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Future Workforce Leaders
Address: 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123 (Building K, Room K111)
Phone: (847) 214- 6901 Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Evenings by appointment
Services: Elgin Community College offers qualified participants ages 16 to 24 training and financial assistance with The Future Workforce Leaders Program.
Home Schooling
Equal Chance Program
James Pawola: jpawola@kaneroe.org – (630) 444-2974
Services:- Providing outreach and outreach materials to schools and places that have a frequent in-flux of low income families
- Facilitating bimonthly parent meetings at shelters
- Collaborating with ROE Youth Outreach Officers and Safe Schools Facilitators
- Providing direct and supportive assistance to families/youth in need
Elgin Child & Family Resource Center
Address: 210 National Street Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 697-7100
Hours: 6:30 a.m – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
Child Care Subsidy Program
Email: grandle@onehopeunited.org
- Families who are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and participating in education & training in accordance with their responsibility and service plans (RSP);
- Teen parents seeking a high school degree or its equivalent; and/or
- Families not receiving TANF, who are pursuing additional education to improve their job opportunities.
TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)
Address: Building K, Room K102 Elgin Community College, Elgin IL
Phone: 847-214-6959
The mission of the TRiO Student Support Services and TRiO Support Services/ESL programs is to encourage and assist traditionally underrepresented students in preparation for and completion of a college education. SSS/ESL also provides support to eligible students whose second language is English and are enrolled in mainstream college classes.
Requirements:- Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Are a registered ECC student.
- Meet one or more of the following requirements:
- First generation college student (your parent(s)/legal guardian(s) did not graduate from a four-year college or university).
- Financial need.
- Documented learning or physical disability(ies).
WOIA Youth Program
Phone: (708) 715-5300
Address: 31 W. Downer Place-Suite 308 Aurora, IL 60506
Training for a career, looking for a job, or need help with school.
Qualifications: Between the ages of 16-24 and live in Kane, DeKalb or Kendall County.
Lincoln's Challenge Academy
Phone: (708) 343-8104
Students are selected during the 2nd semester of 6th grade and begin Academy activities at the start of 7th grade. The program continues through 12th grade and ends with two years free tuition to Elgin Community College. Approximately 25 students are selected each year during their 6th grade year based on their applications, recommendations and family interviews.
Homework Assistance*
Homework Heros; Tutors are available from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day. (Available in English and Spanish) -
Adult Education/Adult Services
Communication Programs
Customer Service
Verbal Communication Skills
Business Writing
Email Etiquette
English as a Second Language
Technical Writing
Conflict Resolution
And more!Leadership Programs
Change Management
Conflict Management
Time Management and Personal Productivity
Developing and Motivating Employees
Team Building
Dress for Success
And more!
Address: 270 North Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 742-6565
Adult and workplace literacy, ESL (English as a Second Language), individual tutors provided.
Conversational skills, basic computer skills, civic participation, job readiness skills, financial literacy. -
Behavioral/Emotional Health
"211 works a bit like 911. Calls to 211 are routed by the local telephone company to a local or regional calling center. The 211 center’s referral specialists receive requests from callers, access databases of resources available from private and public health and human service agencies, match the callers’ needs to available resources, and link or refer them directly to an agency or organization that can help."
Insurance: Aetna, Alliance, Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Health Alliance, Magellan, Medicare and Tricare
Transportation: Unavailable
Therapeutic Day School
Address: 940 Mooseheart Rd., North Aurora, Illinois 60542
Phone: (630) 966-1816Community Support Services at the Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center
Address: 1425 North Randall Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123
Phone: (847) 742-9800
Transportation: Unavailable
Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
United Behavioral Health
Medicare
Medicaid
Managed Care Organizations (ICP/MMAI/FHP)
Aetna Better Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna HealthSpring
Humana/Beacon
IlliniCare/Cenpatico
Meridian Health Plan
Address: 3003 Wakefield Drive Carpentersville Illinois 60110
Phone: (877) 692-8686
- Sliding Fee is available
- Co-pays due on service date
- Minimal nominal fee is due
Autism and Behavior Specialists
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
Call 4 Calm is a free emotional support text line where you can speak with a mental health professional.
