Re-entry Services - Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - Main Office
1001 East Touhy Avenue , Suite 50, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Eligibility
Returning citizens who are seeking employment
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
For more information on Re-entry Services for Returning Citizens, please call (618) 997-9076.
Fees
Free
Service area
IL
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) Employment Skills School (ESS) is a six-week computer-based program designed for returning citizens seeking employment, offered in Marion, IL. The curriculum, developed by a professor at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, includes all aspects of employment training and an open computer lab. Classes include resume building, mock job interviews, financial planning, computer literacy, diversity training, and soft skills development.
Date of Last Formal Update
01/30/2026
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
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Providing organization
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is one of the largest statewide social service providers. LSSI serves over 42,000 people annually, providing critical programs for Illinois residents each year, including foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, home care for seniors, and services that help families who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.