Local Job Search Options:

• National Able Career Resource Calendar

• E&ES Career Resource Calendar

• Chicago Cook Workforce - Who's Hiring Now?

• ICNC Job Openings

• Talent Solutions Connector

Job Searching Sites:

• Indeed.com

• Idealist.org

• Simplyhired.com

• Npo.net

Current Openings:

• Central States Ser -Career Coach (FT, plus benefits)

• The Hatchery - Internships (Temporary PT, $15/hr)

• Garfield Park Community Council - Office Manager (FT: $40-$50k, plus benefits)

• National Safety Apparel - Office & Warehouse Positions (FT: $14.50-$19/hr)

• Indo-American Center - Community Health Worker (PT: $15/hr)

• Chicago Jobs Council - Training & Technical Assistance Program Manager (FT: $60K, plus benefits, contract)

• Open Books - Program Director (FT: $70-$75K, competitive benefits)

• Easter Seals - Workforce Solutions Specialist

• Indo-American Center - Multiple Positions

• Onward House - Multiple Positions

• Chicago Public Schools (CPS) - Supportive Schools Program Associate (PT)

• Imagine Englewood - Program Coordinator (FT: $15/hr)

• Marketing & Communications Associate (FT: plus benefits)

• All Chicago - Senior Program Manager, Employment & Income (FT:$55-$83K, plus benefits)

• Chicago Coalition for the Homeless - State Policy Coordinator (FT: $45K, plus benefits)

• Inspiration Corporation - Multiple Positions

• Westside Justice Center - Program Coordinator (FT)

• working in the schools (wits) - Multiple Positions

• Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) - Multiple Positions

• Jane Addams Resource Corp (JARC) - Director of Development (FT)

• Jane Addams Resource Corp (JARC) - Program Coordinator (FT: $20/hr, plus benefits)

• New Moms Inc. - Operations Coordinator (FT: $34-$40K, plus benefits)

• Afterschool for Children and Teens Now (ACT Now) - Afterschool Resource and Support Specialist

• Ingenuity Incorporated - Communications Manager (FT: $65K, plus benefits)

• The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence - Communications & Engagement Coordinator (FT)

• Near North Development Corporation - Administrative Assistant (FT: $37K, no benefits)

• Christopher House - Multiple Positions

• Tree House Humane Society - Community Programs Assistant (FT: $32K, plus benefits)

• Howard Area Community Center - Multiple Positions

• Books & Breakfast - Site Director (PT: $25/hr)

• Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) (Evanston, IL) - Multiple Positions

• Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) (Evanston, IL) - Youth & Family Counselor (FT: $40-$47K, plus benefits)

• The Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Mentor (FT: $40K, plus benefits)

• Centers for New Horizons - Street Outreach Worker, Violence Prevention & Intervention (FT: $45K)

• Safer Foundation - Community Response Worker (Temp - FT/PT)

• Youth Advocate Programs, Inc - Administrative Manager (FT: $35-$47K, plus benefits)

• The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Inc - Receptionist (FT: $18/hr)

• SGA Youth & Family Services NFP - Resource Coordinator, Hirsch High School (FT: $28-$39K)

• Friends of the Children - Professional Mentor ($47K)

• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital - Inventory Clerk (FT: $25-$36K)

• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital - Program Assistant (FT: $30-$39K)

• Central States SER | Learning Facilitator

• Community Assistance Programs | Fiscal Manager

• Easterseals, Inc. | Workforce Solutions Specialist

• Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) | Program Coordinator – CMP

• Women Employed | Senior Coalition Manager

• Chicago Jobs Council - Development Associate (FT: $50K, plus benefits)

• The Place for Children with Autism - Multiple Positions

• Curie Metro High School is hiring part-time tutors for Bilingual/English language learners that speak Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, or Cantonese. Contact Jasmine Vasquez-Dorner jvasquez4@cps.edu

• ENLACE Chicago is hiring an After School Art Instructor. Contact Karina Estrada kestrada@enlacechicago.org

• Project: VISION, Inc. is hiring an After School Homework Tutor for grades 6-12. Contact careers@projectvisionchicago.org

• VineyardAppCamp is hiring a Part Time Entrepreneurship Teacher. Contact Michaela Preusz Join@vineyardappcamp.com

• Chicago Youth Centers is hiring an Early Head Start Teacher. Contact Nichele Peck-Glaspie nichele.peck-glaspie@chicagoyouthcenters.org

• Central States SER is hiring a Learning Facilitator for Finkl Academy. Contact Alexandria Corriveau acorriveau@centralstatesser.org

• Working in the Schools is hiring Program Coordinators, an Operation Coordinator, and a Marketing Coordinator. Contact Tena Latona tena@witschicago.org

• Chicago Youth Centers are hiring Early Childhood Education positions. Contact recruiters@chicagoyouthcenters.org

• University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is hiring Extended Day/After School staff. Contact extendeddayjobs@ucls.uchicago.edu

• Youth Outreach Services is hiring is a Prevention Specialist and Site Coordinator. Contact Birgetta Williams birgettaw@yos.org

• Illinois Board of Higher Education has posted several position openings including: Associate Director Learning Renewal initiatives, Director and Assistant Project Director of Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity, Deputy Director for Budget and Fiscal Affairs

• Mahalia Jackson Elementary School is hiring tutors at 20 hrs a week at $20-$22 an hour, must be committed to working at least 1 semester (Aug-Feb). Contact Sherisse Lucas at salucas@cps.edu

• CPS Tutor Corps: CPS is hiring tutors to serve CPS students over the next two years—including paid training. CPS will pay you $20-22 an hour, as long as you’re willing to tutor for 20-32 hours per week. Fill out the interest form.

• Worldwide Flight Services - Multiple Positions

• Community Engagement and Environmental Education Coordinator at The Field Museum

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) Teen Programs Manager at the Adler Planetarium

• YWCA - Evanston/North Shore - Multiple Positions

• Chicago HOPES for Kids is hiring a Literacy Leaders Site Coordinator and an After School AmeriCorps member (both part-time).

• Heartland Human Care Services is hiring a Refugee & Immigrant Volunteer Literacy Coordinator & Adult Education ESL Instructor. Contact Lindsay Crammond Lcrammond@heartlandalliance.org

• Disney II High School is hiring AP Tutors. Contact Constance Campe cscampe@cps.edu

• Curie Metro High School is hiring part-time tutors for Bilingual/English language learners that speak Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, or Cantonese. Contact Jasmine Vasquez-Dorner jvasquez4@cps.edu

• ENLACE Chicago is hiring an After School Art Instructor. Contact Karina Estrada kestrada@enlacechicago.org

• Project: VISION, Inc. is hiring an After School Homework Tutor for grades 6-12. Contact careers@projectvisionchicago.org

• UIC - Office Manager (Bilingual English/Spanish)

• Inspiration Corporation | Chief Development Officer

• Inspiration Corporation | Housing Case Manager

• Inspiration Corporation | Workforce Development Manager

• St. Joseph Services | Director of Financial Services

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• City of Chicago's Department of Family Support Services (DFSS) Programs and initiatives (Housing, benefits, employment, etc)--https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss.html

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• Free Museum Access--As the weather cools down and autumn is in full swing, Chicagoans can enjoy a trip to a city museum free of charge. Illinois residents receive free museum entry for select Chicago museums throughout the year, with several opportunities throughout the months of November and December. Here are the museum free days for the upcoming two months:

• Museum of Science and Industry

  • Nov. 3, 10 & 17

  • Dec. 8

• Art Institute of Chicago

  • Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from Nov. 29 - Dec . 17

• Museum of Contemporary Art

  • Every Tuesday

• DuSable Museum of African American History

  • Every Wednesday

• Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

  • Nov. 4, 11 & 18

  • Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

• All Illinois residents must provide proof of residency to participate in the museum free days, such as an Illinois driver's license, lease, library card, student ID with a photo, utility bill, work ID or check stub.

