Social Services in Lincolnwood
& Nearby Communities
If you are unable to access any of the listed web sites, please inform a library staff member.
See also Our Community and Niles Township.Chicago residents see 311 City Services and Government & Social Services from Chicago Public Library
Village of Lincolnwood Police, Social Worker,
Victim of Violent Crime Advocate:
847-745-4755
Behavioral Health Services
- Catholic Charities
- The Chicago Center for Family Health
312-372-4731
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The Family Institute at Northwestern University
847-733-4300
- FindCounseling.com
Search for a therapist, browse mental health resources or read psychology news.
- Jewish Child & Family Services
312-444-2090
- Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
847-635-4600
- Korean American Community Services
773-583-5501
- MHAI — Mental Health America of Illinois
Current, accurate information about mental health and mental illnesses.
- Metropolitan Family Services
847-676-2404
- NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
Information Help line: 800-950-NAMI
- Niles Family Services
847-692-3396
- Thresholds
888-99-REHAB
- Turning Point Mental Health Services
847-933-0051
- Urhai Community Service Center
773-275-2688
Children Services
- Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
800-252-2873
Clothing
- S.O.C.K.S — Provides winter clothing, free of charge to elementary school children in Niles Township.
847-677-9497
- Salvation Army
847-866-9770
Disability Services
- Community Alternative Unlimited
773-867-4000
- CJE Senior Life — formerly Council for Jewish Elderly.
773-508-1694
- Illinois Department of Human Services
312-814-2735
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Illinois Telecommunication Access Corporation -- ITAC
ITAC provides people who are hearing impaired, speech disabled, or blind telecommunication access by supplying relay service and equipment such as amplified telephones and braille phones.
- Niles Township District for Special Education
847-965-9040
- PACE-- Adult transportation
847-364-7223
Domestic Violence Hotlines
- Between Friends
800-603-HELP
- Korean American Women in Need
773-583-0880
- Life Span
847-824-0189
- Mujeres Latinas en Accion
312-738-5358
Domestic Violence Shelters
- Victim Advocate — Village of Lincolnwood Police, Social Worker
847-745-4755
- A Safe Place
1-800-600-SAFE Help Line: 847-249-4450 Office: 847-249-5147 A Safe Place provides shelter, court advocacy, referrals and comprehensive counseling programs for victims of domestic violence - women and children who have been physically, verbally, or emotionally abused.
- Apna Ghar (Asian Women)
800-717-0757
- Evanston Shelter for Battered Women
847-864-8445
- House of the Good Shepherd
773-935-3434
- WINGS — Women in Need of Growing Stronger
847-348-3001
- YWCA/Evanston Shelter
847-718-1868
Employment Services
See also Careers & Employment- ChicagoJobTalk.org — Chicago area job & career guide
- Illinois Department of Employment Services
847-864-2580
- Jewish Vocational Service
847-568-5150
- Operation Able —
The Association for Better Living and Education International
847-866-785
- Thresholds
888-99-REHAB
- Youth Job Center of Evanston
847-8645627
Financial Services
- Catholic Charities
847-657-0946
- CEDA —
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County
847-328-5166
- Circuit Breaker — The Illinois Department on Aging's Circuit Breaker program provides grants to senior citizens and persons with disabilities to help them reduce the impact of taxes and prescription medications on their lives."
800-624-2459
- Illinois Department of HealthCare & Family Services
847-673-9300
- Salvation Army
847-866-9770
- Social Security Administration
Food Services
- CJE Senior Life — formerly Council for Jewish Elderly.
Home delivered meals.
773-508-1000 - Greater Chicago Food Depository
773-247-3663
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Niles Township Food Pantry
847-983-0073
- Peapod -- Home delivered meals ordered via the Internet.
800-573-2763
Hospices
See also Health & MedicineHospitals
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
General: 847-723-2210
Emergency: 847-723-5154 - Evanston Hospital
General: 847-570-2000
Emergency: 847-570-2111 - Skokie Hospital
General: 847-677-9600
Emergency: 847-933-6950 - St. Francis Hospital
General: 847-492-4000
Emergency: 847-316-2440 - Swedish Covenant Hospital
General: 773-878-8200 Emergency: 773-989-3800
Immigration & Language Services
- CLESE — Coalition of Limited Speaking Elderly
312-461-0812
- RefugeeONE — Resettling refugees in Chicago.
773-989-2255
Legal Assistance
- Illinois Department on Aging
312-744-4016
- Legal Aid Bureau — Metropolitan Family Services
- Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
312-341-1070
Senior Citizens
Abuse & Neglect
- Illinois Department on Aging
800-252-8966 -- Business Hours
800-279-0400 -- After hours and weekends
Case Management/Counseling
- Illinois Department on Aging
- CJE Senior Life — formerly Council for Jewish Elderly.
773-508-1000
- Evanston/Skokie Valley Senior Services
847-784-6000
- Metropolitan Family Services
847-676-2404
- Turning Point Mental Health Center
847-933-0051
Assisted Living and Nursing Homes
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Medicare's Nursing Home Compare
Nursing Home search and comparison.
Shelter
- Journeys from PADS to HOPE — Assists men, women, and families in northwest suburban Cook County who have become or are at risk of becoming homeless.
847-963-9163
- Illinois Department of Human Services
- Salvation Army
847-866-9770
State Agencies
- Illinois Department of Human Services
- Illinois Department of Health Care & Family Services
Provides food stamps, medical and financial help for children, and adults with children.
312-793-3500 - Illinois Secretary of State
The Illinois Secretary of State keeps the state records, laws, and archives, and is the state's vehicle registration and driver licensing authority.
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Social Security Administration
Substance Abuse Services
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
847-723-6050
- Alcohol Anonymous
800-371-1471
- New Foundation Center — Adult residential outpatient program
847-501-4718
- Peer Services
847-492-1778
- Turning Point Mental Health Center
847-933-0051
Transportation
- CJE Senior Life — formerly Council for Jewish Elderly.
773-508-1000








