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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.

Planned Parenthood of Illinois offers services related to the testing and treatment of various sexually transmitted diseases. They offer STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment, including chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, Pubic lice, HPV, Herpes, HIV (testing and diagnosis only), syphilis, and trichomoniasis (trich). Vaccines are also provided, as needed.

Northwest CASA's hotline is a 24/7 confidential, non-judgmental, and all-inclusive service where their team is available at any time to provide emotional support, advocacy information, and referrals to survivors, (survivor's) significant others, and the community. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence and needs support, please call the hotline:COOK COUNTY: 888-802-8890MCHENRY COUNTY: 800-892-8900

The Crib provides safe overnight shelter for up to 21 young adults ages 18 to 24. Dinner and breakfast are served and guests have access to showers and laundry facilities. Group and recreational activities are also available. In extreme weather, The City of Chicago asks The Crib to extend its hours and increase capacity to 25. The updated space includes a separate dorm room, a lounge, a dining and multi-purpose area as well as multiple shower and bathroom facilities.

Skokie Public Library's Studio is a self-directed space for teens and adults interested in making, designing, tinkering, and experimenting.

The CityKey is a free optional government-issued ID card available to all Chicagoans regardless of age, gender, immigration status, or housing status. It serves as a government- issued ID, a Chicago Public Library Card, a Chicago Transit Authority Ventra Card, and a Chicago Rx prescription drug discount card.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.

ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide onsite benefit specialists who work with care teams to provide patients with benefits enrollment, Medicaid redetermination and enrollment, insurance open enrollment assistance, and WIC/SNAP assistance.

Barrington Area Council On Aging (BACOA) delivers prepared meals to homebound people.

Chicago Police Department opens a variety of park fieldhouses to the public to warm up during periods of extreme cold.

DaVita Kidney Care offers dialysis treatment centers.

Ivy Garden Learning Center provides licensed, supervised child care on-site while parents or guardians are away or at work.

Skokie Park District's Active Adults program features drop-in programs, exercise classes, Monday movies, card clubs, seasonal parties, health and wellness fairs, shopping trips, lunch and dinner outings, day trips, vacation getaways, and more.

Greater Grand Crossing Restorative Network's (GGCRN) case management team supports and advocates for youth and young adults, connecting them to services that meet their unique needs. GGCRN Case Managers can help clients access public benefits, financial assistance, temporary or affordable housing, employment programs, healthcare services, and other resources that promote long-term stability. They believe effective case management is built on trust and relationships. Their client-centered, trauma-informed approach protects the agency, confidentiality, and safety of all participants while providing them with tailored, non-judgmental support.

The Safer Foundation offers instruction in math, writing, and reading to help current detainees of the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) earn their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), using innovative teaching techniques to boost student engagement alongside traditional texts and methods.

Sertoma Star Services' Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program supports people in learning more about their mental illnesses and developing coping skills for symptom management to work toward personal growth and recovery, primarily through skill-building groups. PSR is considered to be an intensive and short-term program experience.

Chicago Treatment and Counseling Center, Inc. offers a Methadone Treatment Program that specializes in recovery through medication-assisted therapy, counseling, and support services.

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.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Family Institute at Northwestern provides individual therapy to people with various behavioral, cognitive, and emotional issues across all stages of life. Teletherapy sessions are available.

Greenlight Family Services offers mediation services to adoptive, birth, and foster parents who disagree with the caseworker assigned to their child. Disagreements may involve subsidy payments, visitation, service plans, and more. Greenlight contracts with independent mediators who are not affiliated with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

160 Driving Academy offers truck driving classes needed to earn a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and start a trucking career.

Association for Multicultural Behavioral Health, LLC (AMBH) is licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (DHS/DASA) to provide a full range of DUI services.

The YWCA offers a variety of groups to assist survivors and non-offending family members with healing from the trauma of sexual assault. Clients are able to challenge their feelings of isolation and receive support from peers by participating in group counseling. While specific groups may vary from site to site, groups are typically offered to adult survivors of child sexual abuse, child and teen survivors of sexual violence, and parents.

Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness operates several Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that offer male-specific healthcare. Services include:Preventive care, annual physicalsGeneral men's health and wellness screeningsBehavioral health assessments and treatmentCare coordinationHealth educationSTD screenings and treatmentHelp managing chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, and high blood pressure