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• Pregnant and Parenting Students | Chicago Public Schools

https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/pregnant-parenting/

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Need the cost of childcare covered so you can get back to work?

Apply for 3 months of FREE Child Care Assistance at the preschool you want your child to attend.

Beginning October 1, 2021, parents who are unemployed and actively seeking employment will be eligible for three months of Child Care Assistance, provided they meet the standard CCAP eligibility requirements. If parents become employed or enroll in an education program before the end of the three-month period and meet all other CCAP eligibility requirements, their eligibility will continue for 12 months in total.

Apply early before time runs out!

Families interested in applying for support through the Child Care Assistance Program, can contact Illinois Action for Children HERE or by calling 312-229-1690 toll-free.

Apply for Free Chilcare Today

There’s Still Time to

Enroll Your Child in Preschool!

Apply for Preschool

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CPS - The Chicago Families Forward Fund

Families with housing insecurity are eligible to receive up to $500.

Read about the program here.

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Chicago Creative Worker Assistance Program

Please review the following guidelines, then Apply Online – English; Spanish.

The Chicago Creative Worker Assistance Program will provide 450 – 500 relief grants to low and moderate income artists and creative workers who are residents of Chicago and have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including freelance artists, arts administrators, teaching artists, artisans, curators, independent cultural producers and creative industry technicians such as stage managers, theater and music technicians, art handlers, preparators, cinematographers, and film lighting technicians/gaffers. Grants will range from $2,000 - $5,000.

We anticipate many more requests for funding than there are funds to distribute. Grants will be distributed via a lottery system.

The application deadline is November 10 at 5pm Central Standard Time.

RSVP for a virtual info session below. Space is limited and a recording will be available after the sessions.

- Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 3pm-4pm | Register Online

- Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 10am-11am | Register Online

- Thursday, October 28, 2021 12-1pm | Register Online - This info session will be presented with Economic Strategies Development Corporation and will be in English and Spanish

If you need assistance in another language or if you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to attend or apply please contact culturalgrantmaking@cityofchicago.org for assistance.

Submit all other questions to the Chicago Creative Worker Assistance Program Team online:

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o Spanish

For more information, follow this link: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/culgrants/programs/creative_worker_assistanceprog.html

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Basic Money Management for all

Monday & Tuesday, November 8 & 9

1:30-3 pm Central (on Zoom)

Register today for our free Basic Money Management class, which will help strengthen your money management skills with tools to help with budgeting, credit and debt issues. Participants must commit to complete the entire course consisting of two modules on two consecutive days.

This online course (held virtually on Zoom) is free, but you must register to attend.

Register for Basic Money Management

New to our registration platform? Follow our guide to set up an account in English, en Español.

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Upcoming Equity Workshops

Equity 101: Foundational Series

October 21, 2-4 pm: Microaggressions

October 28, 2-4 pm: Developing Cultural Humility

Equity 201: Advancing Understanding Series

November 2, 10 am-12 pm: What is White Supremacy Culture?

November 9, 10 am-12 pm: Socialization of Oppression: Breaking the Cycle

November 16,10 am-12 pm Advocacy in Action

November 30, 6-8 pm: Advocacy in Action

All workshops are currently virtual and the cost per workshop is $100. Take advantage of our "two for the price of one" promotion now!

Register for Equity Workshops

To register, please go to Community Pass. New to Community Pass? Learn about creating an account here.

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YWCA - Our Domestic Violence Services are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 847-864-8780 or (toll free) 877-718-1868 anytime, day or night.

We're here for you.

Olive-Harvey’s, South Chicago Learning Center Automotive & Diesel Technology Informational Session

Hello All:

Please click here for the flyer. The Olive-Harvey’s, South Chicago Learning Center is hosting several in-person and virtual information sessions on Automotive & Diesel Technology Informational Session.

Virtual Sessions are held from 1 – 2PM

In-Person Sessions are held from 6PM – 8PM.

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/C27U6PunaG

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City of Chicago Career Fair

3,000+ Job Opportunities are available at multiple levels of the financial services industry.

Did you miss the Financial Services Career Fair?

No Worries!

Chicago City Treasurer, Melissa Conyears-Ervin has extended this opportunity for all Job Seekers to participate by December 20, 2021!

Click here to sign up now to gain access to the Career Fair, set up your Job Seeker profile, and begin to applyfor various positions between 45 employers.

For more information click here: https://www.chicagocitytreasurer.com/careerfair

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Chicago Ornamental Iron Virtual Information and Recruitment Session

Date/time: October 26th at 1:00-2:00 PM Central

The Chicago Urban League Workforce Department would like to invite you to join an informational session led by Chicago Ornamental Iron Human Resources. In this session, you will learn about what it takes to become an employee in various roles, what career paths it leads to, details on pay & benefits, and how to apply.

This opportunity is open to individuals 18+ with a GED/high-school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Register here to receive Zoom link:

https://form.jotform.com/Workforce_Connection/COL

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The Place for Children with Autism Virtual Information and Recruitment Session

Date/time: October 27th at 1:00-2:00 PM Central

The Chicago Urban League Workforce Department would like to invite you to join an informational session led by The Place for Children with Autism Human Resources. In this session, you will learn about what it takes to become an employee in various roles, what career paths it leads to, details on pay & benefits, and how to apply.

This opportunity is open to individuals 18+ with a GED/high-school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Register here to receive Zoom link:

https://form.jotform.com/Workforce_Connection/PFCWA

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Upcoming (virtual) YW Tech Lab Open House dates:

• Friday, November 5: 10-11 am (both times are Central)

  • • November 9: 3:30-5:30 pm

    • November 17: 3:30-5:30 pm

    • December 7: 3:30-5:30 pm

    • December 9: 3:30-5:30 pm

• Friday, December 3: 10-11 am

Register Here

What is YW Tech Lab?

YW Tech Lab (formerly called YWeb Career Academy - same program, new name!) is a FREE 4-month course which covers intensive technical training in the foundations of web development (Design, HTML, CSS, Javascript). Students also receive soft skills training, including situational workplace judgment, active listening, communication skills, and problem-solving.

Women and people of color who participate in YW Tech Lab will gain tangible job skills and access to employment fields in which they have traditionally been underrepresented.

Upon completion of the 4-month course, graduates are prepared to pursue full-time permanent employment, paid internships or freelance careers. Students also earn 7 credit hours at Oakton Community College.

At our virtual Open House you will learn about:

• The technical training and resources provided by YWCA Evanston/North Shore

• Anticipated outcomes for the people you serve including employment stability, increased salary, and better communication skills

• Other ways your clients can get involved with our Economic Advancement program

Register Here

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Chicago & Microsoft Partner to Offer Free Technology Courses

The city of Chicago has partnered with Microsoft to offer free technology courses through the Accelerate Program. The program will work with local workforce groups to give 300,000 residents the opportunity to develop digital and tech skills so they can seek out in-demand careers that pay livable wages. To find programs, events, and courses offered by the initiative, visit the project’s website.

