent, rental deposits, utilities, car or insurance payments, child care or other essential needs. Car program allows clients to receive refurbished donated cars (Eligibility required). Also provides one-‐time assistance for a portion of initial security deposits on rental spaces.

Address: 618 West 5th Ave, Suite B, Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: 630-‐369-‐0200 Website: www.napervillecares.org


Will County Center for Community Concerns (WCCCC) This is a charitable organization, assisting and enabling low and moderate-‐income individuals to obtain the opportunities needed to prepare themselves for self-‐sufficiency. They are dedicated to addressing the needs in the community by providing the following programs and services: community service block grant, LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program), IHWAP (Illinois home weatherization assistance program), and this is a HUD-‐certified housing counseling agency.

Address: 2455 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 Phone: 815-‐722-‐0722 Website: www.wcccc.net


Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Lake County This agency offers services such as credit counseling and repair and can help people deal with credit card and medical debts as well as provide bankruptcy advice, in order to help individuals get out of debt and get their financial future under control. Address: 400 Russell Court, Woodstock, IL 60098 Phone 815-‐338-‐5757


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COMPREHENSIVE HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT


HCS Family Services Helps individuals with low income by providing a food and mobile food pantry, emergency housing and rental assistance, utilities assistance, case management, holiday assistance, workshops, and groups. Address: 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60521 Phone: 630-‐323-‐2500 Email: www.hcsfamilyservices.org People’s Resource Center Provides a food pantry, emergency rent and mortgage assistance, clothing closet, financial assistance and social services, job assistance (Referrals and job search mentoring), computer skills training (as well as free refurbished home computers and computer repair), adult learning and literacy, as well as additional community resources. Address (Wheaton): 201 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 Address (Westmont): 649 Blackhawk, Westmont, IL 60559 Phone: 630-‐682-‐5402 Website: www.peoplesrc.org


Together We Cope: Together We Hope serves South and South-‐West Suburbs of Chicago. Their programs include emergency financial help with rent, mortgage, and utilities bills to prevent loss of home, food assistance with weekly groceries, clothing, back-‐to-‐school supplies, holiday gift assistance for children, and a Families First program which provides intense case management to get families back into permanent housing. Address: 17010 South Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60447 Phone: 708-‐633-‐5040 Website: www.togetherwecope.com Respond Now Respond Now provides help to over 12,000 families annually with services such as groceries, home payment assistance, transportation assistance, utility assistance, and school supplies for children. Respond Now also provides an emergency hotline for homelessness prevention. Address: 1439 Emerald Ave. Chicago Heights, IL 60412 Phone: 708-‐755-‐4357 Homelessness Hotline: 877-‐426-‐6515 E-‐mail: [email protected] Website: www.respondnow.org


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The Catholic Charities: Provides a wide array of services across all of Cook and Lake Counties regardless of faith or spiritual identity. These services include abuse or neglect services, welfare residential programs, counseling, disabilities/residential care, domestic violence services, emergency assistance, employment and job training, family counseling, HIV/AIDS services, homelessness assistance, housing for physically disabled individuals, immigration services, legal services, maternity and pregnancy assistance, nutritional services, school-‐based services, senior housing, senior case-‐ management, senior community events, substance abuse counseling, veterans services, and youth mentoring. Address: Multiple locations, please call or check website. Phone (Cook County): 312-‐655-‐7700 Phone (Lake County): 847-‐782-‐4000 Website: www.catholiccharities.net Heartland Alliance: Heartland provides services to metro Chicago, North Cook County, and Lake County. They provide housing and shelter, healthcare for individuals with chronic physical or mental illnesses, immigrants, refugees, and seniors living in poverty. Also provides Financial Education, Job training, emergency financial assistance, refugee resettlement and skills training. Address: 208 S. LaSalle St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 312-‐660-‐1300 Website: www.heartlandalliance.org Northwest Compass: Northwest Compass provides services such as hardship Intervention, food connection, career

coaching, childcare assistance, housing assistance, money management education, transitional living program.

