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Alcoholics Anonymous - Chicago HelpLine facilitates support groups for individuals with substance use disorders.

Chicago Public Library's Legler Branch hosts a healthy eating program.

Bloom Township Emergency Assistance (EA) assists Bloom Township residents to help alleviate an "Emergency" or life-threatening circumstance. Emergency Assistance does not cover security deposits or first-month rent except in individual or family displacement due to disaster. Residents who receive subsidized housing benefits may be ineligible for certain benefits.

Bridgeview Public Library offers a variety of youth services programming.

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

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

Montessori Foundations of Chicago offers a program that prioritizes the developmental needs of children ages 19 months to 3 years, particularly in the areas of independence, sense of order, language development, refinement of movement, socialization, and toilet learning.

Eden Supportive Living offers Supportive Living Facilities (SLFs) as an alternative to nursing home care for low-income persons with physical disabilities (22 and older) under Medicaid. The program is designed to preserve privacy and autonomy while emphasizing health and wellness for persons otherwise needing nursing facility care. Eden focuses specifically on people living with disabilities such as Multiple Sclerosis, TBI, stroke, kidney failure, spinal cord injury, kidney failure, and more. The facilities can provide recuperative and preventative nursing care, 24-hour response/security, meals, socialization, and more.Please contact individual communities for more information about eligibility and availability.

Everbrook Academy provides structured programming and activities after school for school-aged children.

The Torch Club is a chartered, small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11 to 18. The Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their lives.

Chicago Park District provides a wide variety of aquatics-related programming, including swimming lessons, exercise classes, open and lap swim time, and more. Visit the website to learn more about current offerings.

Village of Deerfield Social Services Department is available to assist residents who experience crises for the following and more: divorce/family conflict, domestic violence/sexual assault, suicide risk/grief support, parent/child stress, mental health concerns, substance use issues, and financial crisis. Crisis intervention is a time-limited intervention with a specific psychotherapeutic approach to immediately stabilize those in crisis. The Social Workers provide short-term solution focused counseling and referrals to community resources to individuals and families as needed.

ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide family case management which offers education, ongoing support, and linkage to medical and social services for low-risk pregnant and parenting women through their child's first birthday.

Beyond Legal Aid provides a free immigration screening and legal consultation to any immigrant who does not have access to an attorney.

UI Health Adult Outpatient Psychiatry provides a full mental and physical health evaluation and an individualized treatment plan to help patients and their families cope with their illness.

ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide comprehensive healthcare services and programs for adult and geriatric patients.

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.

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) locations act as a warming center free to the public during periods of extreme cold.

Bright Horizons's preschool program includes Independent, teacher-directed, and small-group activities that encourage investigation, exploration, and discovery.

Angelcare and Medical Equipment Supply provides the basic medical supplies such as band-aids, washing solution, thermometers, dressings, gauze, etc.

Saint Monica Homes is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. It is a residence for up to 18 women between 18 and 35 and their children up to 10. Saint Josephine Bakhita Homes, located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, can follow Saint Monica Homes, where mothers and their children experience a less restrictive home setting. The goal at Saint Josephine Bakhita Homes is to allow mothers to focus on gaining independence and putting into practice the life skills they have learned.

Chicago Public Library maintains computers with internet access for use by community members. Printing and scanning services are also available.

Legacy Healthcare offers its guests one of the highest patient to therapist ratios, one of the largest state-of-the-art rehab gyms and an attentive level of personalized therapy seven days a week. On average, their intensive rehabilitation program can allow guests to return home in as little as three weeks.

This food pantry is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Diapers are also provided to anyone in need.

Chicago Public Library acts as a warming center free to the public during periods of extreme cold.