Text “TALK” to 552020 or “HABLAR” for service in Spanish to the same number 552020. (Message and Data Rates May Apply. See Terms & Conditions of Use)
Transportation: Care Clinics is conveniently accessible on the Pace Bus route #802 (Prisco Center stop). We are 1/2 block South of the stop on the West side of the street.
Address: 1845 Grandstand Place Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 695-0484
Insurance: Click Here
Transportation: Unavailable
Address: 200 Whitfield Drive Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 232-2233
"The Mission of Fox Valley Hands of Hope is to embrace the quality of life and to provide HOPE for those experiencing grief or life-threatening illness. Our professional staff and trained volunteers are community-funded, allowing us to provide the best in compassionate care, free of charge."
KIDS LINE
Phone: (847) 228-KIDS (24-hours)
For children 13 and under who are home alone and may need someone to talk to, who are scared, lonely, having problems with school, family or friends.
Transportation: Unavailable
Crisis/Emergency: Mental Health Partners/Providers
Kane County Behavioral Health Council Suicide Prevention
Address: 528 South Batavia Ave. Batavia IL 60510
Phone: 630-482-9699
Address: 442 Williamsburg Avenue Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 933.7860"LivingWell is dedicated to delivering programs and services that encourage, empower, support and offer hope to thousands of newly diagnosed patients with cancer and their families every year. All programs and services are provided free of charge because we believe that no one should face cancer alone. "
National Youth Crisis Hotline
Phone: 1-800-448-4663
Provides 24/7 short-term counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services. Responds to youth dealing with pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse.
A student-led movement working toward a day when no teen dies by suicide.
Resource and Referral Call Center
Address: 1330 N Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: (844) 569-5200 Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
Address: St. Charles Campus 111 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (630) 587-3777
Services:- Behavioral Consultations
- Behavior Assessments
- Intensive Anxiety Clinic
- Diagnostic & Educational Assessments
- Transportation: Unavailable
A Crisis mental health service program for children and adolescents, who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency. SASS agency provides intensive mental health services for eligible children and youth who may need hospitalization, or communicate based mental health care.Affiliated U-46 Agency: Family Services Association of Greater Elgin Area; Director of Crisis Services Janeth Barba: (847) 695-3680
Address: SASS worker screens at clients home or school
CARES line: (800) 345-9049
Insurance: Any child or youth in a mental health crisis who may need public funding through the Illinois All Kids Program or Medicaid may receive SASS services.
Address: 12151 Regency Parkway, Suite 12169, Huntley, IL 60142
Phone: (815) 331-8768- Individual Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Targeted Parent Intervention
Phone: (800) 273-8255
Teens Talkline/Illinois
Phone: (847) 228-8336
Additional Crisis Hotlines For YouthCrisis and support line for children, youth and their parents, 24/7 and Spanish available. Multi-topic and issue assistance.
Childhelp (1.800.4ACHILD)
Provides 24/7 assistance in 170 languages to adults, children and youth with information and questions regarding child abuse. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
National Runaway Safeline (1.800.RUNAWAY)
Crisis line for youth thinking about running away, for youth already on the run and for adults worried about a runaway. 24/7 help available.
Loveisrespect.org (1.800.331.9474)
Peer advocates available 24/7 to support teens with concerns about dating violence. Chat available thru their website, or text loveis to 22522.
Trevor Project Lifeline (1.866.488.7386)
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
Text “START” to 678678
Start a confidential chat at The Trevor Project - Get Help Now
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 9-8-8 for Support and assistance 24/7 for anyone feeling depressed, overwhelmed or suicidal.
Between Friends: Domestic Violence (1-800-603-4357)
Between Friends is dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse.
