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Self-advocacy support, information, and legal help for people with disabilities so they can understand their rights and get help from the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) or a Center for Independent Living (CIL). CAP is a free program for vocational rehabilitation services only, not for DRS home services.

Barrington Area Council On Aging (BACOA) facilitates support groups for people dealing with shared medical conditions. The Alzheimer's support group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30 a.m.-noon.

The Hope Center Foundation's Workforce Development Program provide participants with better job prospects and employable skills such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, and providing new, professional clothing for job interviews. The program includes a job fair as well as job placement. Upon completion of the program, participants are equipped with skills that demand higher wages and keep them competitive in a changing market.

Uniper is a virtual senior center brought into your home via your TV, and AgeOptions is offering this to you at no cost. AgeOptions has a way for you to make new friends, take classes, play trivia, join exercise classes or virtually visit faraway places - all free and from the comfort of your own home with Uniper! Uniper is like an interactive senior center on your TV with fun and engaging live activities every weekday. A Uniper team member will install your box and connect it to your TV, and Uniper is accessible with a simple, easy-to-use remote.

Kiddie Academy facilitates Kindergarten for children aged 5.

Bright Horizons' program and welcoming environments have been carefully designed by educators to support all of your baby's exciting developmental milestones.

Gilda's Club Chicago offers a weekly group for those living with cancer.Check website for locations and times.

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

St. Phillip Lutheran Church provides free winter clothing including coats, gloves, and boots.

The Resurrection Project offers immigration legal services to keep Illinois immigrant families together.

Chicago Public Library partners with the Illinois Department of Public Health to provide no-barrier mental health services to the community. The program is designed to provide individual counseling in a setting where community members may feel more comfortable. Services are offered regardless of insurance, immigration status, or the inability to pay.

Universidad Popular learning and development programs for young children and toddlers.

TJLP utilizes paid staff and volunteers to conduct in person name change clinics and virtual 1:1 name change support and provides assistance to petitioners to update their name and gender marker on various identity documents (birth certificate, passports, drivers license and ID and other miscellaneous documents). Name Change Clinics are held in-person and virtually. Check website for dates and locations.

Garfield Park Community Council provides services that help property managers, tenants and homeowners faced with eviction or renting an apartment by providing counseling and legal assistance through partnerships with Metropolitans Tenants' Organization and the Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing.

The Salvation Army Head Start and Early Head Start programs give at-risk children the same chances every child deserves. They provide comprehensive services to low-income children and families, including healthy meals and snacks, assistance with medical and dental care, educational field trips, and support services to the family. Parent involvement is encouraged and children with disabilities are welcomed.

DFSS provides centralized information and assessment via a Senior Services Hotline and also via in-person locations including City Hall and five regional senior centers. By going in person or placing a call, an older person or caregiver receives information about the services offered by DFSS and other eldercare service providers available to them. Programs and services include:Benefits EligibilityCheckup list and ApplicationCarrier Alert ProgramChore/Housekeeping ServiceCaregiving ResourcesGrandparents Raising Grandchildren ProgramsEmployment ServicesFoster Grandparent ProgramGatekeeper Chicago/Well-Being ChecksGolden Diner Nutrition ProgramHome Delivered MealsLife Enrichment ProgramsMedical Transportation AssistanceOmbudsman ProgramRespite CareSenior Companion ProgramSenior Shuttle TransportationChicago Fitness PlusLegal AssistanceSenior Housing Information

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.

Violence Prevention Parent Education Program helps parents increase positive relationships with their children, positive discipline, educating children about finances, family interaction, and education.

The University of Chicago Medicine Medical Campus - Duchossis Center for Advanced Medicine, Outpatient Neurology facilitates support groups for individuals with memory loss.

Personal Training involves one or more regular training sessions with a certified trainer, and is offered as one-on-one, partner, or small-group training sessions. There are multiple available packages to choose from, and each comes with a variety of benefits!

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. uses a state-of-the-art testing method, which takes less than five minutes and utilizes non-intrusive oral swabs, with results from a licensed laboratory available within a few days.

Community Health Centers are clinics that provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to everyone, regardless of a person's ability to pay. Services offered include prenatal care, pediatric care, help to manage chronic diseases (high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and behavioral healthcare, etc.). Community Health Centers provide care for underserved populations, including LGBTQ, people who are homeless, and undocumented individuals and families. They accept some insurance plans, Medicaid-managed care plans, and sliding-scale self-pay.

Planned Parenthood of Illinois provides health services, education, and support related to pregnancy testing, pregnancy planning services along with prenatal and adoption referrals. Pregnancy tests are urine tests. They do not offer blood pregnancy tests. If you choose to continue a pregnancy, they will provide you with a list of resources to help you obtain prenatal care.

Project Org + Design Studio's early intervention services recognize that each child is unique, just like their journey. They offer personalized, family-centered support to address any developmental delays or concerns. Whether a child requires help with communication, motor skills, social interactions, or other areas, their team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

American Women's Medical Center (AWMC) offers a wide variety of gynecological services. They help with issues relating to fertility, menstruation, sexual health, and breast health.