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DFSS provides centralized information and assessment via a Senior Services Hotline and also via in-person locations including City Hall and five regional senior centers. By going in person or placing a call, an older person or caregiver receives information about the services offered by DFSS and other eldercare service providers available to them. Programs and services include:Benefits EligibilityCheckup list and ApplicationCarrier Alert ProgramChore/Housekeeping ServiceCaregiving ResourcesGrandparents Raising Grandchildren ProgramsEmployment ServicesFoster Grandparent ProgramGatekeeper Chicago/Well-Being ChecksGolden Diner Nutrition ProgramHome Delivered MealsLife Enrichment ProgramsMedical Transportation AssistanceOmbudsman ProgramRespite CareSenior Companion ProgramSenior Shuttle TransportationChicago Fitness PlusLegal AssistanceSenior Housing Information

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The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs' Passport to Manhood is designed for young boys ages 8 to 14 to help them develop and mature into young men. Passport to Manhood engages young boys in discussions and activities that reinforce character, leadership, and positive behavior. Each participant receives a "passport" to underscore that he is on a personal journey of growth and maturation. Each of the program's 14 sessions uses interactive activities to focus on a specific aspect of character and manhood. Passport to Manhood culminates in a service project where boys learn the importance of service to their community.

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Universal Family Connection's Child Welfare & Addiction Intervention Treatment (DASA) provides services to DCFS-involved adolescents engaged in high-risk drinking or drug use.

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Greater Family Health has a team of Health Benefits Specialists who are ready to help you apply for health benefits coverage year-round. They can help you determine which type of plan, in the Marketplace (Affordable Care Act/ObamaCare) or through Medicaid, you may qualify for.

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The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago has offered housing to low-income adults in the Chicagoland area for nearly 100 years.

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Some Chicago Park District locations have at least one air-conditioned room available for public use during periods of extreme heat.

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Leave No Veteran Behind supports veterans by providing employment training and access to transitional employment opportunities. It was decided that our agency would take on fee-for-service contracts that directly provide our Veteran clients with transitional jobs.

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The University of Chicago Medicine - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience - Courage to Quit offers a program which helps individuals quit smoking. The program offers group counseling to help participants learn how to manage cravings, cope with triggers, and learn relapse prevention and stress reduction skills. Individual counseling is also available for participants who require more assistance.

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ACCESS Community Health Network (ACHN) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that offer several specialized maternal health and wellness programs to help support mothers-to-be and improve birth outcomes for their babies, including breastfeeding support.

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University of Illinois At Chicago (UIC) - Specialized Care For Children - Chicago provides financial assistance for individuals who are unable to pay their medical bills.

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Chicago Public Library provides access to the internet for free.

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Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

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This program is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

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Tapestry 360 Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Patients won't be turned away due to the inability to pay.

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Social Security Administration (SSA) Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of the participant's income when they reduce their hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all their income, so it's best to identify other ways to pay for monthly expenses as you age.

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Christian Community Health Center (CCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers a full range of medical services and specialized care to meet the needs of every woman throughout her life. Women's health services include:Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)Prenatal and postnatal carePap SmearsBreast cancer screeningSocial support services as needed

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Clara Hope House provides residential housing in a community setting and an array of responsive services for 8 homeless adult mentally ill consumers with or without a co-occurring disorder of substance abuse and will help them achieve their highest level of self-efficiency.

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In partnership with Chicago-area universities and private-practice therapists, Greenlight Counseling provides 20 free therapy sessions to currently enrolled student survivors who have experienced sexual harm in high school, college, or graduate school. Greenlight therapists are highly qualified, trauma-informed clinicians specializing in sexual harm recovery, offering in-person and virtual services in the Chicago metropolitan area.

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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has provided assistance programs to help patients obtain life-saving or life-sustaining medication they could not otherwise afford. These programs provide medication, financial assistance with insurance premiums and co-pays, diagnostic testing assistance, and travel assistance for clinical trials or consultation with disease specialists.

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Chicago Police Department opens a variety of park fieldhouses to the public to warm up during periods of extreme cold.

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This food pantry is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

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The Chinese American Service League (CASL) provides Alzheimer's and Dementia Care that supports daily well-being and helps families navigate each stage of the disease with confidence.

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Chicago Park District offers a 6-week long summer day camp where youth can engage in sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities. Ideas of civic engagement, environmental awareness, inclusion, collaboration & team building, brain play, reflection & journaling, and friendship & kindness are woven into the camp experience. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Online registration begins April 15 & 16. Camp runs June 24 - August 2.

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Bloom Township offers a variety of Health & Exercise programs such as a medical loan closet, podiatry services, chair yoga, and line dancing aimed at serving senior members of the community.

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois can talk with clients about any sexual or reproductive problem and help them get the care they need.

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