Address: 1300 W. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Phone: 847-‐392-‐2344 Website: www.cedanorthwest.org

TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE


Waubonsee Community College Center for Economic Progress This service is for families with income less than 50K or individuals with less than 25K. You will need a valid photo ID, all W-‐2’s, SS cards, copy of last year taxes and bank account number and routing number to direct deposit your refund. Begins January 26, available Wednesdays at 5:30 until 8:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00am until 1:00pm. Address: 18 S. River Aurora, IL 60506 Phone: 888-‐827-‐8511


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Income Tax Service in Glen Ellyn at DeVry Campus Provides free preparation and e-‐filing of taxes. Services households earning up to 45k annually and individuals earning up to 20k annually. Begins January 26th and last until April 13th. Available Saturdays at 8:30 am until 11:30 am. Address: 3005 Highland Parkway, Downers Grove, IL 60515


Center for Economic Progress: Provides free tax assistance to individuals in metro Chicago and South to South-‐West suburban individuals who make less than $25,000 per year or families who make less than $50,000 a year. Phone: 312-‐252-‐0280 E-‐mail: [email protected] Website: www.economicprogress.org


Center for Economic Progress CEP provides low wage workers with free, high quality tax preparation and an alternative to paid tax preparers. They service families who make less than 50k, and individuals who make less than 25k annually. Tax site open from January 24 through April 15, Electronic Filing is available. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm until 8:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am until 1:00pm. Address: Father Gary Graf Center, 510 10th St. Phone: 312-‐252-‐0280 Website: www.economicprogress.org

AID FOR THE CURRENTLY HOMELESS


DuPagePads: DuPagePads provides homeless individuals Interim Overnight Housing, Client Counseling, Supportive Housing, Basic Needs (meals, showers, laundry, haircuts), Case Management, and Career Services. Address: 601 West Liberty, Wheaton IL, 60187 Phone: 630-‐682-‐3846 Website: www.dupagepads.org Bridge Communities: Provides homeless and low income individuals with transition services to self-‐sufficiency by working with partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Address: 505 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Phone: 630-‐545-‐0610 E-‐mail: [email protected] Website: www.bridgecommunities.org


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Will County Center for Community Concerns, Inc. Through their continuum of care services, WCCCC provides individuals or families multiple services in an attempt to prevent and end homelessness, support the emergency and ongoing supportive needs of the homeless and at-‐risk population and provide the tools need to gain permanent self-‐sufficiency. Address: 2455 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 Phone: 815-‐722-‐0722 Website: www.wcccc.net/care


Connections for the Homeless: Provides services for the homeless in North and Northwest Chicago suburbs. These services include housing, job training, job coaching, transportation, budgeting, client advocacy, educational tutoring, food, and clothing. Address: 2121 Dewey Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847-‐475-‐7070 ext. 221 Website: www.cfthinc.org

DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES


Family Shelter Service Provides individuals and families victimized by domestic violence with court services (court advocates/ victim advocates) orders of protection, crisis shelters, free counseling for women, moms & kids, women support groups and Latina women support groups (offered in Spanish), as well as various children programs. Address: 605 E. Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187 Hotline: 630-‐469-‐5650 Phone: 360-‐221-‐8290 E-‐mail: [email protected] Website: www.familyshelterservice.org


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Crisis Center for South Suburbia: Crisis Center for South Suburbia provides Emergency Shelter (Up to 35 individuals), 24-‐hour crisis hotline, Individual and Group Counseling for Women and Children, Family Case Management Services, Hospital Based Advocacy, Court Advocacy, Transitional Housing (for women and children), Community Education, and Professional Internship Opportunities. Address: PO Box 39, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Phone (Hotline): 708-‐429-‐7233 Phone: 708-‐429-‐7255 Website: www.crisisctr.org South Suburban Family Shelter: Provides victims of domestic violence professional counselors and advocates to help individuals through the complex dynamics of domestic abuse. Address: P.O. Box 937, Homewood, IL 60430 Phone: 708-‐794-‐2140 Hotline: 708-‐335-‐3028 E-‐mail: [email protected] Website: www.ssfs1.org


