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Academic/Educational
Address: 1835 West Central Road Arlington Heights, IL
Phone: (847) 385-2621; Susan Roderick, Director of CHILD Therapy and Support Services
Email: sroderick@clearbrook.org
CHILD Therapy services is a family-focused, interdisciplinary program that serves and supports families with young children age birth to five with developmental delays.
Address: 250 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
Phone: (630) 837-0301
Lincoln's Challenge Academy
Phone: (708) 343-8104
17 month life skills program that offers education and discipline in a structured environment.
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Adult Education/Adult Support
Phone: 773-265-5343343Any level of learner accepted, from beginner to advanced. Classes cover reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary skills.
At select locations, we also offer:
-Professional certificate classes
-Citizenship classes
Cost: All ESL and HSE (GED®/HiSET® classes are free!!!
Eligibility: Be 18 years or older, Or 16/17 years old with a high school separation form, live in Illinois
Address: 2121 S. Goebbert Rd. , Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 718-7700
(FREE Programs and Services)
Education and Work Center
Address: 6704 Barrington Rd. Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: (630) 634-7400
Provides English as a second language (ESL), Adult basic education, High school equivalency (HSE) classes in English and Spanish, career resources, workshops, training assistance, volunteer, and job opportunities. -
Behavioral/Emotional Support
Behavioral Health
Address: 1431 N Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (312) 491-5000
Assessment and Referral, Psychiatric Evaluations, Psychological Testing, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Inpatient Education
*Assessments and referrals are FREE
*BilingualInsurance: Public Aid and most insurance is accepted.
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Address: 1650 Moonlake Boulevard Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone: (800) 432-5005
*Spanish speaking counselors at select sites
Address: 2500 W Higgins Rd Suite 105, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone: (888) 870-1775
Address: 110 S. Hager Ave #103 Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (847) 318-0345 Email: contactbys@aol.com
Provides a comprehensive array of counseling services, outreach, and prevention programming to support the social, psychological, and emotional well being of Barrington area youth and their families.
Transportation: Unavailable
Main Phone: (847) 243-6770
Intake Phone: (847) 469-1940
Address: 1111 Plaza Drive Suite 580 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Services:
Early intervention is a system of services that helps children from birth to three years old with developmental delays or disabilities.
*Bilingual staff for the Home Based Services program and Child and Family Connections (Early Intervention birth to 3)
Comprehensive Psychological Services
Address: 3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Ste. 208 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 577-0904
The caregivers in the practice provide diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to children, adolescents and their families in order to address a variety of mental health concerns.
Address: 1305 Wiley Rd., Suite 125 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (847) 240-5080
Email: info@corepsychcenter.com
"As an ABA provider, our goal is to help navigate families through the autism treatment journey."
Address: 2422 W. Main St. Suite 4C, St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: (888) 476-8485
Youth and Family Services*
Address: 250 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
Phone: (630) 837-0301
*bilingual therapist available
Crisis/Emergency: Mental Health Partners/Providers
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)
Address: 1001 Rohlwing Road Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 (main office)
Phone: (847) 524-8800
(Call to ask for bilingual services) 
The Oaks Counseling Center
Address: 820 S Bartlett Rd Ste. 106 B Streamwood, IL 60107
Phone: (224) 318-7554
A Grief Counseling Center: Individual & Group Counseling for children (ages 5-12) and Adults.
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.
Students share why they love OMM and the impact it’s made in their lives.
Address: 1535 Burgundy Parkway, Streamwood
Phone: (630) 837-6445
Outpatient Services and Clinical Services
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: Kenneth Young Center; Director of Child and Adolescent Division Pam Baldinelli: (847) 524-8800
Address: SASS worker screens at clients home or school
CARES line: (800) 345-9049
Qualifications: 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.
"We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals."
Phone: (847) 228-6400 (24-hours)
For adults/parents who are troubled by divorce, alcoholism, domestic violence, sexual assault, loneliness and relationships. Who need to talk about children, work and problems.