RAINN - National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673)
or chat @ rainn.org
Depression Line: 630-482-9696 (8am-Midnight)
Counseling
Transportation: Unavailable; train station is down the road
Translator for evaluations: Available for an additional fee.
Address: 25 S Grove Ave Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 717-7347
Insurance BCBS PPO, Aetna, Medicare, Three Rivers, Magellan EAP, Health Alliance, and Beacon
Fee: Free initial consultation; cash rate=$90/hour, sliding scale that goes as low as $60. (need a tax return from this past year or we can take a month's worth of your most recent check stubs to see what patients can qualify for)
(Se habla español)
Address: 101 East State Street South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: (847) 697-0200 Text: (224) 268-5848
Fee: Free!
Transportation: Unavailable
Phone: Text 'HOME' to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support by trained crisis counselors (English speaking only)
Services: (Bilingual Therapists)- Relationship Conflict
- Marital Issues
- Divorce
- Remarriage
- Child and adolescent problems
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic disorder
- Bereavement
- Stress Management
Address: 474 Summit Street Elgin Illinois, 60120
Phone: (224) 535-9555
Services: (Bilingual)- Individual Counseling/Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Veterans Counseling/Therapy
- Senior Counseling and Home Services
Rally Point Counseling
Address: 51 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (708) 240-3011
Services: Counseling for teenagers and young adults
Ramos & Associates Behavioral Health Clinic
Address: 1990 Larkin Ave. Unit 1 Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (708) 789-5669
Services:- Psychological Services
- Counseling Services
- Substance Abuse Services
- Groupwork
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Financial/Legal Assistance
Address: Kane County Courthouse 100 South Third Street, Suite 460 Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 232-4484
CASA/GAL volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes.
Address: 28 North Grove Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 200 Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 695-9050
Services: (bilingual)- Information and referral
- Job fairs and supportive employment search services
- Advocacy in the areas of housing, employment, and immigration
Healthy eating on a budget
Residential Special Hardship Fund
Phone: (888) 806-2273
Qualifications: Income-eligible; hardship due to job loss, illness, military deployment, disability, senior citizen
Reruns, Too Thrift Shop
Address: 1341 Manor Court Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 695-2662
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; Sunday – Monday - Closed
Address: 900 E. Main Street East Dundee, IL 60118
Phone: (847) 426-5656
Hours: 9am-9pm M-Sat; Sunday: 10am-7pm
Discounts:- Wednesday-Senior discount day (Shoppers 55 years or older will receive 25% off store wide)
- Sunday: 99cent day (Anything $9.19 or less in 1 color, only 99 cents, Anything above $9.19 in same color, 50% off)
- MILITARY DAY EVERYDAY (Show Military Id and receive 25% off store-wide)
Youth Scholarship Fund
Address: 100 Symphony Way Elgin, IL 60120
Provides financial assistance to young people in Elgin whose families could not afford to register them for recreational programs.
Emergency Assistance
Phone: (847) 741-2045
Annette Miller (Elgin Township Supervisor): elgintwp@aol.com
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm M-F
Residents must have a 5 or 10 day eviction notice, or a disconnect notice on their gas, electric or water bill.
Address: 260 Randall Rd South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: (847)741-0236
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm; Sunday 10am-8pm
Kane County Child Advocacy Center
Address: 427 Campbell St, Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 208-5160
Conducts all investigations using multi-disciplinary teams of professionals to investigate cases of child sexual and physical abuse and, when appropriate, take legal action in order to identify child abusers and hold them accountable.
Kane County State's Attorney's Office
Address: Judicial Center 37W777 Route 38 Suite 300 Saint Charles, IL 60175
Phone: (630) 232-3500
Address: 214 Walnut Street, St. Charles IL 60174
Phone: (630) 587-2144
Rent and Utility Assistance (call for location qualifications)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Phone: (800) 843-6154
- Temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.
- TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.