Life Span Life Span provides domestic violence and sexual assault support, as well as legal, immigration, and counseling services. Address: 70 E. Lake Street, Suite 700. Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 847-‐532-‐9540 Hotline: 312-‐408-‐1210 E-‐mail: life-‐span@life-‐span.org Website: www.life-‐span.org

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

LAF: Provides individuals in Cook, Lake, DuPage, and Will county legal services which include child support, evictions by a landlord in Chicago, getting security deposits back, basic custody and visitation cases, uncontested divorces, applications for Social Security, and collection cases for less that 3,500$ Address: 120 S. LaSalle St. Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-‐341-‐1070 Website: www.lafchicago.org


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Prairie State Legal Services Provides services to many counties in Illinois, including Lake, DuPage, and Will County to individuals with low income as well as individuals over the age of 60. Prairie State Legal Services provides free legal services for civil legal problems. They have 12 office locations servicing 36 counties across northern Illinois. Address: 303 N. Main Street, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61101 Phone: 815-‐965-‐2134 Website: www.pslegal.org


Cabrini Green Legal Aid: Cabrini Green Legal Aid helps individuals who are facing barriers in life to do a contact with the legal system. They provide assistance in cases related to family law, housing law, client support, criminal defense and criminal records. Address: 740 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60642 Phone: 312-‐738-‐2452 Website: www.cgla.net


Community Action Partnership of Lake County Can help people apply for social services, government aid, and a host of programs. Learn about services such as LIHEAP, food stamps, and summer meals for children. They also have information on local food banks and pantries. Address: 574 McAlister Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-‐249-‐4330


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HEALTHCARE/INSURANCE


Hamdard Healthcare Provides affordable healthcare in the Chicagoland area in both Addison and Chicago. Offers both primary care and behavioral health services. Also provides an adult day center which has structured programs for 4-‐5 hours a day for older adults over 60 years in age. Also provides in-‐ home non-‐medical care for individuals over 60 years in age (Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, Kendall, Grundy, McHenry, Lake, Kankakee). Provide case management and health insurance enrollment as well as partner abuse intervention. Address (Addison Location): 228 E. Lake Street. Addison, IL 60601 Address (Chicago Location): Phone (Addison): 360-‐221-‐8290

Phone (Chicago): 773-‐465-‐4600 Crisis Hotline: 866-‐305-‐3933 E-‐mail: [email protected] Website: www.hamdardcenter.org


Aunt Martha’s Joliet Health Center Offers a wide range of services including behavioral health, healthy starts, family case managements and much more. Address: 1301 Copperfield Ave Ste 201, Joliet, IL 60432 Phone: 877-‐692-‐8686 Website: http://www.auntmarthas.org/

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center Offers free or discounted case based on family size and income according to the Federal Poverty Guidelines Address: 333 North Madison St, Joliet, IL Phone: 815-‐ 727-‐ 8670 Website: http://www.presencehealth.org/

Will-‐Grundy Medical Clinic

Provide free comprehensive medical services and limited dental services to residents of Will or Grundy County who have no insurance or fall at or below established income guidelines

Address: 213 East Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432 Phone: 815-‐726-‐3377 Website: http://willgrundymedicalclinic.org/


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Advocate Condell Medical Center Advocate provides a wide range of services. Advocate’s charity care program provides discounts (up to 100 percent of hospital charges) to patients who meet financial eligibility guidelines.

