Teen + Young Adult
These services are available to teens without a guardian or are specifically designed for young adults. Many services throughout the website also serve young people, so please check all options listed under the "I Need...." categories.
Food Pantries + Meals
Food for the Soul Pantry - SPANISH
Good Samaritan Church - 960 W. Army Trail Blvd.
630-543-3725
Every Thursday 6:30 - 8:30pm
Spanish
New members will fill out a 1 page form.
Meats, dairy products, fresh produce along with canned goods.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
People's Resource Center - CLOTHING, COMPUTERS, JOBSEEKER SERVICES, AND MORE.
104 Chestnut Ave, Westmont and 291 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton
630-682-5402
Click here to become a client.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9am - 11am, Wednesday 5 - 7:30pm
Anyone in need of food from DuPage County can come for food. You will have to register as a PRC client. Come to People’s Resource Center during food pantry hours to register. Youth do not need a guardian to get food.
All clients are greeted by a volunteer, who gives each car a number, explains how the Food Pantry works, and answers any questions. Volunteers shop for each client, then bring the food and other groceries out to the parking lot, and load in client cars in a safe, contact-free environment.
Any person listed as a household member can pick up food, as long as they have the household’s PRC card, photo identification, and proof of residency a utility bill, rent stub, etc.). If no one from your household is available to pick up food, clients are able to designate a trusted individual to serve in their place. This person must have a completed proxy form on file in order to pick up food for the household.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
493 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn inside Grace Lutheran Church
630-469-8668
Click here to become a client.
Walk in hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Tuesday Evenings: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Appointment Hours: Monday - Thursday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Tuesday Evenings: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Photo ID. Piece of mail such as an electric bill or phone bill from the last 90 days showing your current address.
A person or family residing in DuPage County. Qualified clients may book appointments once per month and use walk-in services once per week. Youth do not need their guardian to get food.
Grocery Store model, fresh produce and vegetables, meat (sometimes Halal), dairy products, personal hygiene and cleaning products.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Free After School Snacks- YOUTH 18 AND YOUNGER
4 Friendship Plaza
630-543-3617
Monday - Friday on school days 2:45pm - 4pm
English and Spanish
A free snack is available to any child 18 and under. Snacks are usually a juice box and chips or crackers. Snacks are always peanut-free.
Free Summer Lunch - YOUTH 18 AND YOUNGER
4 Friendship Plaza
630-543-3617
Monday - Friday from June 4 - August 2
English and Spanish
A free lunch is available to any child 18 and under. Lunches are peanut-free, but sometimes include meat and dairy.
Medical Care
Access Addison Family Health Center
1111 Lake Street (located in the basement)
630-628-1811
Monday 8am - 7pm, Tuesday 8am - 6pm, Wednesday 8am - 7pm, Thursday 8am - 7pm, Friday 8am - 5pm
Same day appointments available.
English, Spanish, Tagalog
Some services are free for those that qualify. Other services are available at a sliding scale if the patient has no insurance, medicare, or medicaid. Payment is due at appointment.
Services include Pediatrics, OBGYN, Family Practice, Family Planning, Title X, Vaccinations, Testing, Discount Prescription Drug Program.
Click here for more information.
In Illinois, confidential medical care is available to anyone 12 or older without a guardian.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Pregnancy + Childcare
Access Addison Family Health Center
1111 Lake Street (located in the basement)
630-628-1811
Monday 8am - 7pm, Tuesday 8am - 6pm, Wednesday 8am - 7pm, Thursday 8am - 7pm, Friday 8am - 5pm
Same day appointments available.
English, Spanish, Tagalog
Some services are free for those that qualify. Other services are available at a sliding scale if the patient has no insurance, medicare, or medicaid. Payment is due at appointment.
Services include Pediatrics, OBGYN, Family Practice, Family Planning, Title X, Vaccinations, Testing, Discount Prescription Drug Program.
Click here for more information.
In Illinois, confidential medical care is available to anyone 12 or older without a guardian.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Healthy Families Program - Pregnant or Parenting Ages 12 - 22
Teen Parent Connection
English and Spanish
630-790 - 8433 or email info@teenparentconnection.org
Leave a message and staff will follow up in 2-3 business days.
Must under 20 years old and a resident of DuPage.
Free
Home visits are designed to support and strengthen positive parent-child relationships, promote positive growth and development in children, and build the strengths of families and their protective factors. Home visits may begin prenatally or within the first three months of the infant's birth and can last until the child is five years old.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
Childbirth Classes - Pregnant or Parenting Ages 12 - 22
630-790-8433 or info@teenparentconnection.org - Staff will respond within 2-3 business days.