List of Community Service Agencies Serving Immigrants
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP
Phone: (800)-843-6154
Services: Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. -
Food Assistance
Address: 28 North Grove Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 200 Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 695-9050
Services:- Bilingual advocacy
- Information and referrals
- Immigration and naturalization services
- Parenting skills training
- Community education
- Youth programs
Food Stamps
Phone: (800)-843-6154
Services: Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health.
Qualifications: English & Spanish
To help explain your child's school rights and tell you how to contact the local liaison in your school district. They can help you enroll your child in school and make sure that your child receives the help that he/she needs.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Address: 700 S State St Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 931-2015
Helpline: (800) 308-2145
Email: homeless@serve.org
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that provides older Americans nutritious meals and safety checks at little to no cost.
Food Pantries
First Congregational Church
Address: 256 E. Chicago Street Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 741-2329
9:30am-11:30am Mon-Fri.For Elgin Residents only
Address: 454 Hickory Pl, Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 888-2209 x12
M/W 9:00 to 11:00 am; T/TH 1-3 pm and 6:30 pm-8 pm; Friday 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m
Address: 1451 Bode Rd Schaumburg IL 60194
Phone: (224) 813-0070
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM., on Thursdays- Picture identification is required for each visit.
- It may be used once a month by each family.
Community United Methodist Church
Address: 400 W. Spring St., South Elgin
Phone: (847) 931-0563
Hours: open the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month:
9:30 a.m. -noon
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Residents of South Elgin and Valley View Only
Food Pantry
Address: 150 S Kennedy Dr, Carpentersville, IL 60110
Phone: (847) 428-4357
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 10:00 am to 12:00 noon; Wednesday nights 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Community Crisis Center: Economic Crisis Program
Address: 37 S. Geneva St. Elgin, IL
Phone: (847) 697-2380
Feeding Greater Elgin
Address: 1552 Commerce Dr. in Elgin
Phone: (847) 931-9330
- Monday (Lunes): 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday (Martes): 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Wednesday (Miercoles): 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Thursday (Jueves): 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Address: 1000 N Randall Rd Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 398-7005 Email: msilberfine@harvestbiblechapel.org
Monday & Friday morning from 6:30 am-8:00 am
Address: 316 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 and 1710 South 7th Avenue, St. Charles, IL
Phone: (847) 741-2304 Elgin and 1-(800) SAL-ARMY
Hours:
Elgin Location: The Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Elgin offers food distribution on Fridays from 10 a.m. - Noon. Food boxes may include shelf-stable pantry items, breads, cereals, meat and other household necessities.
Saint Charles Location: The Salvation Army food boxes may include shelf-stable pantry items, breads, cereals, meat and other household necessities including diapers, laundry detergent and hygiene products. The pantry is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Tuesday, 5 - 7 p.m.
Two Rivers Head Start Elgin
Address: 418 Airport Rd. Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 717-6048 Thursdays 9:00-12:00
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday 9-12 p.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.
Soup Kettle Schedule
(comedor de beneficencia)The Soup Kettle of Elgin offers a free meal to anyone who needs it. They welcome all people: young and old, employed and unemployed, people who have housing and people who don't. They operate out of different area churches (but you don't have to go to church to get food there or to volunteer there).Weekly Schedule:
Monday-Friday (Breakfast): 6:30am-7:30am Vineyard Church 220 Division St. Elgin, IL
Monday (Dinner): 5:30pm-6:30pm First United Methodist Church 216 Highland Ave. Elgin, IL
Tuesday (Dinner): 5:30pm-6:30pm Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 330 Griswold St. Elgin, IL
Wednesday (Dinner): 5:30pm-6:30pm First Congregational United Church of Christ 256 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL
Thursday (Dinner): 5:30pm-6:30pm Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 40 Center St. Elgin, IL
Friday (Dinner): 5:30pm-6:30pm Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 357 Division St. Elgin, IL
Saturday (Dinner): 5:30pm-6:30pm Church of the Brethren 783 W. Highland Ave. Elgin, IL
Sunday (Dinner): 4:00pm-5:00pm Elgin Evangelical Free Church 1900 Big Timber Rd. Elgin, IL -
Homelessness/Shelter Assistance
Address: PO Box 1390 Elgin, IL 60121
Phone: (847) 697-2380 Crisis Hotline: English: (847) 697-2380 Español: (847) 697-9740
Services:- Provides meals
- Professional case management
- Individual and group counseling
- Material assistance
- Department of Human Services (DHS)
Address: 700 S State St Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 931-2015
Emergency & Transitional Housing Program
Homeless Prevention
Homeless Youth
In-Home Supports
Residential Living Arrangements
Supportive Housing
Illinois Homeless Hotline
Phone: (847) 228-3463
"24-hour assistance service for the homeless and individuals with dangerous personal problems"
Homelessness 24 Hour Hotline
Phone: 1-800-654-8595
Homeless Youth Handbook-Illinois
What are my rights?
