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CareLink is a free program that helps Cook County residents cover the cost of care at any Cook County Health facility. CareLink discounts the cost of the following services: primary care visits, specialty doctor visits, clinic visits, lab tests, hospital stays and emergency services.Anyone living in Cook County may apply for financial help. They may also receive help applying for other state and federal medical programs. Patients must meet certain eligibility guidelines to qualify. Those who qualify for the program can receive care at Cook County Health with up to 100% discount on the cost of care.

Elite Ambulance provides private emergency medical transportation.

The Hope Center Foundation Home Ownership program offers a 360 approach leading to better job options, more marketable skills, good money management practices, increased earning potential and an enhanced sense of financial security.

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.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

This hot meal program is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Diapers are also available for anyone on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during feeding center hours.

CEDA's Home Weatherization program makes homes and buildings more energy efficient, safer, and more comfortable and lowers energy bills in the long run. The program seals drafty areas, provides insulation, repairs or replaces heating systems, and enhances indoor air quality and ventilation.

Prairie Trails Public Library has six different MEternally Reminisce Kits available for checkout. These kits are intended as a resource for individuals with dementia or memory loss and their caregivers. Each kit includes double-sided photo and activity cards, and a DVD containing several videos that are created for the enjoyment of those with dementia, their caregivers, and family to provide comfort and inspire connections and conversation through reminiscence.

Restoration Ministries founded the Sullivan Arts Center in 2002 to nurture the talents of Harvey children and teens and channel their energies into the creation and celebration of art. The Center offers art classes to underserved youth aged six to 21, helping them identify and develop their artistic skills.

This food pantry is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Thresholds' Centers for Mental Wellbeing serve as a "one-stop shop" for mental health, substance use treatment, and other health care services in their communities. The CCBHC model ensures access to 24/7/365 crisis care, care coordination with hospitals, law enforcement, and schools, and access to high-quality services that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help stop the overdose crisis, among other capabilities.

My.Future is a mobile-friendly social platform with program activities in areas such as STEM, leadership, and the arts.

Some Chicago Park District locations have at least one air-conditioned room available for public use during periods of extreme heat.

Village Eyecare provides comprehensive eye care services.

The Family Institute at Northwestern University has therapists with extensive experience working with LGB/TQ+ clients and understand the issues that impact their lives.

This hot meal program is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.Please note that this location is part of a Greater Chicago Food Depository pilot group that has given participants the ability to add detailed location and program information to their map profiles. This technology will roll out to the rest of the Depository's partners in 2023. For more information about the find food map and the pilot, click here.

National Able Network's Veterans Forward Program helps veterans of all eras and branches transition from military to civilian careers.

Chicago Christian Counseling Center offers faith-based mental health counseling services.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program which provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

Dion's Chicago Dream Deliveries program delivers fresh produce to the doorsteps of Chicago's food-insecure residents.

Town of Cicero Senior Services offers the Handyman Program, Snow Removal Program, Home Repair Reimbursement Program, and Lawn Cutting Service to seniors age 62 and over and handicapped citizens who are collecting Social Security and disability benefits.

Gads Hill Center-Based Early Childhood Education supports 120 at-risk preschool-aged children and 40 Early Head Start children and their families in North & South Lawndale, Chicago Lawn, and surrounding communities. Each Child Development Center provides practical, research-based early learning and family services in classroom settings. As a result, children are ready for school, and families are prepared to support their children's education.

Hanover Park Park District's PURSUIT program is a collaboration with Clearbrook and NWSRA and is designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities 21 years and older throughout the year through four core elements: Recreation & Leisure, Skills & Self Advocacy, Community Integration, and Health & Wellness. PURSUIT is certified by the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities.

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago job readiness program prepares participants with the skills, tools, and techniques to obtain, keep, and excel at a new job. Participants will develop communication, problem-solving, resume-building, interviewing, and soft skills.This program is 12 weeks long and provides a weekly stipend of $200. The group meets in person Monday through Thursday for 2 ½ hours a day. On Fridays, they meet remotely.

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club's Tot Lot offers opportunities for children ages birth to 5 years to experience the world outside their home with their caregiver. Hosted in their expansive gym, children can access mats, riding toys, play structures, balls, and open-ended building materials. A separate area allows non-walking children to safely play, explore, and observe.