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Entrepreneurship Education Resources

• ICNC - Small Business Development Center & The Hatchery Collab Webinars ($)

• Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection - Business Education Workshop Webinars (FREE, Eng/Sp)

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Business Education Resources:

• To view upcoming webinars, visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation

• To view past webinars, visit www.YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP

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Inspiration Corporation offers a free, 8-week Job Training Program with paid training opportunities here at the Inspiration Kitchens restaurant! This program is for anyone 18 years of age or older who is interested in a sustainable career in the foodservice industry.

Training includes:

• Hands on learning with Chef Trainers

• ServSafe® Food Handler Certification

• Kitchen Safety knowledge

• Culinary techniques

• Resume assistance

• Job search support

• A three-week paid training period

• A four-week paid internship available after program completion!

Our next cohort will be starting on Tuesday, October 12th! The deadline to apply is Friday, October 1st! The following cohort will be starting in January 2022.

To start the enrollment process, please fill out this contact form and a member of our staff will reach out to you!

CONTACT FORM

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More Resources:

Neighborhood Business Development Centers

Chicago-based chambers of commerce and business support organizations, often referred to as Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC), assist in the development of small businesses in Chicago, serve as liaison between local businesses and the City of Chicago, and provide neighborhood business development services. They have have a strong neighborhood network and coordinate efforts with local aldermen, the City, and other community partners. They can help start-up entrepreneurs and existing business owners. Find your local NBDC by visiting chicago.gov/NBDC.

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Financial Fresh Start (Financial Capability)

Our two-hour financial education workshop helps you:

These are online courses taught by a live instructor via Zoom.

Tuesday October 19

6PM - 8PM: One 2-hour session

Register Here

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BACP Remote Small Business Expo

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), along with sponsors 5th/3rd Bank and Western Union, are excited to announce the remote BACP Small Business Expo will be held on Thursday, October 21st from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.!

The remote BACP Small Business Expo will provide Chicago’s business owners a forum to get expert advice, connect with industry experts and government agencies, learn new business strategies, and meet other business owners. The interactive remote expo will also feature over 30 exhibitors offering 1:1 business guidance, variety of educational webinars, panels and a keynote speaker that will help people in all stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

Mark Thursday, October 21, 2021 on your calendar and register by visiting chismallbizexpo.com.

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CompTIA Tech Career Academy Virtual Open House

November 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM (CT)

Wondering how you can jump start a career in IT? In just 8 weeks? It is possible!

If you’ve been thinking about taking the first step towards a career in IT, now is the perfect time. Join us for the CompTIA Tech Career Academy Virtual Open House and explore our IT-Ready Technical Support Program, an affordable alternative to traditional colleges, which provides you with a full-service introduction to the IT industry.

Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm CT

At the Open House, you’ll learn:

• How this program can help prepare you for the CompTIA A+ exam.

• What career services and job resources are available to help you be “role ready” and succeed at every stage of your career.

• Information about the grants and financial aid options that are available to qualifying students, making your IT education more accessible than ever.

• What employers want and how we can connect you to companies that are ready to hire.

Sound intriguing? Attend the open house from the comfort of your home and learn how we will work with you one-on-one every step of the way.

You’ll also hear from students who have gone through the program, “meet” the managers of our campus locations, and have the opportunity to ask questions. We even guarantee you’ll have some fun!

In-person* and online classes begin in January 2022, and application deadlines are quickly approaching. Click here to see all upcoming classes.

*classroom locations include: Chicago, IL; Downers Grove, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; Raleigh, NC; Twin Cities, MN.

Please contact Jennifer Strilko @jstrilko@comptia.org for more information.

REGISTER NOW

COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and they are our best hope for ending the pandemic. All COVID-19 vaccines were tested in scientific trials involving thousands of people to make sure they meet safety standards and protect people of different races, ethnicities, and ages. Everyone who can, should get vaccinated – it is safe, free, and available. The vaccine decreases your risk of getting sick or hospitalized with COVID-19 and its variants.

While most people who get COVID-19 are able to recover, others who live through the virus develop severe complications such as damage to the lungs, heart, brain, or other long-term health problems that experts are still working to understand.

Learn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDvax.

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All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for all adults. Boosters provide increased protection against COVID-19 infection, reducing your chance of getting sick or spreading the virus.

Individuals age 18 and older who have received both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines may get a booster six months after their last shot.

Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should receive a booster two months after their initial shot.

No matter what primary vaccination you received (2 doses of Moderna or Pfizer or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson), you can receive any vaccine as a booster. Cook County Health sites offer all three vaccines.

Anyone age 5 and older can get vaccinated—it is free for all, regardless of insurance or immigration status! Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for children under age 18.

The number of COVID-19 cases is rising. If you have not yet gotten vaccinated, now is the time.

Book your appointment below!

There are dozens of COVID-19 vaccination locations across Cook County, including Walgreens, CVS, Jewel-Osco and Meijer. Most require or recommend making an appointment.

• CVS Pharmacy: COVID Vaccine Walk-In COVID 19 Vaccine & Vaccine Schedule | CVS Pharmacy

• Walgreens: COVID-19 Vaccine: FAQs & Distribution Information | Walgreens

• Jewel-Osco: Pharmacy Scheduler (jewelosco.com)

• Meijer: Meijer | Vaccine

To schedule an appointment to get vaccinated at a Cook County Health location, click https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/c/1P/01282021-90098c/60645

Individuals without access to a computer can call 1-833-308-1988 Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM to make an appointment at a Cook County Health site.

For a comprehensive list of vaccination locations in suburban Cook County, click here. Additional sites throughout Illinois can be found here. Please check the individual locations for specific requirements and vaccine availability.

Thank you for helping to keep our communities safe!

Cook County Community Vaccination Program

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Vaccinations for 5-11 years old children:

Chicago Public Schools will be closed for classes November 12th so their students can get vaccinated against COVID-19. The mayor announced that all city employees will also get two hours of paid time off that day as well to get their child vaccinated. That also includes CPS staff.

CPS said they encourage parents to speak directly to their doctors for an appointment, or to reach out to local pharmacies like Walgreen's, CVS, Mariano's Walmart and Costco pharmacies. CPS also has four regional vaccination clinics:

• Michelle Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644

• Chicago Vocational High School, 2100 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617

• Theodore Roosevelt High School, 3436 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

• Richards Career Academy High School, 5009 South Laflin Street, Chicago, IL 60609

Families can make an appointment for a CPS clinic or mobile site by clicking here. CPS School-based Health Centers will remain open for scheduled appointments on Nov. 12, and scheduled sporting events will also go on as normal.

In-Home Vaccination

ELIGIBILITY:

In-home vaccination is available to all Chicago households. Anyone age 12 and up is eligible to receive a vaccine. Up to 10 people can be vaccinated at a time, so Chicagoans can invite family, friends or neighbors to their home to be vaccinated together.

GIFT:

Each person who gets vaccinated through the City's At Home program is eligible to receive a $100 visa gift card (must have started vaccination series on or after September 4 to be eligible for second-dose incentive).