Find answers today!
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Address: 130 S. State Street Elgin, Illinois 60123
Phone: (847) 742-3853
Services: Section 8 housing, Partner Portal, Payment Schedules
Qualifications: Algonquin, Batavia, Carpentersville, East & West Dundee, Elburn, Elgin (includes Cook County Elgin), Geneva, Gilberts, Hampshire, North Aurora, South Elgin, St. Charles, Sugar Grove.
*Income Limitations
Housing Crisis Hotline/Illinois
Phone: (847) 866-7027
Address: 214 Walnut Street, St. Charles IL 60174
Phone: (630) 587-2144
Emergency shelter/transitional living
Helpline: (800) 308-2145
Email: homeless@serve.org
To help explain your child's school rights and tell you how to contact the local liaison in your school district. They can help you enroll your child in school and make sure that your child receives the help that he/she needs.
Public Action to Deliver Shelter
"Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) of Elgin provides safe shelter, comprehensive case management and advocacy to homeless men, women and families in northern Kane County and Hanover Township.
The shelter is open seven nights a week, 365 days a year; with day services available 9-4 Monday - Friday."
OVERNIGHT SHELTER HOURS: Everyday 7pm-7am
DAY SHELTER HOURS: M-F 9am-4pm
Includes: filling evening meal, breakfast, laundry/shower facilities as well as connections with support services. -
Medical/Health
Address: 455 E. Main St. East Dundee, IL 60118
Phone: (847) 428-2273
*Arcadio L. Dumpit, M.D (bilingual general practitioner)
AIDS Action Line
Phone: 1-800-Aid-ADIS
Services: 7 days/ Week; 8AM-11 PM. "Illinois, statewide, information and referral hotline.- Provides referrals to free, confidential testing centers
- Information about any AIDS-related issue.
- Provides crisis counseling and moral supports-Bilingual (Spanish).
AllKids Health Insurance
Address: 1425 North Randall Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123
Phone:(866) ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437)
Address: 3003 Wakefield Drive Carpentersville Illinois 60110
Phone: (877) 692-8686
Services:
Address: 799 South McLean Boulevard Suite 103 Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 742-3264
Insurance: Medicaid and Medicare
Address: 101 East State Street South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: (847) 697-0200 Text: (224) 268-5848
Fee: Free!
Pregnancy test, Ultra Sound, STI/STD testing.
Help Me Grow Hotline
Phone: 1-800-323-GROW
Referrals and information about child and family services statewide
National Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline
Phone: 1-800-227-8922
TLC Pregnancy Services and Life Choices Clinic
Address: 825 Dundee Avenue STE D Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 622-1235
Insurance: N/A (not-for-profit agency)
Services:- Free Pregnancy Tests
- Free ultrasounds
- Information on pregnancy, abortion and adoption
- Practical resources and help
Address (s): 620 Wing Street Elgin, IL 60123; 801 Villa Street Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (630) 892-4355
VNA Health Care is a patient-centered, community-based, not-for-profit healthcare provider serving the Chicago suburbs with convenient, high-quality, affordable healthcare.
