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Community Services - Center of Concern - Main Office

1665 Elk Boulevard, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Must be a resident of suburban Cook County. This service is not for City of Chicago residents.
Mon 9:00am - 4:30pm Tue 9:00am - 4:30pm Wed 9:00am - 4:30pm Thu 9:00am - 4:30pm Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Evenings and Saturdays are available by appointment only.

Polish, Hindi, Spanish, English

Appointment required. Intake/case management is required for all services.

Free, Self Pay, Sliding Scale

Cook County, IL

Description

Center of Concern provides community services that include income tax preparation assistance, low income taxpayer clinic, employment counseling, and legal counseling (will/estate preparation).COMMUNITY SERVICES:> Employment Counseling> Legal Counseling> Income Tax Preparation Assistance> Low Income Taxpayer Clinic> Financial and Money Management Counseling> Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, schedule available by phone or online

Date of Last Formal Update

04/08/2025

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211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Center of Concern

The Center of Concern provides housing, community, and older adult services to enable residents of suburban Cook County to live with dignity and independence. This agency also provides homelessness prevention services. For suburban Cook County residents at risk of losing their primary nighttime residence in the next two weeks or those who do not have a place to stay and are in need of emergency shelter in the next 24-48 hours, please call 877-426-6515 Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm to be connected with the Suburban Cook County Call Center.This agency also refers eligible clients needing home furniture to the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB), which does not accept walk-ins or calls for furniture requests. Individuals requesting furniture may contact Center of Concern staff to discuss further. Center of Concern staff will work to assess the client's needs and schedule an appointment on their behalf.

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