VACCINE:

People can choose between the Pfizer (12 and older) and Johnson & Johnson (18 and older) vaccines.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION:

Call (312) 746-4835 to make an appointment or register using the links below:

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NEIGHBORHOOD

Far South

Beverly, Burnside, Calumet Heights, East Side, Hegewisch, Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood, Pullman, Riverdale, Roseland, South Deering, Washington Heights, West Pullman

Near South

Auburn Gresham, Avalon Park, Chatham, Douglas, Englewood, Fuller Park, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, South Chicago, South Shore, Washington Park, West Englewood, Woodlawn

North / Central

Edgewater, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Loop, Near North Side, Near South Side, North Center, Rogers Park, Uptown, West Ridge

Northwest

Albany Park, Avondale, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, Edison Park, Forest Glen, Hermosa, Irving Park, Jefferson Park, Logan Square, Montclare, North Park, Norwood Park, Portage Park

Southwest

Archer Heights, Armour Square, Ashburn, Bridgeport, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Clearing, Gage Park, Garfield Ridge, McKinley Park, New City, West Elsdon, West Lawn

West

Austin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Lower West Side, Near West Side, North Lawndale, South Lawndale, West Garfield Park, West Town

Homebound Chicagoans

The pilot program aims to vaccinate seniors and people with disabilities who are homebound. This mobile, home-health community vaccination program will serve those who are unable to travel to a vaccination site, as well as their caregivers. Those interested in signing up for the program should complete this survey (https://redcap.link/MobileCOVIDVax).

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a senior OR a person with a disability who requires in-home assistance.

OR

• Have to use adaptive equipment (like a ventilator, crutches, a walker, a wheelchair, etc.) and/or accessible transportation to leave home.

AND

• Leaving home is not an option for you because doing so requires considerable and taxing effort.

If you fit these criteria, please complete this form so the City can coordinate in-home vaccination with you when the vaccine is available to you. Additionally, if you know someone who fits these criteria, please forward this form to them, or if needed complete it on their behalf.

To Register: https://redcap.dph.illinois.gov/surveys/?s=NC9XC3889P

Call: Those in the homebound population can call 1-833-308-1988 to register for vaccine, and be contacted at a later date by CCDPH to let them know when the doses would be administered.

From: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid19-vaccine/home/underlying-conditions.html

Interfaith Youth Coalition (IFYC) is offering a $5,000-$6,000 COVID response stipend to faith-based/faith inspired communities. You can find the application here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6233584/Chicago-based-vaccine-education-program-Final-Application

Funeral Aid

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

How to Apply

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number

Applications begin on April 12, 2021

844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time

Call this dedicated toll-free phone number to get a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application completed with help from FEMA's representatives. Multilingual services will be available.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the application process on our Funeral Assistance FAQ page.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:

• The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.

• The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.

• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.

• There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.

If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include:

• An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.

• Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.

• Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.

How Funds are Received

If you are eligible for funeral assistance you will receive a check by mail, or funds by direct deposit, depending on which option you choose when you apply for assistance.

Find Funeral Assistance information in your language:

中文 | Español | Kreyòl Ayisyen | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt |Français | عربي | हिन्दी | Português | Pусский | Tagalog | Bengali

Retrieved from (4/14/2021): https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can reach out to the National SuicidePrevention Lifeline 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.

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Community Counseling Centers of Chicago

Trauma can happen to anyone. So can healing. C4's innovative, compassionate, and culturally-sensitive services reflect best practices in mental health. Since 1972, C4 has remained committed to its founding principles, including the belief that people recovering from mental health needs and trauma are able to live and thrive in their communities.

Behavioral Services Center

We are an integrative mental health and treatment facility that offers our patients a variety of clinical services. We believe that there is no one standard way that we can successfully treat each client. We take a variety of individualized approaches to best accommodate and treat our clients, with their unique and personal needs in mind.

We specialize in integrative care, including outpatient substance abuse treatment, intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment, partial hospitalization substance abuse treatment, medication assisted treatment, outpatient detoxification, psychiatric care, counseling, therapy, intensive mental health treatment, and medication management.

Advocate Behavioral Health Services

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment

Because an individual's emotional, mental and spiritual health can be just as important as his or her physical health, Advocate Health Care offers comprehensive psychological services to help people of all ages cope with life's challenges. Our behavioral health experts provide assessment, testing, medication management, inpatient adult care, and outpatient counseling for children, teens and adults, with an emphasis on making healthy changes.

NoStigmas

NoStigmas is a peer-to-peer support network built by and for those whose lives are affected by mental illness and suicide. We are steadfast in eliminating the stigmas surrounding mental health & supporting the creation of peer support mental health communities everywhere.

Together, we are eliminating the days of silence, solitude and stigma and building a world where nobody has to face mental illness and suicide alone, and where mental health is everywhere, everyday health. We provide online and offline platforms for you to be yourself regarding mental health. No matter where you're at in your mental health journey, there's a spot here for you. We are here to cultivate the go-to, perpetually growing network of mental health communities.

Asian Health Coalition

Established in 1996, the Asian Health Coalition strives to improve the health and wellness of primarily Asians and Pacific Islanders, as well as African and other immigrant communities of color through advocacy, technical assistance, education, and research. Working with over 25 different ethnic community-based organizations throughout the area, we utilize a collaborative partnership approach to support the development and implementation of culturally and linguistically appropriate health programs and initiatives.

We continue to increase the breadth and depth of our various programs, and we are enthusiastic about augmenting our leadership role in Asian, Pacific Islander, African, and other communities of color.

Cicero Family Service

Cicero Family Service offers high quality, compassionate care that will help you overcome mental health challenges that you may be facing in your life. With support and guidance from our experienced therapists you will find a path forward that will lead to better emotional and physical health, improved functioning, and more satisfying relationships. Family Service will continue to provide therapy for existing clients and we are accepting new clients. If you are looking to initiate therapy services, please call us at (708) 656-6430 and leave a message. Someone will return your call within 24 hours (Monday-Friday) to set up an intake via phone or video conferencing. We recognize that this is an extremely challenging time for our clients, and we are committed to continuing to meet the mental health needs of our community.

Pilsen Wellness Center

The Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc. actively seeks to provide holistic human services to individuals and families through culturally sensitive education, prevention, treatment, and recovery interventions. These services are geared toward supporting family relationships, facilitating community empowerment, and stimulating economic development. Pilsen Wellness strives to be an internationally recognized catalyzing force in culturally competent human services by providing a seamless array of outcome based services fostering "Empowerment through Wellness".

Pilsen Wellness Center's expertise rests on its ability to grasp the implications of acculturation and how life experiences are encoded in language. Facilitating client access to the "emotional" aspect of a problem through the language in which it was experienced is a fundamental treatment component. Language and its subtleties, strongly related to identity, and expertise in treating acculturation difficulties are a hallmark of service provision.

NAMI Chicago

Supporting mental health is about more than just connecting to treatment. NAMI Chicago provides the services needed to support wellness in our community, from lending a listening ear to a concerned family member, to working with individuals long-term connecting to resources for legal and housing assistance. Our Helpline is the heartbeat of this work, serving the community 7 days a week, connecting individuals, families and providers with the right resources for mental health support. Callers dial 833-NAMI-CHI to connect to a live clinician or peer for referrals, guidance and expertise. Sometimes a phone call isn't enough, and we meet individuals in person to provide advocacy and peer support through mental health challenges.

NAMI Chicago also offers peer-led support groups and classes in various locations across Chicago. These sessions foster community and provide safe spaces to discuss mental health, both for individuals living with a mental health condition and for their families and friends. Our compassionate, knowledgeable peer facilitators provide support and teach new skills along the road to recovery.