YMCA-Elgin*
Address: 220 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 742-7930
Supports the advancement of policy solutions to the health-care system to ensure affordable and quality health care options for all, including the uninsured and under-insured, the unemployed, retirees, individuals and families. -
Mentoring
Address: 411 Stevens St. Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 909-9411
CCWF's vision is for every child and adolescent to have a strong network of caregivers engaged in supporting their positive development in nonviolent families and peaceful communities.
Address: 35W624 Riverwoods Lane Saint Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (855) KIDSCLB (543-7252)
Office hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Faith-based mentoring for students and families
Address: See affiliate schools' address
Phone: See affiliate schools' phone numbers
Relationship building activities serve as the top priority, with time spent on academics, fun activities, and life skills.
Empower's urban youth to realize their potential and inspire volunteers to leave a lasting legacy. We’re not just a youth organization. We’re an organization that facilitates relationships between youth and volunteers through our passion-based programs.
Fill this out, and we’ll take care of the rest and drastically improve your life.
WINGS is a partnership program between Jordan Brand and Triple Threat Mentoring for 300 students at 6 schools on the south and west sides of Chicago.
The Farm is crazy dope. It’s our indoor vertical farm in Aurora, Illinois that grows healthy food year-round that we donate to the community and students in 3T programs. When we mix technology, science, and nutrition, awesome things happen. The Farm aims to grow food, educate people and empower the community.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM-Elgin PD
Qualifications:- Ages 12-18 (students in school or have been kicked out or suspended).
- Male and Female
- Concerns ranging from graffiti of gangs signs and symbols, gang involvement and fights, up to involved shootings (firing a firearm at any level with the exception of actually shooting someone).
Email: elginyep@cityofelgin.org
Youth Leadership Academy
Address: 410 Renner Drive Building K, Room 109 Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 214-69650
Post-secondary education -
Parent/Guardian Support
All Our Kids Phone: (630) 232-5829
Address: 411 Stevens St. Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 909-9411
Provides a comprehensive psycho-social approach to strengthening adult caregiver/ parent - child relationships by modeling, facilitating, and motivating empathy and communications across the spectrum of Adult-Child interaction.
Address: 651 Lillie Street, Elgin, IL, 60120
Phone: (773) 693-0300
Home visitation for pregnant mothers
Internet Safety for Kids
Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting and harassment. Options to protect your children include parental controls, apps and tracking software. But the most effective way to keep your kids safe is to talk with them about online risks, how to avoid them and how they can come to you when something goes wrong.
Think of us as your “Go” button. For date nights, last-minute meetings and the occasional me-time, our reliable, professional sitters are ready to help you say, “Yes.”
Address: 101 East State Street South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: (847) 697-0200 Text: (224) 268-5848
Fee: Free!
Through our Prenatal & Parenting Education Program, you can meet one-on-one with a mentor who will help guide and encourage you in developing strong parenting skills.
Phone: (800) 489-7778
- 13-week, faith-based, non-denominational, student support system for children ages 6-12.
- DC4K is only sold to churches and cost $300 which includes training material and 8-student activity books.
- There are counselors and social workers that use their own church as the "umbrella" church to support DC4K as an outreach effort in the community.
- This kid-friendly, hands-on, interactive environment provides students a safe place to build meaningful relationships, explore healthy-coping skills while learning about Jesus.
- Most DC4K groups will begin a new season this January. Parents can contact the listed church to register their kids. Most groups have a team of 3 or more adults and a limited seating of 12 students each season.
Care Options for Older Children with E-Learning Opportunities
The organizations have added opportunities while school district U-46 is using a remote learning plan and parents are at work. If you have additional questions you can call the provider directly or our 844-KID-INFO phoneline.