Address: Libertyville, IL 60048 and Barrington, IL 60010 Phone: 847-‐ 362-‐ 2900

ELDER CARE/ ELDER SERVICES


DuPage Senior Citizens Council Provides in-‐home services which include daily meals, health and safety checks, and minor home repairs. Also provides community services which includes community dining and health/wellness programs. Address: 1990 Springer Dr. Lombard, IL 60148 Phone: 630-‐620-‐0804 Website: www.dupageseniorcouncil.com


PLOWS Council on Aging Provides ageing Individuals over the age of 60. In the Palos, Lemont, Orland, and Worth Townships and the 21 municipalities included in those townships with case coordination, chore and homemaking assistance, community care services including adult care, in-‐home assistance, and emergency home response. Caregiver support services (education and support), respite services and home delivered meals program. Also provides elder abuse support services, shared housing programs, and assistance for grandparents raising grandchildren. Address: 7808 W. College Dr. Suite 5 East, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Phone: 708-‐361-‐0219 E-‐mail: [email protected] Website: www.plows.org


Family Service: Prevention, Education, and Counseling: Provides senior and caregiver services and additionally provides Latino and youth services. Family Service is a community organization with a customized approach to delivering proven, high-‐quality senior and caregiver services, counseling for all ages, and Latino support services. Annually respond to those in need in 62 communities across Lake and Northern Cook counties in Illinois. Address: 777 Central Avenue, Suite 17, Highland Park, IL 60035 Phone: 847-‐432-‐4981 Website: www.famservice.org


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Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council: Provides programs and services which support older adults and their families by encouraging independence, well-‐being, and connection to the community. Address: 505 South Quentin Rd. Palatine, IL 60067 Phone: 847-‐991-‐1112 Website: www.ptscc.org

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES


Outreach Community Ministries Provides youth and vulnerable young adults career education, job training, career employment opportunities, college opportunities, classroom training for GED studies, basic computer skills, life skills, and character development. Also provides 25-‐30 hour a week paid internship for in house work experience. Address: 122 West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone: 630-‐682-‐1910 Website: www.outreachcommunityministries.org


UCAN UCAN provides a variety of services to help youth and families in education, trauma healing, and violence prevention. These services include therapeutic counseling tailored to the individual or family, education, and transitional teen services such as mentoring or independent living arrangements. Multiple locations are available throughout the Chicago-‐land area. Address: 830 West End Court, Suite 900, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Phone: 847-‐362-‐2111 Website: www.ucanchicago.org

FOOD


Loaves and Fishes For individuals whose income is less than 1,799$ a month per household member, Loaves and Fishes provides groceries for pick-‐up once per client every 14 days. Additional support programs include infant care, birthday supplies for children ages 2 through 12, school nutrition for children ages 5 through 18, and household cleaning supplies for clients once per month. Address: 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville, IL 60540 Phone: 630-‐355-‐3663 Website: www.loaves-‐fishes.org


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Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry For individuals in: Forest Park, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, River Grove, Oak Park, River Forest, Berwyn, Stickney, Chicago (Austin), Chicago (Humboldt Park), and Elmwood Park, provides food distribution and hunger relief. Also provides benefits counseling and nutrition education. Address: 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 Phone: 708-‐386-‐1324 Website: www.oprffoodpantry.org


Tinley Park Food Pantry: Provides food to the Tinley Park and Orland Hills areas. Address: 6875 173rd Pl, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Phone 708-‐614-‐7739 Together We Cope: Provides food to the townships of Bremen, Orland, Palos and Worth. Address: 17010 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Contact: Kathryn Straniero Phone 708-‐633-‐5040 x 7215 Orland Township Food Pantry Provides food to the Orland Park areas. Address: 14807 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone 708-‐403-‐4222


Wauconda-‐ Island Lake Food Pantry Address: 505 Bonner Rd, Wauconda, IL 60084 Phone: (847) 526-‐8684 Holy Family Food Pantry

Services offered from this location include Food Stamps/ SNAP applications and of course a food pantry