NAMI Illinois

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Illinois (NAMI Illinois) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI Illinois serves residents across the state with free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education. Visit our Affiliate page to find the NAMI affiliate closest to you.

Thresholds

Thresholds provides services and resources for persons with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois. We work with many populations, including youth and young adults, veterans, young mothers, deaf, and individuals experiencing homelessness, among others.

We offer 30 innovative programs at more than 75 locations throughout Chicago, the adjacent suburbs, and four surrounding counties. Services include assertive outreach, case management, housing, employment, education, psychiatry, primary care, substance use treatment, and research. Thresholds' staff meets people where they are - out in the community. Offering services in a community-based setting makes them more accessible and effective and lessens the social exclusion that is often present in the lives of persons living with mental illnesses and substance use conditions. This allows our staff and clients to work on skills, clinical interventions, and recovery that allows them to live independent lives in their own neighborhoods.

Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc.

H.A.S. is the premier behavioral health resource for Chicago's Latino community, providing culturally competent, bilingual (English and Spanish) services to a diverse population of adolescents and adults from all backgrounds. H.A.S. understands that in order to be effective, behavioral health services need to be holistic, personalized, and participant-centered. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships. And we provide high-quality outpatient mental health services including clinical assessments, individual and family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, and case management.

At H.A.S., we believe that healthy individuals, healthy families, and healthy communities all depend on one another, a philosophy of caring and communal responsibility that defines our multi-faceted approach to behavioral health. We strengthen individuals and families with programs that promote personal wellbeing and healthy relationships. We support them with programs that foster family-friendly communities. We strive to be an integral part of the communities we serve with a multi-cultural and diverse professional team including physicians, psychiatrists, and nurses; licensed social workers, certified addiction counselors, and mental health clinicians; case managers, nutritionists and dietitians; and other support specialists. We service clients of all ages and cultures, and provide services with a sliding fee scale. We do not withhold services to clients with an inability to pay.

Rincon Family Services

Rincon's Mental Health Services are offered as part of a continuum of care. Because of our commitment to employing best practice in behavioral health, Rincon appoints clinicians to assess and develop personalized treatment plans for clients that have a dual diagnosis in mental health and substance use.

Our counseling services are offered as part of a continuum of care and a comprehensive case management approach. We serve youth (3+), adolescents and adults, providing therapeutic interventions and support services for clients with mental or behavioral health issues. Our trained clinicians assess and develop personalized treatment plans based on our clients' needs. We specialize in the following types of therapy for individuals, group, couples, children, adolescents, and adults in these areas: Trauma-Informed | Addiction & Recovery | Intensive Case Management | Grief & Loss | Psychiatric evaluation (12+) | Medication monitoring and management

The Road Home Program

The Road Home Program provides mental health care and wellness to veterans of all eras, service members and their families at no cost and regardless of discharge status. Call us at (312) 942-8387 (VETS) or fill out the Inquire About Care form

Habilitative Systems Inc.

Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI) is a nationally-recognized human services agency that uses a continuum of care approach to provide much-needed programs to underserved populations and people living with an array of health and human service needs. Headquartered on the west-side of Chicago, HSI has offered supportive programs to Chicago's most disadvantaged and vulnerable residents for 40 years and provides services to over 7,000 people annually in the North Lawndale, West Garfield, Austin and Englewood communities in Chicago.

HSI is the only organization on the west-side of Chicago that specializes in providing assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities and has created a unique social enterprise that produces packaging supplies while teaching important life skills and delivering supportive services to program participants. The organization also serves individuals with mental illness and substance abuse challenges, youth and families at risk, veterans, seniors, ex-offenders, the homeless and those who are unemployed.

Metropolitan Family Services

We offer supportive counseling to adults, children, and families in any phase of life to better handle their challenges. We help individuals and families deal effectively with mental illness and support recovery.

Adult Mental Health: Our holistic approach helps adults build on individual strengths and capacity for change, and live productively and independently in the community. When needed, we provide psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring to keep care on track. Specialized support is available for veterans and domestic violence survivors.

Children and Adolescent Mental Health: We help kids be kids with the normal ups and downs of growing up. Our services help children and adolescents with emotional difficulties to recover, strengthen family relationships, and succeed in school. We stabilize crisis situations and help keep children out of hospitals and other restrictive treatment environments.

Senior Counseling: Our services are designed to help families meet the challenges and opportunities of later years. We offer counseling, in-home respite, adult protective services, and support for caregivers, homeowners, and grandparents raising grandchildren.

Asian Human Services

The Behavioral Health Program located in the Bridgeview Bank building in Uptown is designed to meet the diverse emotional and social needs of Asian immigrants and refugees and other underserved communities. Our goal is to provide client-centered, culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services so that clients can achieve independence, lead productive lives and integrate effectively into mainstream society. We have trained providers and staff who speak more than 15 languages. Examples of some programs include:

Adult Outpatient Program: The adult outpatient program provides a wide range of evidence based behavioral health services including individual counseling, couples and family counseling, case management, individual and group community support service(CSG), crisis assessment and intervention, supportive employment, domestic violence support service, trauma informed service, and psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR).

Child and Adolescent Outpatient Program: The child and adolescent outpatient program provides services to kids' ages 5 through 17 experiencing or at rick of experiencing decreased functioning due to emotional concerns, behavioral disturbances and/or impaired social, personal or academic functioning.

Pathway to Success (PSP) Program: The overriding philosophy of the Pathway to Success program is to ENGAGE, EMPOWER and EMPLOY clients with the belief that all individuals regardless of their mental illness are capable of competitively working in the community when placed in the right job and work environment.

Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness

At Aunt Martha's, we're working every day - with our patients and our community partners - to build a culture of whole health. That means we're breaking down barriers, and focusing on health and wellness that addresses comprehensive, whole person care. Whether they are emotional, physical, or mental, we're going to help you address all of your needs.

At Aunt Martha's, you don't just get a doctor - you get a care team. Our providers are constantly working together to coordinate primary and preventative medical care, dental care, mental health care and addictions treatment services to ensure the whole patient is being treated effectively.

Illinois Department of Human Services

Crisis psychiatric services are an essential component of the publicly funded mental health system. DHS' Division of Mental Health funds crisis services and emergency psychiatric services (i.e., private hospitalization), which is immediate and intensive intervention services to stabilize children, adolescents, and adults during a mental health crisis which cannot be addressed by customary community mental health services. Private hospitals and DHS DMH funded community agencies contract with DHS' Division of Mental Health as providers of crisis psychiatric treatment for individuals who may or may not be covered by insurance or Medicaid.

Alsip, IL

SERTOMA CENTRE, INC.

4343 W. 123rd St.

60803-1807

(708) 371-9700

Anna, IL

UNION COUNTY COUNSELING SERVICES, INC.

204 South St.; PO Box 548

62906-0548

(618) 833-8551

Arlington Heights, IL

ALEXIAN BROTHERS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

3436 N. Kennicott Ave.

60004-7814

(847) 952-7460

Aurora, IL

ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT

309 W. New Indian Trail Ct.

60506-2494

(630) 966- 4000

Beardstown, IL

CASS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCATION

121 E. 2nd St.

62618-1263 (217) 323-2980

Bloomington, IL

MCLEAN COUNTY CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES, INC.

