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Find Food - Greater Chicago Food Depository - Main Office

The Greater Chicago Food Depository assists people in finding food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other programs providing food and resources in their area through the Find Food map, which displays hours, locations, and details for all Cook County and Chicago food pantries, meal programs, and partners.

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Hunger/Food Issues
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Websites

Rentervention - Law Center for Better Housing - Main Office

Rentervention is a free resource for Chicago renters facing housing issues. As renters answer plain-language questions about their problems, the Rentervention chatbot provides information about the best options for resolving them. If the renter's problem can't be resolved, they are connected to the Virtual Clinic, where an attorney has access to the chat history and provides service. They may also be referred to other LCBH programs and resources.

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Virtual Program Delivery
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Eviction Prevention Assistance

Uniper - AgeOptions - Main Office

Uniper is a virtual senior center brought into your home via your TV, and AgeOptions is offering this to you at no cost. AgeOptions has a way for you to make new friends, take classes, play trivia, join exercise classes or virtually visit faraway places - all free and from the comfort of your own home with Uniper! Uniper is like an interactive senior center on your TV with fun and engaging live activities every weekday. A Uniper team member will install your box and connect it to your TV, and Uniper is accessible with a simple, easy-to-use remote.

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Virtual Program Delivery
Senior Centers

Audio Podcasts - Hadley

Hadley offers podcasts on a wide range of topics unique to vision loss.

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Podcasting Web Services
Blindness

Web Directories | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

'Find Shelter' online tool to help individuals and families in need locate resources close to them, including clothing, shelter, health clinics and food pantries.

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Web Directories

Internet Information Resources | Military.com

Website providing information on government benefits, scholarships, and discounts for service members, military families and veterans. Includes information on tax preparation assistance.

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Internet Information Resources

Internet Information Resources | Anti-Cruelty

Information resources available for lists of Dog Friendly Parks in Chicago and links to find Pet Friendly Housing.

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Internet Information Resources

Internet Information Resources | LongTermCare.gov

Website with information on Long Term Care options, including tools to find services and calculate the cost of care.

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Internet Information Resources

Web Directories | National Resource Directory

Online resource directory that provides links to services and resources that support wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, families and caregivers. Lists resources from federal, state and local government websites, as well as those of non-profit organizations and educational institutions.

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Web Directories

Web Guides | American Cancer Society

Free information and resources on cancer and cancer treatment and support available through the website

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Web Guides

Internet Information Resources | SafeNeedleDisposal.org

Online database that provides information for sharps disposal sites and mail-back programs in the United States.

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Internet Information Resources

Web Directories | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Resource Locator

'Find Shelter' online tool to help individuals and families in need locate resources close to them, including clothing, shelter, health clinics and food pantries.

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Web Directories

Internet Information Resources | National Share - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc.

Information, education and resources regarding the needs and rights of bereaved parents and their families to caregivers, hospital staff, clergy and other professionals.

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Internet Information Resources

Web Directories | AgeGuide

Provides an online database of a wide variety of services available to the local elderly population.

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Web Directories

Web Guides | National HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Web Site

Website providing locations for HIV, STD, and hepatitis testing, as well as STD and hepatitis vaccines around the United States.

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Web Guides

Web Guides | Make the Connection

Information and referral services for veterans, active-duty service members, members of the National Guard, reservists and family members that provides information, resources, and local VA or community in-network mental health services.

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Web Guides

Internet Information Resources | WellMed Charitable Foundation

Online education program that features hour-long podcasts from experts that cover a range of topics related to family caregiving

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Internet Information Resources

Internet Information Resources | Code of Support Foundation - Case Coordination Program

Patriotlink - Online resource database that provides information on supportive services for Veterans.

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Internet Information Resources

Internet Information Resources | Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Joliet Diocesan Council

Provides information on services provided by member parishes and contacts for those resources, which include food pantries, utility and rent assistance.

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Internet Information Resources

Web Guides | Family Matters PTIC

Provides information, and resource and service referrals to the parents of children with disabilities.

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Web Guides

Internet Information Resources | Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Our website provides information about events and emergency notifications for the community.

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Internet Information Resources

Internet Information Resources | Provident Behavioral Health

Feeling Kinda Blue: An interactive social media site where young adults who are feeling depressed and alone can post, blog, chat, share, connect and relate to others who are experiencing the same feelings.

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Internet Information Resources

Housing Search - Illinois Housing Search

Illinois Housing Search is a non-profit organization that provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to fit their needs best. The service can be accessed at no cost online 24 hours a day, or through a toll-free, bilingual call center at (877) 428-8844, available Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 7:00pm.

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Housing Search Assistance
Websites

Discussion Groups - Hadley

Call-in groups give you a chance to connect and learn from Hadley and others who share your interests. Join by phone or computer. Listen in. Chime in. It's up to you.

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Web Based Discussion Groups/Live Chat
Partial Sightedness

Depression and Bipolar Support - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - Main Location

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) offers both in-person and online support groups in addition to providing information about mood disorders and suicide prevention. The website offers links to other resources, including treatment options, clinical trials, and brochures in English and Spanish which may be downloaded for free.

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Bipolar Disorder
General Mental Health Information/Education
Websites
General Mental Health Support Groups
Chronic Depression

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