Community Resources

Text HOME to 741741. Free 24/7 support to connect with a crisis counselor.

Learn how to plan a trip and pay your fare on CTA, Metra, and Pace; how to apply for ADA Paratransit service; and the accessibility of the transit system.

Job placement and career counseling services for people with disabilities. Site is sponsored by Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the State of Illinois.

The Cook County Clerk provides information on voter registration status, polling places, how to vote, election dates and results, information about elected officials, along with information on becoming an election judge and more.

Use the Find Food IL map to find places in your community offering free food or meals. You can also find stores and markets that accept SNAP/LINK or WIC coupons.

The Food Depository is part of a united community effort working to bring food, dignity and hope to our Cook County neighbors.

The mission of Illinois DCFS is to protect children who are reported to be abused or neglected and to increase their families' capacity to safely care for them.

Illinois created IDHS in 1997, to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.

The mission of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Senior legal assistance offices provide legal services to Illinoisans 60 years of age or older. Legal assistance providers advocate for and represent older clients in civil cases, including elder abuse and neglect, financial exploitation, consumer fraud, landlord-tenant relationships, nursing home residents’ rights, and conflicts over benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social security and pensions. They also help with simple estate planning, living wills, powers of attorney, and conduct educational programs regarding legal rights on a wide variety of legal issues.

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.

Career, education, and work support information for Illinois residents and businesses. Set up your free account and create a resume, find job openings, learn computer skills, and connect to work support services. Contact a Certified Illinois WorkNet Advisor for assistance.

Promotes the well-being of South Asian immigrants through services that facilitate their adjustment, integration, and friendship with the wider society, nurtures their sense of community, and fosters appreciation for their culture and heritage

Provides prevention, outreach and counseling in a teen-friendly environment that empowers youth to make healthy life choices.

JCFS Chicago strives to enhance social-emotional well-being for adults, children, teens and families as well as maximize potential for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A non-profit, non-sectarian organization with a mission to empower all people in need to find fulfillment through work.

Assists men, women, and families in northwest suburban Cook County who have become or are at risk of becoming homeless.

KAN-WIN’S mission is to eradicate gender-based violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault, especially for women and children across Asian American communities and beyond through culturally competent services, community engagement, and advocacy.