Address: 113 S. Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 888-6457 (English); (612) 728-2089 (Español)
Email: info@thefamilypartnership.org
Services:
Address: 14 Crescent Street Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 697-0876
We provide families with:- Tools and strategies for supporting their children's talents and social, emotional, and academic development
- Goal setting and reflection opportunities through workshops
- Ongoing evaluations of their child's development
Marletta Darnall Schaumburg Child + Family Center
Address: 725 East Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, IL 60194,
Phone: (630) 671-2400
Subsidized services to low-income, high-risk families living in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and the surrounding areas
Phone: 1-800-621-4000
National Runaway Switchboard
"WE DON’T JUDGE. You can expect to share your story with someone who won’t judge or tell you what to do. WE’RE TRAINED TO HELP YOU. Each team member has been trained to handle a crisis, provide support and listen to your story."
"PARENTING IS HARD!
Whether you’re having trouble talking to your child or your child has already run, we can help. We will listen and assist you in developing a plan. WE’RE TRAINED TO HELP YOU. Each team member has been trained to handle a crisis, provide support and listen to your story."
Address: 210 National Street Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 697-7100
Works with parents and children to keep their families safe, healthy and most importantly, together. Through our family preservation, counseling and other in-home and out-of-home programs, parents and guardians learn to identify and prevent potential patterns of abuse or neglect.
Address: 12151 Regency Parkway, Suite 12169, Huntley, IL 60142
Phone: (815) 331-8768
- Targeted Parent Intervention
Warm Line/Parenting Resource Network/Illinois
Phone: (847) 675-3555
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Sexual/Domestic Abuse
Address: 1845 Grandstand Place Suite 203 Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 697-2380 Crisis Hotline: English: (847) 697-2380 Español: (847)697-9740
Address: Kane County Courthouse 100 South Third Street, Suite 460 Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 232-4484
Advocacy related to Sexual/Domestic abuse
Domestic Violence Program
Shelter Requirements: Women and their dependent children (boys up to age 12) who are homeless or fleeing domestic violence.
Fee: No fees for services, except for Abuse Intervention Program, which has a sliding scale.
Phone: (847) 697-2380
Sexual Assault Prevention Program
Address: 700 S State St Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 931-2015
Services:- 24-hour crisis hotlines to provide
- Crisis services
- Counseling
- Information and referral
- Crisis services to victims at hospital emergency rooms or at police stations
- On-going counseling
- Medical support
- Criminal justice support prevention education and training to schools, police and other service organizations
Phone: 1-800-603-HELP Phone: (312) 738-5358 (24-hours)-Bilingual
Services: Statewide domestic violence hotline.- Gives phone numbers and addresses of domestic abuse and homeless shelters
- Makes referrals to family counselors
- Counseling over the phone. Operated by A Friend's Place.
- FREE counseling for children from violence homes and has a High School Education Program.
Elder Abuse Hotline
Phone: 1-800-252-8966
Friends of Battered Women and Their Children
Phone: 1-800-603-HELP
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Assistance for those affected by Human Trafficking
Address: 418 Oak Ave Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: (630) 897-0084 ext. 104 email: twatkins@mutualground.org
Our 24 hour hotlines are always available to provide information and support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and their significant others. All calls are confidential.
Client-centered, trauma-informed approach to provide wrap-around services to those effected by human trafficking -
Social
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Address: 355 Dundee Ave. Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 608-5017
Youth the Year is Boys & girls Clubs of America's premier recognition program for ages 10-18. It is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global, and integrated world economy.
Keystone Clubs provide leadership development opportunities for young people ages 14 to 18. Youth participate in activities in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service.
Address: 35W624 Riverwoods Lane Saint Charles, IL 60174
Phone:(630) 584-2222
Riverworks Life Skills Outreach includes everything that we do in the communities all year-round.
Address: 12N124 Coombs Road Elgin, Illinois 60124
Phone: (844) 476-4463
"Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place."
Address: 1415 N. Dayton St. Suite 112 Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (773) 342-1250
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Address: 14 Crescent Street Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 697-0876
Theatre, Summer Literacy Fun, Mechanical Mayhem, and creating opera.