Free
English and Spanish
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES are Doula-led and dedicated to educating expectant young parents on the importance of maintaining good overall health during pregnancy. This safe and supportive environment provides an opportunity for pregnant teens and support partners to learn more about pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Doula - Pregnant or Parenting Ages 12 - 22
630-796-9810 or miranday@teenparentconnection.org - Staff will respond within 2-3 business days.
English and Spanish
Free
THE DOULA PROGRAM offers pregnant teens the opportunity to receive home-based prenatal education and support services that encourage healthy prenatal practices, offer support during labor and delivery, and nurture bonds between babies and mothers and fathers. These bonds help establish the foundation for a child's future healthy growth and development.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Childcare Assistance Program - FINANCIAL SUPPORT + HELP FINDING THE RIGHT CHILDCARE OPTION
YWCA - 2055 W Army Trail Rd, Suite 140
630-790-6600
Monday - Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am - 1pm
English and Spanish
Parents must be engaged in a qualifying activity such as work, school or approved TANF activity. Eligibility is based on income and family size. Must provide 2 current consecutive pay stubs if working or school schedule.
The YWCA administers the IDHS Child Care Assistance Program to help income-eligible parents pay for child care while they work or go to school.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Young Parent Groups
630-790-8433 or info@teenparentconnection.org - Staff will respond within 2-3 business days.
Free
Must be 12 - 22, pregnant or parenting, a resident of DuPage County, and become a participant of Teen Parent Connection.
YOUNG PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS provide educational and social support opportunities that help reduce the isolation young parents often face. Weekly groups cover a variety of topics including health, relationships, and workforce development. Childcare and meals are provided free of charge.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Young Dad's Program
630-796-9810 or miranday@teenparentconnection.org
Free
Dads in DuPage County under the age of 25
The Dad's Engagement Coordinator empowers young dads to be the best version of themselves and build connections with their families. Pat can visit with participants weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Visits last around an hour and topics include: child development, parenting skills, goal setting, budgeting, healthy relationships and coping skills. Pat can assist with finding community resources and with tasks such as finding a job and finding housing.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
High School Diploma or GED
Career Online High School - 21 AND OLDER
4 Friendship Plaza - Addison Public Library
630-543-3320
English and Spanish
High School diploma (not GED) in 18 months or less. Take classes online and receive support from academic coaches. Must live in Addison, be 21 years or older, and commit to 10 hours per week to study and complete coursework.
Click here for the Are You Ready Survey.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Adult Basic Education at College of DuPage - FREE GED COURSES
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Student Resource Center, Room 1110
630-942-3697
English and Spanish
Must be 16 or older.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Jobs + Career
Jobseeker Services at Addison Public Library - GREAT PLACE TO START
4 Friendship Plaza
630-458-3304
Please schedule an appointment by phone or click here for an online form.
Meet with Matt Williams for Resume Help, Job Searching, and Referrals to local programs and agencies.
Goodwill Workforce Connection Center - GREAT PLACE TO START
351 East Roosevelt Road (IL Route 38), Lombard
630-576-4660
Please schedule an appointment by phone or click here for an online form.
The Centers bridge the gap between the job seeker and local companies. We provide an array of services, including resume assistance, job preparation workshops, access to computers and other technology, job leads and a regular schedule of employer recruitment sessions.
WorkNet DuPage Youth Services - Ages 17 - 24
2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302, Lisle
630-955-2030
Text MYWAY to 630-488-7937
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
English, Spanish, and interpretation services available for other languages.
Free
Career and employment services to help start a career with a future. Develop a career plan, get up to $10,000 toward your education, get a paid internship, learn job success skills, and earn a $1000 completion bonus.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Project HireEd - EARN AND LEARN
College of DuPage - 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
English and Spanish
630-942-2953 or Project-Hire-Ed@cod.edu
Apprenticeship programs provide hands-on training to an employee while gaining necessary competency. They offer skills in a particular occupation, help connect to a career pathway, and combine on-the-job training with appropriate instruction. It is commonly referred to as an “Earn and Learn” model. Currently connecting students to opportunities in manufacturing, applied technology, horticulture, and information technology.
Project Hire-Ed is a four-year program – two years to complete the coursework and two more years working with the employer. It is open to individuals 18 years old and older who are current College of DuPage (COD) students, career changers, veterans, unemployed, under-employed, recent high school or GED graduates or current high school students. There’s even an opportunity for high school students to earn dual-credit through the program. High-schoolers can take the seminar class, as well as two technical courses, to get started before they graduate (but they must meet reading, writing and math requirements).
