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Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Services

Supported Employment
Welfare Rights Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Representing individuals with disabilities with their Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides advocacy and assistance with Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, simple wills and more.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides legal information, referrals, and advice about public benefits, health insurance, immigration matters, and issues in the child welfare system via online or telephone inquiries from low-income community members and/or persons advocating on behalf of such community members.

Services

Hunger/Poverty Action Groups
Women's Advocacy Groups
Political Action/Lobbying Groups
Welfare Rights Assistance
Children's Rights Groups
Immigrant Rights Groups
Magnolia Care Solutions completes applications and manages issues related to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and insurance.
Offers benefits management, financial assistance when eligible, and free care coordination for the diagnosis and treatment of children with eligible health care needs including: - Blood disorders. - Cardiovascular impairments. - Craniofacial and External body impairments. - Eye Impairments. - Gastrointestinal impairments. - Hearing impairments. - Inborn metabolism errors. - Nervous system impairments. - Orthopedic impairments. - Pulmonary impairments. - Urogenital impairments.

Services

Pediatrics
Case/Care Management
Welfare Rights Assistance
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Services

Supported Employment
Welfare Rights Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Services

Supported Employment
Welfare Rights Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers benefits counseling to help individuals determine what benefits they're eligible for and how to enroll to receive them. They can specifically assist with:Medicaid or MedicareEnrolling in insurance through the MarketplaceWIC and SNAPChicago-specific support options

Services

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Welfare Rights Assistance
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Services

Supported Employment
Welfare Rights Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Westside Health Authority(WHA) and CSAC-West partner agencies provides onsite & referral supportive services including: Case Management Intake Assessment ID Replacement Assistance With Obtaining Social Security Card Birth Certificate Assistance (if born in Chicago or Cook County only) Clothing Assistance Referrals Hygiene Kits (when available) Free Haircuts (Thursdays, 2:00pm to 4:00pm) Assistance With Furniture From Chicago Furniture Bank Counseling Service Referrals To Bobbie E. Wright Behavioral Health Center Assistance With Legal Services Through Legal Aid Chicago GED Certification Classes Through Malcolm X College Overcomer's Group Meetings (Thursdays, 2:00pm to 4:00pm) Assistance with SNAP benefits Housing Assistance Food Pantry Referrals Healthcare, Dental & Vision Care Referrals

Services

Ex-Offenders
Case/Care Management Referrals
Housing Search Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
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."
Uptown People's Law Center provides legal assistance for adults who have been denied SSI or SSDI, or are applying for SSI or SSDI.
Pearson Disability Law, LLC offers assistance with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants to ensure any eligible applicant receives the benefits they deserve.
Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers benefits counseling to help individuals determine what benefits they're eligible for and how to enroll to receive them. They can specifically assist with:Medicaid or MedicareEnrolling in insurance through the MarketplaceWIC and SNAPChicago-specific support options

Services

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Welfare Rights Assistance
OMNI's Family Resource Program primarily serves the communities of Prospect Heights and Wheeling. Although the program provides services that address basic immediate needs, the focus is to promote self-sufficiency and increase participation in the community.

Services

Low Income
Parenting Skills Classes
Public Access Computers/Tools
Welfare Rights Assistance
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Financial Literacy Training
General Health Education Programs
Chesed Chicago 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."
Arab-American Family Services (AAFS) 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."

Services

Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Welfare Rights Assistance
Leyden Family Services' Senior Programs strives to improve the quality of life for those in the community. They provide services and referrals designed to foster independence, enabling the individual to remain active members of the community for as long as possible. Services include assistance in applying for benefits programs such a the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), LIHEAP through CEDA, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and more. Services for individuals between the ages of 18-59 with a disability include basic information and referral as well as assistance with CEDA services.

Services

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Medicare Information/Counseling
Welfare Rights Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
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."