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Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as: Housing:

• Eviction/Foreclosure
• Unsafe Conditions
• Discrimination

Public Benefits:

• Social Security
• SNAP
• Medicare/Medicaid

Safety:

• Orders of Protection
• Custody
• Other Family Issues

Stability:

• Expungement
• License Reinstatement
• Employment Issues

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.

Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers benefits counseling to help individuals determine what benefits they're eligible for and how to enroll to receive them. They can specifically assist with:Medicaid or MedicareEnrolling in insurance through the MarketplaceWIC and SNAPChicago-specific support options

Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers benefits counseling to help individuals determine what benefits they're eligible for and how to enroll to receive them. They can specifically assist with:Medicaid or MedicareEnrolling in insurance through the MarketplaceWIC and SNAPChicago-specific support options

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.

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.

Arab-American Family Services (AAFS) helps individuals and families complete applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps". The SNAP program helps eligible households afford the cost of nutritious foods at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmer's markets. Program participants receive monthly electronic benefits transfers (EBT) which can be used to purchase food at participating retailers."

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.

Case managers can assist eligible individuals with various facets of community support. Common issues include applying for benefits, arranging for help in the home, receiving home-delivered meals, or gaining access to medical care and affordable housing. Their trained volunteers assist older adults in applying for and maintaining public entitlements. Individuals are screened for programs that may provide financial assistance or services. Programs offered: LIHEAP, SNAP/Link Benefits and Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).

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.

Pearson Disability Law, LLC offers assistance with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants to ensure any eligible applicant receives the benefits they deserve.

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.

Willow Creek Care Center provides free or low-cost legal assistance related to contesting the decision on clients' public benefits applications, with the goal of securing them the benefit(s).

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.

Westside Health Authority(WHA) and CSAC-West partner agencies provides onsite & referral supportive services including: Case Management Intake Assessment ID Replacement Assistance With Obtaining Social Security Card Birth Certificate Assistance (if born in Chicago or Cook County only) Clothing Assistance Referrals Hygiene Kits (when available) Free Haircuts (Thursdays, 2:00pm to 4:00pm) Assistance With Furniture From Chicago Furniture Bank Counseling Service Referrals To Bobbie E. Wright Behavioral Health Center Assistance With Legal Services Through Legal Aid Chicago GED Certification Classes Through Malcolm X College Overcomer's Group Meetings (Thursdays, 2:00pm to 4:00pm) Assistance with SNAP benefits Housing Assistance Food Pantry Referrals Healthcare, Dental & Vision Care Referrals

Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers benefits counseling to help individuals determine what benefits they're eligible for and how to enroll to receive them. They can specifically assist with:Medicaid or MedicareEnrolling in insurance through the MarketplaceWIC and SNAPChicago-specific support options

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.

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.

AgeOptions' Benefit Enrollment Center and their network of community-based partners help low-income seniors and people with disabilities find and enroll in all the benefits programs for which they are eligible.

Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers benefits counseling to help individuals determine what benefits they're eligible for and how to enroll to receive them. They can specifically assist with:Medicaid or MedicareEnrolling in insurance through the MarketplaceWIC and SNAPChicago-specific support options

Chicago Public Schools's Children and Family Benefits Unit (CFBU) provides a hotline which assists families with social services support, including Medicaid and SNAP enrollment and utilization. CFBU can connect families to free and low-cost food, healthcare, and emergency resources to keep your family healthy and safe.

Beyond Hunger provides medicaid application assistance to individuals that may not understand the eligibility criteria for benefits or individuals that need consultation and advice.

Henry Booth House helps individuals and families complete applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The SNAP program helps eligible households afford the cost of nutritious foods at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmer's markets. Program participants receive monthly electronic benefits transfers (EBT) which can be used to purchase food at participating retailers."

Magnolia Care Solutions completes applications and manages issues related to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and insurance.

The Greater Chicago Legal Clinic offers representation in Social Security Disability and/or SSI Disability reconsideration and appeals.