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Family Guidance Centers, Inc. employs an integrated approach to care, tailored to each individual's needs, addressing not only substance use issues but also any underlying mental health conditions. A team of qualified licensed psychologists, master 's-level licensed counselors, and social workers conducts a comprehensive assessment to understand each person's challenges and develop a personalized treatment plan that ensures services address both mental health and substance use concerns.

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Chicago Public Library locations act as a cooling center free to the public during periods of extreme heat. Locations also have water fountains available.

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Through the Family Support and Community Engagement (FsACE) program eligible Suburban Cook County families access dental and vision care by making direct payments to their doctors. Individuals or households can receive assistance for professional optical services, an eye exam, and/or eyeglasses to correct a vision impairment.

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Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

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Village of North Riverside Mayor's Youth Scholarship Program provides North Riverside families with educational scholarships for their children to attend college and to participate in recreational programming and early childhood development activities offered by their Parks and Recreation Department. Funds are raised throughout the year through local fundraising efforts at the Mayor's Golf Outing held in June of every year.

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Chicago Police Department (CPD) district location lobbies act as cooling centers during periods of extreme heat and warming centers during periods of extreme cold.

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Visiting Angels provides non-medical personal care services that assist older adults with their day-to-day activities to promote dignity and well-being while helping them maintain their preferred autonomy, lifestyle, and routines.

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Open Studio Project offers a community outreach program that uses art and writing to promote personal growth and emotional expression as a means of maintaining mental health.

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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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Palatine Township provides free school supplies to resident families experiencing financial hardship.

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Chicago Public Library - Hall Branch assists individuals with finding job openings or placement with an employer. Employment and career development events focus on job readiness, job skills, and resume help.

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Riverside Township Senior Exercise class meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Noon, and is for Riverside Township residents only. Class is typically an hour long and takes place in the 2nd-floor Auditorium of the Town Hall. Exercise Classes are led by personal fitness trainer, Jerry Owen, Ph.D., PT, CSCS, and are free to attend.

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DaVita Kidney Care offers dialysis treatment centers.

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Eden Supportive Living offers Supportive Living Facilities (SLFs) as an alternative to nursing home care for low-income persons with physical disabilities (22 and older) under Medicaid. The program is designed to preserve privacy and autonomy while emphasizing health and wellness for persons otherwise needing nursing facility care. Eden focuses specifically on people living with disabilities such as Multiple Sclerosis, TBI, stroke, kidney failure, spinal cord injury, kidney failure, and more. The facilities can provide recuperative and preventative nursing care, 24-hour response/security, meals, socialization, and more.Please contact individual communities for more information about eligibility and availability.

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Renacer Latino, Inc. offers substance abuse treatment with experienced specialists in addiction and addiction-related issues.

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Village of Orland Park provides low-cost door-to-door transportation for disabled village residents.

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Embrace Living Communities offers affordable housing specifically for persons who are 62 or older and have limited resources.

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Chicago Public Library maintains computers with internet access for use by community members. Printing and scanning services are also available.

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City of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services has Community Service Centers that act as cooling centers during periods of extreme heat.

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Oak Park Township offers Financial Assistance Scholarships (FAS) for youth, to assist them in participating in activities and/or programs they are financially unable to access. Funds can be used for costs relating directly to registration and participant fees only.

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Lurie Children's helps facilitate the transition from pediatric to adult care for teens with chronic skin diseases and their families, for example. Using the latest technology in a child-friendly setting, the division offers specialized treatment for:Infantile Hemangiomas and Vascular MalformationsEpidermolysis BullosaGenetic Skin DiseasesOnoco-Dermatologic ConditionsRheumatologic DisordersPediatric Dermatologic Surgery and Laser TherapyPolycucstic Ovarian Syndrome

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Life Wireless - Lifeline Program is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone bills. Eligible customers can get a discount on their phone bills through Life Wireless.

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A Knock at Midnight's Mentoring Program acts as a violence prevention and intervention resource for youth. This approach to mentoring involves youth in the decision-making process (i.e., scheduled meeting times, planned events, etc). An emphasis is placed on youth feeling supported and on creating a nurturing environment that enables them to take positive steps toward academic, social, and emotional growth. Lastly, this mentoring program is used as an intervention strategy to prevent youth from dropping out of high school. The AKAM mentorship program has a parent component. The parent component is the avenue through which parents are engaged. Through this component, skill building is provided for parents.

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Chicago Public Schools's Children and Family Benefits Unit (CFBU) provides a hotline which assists families with social services support, including Medicaid and SNAP enrollment and utilization. CFBU can connect families to free and low-cost food, healthcare, and emergency resources to keep your family healthy and safe.

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New Eclipse Community Alliance provides assistance with applying to CEDA's various utility bill payment and energy services programs. This includes the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Peoples Gas Share the Warmth (Chicago residents only), City of Chicago Utility Billing Relief (UBR) (Chicago residents only), Home Weatherization, and Energy Saving Kits.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;Households with a person living with a disability;Families with children aged 5 and under;Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.

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