Phone: 630-837-9000 (main)Cassandra Hartness-Business Development Manager / Community Liaison :
Direct- 630-837-9000; Cell- 224-385-4080
Cassandra.Hartness@uhsinc.com
Additional Crisis HotlinesBoys Town National Hotline (1.800.448.3000)
Crisis 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
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
Address: 3436 North Kennicott Avenue Arlighton Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 952-7460
*Karen Lundborn, BA, MHP (Intake Coordinator)
Address: 2300 N. Barrington Rd. Suite 180 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone: (847) 952-7460
*Fernanda Sanchez-Ewald (Spanish speaking therapist)
Phone: Text 'HOME' to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support by trained crisis counselors
Address: 901 W Kirchhoff Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 618-4100 Email: lcampo@nwbhs.com
(Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis through our post-doctoral fellow)
Rates and Insurance
Transportation: Unavailable
Shelter, Inc.
Address: 1616 Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Financial/Legal
Residential Special Hardship Fund
Phone: (888) 806-2273
Income-eligible (hardship due to job loss, illness, military deployment, disability, senior citizen)
Gang Hotline/Cook County State's Attorney/Illinois
Phone: (312) 890-3454
Supportive Services
Address: 228 E. Lake St. Addison, IL 60101
Phone: (630) 835-1430
Comprehensive case management services that are culturally sensitive to serve our target populations in DuPage and Cook Counties.
Illinois Department of Public Aid, Info. Hotline
Phone: 1-800-252-8635
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. -
Food Assistance
Healthy eating on a budget
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
Address: 7431 Astor Ave Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: (630) 540-9085
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm; Please bring an ID and a current utility bill with your application!
Address: 67 E Algonquin Rd. South Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (224) 512-2600
Hours: M-TH: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 6:30–7:30 p.m; Friday: CLOSED; Sat: 8:30a-10:30a; Sun: 1:30-3p
To shop for groceries at the Care Center please bring the following:- A photo ID
- Proof of your address, dated within the last 30 days, such as a utility bill, bank statement, piece of mail, etc...
Soup Kitchens
Emergency Food-Soup Kitchen
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Housing/Shelter
Address: 2200 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 130 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone: (847) 882-2511
Provides safe, affordable housing and one-on-one mentoring that leads homeless single moms to long-term stability and independence
Qualifications:- Live locally in the Chicago-land area
- Age 21 or older
- Have custody of the children living with them (3 or fewer children age 18 and under)
- Have a full-time job with enough income to pay a reduced amount of the rent for their apartment
- Have transportation, an up-to-date drivers license and auto insurance
Hopeline/Illinois
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
Housing Crisis Hotline/Illinois
Phone: (847) 866-7027
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.
Address: 1616 Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 255-8060 Email: shelter@shelter-inc.org
*Emergency Group home: Shelter, Inc.’s Boys Group Home and Jennings Group Home for Girls provide emergency housing for boys and girls ages 11 through 17. -
Medical/Health
Phone: 1-800-Aid-ADIS
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).
Phone: (312) 523-6400 (Chicago) and (866) 733-8729 (outside Chicago area)
Provides information and referrals
Address: 2339 N California Ave. #47949 Chicago, IL 60647 Parking: Click Here
Phone: (312) 458-9865 Email: ebpr@att.net
* Initial consultation at no charge to parents
Help Me Grow Hotline
Phone: 1-800-323-GROW
Offers referrals and information about child and family services statewide, including: preventative health care, immunizations, parental and family involvement, child abuse prevention, child safety, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, intergenerational interaction, and gang and violence prevention.
Address: 1835 West Central Road Arlington Heights, IL
Phone: 847-385-5354 Michelle Schwartz, Transition Outreach Specialist
Email: mschwartz@clearbrook.org
Students aged 14 through 25 with a intellectual/developmental disability, and their families. The Building Bridges staff understands how challenging it can be to exit the school system and learn to navigate the system of adult services.
Address: 640 North LaSalle Drive Suite 280 Chicago, IL 60654
Webpage: en Español
Phone: (312) 602-9474
Eligibility: A child with a critical illness who has reached the age of 2½ and is younger than 18 at the time of referral is potentially eligible for a wish.
