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Polish American Association's (PAA) Domestic Violence program offers bilingual comprehensive services to survivors and victims of domestic violence and their vulnerable family members. Participants receive emotional support, information about their rights and legal options, referrals to resources, and assistance with creating a safety plan to keep themselves and their children out of danger. Services include:Individual and group counseling for victims of domestic violenceCrisis interventionAssistance in locating available shelterCounseling for children who have witnessed domestic violenceAssistance in filing police reportsAssistance in obtaining civil/criminal Order of ProtectionReferrals and linkage to legal servicesAssistance with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-sponsorship immigration casesInterpretation and translation services

Women's Aid Center offers a wide variety of gynecological services. They help with issues relating to fertility, menstruation, sexual health, and breast health. One of the best ways to ensure that you remain healthy is to have regular gynecological exams.

Advocate Health Care provides routine medical care to all ages, including seniors and pediatric primary care.

Ascend Consultation In Health Care - Northbrook provides one-on-one counseling between a therapist and a client.

ATI Physical Therapy provides physical therapy services to promote mobility and function needed for daily life.

Ascend Consultation In Health Care - Chicago provides group or individual counseling services to individuals seeking to assess his or her usual dietary intake and identify areas where change is needed.

Power Hour: Making Minutes Count provides Club professionals with the strategies, activities, resources, and information to create an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners.

Several DFSS Community Service Center serve as a Coordinated Entry System Access Point. Access Points provide Coordinated Entry Assessments and updates on a walk-in basis. The Coordinated Entry System (CES) connects people who are experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities in Chicago. The CES uses a standardized housing assessment to understand the needs of households and refer youth, individuals, and families to housing. The assessment is available to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, familial status, disability, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Please note that it is not required to be a city of Chicago resident to access this CES, but that only Chicago-based housing opportunities can be provided. For individuals seeking suburban Cook County-based housing opportunities, please reach out to Entry Point's Suburban Cook Call Center instead.

Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault offers medical advocacy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at hospital emergency rooms. Whenever a survivor presents at the hospital for treatment, the hospital calls the hotline, and an advocate is sent out to sit with the survivor. The advocate offers emotional support, provides information on sexual violence, and gives any necessary referrals.

Summer camps are a six- to eight-week program that gives children a safe place to go during the summer months. BGCC offers an affordable camp option (even making it free to families that can't afford the reduced cost) that's not only fun but offers educational activities and adventures.

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

After 22 is a trailblazing initiative that links Chicagoans with developmental disabilities to educational and career opportunities. Now, young adults with developmental disabilities in Chicago will have access to the resources they need to succeed. After 22 puts the individual's needs and interests at the forefront: whether it's college courses, a job, or community involvement After 22 puts the supports in place for each student to forge their own path. Daley College and Anixter Center are creating customized educational plans focused on communication strategies and self-advocacy.

Family Doctor Medical Center provides walk-in treatment for people with minor illnesses or injuries. The clinics bridge the gap between the lack of appointments with your primary care provider and the long wait time in the ER.

Bright New Mind Daycare Center provides Preschool for children aged 3-5.

Claret Center provides psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, groups, and families.

Oak Street Health provides primary care catering to seniors on Medicare. Primary care services include wellness and preventive care, treatment of chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, etc.), immunizations, and laboratory and testing services.

Legacy Healthcare provides highly customized care and flexible scheduling so you can be on the go sooner. Their therapists work closely with guests and their physicians to develop an intensive, individualized physical and occupational rehabilitation plan tailored to your needs. Physiatrists (physical medicine doctors) meet regularly with the therapy team to provide consultation and discuss treatment goals.

Windy City Hotel Furniture Liquidators is a seller of new and used hotel furniture and home goods in Chicago's South Loop.

Leyden Family Services' Senior Programs strives to improve the quality of life for those in the community. They provide services and referrals designed to foster independence, enabling the individual to remain active members of the community for as long as possible. Services include assistance in applying for benefits programs such a the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), LIHEAP through CEDA, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and more. Services for individuals between the ages of 18-59 with a disability include basic information and referral as well as assistance with CEDA services.

Through our Tax Assistance Program, Ladder Up mobilizes trained volunteers to provide low-income taxpayers with free tax return preparation. We ensure our clients access various tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), thereby maximizing their tax benefits. Additionally, we assist those without a social security number by processing Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) applications.

Chicago Police Department district location lobbies act as cooling centers during periods of extreme heat.

HSI provides screenings and assessments for persons with severe mental illness who are seeking admission to public aid-funded nursing home facilities and/or need specialized rehabilitative services. Resident Review and Targeted Case Management are set up to review nursing home placements and readiness for change to different levels of care and case management support services.

Chicago Public Library provides internet hot spots for checkout at select branch locations. Chromebooks are available to be lended out as well.

Westside Health Authority (WHA)'s Good Neighbor Campaign provides wellness checks on senior citizens in the Austin community to assess needs and connect them to resources. Wellness visits provide additional support to seniors by assisting them with tasks such as applying for government benefits, picking up prescriptions, or grocery shopping.

Greenlight Family Services provides up to five sessions of home-based therapeutic support at no cost to DCFS families, children, adolescents, and caregivers to help them manage life challenges and stress. For families not involved with DCFS, Greenlight provides individualized, trauma-informed services on a sliding scale based on household income. Social workers are available to meet with individuals or families in their homes or at a convenient location to provide therapeutic support during times of transition or stress.