Phone: (815) 459-0737
Address:10 N. Water Street South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: (847) 622-0003
Address: 415 North Second Street Saint Charles, IL 60174/ 37w955 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL 60124
Phone: St. Charles: (630) 584-9250/Elgin: (847) 687 4168
*The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to:- Try new things
- Provide service to others
- Build self-confidence
- Reinforce ethical standards
Wayne Winfield Area Youth Family Services
Address: 27W031 North Avenue West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: (630) 231-7166
Services:- Counseling in English & Spanish
- Youth Tutoring
- Summer Day Camp
- Senior services
- Parenting & Anger Management Classes in English & Spanish
LGBTQ Drop in Center
Address: Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva 102 S. 2nd St. Geneva, IL
Hours: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30-9pm
"Youth Outlook offers safe, supportive, and affirming services for LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and the community." -
Substance Abuse/Addictions
Address: 255 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
Phone :(207) 613-6763
Services:Alcoholism support for individuals and families
Address: 255 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
Phone :(207) 613-6763
Services:Alcoholism support for individuals and families- Inpatient Alcohol Rehab
- The Benefits of Inpatient Rehab
- Outpatient Rehab
- The Benefits of Outpatient Rehab
- Alcohol Counseling
- Government Treatment For Alcoholism
- Types of Therapy for Alcoholism
- Life After Alcohol Rehab
- Alcohol Treatment Medications
- Acamprosate
- Benzodiazepines
- Disulfiram
- Naltrexone
- Alcohol and Fitness
- Faith-Based Treatment
At Detox Local we provide a nationwide directory of detox centers for both drugs and alcohol. As per our name, the focus is on detox centers near you.
Phone: 866-315-7061
Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention
Phone:1-800-234-0246
Address: 3105, 522 N Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: (630) 896-4650
Services: Alcohol, Drug & DUI Services
Cocaine National Hotline
Phone: 1-800-COCAINE
"DrugRehab.com is a web resource provided and funded by Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS). Since 2015, the website has provided researched, fact-based resources for free. Readers can learn about the risks of various substances, the latest approaches to treatment and real stories of recovery on DrugRehab.com"
Address: 751 Aurora Avenue Aurora IL 60505
Phone: (630) 801-0017
Services: Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment, Hospital Based Medical Detox, Toxicology Testing, Adult Outpatient Services
Latino Treatment Center
Address: 54 South Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 695-9155 Email: iinfo@LatinoTreatmentCenter.com
Services: Outpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse
*Nonprofit institution concerned about persons who are experiencing problems in their lives due to the use of alcohol or drugs. Latino Treatment Center is a fully bilingual and bicultural organization which conducts individual and group therapy sessions in Spanish to aid and support the Hispanic population.
Narcotics Anonymous
Phone: 1-708-848-4884 (24 hour hotline)
Address: 1665 Larkin Ave. Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 695-1093
Services: Provides comprehensive substance use screens, assessment, treatment and referrals in a safe and confidential environment.
Professional Consultations
Address: 322 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 232-4875
Services: Substance Abuse Treatment- Counseling Services
RebahSpot is "an organization passionate about providing extensive and reliable information on various aspects of drug addiction and rehabilitation to your community in Illinois."
Phone: (877) 631-1476
Programs
Valley Psychiatry & Counseling, LLC
Address: 75 Market Street Suite 12 Elgin, IL 60123
Phone:(847) 697-6290
Drug and Alcohol Dependence assistance -
Transportation
CTA Metra
Phone: (312) 913-3110
Regional Transport Authority (RTA)
Phone: RTA Customer Service (312) 913-3110; RTA Travel Information (312) 836-7000;RTA Mobility Services Helpline (312) 663-HELP (4357); RTA Transit Benefit Fare Program (888) 782-1008; Ride Free and Reduced Fare Programs (312) 913-3110
- Reduced Fare and Ride Free Permits
- Mobility Management Program
- ADA Paratransit Certification Program