The initial seminar course is $138. Students then interview with local employers. If a student receives an offer from an employer, they will be paid as they learn.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Symbol Training Institute
1413 Jeffrey Dr
847-673-6500 or tpeters@symboltraining.edu
Click here for online contact form. Appointments preferred by interested students can drop by on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
English, Spanish, Polish, and Russian
Symbol students are trained by industry professionals with decades of experience. Students learn to apply their hands-on practical skills in our state-of-the-art machine shop. After training, students typically find employment as CNC machine operator, CNC machine setup, CNC machine programmer and other high-demand, high-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing. Students receive job placement assistance.
The applicant must be 16 or older and have basic writing, math and English conversational skills. Morning and Evening classes available. Classes are part-time two days a week, so students can still work full time while taking the 4 month course.
Grants and scholarships are available for qualified individuals and companies. For more information about grants, payment plan options and special financing, please contact us.
Click here for more information.
Life Skills + Financial Literacy
It's Our Little Story
331-222-1180
Weekdays 8am - 6pm and Saturdays 11am - 2pm
English and Spanish
Teens and Young Adults between 14 and 20.
Each client is assessed on a case by case basis. Parental consent or referral from a social worker may be required.
Certified instructors provide one-on-one or group classes in Life Skills and Financial Literacy. It's Our Little Story's mission is to involve, educate and empower abused, neglected, and at-risk children and adolescents. Staff are mandated reporters. Staff can provide transportation to and from meetings.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Housing
Family Shelter Services - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
24/7 Hotline 630-469-5650
English, Spanish, and translators for other languages upon request.
Connect to emergency shelter, legal help, and counseling. All services are Free and Confidential. Offer services to anyone who is or has experienced Domestic Violence which includes Men, women and Children.
Click here for more information.
Harbour 24/7 - FEMALE YOUTH 12 - 20 YEARS OLDS
24/7 Crisis Line - 847 - 297-8541 or text "SHELTER" to 77948
Non-Crisis Line - 847-297-8541 X129
Immediate shelter and crisis support for runaway, locked out or female-identifying youth between the ages of 12 and 20 experiencing homelessness. Staff will help with short-term services including meals, a safe bed, and clothing. They can also provide help with long-term needs.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance - CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHES CLOSET, COMPUTERS, AND MORE.
People's Resource Center - 201 S Naperville Rd Wheaton and 104 Chestnut Ave, Westmont
630-620-4433
Must become a client of the People's Resource Center. Click here for information on becoming a client.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
360 Youth Services - LGBTQ+ 13 - 24
630-961-2992 X 1165
Current wait is 6 months.
Transitional housing for youth 18-24, LGBTQ+ housing, Group Home for youth 13-17 and rapid rehousing.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Jubilee Village - PREGNANT OR PARENTING 18 - 24
395 Executive Drive, Carol Stream
630-682-1910
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Ages 18-24, pregnant with the first child or parenting no more than one child, homeless or at risk of homelessness, valid drivers license.
Young mothers benefit from wrap-around services, including safe and secure housing, counseling, case management, financial planning, parenting classes, job skills and mentoring from experienced live-in couples on each floor.
Click here for more information.
Transitions Program for Young Women - AGES 17 - 24 WITHOUT CHILDREN
206 Eat Hawthorn Boulevard, Wheaton
630-682-1910
Ages 17 - 24, Homeless or at risk of homelessness, no children
While in residence, participants learn skills and develop personal habits that will transfer to their independent housing situation after graduation. Residents are responsible for contributing toward the cost of their care through part-time employment that covers a program fee and their personal expenses. They are supported by their case manager to access community resources and obtain services for themselves such as career, education, medical and mental health services and the spiritual care necessary for their well-being.
Click here for more information.
Legal Advice and Immigration Services
YWCA Legal Advocacy - SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVOCATE
630-790-6600 X 4311 Leave a voicemail asking for a legal advocate and staff will get back to you.
Youth 11 and under require a parent or guardian's consent.
The YWCA Medical and Criminal Justice Program helps to reduce the trauma and help with the healing process. Advocates will provide emotional support and information during the medical and criminal justice procedures to sexual assault survivors, non-significant others, and non-offending family members. Legal advocates provide support through police and court proceedings.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Mental Health + Counseling
Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services
630-693-7934
3 Friendship Plaza - Office is open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
English and Spanish.
In the state of Illinois, youth 12 and older can receive a limited number of sessions without a guardian's permission.
Counseling and Social Work.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
360 Youth Services
630-717-9408 X 1180
Current wait is 6 months.
