General
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Provides a comprehensive list of publicly funded low-to-no-cost therapy services.
Schedule your first visit at this site.
Shows a map with locations for mental health centers around the Chicagoland area.
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Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR)
CCR’s services are free to people in conflict.
Programs include:
Small Claims
Evictions
Foreclosure
Family/Parenting
Community Disputes
Also offers training
Participants learn mediation, conflict management, and communication skills
The Chicago Bar Association Mediation Service
Choose from a selection of mediators.
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A guide to visitation and your parenting time in Illinois.
Supervised visitation services in Chicago and the surrounding area.
Offers services including supervised visitation, property inventory, property exchange, and Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Assessment Support.
Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts
Supervised visitation and safe exchange programs in Cook County.
Mental Health
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Mental Health treatment resources in Cook County, IL.
https://cookcountyhealth.org/services/mental-health-substance-abuse/
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Links to community resources in Cook County.
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States Attorney mental health resources.
https://www.cookcountystatesattorney.org/mental-health-resources
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Provides health/social service organizations based on zip code.
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Nami Chicago provides free mental health aid to those in the Chicago community.
Employment
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CAIC is a partner with the City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, to provide hyper-local support to business owners and start-up entrepreneurs through the Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) program.
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Employment search and workshops for LGBTQ+ members, specifically transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.
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Career resources and disability resources
https://www.chipublib.org/blogs/post/career-resources-in-chicago/
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Helps you find education and work based on zip code.
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The Division of Family & Community Services (FCS) provides income, medical assistance and other supportive services to clients needing temporary assistance to become self-sufficient.
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Employment programs, workshops, resume building, and job search links
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/narr/misc/jobs/jobresources.html
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Skills for Chicago connects underrepresented job seekers to meaningful work, offering direct access to employers ready to hire.
Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and Child Representative Resources
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Cook County Circuit Court—GAL Information
Official Cook County information about Guardians ad Litem, Child Representatives, and Attorneys for Child in Domestic Relations Cases
Illinois General Assembly Statute 750 ILCS 5/506 - Legal framework governing GAL appointments
Illinois Courts—Courts, Children, and Families Division
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts with Supreme, Appellate and Circuit Court information
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Guardian ad Litem (GAL) basics and comprehensive legal information
Family & Safety Resources including information about parental responsibilities and custody procedures
Recent article explaining ”What Is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)?” with Illinois-specific information
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Cook County Resources:
Office dedicated to providing the highest level of advocacy and professional services
Acts as Child Representative in Cook County cases where both parents live in Cook County
Cook County Family Court Services
Wide range of services including parent education programs, mediation, intervention, evaluations and child and teen support groups
Wellness classes and workshops, focused on Health Education
State-Level Support:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Promotes safety and well-being of children, youth, and families by responding to reports of potential abuse and neglect
24/7 hotline for reporting concerns about child abuse or neglect
Illinois Child Custody Resources
Information about child support services, parenting education classes, and maintaining healthy co-parenting relationships
Zip Code-Based Resources:
Enter your zip code and FindHelp will find you organizations that can help with food, housing, health, transit, education, work, and more.
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In the case of an emergency, please call 911.
Domestic Violence Support
Illinois Legal Aid Online Domestic Violence Resources
Text ‘DV’ to 85622 for immediate information and resources
Website:
go.illinoislegalaid.org/DV
Child Abuse Reporting
DCFS Hotline: 24/7 reporting for suspected child abuse or neglect
DCFS General Inquiries: (312) 814-6800 or (217) 785-2509
DCFS Advocacy Office: (800) 232-3798 or (217) 524-2029
Housing
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List of housing assistances
Income and rent limits for HUD housing guidelines
Chicago housing locator for accessible and affordable housing
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Housing assistance resources for all of Illinois
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Access to emergency housing
Serves people with disabilities
Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation
Redevelopment of West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Hermosa, and Avondale
Provides housing programs along with other community resources
Senior assisted living
Offers list of other programs and services in the Chicago area.
Provides housing assistance information based on zip code.
Food Pantries and Programs
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Find food pantries near you in the Chicago area.
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Finding food pantries in the greater Illinois area.
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Provides housing and goods resources based on zip codes.
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Find food pantries throughout Cook County, free help applying for SNAP/Link (Food Stamps) and Medicaid, gain access to nutrition resources, and other great resources.
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Finding food pantries in the greater Illinois area and links to other sites that offer food.