108 W. Market St.

61701-3940

(309) 827-5351

Broadview, IL

PRESENCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

1820 S. 25th Ave.

60155-2864

(708) 681-2324

Carlinville, IL

LOCUST STREET RESOURCE CENTER

320 S. Locust St.

62626-1648

(217) 854-3166

Centralia, IL

COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, INC.

904 M L King Dr.

62801-3532

(618) 533-1391

Chicago, IL

ADVOCATE NORTHSIDE HEALTH NETWORK dba ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER

836 W. Wellington

60657-5147

(773) 975-1600

Chicago, IL

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, INC. (HRDI)

222 S. Jefferson

60661-5603

(312) 441-9009

Chicago, IL

COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTERS OF CHICAGO

4740 N. Clark St.

60640-4689

(773) 769-0205

Chicago, IL

MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

1500 S. California Ave.

60608-1729

(773) 542-2000

Chicago, IL

NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

446 E. Ontario St., Suite 6-200

60611-4418

(312) 926-2000

Chicago, IL

LORETTO HOSPITAL

645 S. Central Ave.

60644-5059

(773) 626-4300

Chicago, IL

TRILOGY, INC.

1400 W. Greenleaf

60626-2893

(773) 508-6100

Danville, IL

CROSSPOINT HUMAN SERVICES

210 Avenue C

61832-5410

(217) 442-3200

Decatur, IL

HERITAGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER INC

151 N. Main St., PO Box 710

62525-0710

(217) 362-6262

DeKalb, IL

DEKALB BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

12 Health Services Dr., PO Box 1109

60115-9637

(815) 756-4875

Des Plaines, IL

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS

1001 E. Touhy Ave., Ste. 50

60018-5817

(847) 635-4600

Dixon, IL

SINNISSIPPI CENTERS, INC.

325 Illinois Route 2

61021-9118

(815) 284-6611

DuQuion, IL

PERRY COUNTY COUNSELING CENTER, INC.

1016 S. Madison St., Ste. A

62832-2442

(618) 542-4357

East St. Louis, IL

COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER OF ST. CLAIR COUNTY

505 S. 8th St.

62201-2919

(618) 482-7330

Effingham, IL

HEARTLAND HUMAN SERVICES

1200 N. Fourth St., PO Box 1047

62401-1047

(217) 347-7179

Eldorado, IL

EGYPTIAN PUBLIC AND MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1412 US 45 North

62930-3766

(618) 273-3326

Elgin, IL

ECKER CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

1845 Grandstand Place

60123-4983

(847) 695-0484

Elk Grove Village, IL

KENNETH YOUNG CENTER

1001 Rohlwing Rd.

60007-3217

(847) 524-8800

Evanston, IL

NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM

2650 Ridge Ave.

60201-1718 (847) 570-2000

Franklin Park, IL

LEYDEN FAMILY SERVICE AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

10001 W. Grand Ave.

60131-2563

(847) 451-0330

Freeport, IL

JANE ADDAMS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER dba FHN FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER

421 Exchange St.

61032-0813

(815) 599-7300

Galesburg, IL

BRIDGEWAY INC.

2323 Windish Dr.

61401-9780

(309) 344-2323

Golconda, IL

FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER, INC.

125 North Market St., PO Box 759

62938-0759

(618) 683-2461

Granite City, IL

CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.

50 Northgate Industrial Dr.

62040-6805

(888) 924-3786

Greenville, IL

BOND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1520 S. 4th St.

62246-2647

(618) 664-1442

Hillsboro, IL

COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

11191 Illinois Rte. 185

62049-2664

(217) 532-2001

Joliet, IL

COUNTY OF WILL

501 Ella Ave.

60433-2799

(815) 727-8480

LaGrange, IL

PILLARS COMMUNITY HEALTH

23 Calendar Ave., Ste. 207

60525-6327

(708) 745-5277

LaSalle, IL

NORTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.

2960 Chartres St.

61301-1097

(815) 224-1610

Lawrenceville, IL

LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

11020 State Route 250, P.O. Box 516

62439-3379

(618) 943-3754

Mattoon, IL

COLES COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC. dba LIFELINKS MENTAL HEALTH

750 Broadway Ave. East.

61938-4610

(217) 238-5700

Metropolis, IL

MASSAC COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH & FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER, INC.

206 W. 5th St.

62960-1810

(618) 524-9368

Moline, IL

ROBERT YOUNG CENTER FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

4600 Third St.

61265-6199

(309) 779-2031

Monticello, IL

PIATT COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

1921 N. Market

61856

(217) 762-5371

Mt. Carmel, IL

WABASH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

130 W. 7th St.

62863-1439

(618) 263-3873

Mt. Sterling, IL

MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS OF WESTERN ILLINOIS

700 SE Cross St.

62353-1561

(217) 773-3325

Mt. Vernon, IL

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INC.

16338 N. IL Highway 37

62864-8178

(618) 242-1510

Newton, IL

JASPER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

106 E. Edwards

62448-1736

(618) 783-4436

Northfield, IL

THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP

405 Central Ave.

60093-3006

(847) 441-5600

Oak Park, IL

THRIVE COUNSELING CENTER

120 S. Marion St.

60302-2809

(708) 383-7500

Paris, IL

HUMAN RESOURCES CENTER OF EDGAR AND CLARK COUNTIES

118 E. Court St., PO Box 1118

61944-5118

(217) 465-4118

Paxton, IL

COMMUNITY RESOURCE & COUNSELING CENTER, INC.

1510 W. Ottawa, PO Box 162

60957-0162

(217) 379-4302

Pekin, IL

TAZWOOD MENTAL HEALTH CTR, INC.

3248 Vandever Ave.

61554-6257

(309) 347-5579

Peoria, IL

HUMAN SERVICE CENTER

600 Fayette St., PO Box 1346

60603-3676

(309) 671-8005

Peoria, IL

CHILDRENS HOME ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS

2130 N. Knoxville Ave.

61630-2460

(309) 685-1047

Pontiac, IL

INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RESOURCES OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY

310 E. Torrance, PO Box 768

61764-0768

(815) 844-6109

Quincy, IL

TRANSITIONS OF WESTERN ILLINOIS, INC.

4409 Maine St., P.O. Box 3646

62305-3646

(217) 223-0413

Red Bud, IL

HUMAN SERVICE CENTER OF SOUTHERN METRO EAST

10257 State Route 3

62278-4418

(618) 282-6233

Rockford, IL

ROSECRANCE, INC.

526 W. State St.

61101-1214

(888) 928-5278

Shelbyville, IL

SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

1810 W. South Third St., PO Box 650

62565-9595

(217) 774-5587

Skokie, IL

BEHAVIORAL SERVICES CENTER

8707 Skokie Blvd., Ste. 207

60077-2272

(847) 673-8577

Skokie, IL

TURNING POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTER

8324 Skokie Blvd.

60077-2545

(847) 933-0051

Springfield, IL

MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

710 N. Eighth St.

62702-6324

(217) 525-1064

Sullivan, IL

MOULTRIE COUNTY COUNSELING CENTER

12 W. Harrison St.

61951-1907

(217) 728-4358

Taylorville, IL

CHRISTIAN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

707 Mcadam Dr.

62568-2300

(217) 824-9675

Tinley Park, IL

GRAND PRAIRIE SERVICES

17746 S. Oak Park Ave.

60477-3936

(708) 444-1012

Tuscola, IL

DOUGLAS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY COUNSELING

114 W. Houghton

61953-1660

(217) 253-4731

Waterloo, IL

HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES

988 N. Illinois Route 3

62298-1059

(618) 939-4444

Watseka, IL

IROQUOIS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

323 W. Mulberry, PO Box 322

60970-0322

(815) 432-5241

Waukegan, IL

LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

3010 Grand Ave., 3rd Floor

60085-2399

(847) 377-8180

West Frankfort, IL

CENTERSTONE OF ILLINOIS INC

902 W. Main St.

62896-2210

(855) 608-3560

Wheaton, IL

DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

111 N. County Farm Rd.

60187-3977

(630) 682-7400

OTHER CRISIS SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255) (offered in English and Spanish) - free and confidential support for people in distress or experiencing a suicidal crisis.

Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 - for free, 24/7 mental health support and crisis intervention via text message.

- add Text "NATIVE "to 741741 so the crisis text counsel is prompted with a fact sheet/resource tips to help in tribal communities

- add Text "STEVE" to 741741 so young people of color can be connected to a trained and culturally competent crisis counselor

Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990 (multilingual) - free, confidential 24/7 hotline for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster

TrevorLifeline: 866-488-7386 - crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 for LGBTQ youth community

TrevorText: Text "START" to 678678 - 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people

Blackline: (800) 604-5841 - a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.

AAKOMA Project resource page for BIPOC youth, young adults and families

BEAM's resource page for the Black community

Retrieved from abc7chicago.com on 10/12/2021: https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/mental-health-resources-in-illinois-and-the-chicago-area/10579518/

UIC APAC Professional Development Grant

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IL Adult Education Professional Development Network (PDN)

Bridge Learning Communities

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ICSPS - Working with Students Experiencing Homelessness

Better Together: Establishing Community Partnerships to Provide Services to Students Experiencing Homelessness - November 10, 2021 at 10:00 - 11:00 am

Learn more about this webinar and register here.

Equity Through Website Accessibility - November 30, 2021 at 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Learn more about this webinar and register here.

Online Instruction: Not Just for Pandemics - January 12, 2022 at 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Learn more about this webinar and register here.

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IDENTITY AND INNOVATION SUMMIT

When: October 20, 2021 9:30 am - 4:30 pm CST

Where: Virtual

Registration: Free

On October 20, 2021, Illinois workforce partners are celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness month with the Identity and Innovation Summit. This free virtual summit focuses on recruitment, hiring, and retention of disabled workers who identify as transgender or non-gender confirming and/or people living with HIV. Following a welcome from Governor Pritzker, this all-day event will showcase local and national experts and stakeholders covering three key areas of policy, practice, and professional development as they relate to working with these underserved communities. Within the day there will be opportunities for robust discussions and networking to address the need for professional development of employers and workforce organizations so that all people's skills and talents are fully included throughout Illinois.

Learn more, view the draft agenda, and register here.

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Fatherhood During the COVID-19 Pandemic

November 4, 2021

3:00-4:00 pm Eastern/2:00-3:00 pm Central

Register here

Webinar Description: Fathers and families have experienced many changes and disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research demonstrates that the effects of these changes have been mixed—some fathers have been able to spend more time with their children, while others have had less opportunity to do so.

This webinar will explore some of the ways that fathers’ roles and responsibilities shifted during the pandemic. We’ll discuss father involvement in childcare and support for virtual learning, as well as ways that the pandemic heightened existing challenges for low-income and noncustodial fathers. Presenters will offer insights from their practice and research, and highlight the supports that fathers may need to maintain positive changes or recover from negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Register here

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Progressive Style Guide, Interaction Institute

Use this style guide to build more inclusive language in your practice.

Rental Assistance

Governor JB Pritzker announced that $505 million of the initial tranche of Illinois’ 2021 emergency rental assistance from the federal government has been distributed, as Illinois leads the nation in getting this funding out the door faster than any other state. More than 57,000 households have now received assistance through the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP). With Illinois’ initial 2021 allocation of rental relief funds fully paid out, IHDA will open a new round of assistance funded by a separate federal bill on Monday, November 8, 2021. For future ILRPP and mortgage assistance program information and updates, please visit illinoishousinghelp.org. You may read the full press release here.

If you are a tenant or a landlord and have applied to receive ILRPP assistance during the May-July 2021 application periods, you can check the status of your application at ilrpp.ihda.org/status. For other questions about ILRPP, please call (866) 454-3571.

Rent Assistance Still Available Through IDHS!

If you missed the window to apply for assistance through IHDA, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is currently accepting applications for rental assistance. If you are looking for assistance, please contact an IDHS Service Provider Agency in your area. To find out if you’re eligible, ask about rental assistance, and get help with applying.

Find a IDHS Service Provider at https://www.illinoisrentalassistance.org/providers

Please continue to visit the ILRPP page for more information.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Accepting Applications Now

https://nhschicago.org/rentalassistance/programoverview.aspx

Emergency Financial Assistance

https://allchicago.org/how-we-are-ending-homelessness/emergency-financial-assistance/

City of Chicago Mortgage Assistance

Financial support is available to City of Chicago homeowners who have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are having difficulty paying their mortgage.

Applications are being accepted. CLICK HERE for more information from Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS).

State of Illinois Utility Bill Assistance Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Financial support is available to eligible low-income households in Illinois who need help paying their heating and electric bills. CLICK HERE for more information from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Chicago residents can reach out to directly to CEDA to APPLY for Gas and Electric Assistance through the LIHEAP program.

*For assistance completing an application, please email NHS of Chicago at EmergencyAssistance@nhschicago.org call 800-831-7949 to make an appointment with one of our Client Services Specialists.

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

Our 90-minute foreclosure prevention education workshop provides insight into the foreclosure process, loan modification options, mediation, forbearance, housing counselor assistance, and mortgage assistance grant programs:

These are online courses taught by a live instructor via Zoom.

Thursday October 21

6PM - 7:30PM: One 90-minute session

Register Here

Online Home Buyer Education

Complete home buyer education with eHome, an online home buyer education course. Proceed at your own pace in completing 6 modules, which are also available in Spanish. The regular cost of this course is $99, but use the discount code NHSC49 for a significant reduction in price to $50.

Register Here

Online Foreclosure Education

Free online self-paced foreclosure course covering home retention options, the foreclosure timeline, and resources available to help save your home.

• Learn foreclosure options and answers

• Prepare to work with a foreclosure counselor

Register Here

Home Buyer Education Webinars

Learn about the home buying process such as the basics of budgeting, improving credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs.

These are online courses taught by a live instructor via Zoom.

Wednesdays Oct 6, 13, 20, and 27

6PM - 8PM: Eight-hour course delivered in four 2-hour sessions

Register Here

A Home Buyer Education certificate of completion, required to qualify for some

down payment assistance programs, is valid for one year from date of completion.