1323 Bond St. #119, Naperville
Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm
Reduced fees and financial assistance available. Self-pay or insurance accepted.
In-person and tele-health
Counseling support with a strength based approach to address Depression, Anxiety, Bullying, ADHD, Family Conflict, Navigating Divorce, Self-Esteem, Peer Pressure, Anger, School and Test Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Self Injury, Parenting Challenges, Supporting LGBTQ Youth, and Effects of Chronic Stress Due to a Traumatic Experience.
Services at 360 Youth Services begin with a call to our intake line where youth, young adults or caregivers can speak directly with a therapist about their reason for wanting to explore beginning services. Through this phone intake process, a match with a therapist will be made or a caller may be given referrals to other providers.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
YWCA Sexual Assault Counseling
630-790-6600 X 2479, 24/7 Crisis Line: 888-293-2080
2055 Army Trail Rd Suite 140
Free
English and Spanish
Individual counseling, case management, and legal and medical advocacy for rape victims and adult survivors of child sexual abuse, as well as for their non-offending significant others.
(1) Counseling is by appointment only - call during business hours to schedule (2) Initial client screening completed over the phone, formal intake completed in person (will be done virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic until further notice) (3) Callers should be prepared to answer basic demographic questions
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Adolescent Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Serenity House - 891 S. Rohlwing Rd.
630-620-6616 X 136
Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm, Friday 8am - 2pm
Medicaid, sliding scale if eligible, self-pay, private insurance
Ages 13 - 19 - Minors can access care without the permission of a guardian.
Intensive group and individual abstinence-based substance abuse treatment program. Participants attend 20-25 sessions for an average of 5-7 weeks.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Clothing, Furniture + More
Clothes Closet
People's Resource Center - 104 Chestnut Ave, Westmont
630-682-5402 and press 0.
Click here to become a client.
Appointments available Mondays 9am - 12pm and Thursdays 9am - 2pm.
Clients must register with the People's Resource Center. Families get 5 clothes points per person. Clothes cost one point per item. You have 30 minutes to shop and can visit 2 times each month. Please do not arrive early or late for you appointment. Masks are optional, but strongly recommended.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Car for Cares
People's Resource Center - 104 Chestnut Ave, Westmont
630-682-5402 and press 323.
Click here to become a client.
Must be a client of the People's Resource Center, a DuPage County resident, and currently employed.
Care for Cars is a program of People’s Resource Center in partnership with the private sector, working together to provide affordable car repair for low income residents in order to conduct job searches or retain employment.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Saret Transportation Program
630-842-8876 - Texting encouraged
Everyday 9am - 7pm
(1) DuPage County residents living in Carol Stream, Willowbrook, Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Addison, Hanover Park, or West Chicago, some parts of Kane and Will County (2) Low-income single parents and those with chronic health or disabling conditions (3) Income limits apply
Car donations, repairs, and other transportation related aid such as gas cards, and bus and train vouchers for those who do not own cars.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming
Refurbished Computers and Computer Repair
People's Resource Center - 104 Chestnut Ave, Westmont
630-682-5402 and press 247.
Must be a client of the People's Resource Center and a resident of DuPage County. Available by appointment only.
Click here to become a client.
Clients may receive one free refurbished computer per household. Computer repairs are free.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming
Sharing Connections- FURNITURE, CLOTHING, + HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
5111 Chase Ave., Downers Grove
630-971-0565 x 230
Open Monday-Friday 9-3 and Saturday 9-Noon
English and Spanish
We provide gently used furniture, clothing and household items to families struggling at the poverty level with fire, flood, job loss, domestic violence relocation and veterans suffering from war trauma by providing them with the items they cannot afford to purchase.
Provide valid photo ID, proof of income, address, individuals in the home. A representative will conduct an interview which may require additional information on your behalf.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Parents' Pantry - PARENTS OR EXPECTING PARENTS AGE 12 - 22
475 Taft Ave, Glen Ellyn
630-201-7338 or theresec@teenparentconnection.org
English and Spanish
Two Thursdays a month (2-6pm) and 1 Saturday a month (10am -12pm)
Must be enrolled in Teen Parent Connection services. PARENTS’ PANTRY is an incentive-based program that provides a place where Teen Parent Connection participants can shop for baby and personal items, including diapers, wipes, and formula, using coupons earned by participating in our programs.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Addison Center for the Arts
213 N. Lombard Rd - Addison Trail High School
Gallery is open 1- 4pm Tuesday - Saturday
630-458-4500
Free
Click here for current exhibits and events.
Children younger than 12 should be accompanied by an adult.