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Eviction Prevention Assistance | Metropolitan Family Services - Legal Aid Society

Eviction Help DuPage provides Eviction (legal) Defense and assists with Evictions Prevention, illegal lockouts, sealing eviction cases and other related issues.

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Eviction Prevention Assistance

Veteran Benefits Assistance | Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs - DuPage County

Help with federal and state benefits available to veterans. Help also given in other areas, such as getting health care, education and training, housing and employment.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance

Certificates/Forms Assistance | ICNA Relief

Helps people apply for LIHEAP, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SNAP, Medicaid, Childcare, TANF.

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Certificates/Forms Assistance

VETERAN SERVICES | GOODWILL OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

Provides training, support services, and job referral opportunities with employers in Central Illinois for U.S. Military veterans. Can also assist with veterans benefits through a V.A. Accredited Claims Agent who is available by appointment.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Employment Programs

Veteran Benefits Assistance | State of Illinois: Department of Veterans Affairs East St. Louis

Assists veterans of military service, their dependents and survivors with obtaining benefits.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance

Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Citizens Commission on Human Rights of St. Louis

Ensures that criminal acts within the psychiatric industry are reported to the proper authorities, acted upon, helps the abused individual file criminal or other complaints with the proper authorities and conducts investigations.

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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities

Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Living Independently Now Center

Aging & Disability Resource Specialist Advocate: Visits senior sites providing information on assistive aids, adaptive equipment and transportation assistance. Additionally, the specialist will consult with community members and providers about services needed in their respective counties to gauge needs to be addressed through direct services, speaking engagements and workshops.

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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities

Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Living Independently Now Center Red Bud Office

Aging & Disability Resource Specialist Advocate: Visits senior sites providing information on assistive aids, adaptive equipment and transportation assistance. Additionally, the specialist will consult with community members and providers about services needed in their respective counties to gauge needs to be addressed through direct services, speaking engagements and workshops.

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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities

LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM | SENIOR SERVICES - A DIVISION OF EFFINGHAM CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING

Advocates for nursing home residents' rights, investigates complaints and abuse allegations, provides consultation on how to choose a nursing home, and mediates solutions to problems. The program works with families and residents.

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Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs

MEDASSIST PROGRAM | CATHOLIC CHARITIES - DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD

Staff help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance

CHILD SUPPORT HOTLINE | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES

Child support services are available to any parent who needs assistance in establishing legal parentage, or establishing or enforcing child support or medical support, regardless of income.

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Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

GENERAL WAYNE A. DOWNING HOME FOR VETERANS | GOODWILL OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

Provides permanent supportive housing to male veterans. Provides and coordinates all services including treatment for post-traumatic stress syndrome, substance abuse, stress, anxiety and psychological counseling. Can also help with budgeting, clothing, legal assistance, food, transportation, entitlement benefits, medical care, job training, education, and job placement services.

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Veteran Homes
Veteran Benefits Assistance

VETERAN BENEFITS | VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION - KANKAKEE COUNTY

Provides assistance in obtaining, filing, and completing forms for claims to state and federal agencies to secure the benefits and services to which they are entitled. Will also assist in obtaining military records, medals, awards, and ribbons.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Military Records
Veteran Benefits Assistance

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION | DEKALB COUNTY

Helps veterans maneuver through the Department of Veterans Affairs in regards to:

- Healthcare.

- Disability Claims.

- Pension Claims.

- Education.

Also helps surviving family members with their dealings with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Financial assistance is provided to Military Veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. This assistance is designed to help veterans and their families, who are in need of shelter. All assistance is paid by voucher to the vendor.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

MEDASSIST PROGRAM | CATHOLIC CHARITIES - DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD

Staff help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance

STATE'S ATTORNEY | WILLIAMSON COUNTY OFFICES

Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

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Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Public Counsel

LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICES | LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS

Assists people with learning disabilities in the following ways:

- Monitors and advises the Illinois State Board of Education on issues dealing with students with learning disabilities.

- Provides advocacy information and support to parents, individuals with learning disabilities and professionals.

- Provides scholarships for post-secondary education for students with learning disabilities.

- Provides the Robert Abbott Scholarship for students who are in school to become a teacher in the field of Special Education.

- Provides and support workshops and mini-conferences for educators and parents.

- Increases public awareness of learning disabilities throughout Illinois.

- Provides scholarships for membership and workshop fees for parents of children with learning disabilities, and for adults with learning disabilities.

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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Disease/Disability Information
Scholarships

Low Cost Legal Help and Coaching - Administer Justice - Maple Park United Methodist Church

Administer Justice provides a wide range of services to meet both the immediate and future needs of low-income individuals facing civil legal matters once monthly at a participating community justice center. They help with cases involving: divorce/custody, landlord/tenant, debt/collections, estate planning, immigration and criminal records.

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Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Divorce Mediation
Consumer Law

VA Benefits for Service Members - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Evanston VA Clinic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations

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Veteran Benefits Assistance

Utility Bill Application Assistance - Greater Mt. Vernon Baptist Church - Main Location

Greater Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 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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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Percentage of Income Utility Payment Plans

Utility Bill Application Assistance - Chinese American Service League - Main Office

Chinese American Service League 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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Percentage of Income Utility Payment Plans
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance

Benefits Counseling - ACCESS Community Health Network - Evanston Family Health Center

ACCESS Community Health Network operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide onsite benefit specialists who work with care teams to provide patients with benefits enrollment, Medicaid redetermination and enrollment, insurance open enrollment assistance, and WIC/SNAP assistance.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance

Sexual Assault Legal Services - Life Span - Des Plaines

Life Span attorneys provide civil legal services to victims of sexual assault and their families in order to provide them with safety and perpetrator accountability. Legal Services covered include divorce, child custody/visitation/child support, orders of protection, civil no contact orders, and more.

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Crime Victim Safety Planning
Specialized Crime Victim Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Divorce Mediation

IL Welcoming Center - Onward House - Onward House - Administrative Offices (CommunityHealth)

Onward House meets the need of immigrants with Latino-led, family-based immigration and citizenship services. Onward House hosts informational workshops to offer legal guidance related to immigration. Workshops were designed for immigrant families to receive up-to-date guidance on topics such as: immigration processes, how and where to find immigration forms, and how to track applications, among other topics.

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Citizenship Test Preparation

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