Address: 912 8th St, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-‐623-‐2112 Vernon Township Food Pantry Address: 3050 North Main St, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Phone: 847-‐634-‐4600


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PET FOOD PANTRIES


Wet Noses Pet Food Pantry: A non-‐profit volunteer organization which provides food distribution once a month per family. Food is distributed on certain dates on a first come first service. Phone: 630-‐296-‐4228 Website: www.facebook.com/WetNosePetFoodPantry/


Best Buddies Pet Pantry: An all-‐volunteer non-‐profit that provides free pet food to qualified families in need in Northwest Indiana and Illinois. Provides services to individuals in Will County at New Lenox Food Pantry and Frankfort Township Food Pantry. Phone: 219-‐728-‐1401 E-‐mail: [email protected]


Animal Education and Rescue: Mailing Address: PO Box 7343 Libertyville, IL 60048 Phone: 847-‐4746 Website: www.aear.org Lake County Pet Food Pantry at Central Bark Doggy Day Care: Address: 256 Commerce Drive Grayslake, IL 60030 Phone: 773-‐552-‐4673 E-‐mail: [email protected] Website: www.centraolbarkusa.com

TELEPHONE

Lifelife / Link-‐Up Lifeline provides qualified consumers with a discount on monthly charge for their primary home phone line, even if it’s a cell phone. Link-‐up lowers the cost eligible consumers pay for setting up new phone services at their home, including cell phone services. To be eligible for Lifeline or Link-‐Up, individuals or families must receive benefits under one of the following: Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP), Supplementary Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance, Low-‐Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National School Lunch (free lunch program), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Consumers may also qualify for lifeline service if their household income is at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines found by visiting http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/index.cfm Website: www.lifeline.gov


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TRANSPORTATION

1-‐800 Charity Cars: 1-‐800-‐Charity Cars is a national charity organization. It provides free vehicles to a wide array of

qualified low income clients and families. Example of beneficiaries include families transitioning from public assistance to a new job or training, Victims of domestic violence, the medically needy, Individuals living in transitional housing units or shelter, veterans, the working poor, and military members and their families.

Phone: 1-‐800-‐242-‐7489 Website: www.800charitycars.org

PUBLIC BENEFITS

“Get the Facts: Public Benefits that can help you with basic living costs” by The Chicago Jobs Council

This resource guide provides information on eligibility, your rights regarding the following public benefit programs

• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) • General Assistance • Medicaid, KidCare, FamilyCare, AABD medical assistance programs • Food Stamps/ Link Card • Childcare • Website: http://cjc.net/resources/publications/get-‐the-‐facts-‐public-‐benefits-‐that-‐can-‐

help-‐you-‐with-‐basic-‐living-‐costs/

If you are currently receiving some form of public assistance, it is possible to receive a free cell phone which includes 50 free minutes per month (minutes roll over if not used within the 30-‐day-‐period). Minutes may also be added to this phone in increments of $5, $10, and $20 through purchases at most convenience stores. To receive this free phone you must do the following:

1. Go online to www.callrow.com 2. Fill out the accompanying form. 3. Forward Reachout Wireless’ return email by email or print and send it via fax to the number

enclosed After instant crosschecking for assistance verification, the qualified applicant will receive within 7-‐10 business days this number /phone/ minutes concurrent to their ongoing qulification for assistance. Food Stamps/ Link Card Calculator fscalc.dhs.illinois.gov/FSCalc/


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A CULTURAL GUIDE TO LIFE WHILE AT CTC


Discover DuPage: Provides a host of information about

Website: http://www.discoverdupage.com/visitors-‐events.cfm


Americantowns.com Will County Illinois Provides a list of upcoming events in Will County Website: www.americantowns.com/il/will-‐county/events


Visit Lake County: Provides a list of travel, trip, and monthly events for Lake County Website: www.visitlakecounty.org

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