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Gail Borden Public Library District provides technology classes for adults that are offered on a regular basis and cover a variety of topics from computer basics to Microsoft Office software to special topics like cybersecurity.

After complete Beliefs and Skills for Domestic Peace program, Center for Advancing Domestic Peace provides an ongoing network of community support to keep participants on the path to positive personal growth.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) offers a supportive living environment to adult males living with a mental health diagnosis. This home is designed to help residents learn and practice independent living skills and serves as a stepping stone for those who have a goal of living independently.

Holsten Communities provides low-income and subsidized housing for individuals and families in communities around Cook County. Please contact each community directly for more details about eligibility and availability.

National Runaway Safeline (NRS) provides confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, email, text, and bulletin board. Referrals, conference calling with a parent upon youth's request, conflict mediation, and information hotline. Free bus tickets home to family or shelter for qualified youth ages 12-21. Call or text (800) 786-2929 or visit www.1800runaway.org.

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

XS Tennis offers a beginning level course that teaches fundamental techniques to develop youth tennis skills.

Senior Lifestyle offers short-term stays for seniors. They accommodate both assisted living respite stays and memory care respite stays.Please contact individual communities for more information about eligibility and availability.

ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that offer several specialized maternal health and wellness programs to help support mothers-to-be and improve birth outcomes for their babies, including breastfeeding support.

NAMI Family To Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.

Chicago Public Library provides access to the internet for free.

Chicago Public Library hosts City of Chicago EZ Pay Stations where residents can pay bills related to Administration Notice of Ordinance Violations, parking/speeding/red-light tickets, permits and taxes, and utilities. EZ Pay Stations are self-service only. CPL does not support or maintain EZ Pay Stations.

Lakar Enterprise offers drug and alcohol evaluations for individuals who are recovering from alcohol abuse and chemical dependency. Anger management and domestic violence intervention programs are also offered.

Ascension Illinois operates several locations with doctors who provide family and internal medicine. They provide care for all health needs, including new symptoms and concerns, and chronic conditions.

Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive treatment to keep patients walking comfortably, whether they're an athlete, diabetic, or suffer from plantar fasciitis or other common foot ailments.

Village of Elmwood Park has established warming and cooling centers with the assistance of the Fire and Polic departments. Warming and cooling centers have been developed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the elderly, very young and those residents who are medically compromised during inclement weather.

Social Security Administration (SSA) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides assistance to people who meet their requirements for a disability. The SSDI program pays benefits to its participants and certain family members if they are "insured." This means that they have worked long enough - and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on their earnings.

Salvation Army's STOP-IT program offers a 24-hour hotline to offer support for individuals who are victims of human trafficking.

The Potocsnak Family Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine provides comprehensive services to adolescents and young adults. They accept new patients between 12-22 years of age. All patients are followed until their 25th birthday. Services include:Gender Development ProgramHIV and STI treatment and preventative careCommunity programs and initiativesTrainings and educationSubstance use and preventionAdolescent Medicine FellowshipBehavioral HealthAdolescent Medicine ResearchEating Disorders

H.O.M.E (Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly) works with professional moving companies to provide subsidized moving service to qualifying seniors moving within the City of Chicago. The move coordinator will first visit the client to conduct an income assessment and a moving assessment to determine the type of services that are needed (hoarding, general move, etc.). The rest of the move will be completed by the moving company.

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.

Village Eyecare provides fittings as well as glasses and contacts for purchase. They offer both prescription lenses and sunglasses at this location. Sunglasses can have prescriptions added as well.

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.

Chicago Public Library - Hall Branch assists individuals with finding job openings or placement with an employer. Employment and career development events focus on job readiness, job skills, and resume help.

The Chicago Department of Public Health offers the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program, which provides food, education, referrals, and breastfeeding support to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under five years old. All caregivers are encouraged to apply, including dads, moms, guardians, grandparents, and foster parents. WIC clinics are where individuals can apply for and receive WIC benefits and their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, rather than at WIC grocery stores or WIC distribution centers, where food is distributed.