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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.

Real Foods Collective offers a Bilingual Outreach and Social Services coordinator who can assist with SNAP and link applications.

Thornton Township's General Assistance Social Worker provides support to individuals applying for Social Security Benefits and Public Aid, particularly those facing literacy and other challenges. Additionally, they assist in relocating homeless and abused individuals to safe and stable shelters, make appropriate referrals for clients dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues, and offer guidance in completing complex forms and applications. Lastly, the social worker collaborates with the Salvation Army to assist individuals who may not qualify for other assistance programs in securing a one-time emergency subsidy, distinct from ongoing general assistance.

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.

Action Coalition of Englewood 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.

Global Executive Council Services 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.

HANA Center 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.

Pillars Community Health's location in La Grange Park is designated as Community Health Clinic (CHC) and provides assistance enrolling in public benefit services such as Medicaid and SNAP.

Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) can help individuals understand and apply for benefits such as: Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Access to Care, Citizenship/Immigration, Transportation, Kids Care, SSI Prescription Drug Assistance, Food Stamps, LIHEAP, SHIP, and many others.

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.

Valley Kingdom Ministries International Inc provides SNAP application assistance.

The Inner City Muslim Action Network offers SNAP application assistance.

Saint Anthony operates a community wellness program out of several locations. This includes therapeutic family support groups (available on a weekly basis), mental health services (individual, couples, and family), case management, assistance with accessing healthcare (applying for medical cards, food stamps, etc.), and free pregnancy testing.Please note that free pregnancy testing is only available at the North Lawndale and Little Village locations.

Henry Booth House helps individuals and families complete applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The SNAP program helps eligible households afford the cost of nutritious foods at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmer's markets. Program participants receive monthly electronic benefits transfers (EBT) which can be used to purchase food at participating retailers."

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.

Life Span's domestic violence legal program is staffed by 15 attorneys, four paralegals, and four criminal court advocates who have expertise and years of experience in contested family law cases and criminal court advocacy. They operate a number of innovative and collaborative programs specifically created to reach underserved populations.Life Span assists with the following: divorce and parentage, child and spousal support, civil no contact orders, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time (formerly called Custody and Visitation), and more.

Women of Power NFP 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) 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.

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

Chetwyn Rodgers Drive Development Center (CRDDC) 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.

Provides assistance with filling out applications for license plate discounts, SNAP and medical cards.

Provides assistance in establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support orders under the provisions of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act and the Illinois Public Aid Code through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) can help individuals understand and apply for benefits such as: Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Access to Care, Citizenship/Immigration, Transportation, Kids Care, SSI Prescription Drug Assistance, Food Stamps, LIHEAP, SHIP, and many others.

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.

Case managers can assist eligible individuals with various facets of community support. Common issues include applying for benefits, arranging for help in the home, receiving home-delivered meals, or gaining access to medical care and affordable housing. Their trained volunteers assist older adults in applying for and maintaining public entitlements. Individuals are screened for programs that may provide financial assistance or services. Programs offered: LIHEAP, SNAP/Link Benefits and Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).