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Tenants Organization (MTO)

https://www.tenants-rights.org/

Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing (LCBH)

https://lcbh.org/

Spanish Coalition for Housing

http://sc4housing.org/programs-and-services/energy-assistance/

Emergency COVID-19 Rental assistance Programs

https://chicookilrenthelp.org/

(Pagina disponible en Espanol tambien)

Spanish Coalition for Housing is sponsoring an affordable housing workshop in English and Spanish through the month of March. To attend please register at: http:\\sc4housing.org\cha-community-alliance\

Roof, Porch and Emergency Heating Repair Programs

https://www.chicago.gov/city/

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Rental Assistance

Governor JB Pritzker announced that $505 million of the initial tranche of Illinois’ 2021 emergency rental assistance from the federal government has been distributed, as Illinois leads the nation in getting this funding out the door faster than any other state. More than 57,000 households have now received assistance through the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP). With Illinois’ initial 2021 allocation of rental relief funds fully paid out, IHDA will open a new round of assistance funded by a separate federal bill on Monday, November 8, 2021. For future ILRPP and mortgage assistance program information and updates, please visit illinoishousinghelp.org. You may read the full press release here.

If you are a tenant or a landlord and have applied to receive ILRPP assistance during the May-July 2021 application periods, you can check the status of your application at ilrpp.ihda.org/status. For other questions about ILRPP, please call (866) 454-3571.

Rent Assistance Still Available Through IDHS!

If you missed the window to apply for assistance through IHDA, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is currently accepting applications for rental assistance. If you are looking for assistance, please contact an IDHS Service Provider Agency in your area. To find out if you’re eligible, ask about rental assistance, and get help with applying.

Find a IDHS Service Provider at https://www.illinoisrentalassistance.org/providers

Please continue to visit the ILRPP page for more information.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Accepting Applications Now

https://nhschicago.org/rentalassistance/programoverview.aspx

Emergency Financial Assistance

https://allchicago.org/how-we-are-ending-homelessness/emergency-financial-assistance/

City of Chicago Mortgage Assistance

Financial support is available to City of Chicago homeowners who have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are having difficulty paying their mortgage.

Applications are being accepted. CLICK HERE for more information from Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS).

State of Illinois Utility Bill Assistance Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Financial support is available to eligible low-income households in Illinois who need help paying their heating and electric bills. CLICK HERE for more information from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Chicago residents can reach out to directly to CEDA to APPLY for Gas and Electric Assistance through the LIHEAP program.

*For assistance completing an application, please email NHS of Chicago at EmergencyAssistance@nhschicago.org call 800-831-7949 to make an appointment with one of our Client Services Specialists.

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

Our 90-minute foreclosure prevention education workshop provides insight into the foreclosure process, loan modification options, mediation, forbearance, housing counselor assistance, and mortgage assistance grant programs:

These are online courses taught by a live instructor via Zoom.

Thursday October 21

6PM - 7:30PM: One 90-minute session

Register Here

Online Home Buyer Education

Complete home buyer education with eHome, an online home buyer education course. Proceed at your own pace in completing 6 modules, which are also available in Spanish. The regular cost of this course is $99, but use the discount code NHSC49 for a significant reduction in price to $50.

Register Here

Online Foreclosure Education

Free online self-paced foreclosure course covering home retention options, the foreclosure timeline, and resources available to help save your home.

• Learn foreclosure options and answers

• Prepare to work with a foreclosure counselor

Register Here

Home Buyer Education Webinars

Learn about the home buying process such as the basics of budgeting, improving credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs.

These are online courses taught by a live instructor via Zoom.

Wednesdays Oct 6, 13, 20, and 27

6PM - 8PM: Eight-hour course delivered in four 2-hour sessions

Register Here

A Home Buyer Education certificate of completion, required to qualify for some

down payment assistance programs, is valid for one year from date of completion.

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Tenants Organization (MTO)

https://www.tenants-rights.org/

Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing (LCBH)

https://lcbh.org/

Spanish Coalition for Housing

http://sc4housing.org/programs-and-services/energy-assistance/

Emergency COVID-19 Rental assistance Programs

https://chicookilrenthelp.org/

(Pagina disponible en Espanol tambien)

Spanish Coalition for Housing is sponsoring an affordable housing workshop in English and Spanish through the month of March. To attend please register at: http:\\sc4housing.org\cha-community-alliance\

Roof, Porch and Emergency Heating Repair Programs

https://www.chicago.gov/city/

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Cook County Treasurer Satellite Office has opened up at St. Sabina Church located at 1120 W. 79th St. The office assists with helping homeowners find tax refunds and exemptions

• https://abc7chicago.com/cook-county-treasurer-saint-sabina-father-pfleger-property-taxes/11249237/

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New Consumer Protections for Low-Income Electric and Natural Gas Utility Customers

If you qualify and have been charged a late-payment fee on a recent electric bill, you should contact your electric utility first to find out whether the fee can be removed off your bill. Similarly, low-income customers who have been charged a deposit by their electric or natural gas utility to have service connected, reconnected or to continue to receive service should contact the utility first to find out whether the deposit can be refunded.

The ICC’s Consumer Services Division has English and Spanish speaking counselors available to help customers needing further assistance between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday by calling 1-800-524-0795, 1-217-782-2024 outside the State of Illinois, or TTY at 1-800-858-9277. If you are interested in filing a complaint against your utility online click here. Struggling to pay your utility bill? Visit the ICC utility assistance webpage to learn more about resources that may be available to you.

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ICC Raises Awareness About New Consumer Protections for Low-Income Electric and Natural Gas Utility Customers

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CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!

Apply today for Chicago Treasurer's Office & BMO Harris Bank's 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month High School Senior Scholarship Essay Contest! Deadline October 15, 202

Win up to $1,500!!!

Visit https://www.chicagocitytreasurer.com/essay-contest for more information.

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University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
In-State Students, $67,100 & Under, family income - free tuition, four years

https://osfa.illinois.edu/illinois-commitment/

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HASTAC Scholars Applications Are Open!

Join a community of scholars dedicated to rethinking pedagogy, learning, research, and the role of higher education with the goal of creating a more equitable system.

The HASTAC Scholars program is an innovative student-driven community of graduate and undergraduate students. Each year, around 100 new Scholars are accepted into a new 2-year cohort of the program. HASTAC Scholars come from dozens of disciplines and have been sponsored by over 200 colleges and universities ranging from small liberal arts colleges to large research universities.

New HASTAC Scholars will contribute to building a community that works at the intersection of technology and the arts, humanities, and sciences. HASTAC Scholars host online forums, organize collaborative book reviews, write blog posts, share their research and interests on scholar spotlight, participate in Digital Fridays, and much more.

What can you accomplish as a HASTAC Scholar?

• Blog about your own work and research projects, questions, ideas

• Report on activities at your local institution and department

• Share insights from conferences and performances

• Network both online and in-person meet-ups or conferences

• Conduct interviews, book reviews, project reviews—your status as a HASTAC Scholar can give you a sense of standing to reach out to major people in your field!

• Are you interested in a new tool or pedagogical idea? You could host a small video chat with other Scholars to work through how you can implement it!

• Other ideas: Create an app, coordinate the development of a small DH project, work with your university library on a digitization project, etc.

In short: every HASTAC Scholar ends up being active in a different way. We are open to how you want to help build this community or develop a supportive community on your campus!

Applications for the 2021-2023 Cohort are due 10/15.

Selected HASTAC Scholars will participate in the program from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2023.

For more on what you can expect to participate in as a HASTAC Scholar, check out our Digital Fridays Video Playlist!

Apply Here!

Chicago Innovation Foundation | Chicago Student Invention Convention - Apply. 2021-2022 Program Year.

WEBINAR SERIES: A DAY OF ROBOTICS INSPIRATION - December 8th

• YWCA Financial training--https://www.ywca-ens.org/economic-advancement/bmm/