PUNS: Prioritization of Urgency of Needs for Services
Address:8765 W. Higgins Rd. Ste. 300, Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (773) 867-4025
Provide services for people who are coping with both the short- and long-term effects of any disabling condition and supporting economically challenged families to improve health and wellness during pregnancy and birth.
Address: 1616 Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 255-8060 Email: shelter@shelter-inc.org
Offers a variety of services through home visitation that may include providing referrals for child care, education or health care.
Referral Service
Phone: 1-800-725-5314 or (312) 876-1142
Bilingual information and referral services for those who need help with appropriate health and human services. -
Mentoring
Address: P.O. Box 924 Streamwood, Illinois, 60107
Phone: (630) 465-4268
We help men with a history of being in jail or prison. We build men’s self-respect and self-worth as a man and as father. We address their immediate needs after release and we also assist many pre-release.
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Parent/Guardian Support
CHS Youth Connections
Phone: (312) 523-6400 (Chicago) and (866) 733-8729 (outside Chicago area)
Services: Provides information and referrals
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.”
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.
Address:1835 West Central Road Arlington Heights, IL
Phone: 847-291-6971 ext. 227 Tina Yurik, Program Coordinator Email: tyurik@clearbrook.org
Clearbrook’s Take a Break Volunteer Programs are an innovative service that match the spirit of volunteerism with the needs of families who have children (birth-4 years) with developmental delays
*Afternoon Program provides families with a four hour break
Pregnancy Assistance/Illinois
Address: 9711 S. Kolin Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone: (847) 636-5437
COURAGE Provides Information On:- Adoption
- Child Support
- Finances
- Legal Issues
- Paternity
- Public Aid
- Physicians
- WIC Program
AVAILABLE RESOURCES- Baby Clothing & Furniture
- Christenings
- Food Program
- Dental Program
- Vision Program
- Diapers
- Formula
- Baby Food
Address: 11 E. Adams St. Suite 1002 Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 939-3513 Email: info@frcd.org
Chicago’s Metropolitan Area Parent Training and Information Center
Address: 1919 Walnut Ave. Hanover Park IL, 601332
Phone: (630) 837-2468
Before/After school club
Fees: Before school: 6:15 am-School Arrival $9/day. After school: School Dismissal – 6:15 pm $14/day
Hoffman Estates Park District
Address: 1685 W Higgins Rd Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone: (847) 885-7500
Illinois Action for Children's Child Care Consultants are available
to provide customized referrals to meet your child care needs
within Cook County.
National Runaway Switchboard
Phone: 1-800-621-4000
"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."
Phone: (312) 427-2275
Address:1405 S. Park Avenue Streamwood, IL 60107
Phone: (630) 837-6800
"Parents and caregivers: how can we help you? We offer classes for all ages, we can pull books from your child's reading list and have them ready for pick-up, we can help you find the perfect book for your child -- and much more!"
Phone: (847) 675-3555
Providing cars to single mothers in need
Address: 67 Algonquin Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010
Phone (if you attend the church): (847) 765-5000; phone (if you do not attend the church): (224) 512-1107 fax: (847) 765-0040
email: cars@willowcreek.org
Process: "The person needs to have a relationship with a church somewhere to assist in the process. First step: get a recommendation letter from a church pastor/priest on church letterhead. (approval takes about 2 weeks)"
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Sexual/Domestic Abuse
24 Hour Help Line
1-800-603-4357
General Business Line
773-274-5232
Mail: P.O. Box 608548 Chicago, IL, 60660Between Friends is a nonprofit agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse.
Domestic Abuse Hotline
Phone: 1-800-603-HELP; (312) 738-5358 (24-hours)-Bilingual
Statewide domestic violence hotline. Gives phone numbers and addresses of domestic abuse and homeless shelters, makes referrals to family counselors, and does counseling over the phone. Operated by A Friend's Place. Also offers FREE counseling for children from violence homes and has a High School Education Program.
Phone: 1-800-252-8966
In addition to local information and assistance sites, the Senior HelpLine provides information on programs and services and links persons 60 years of age and older and their caregivers to local services.
Phone: 1-800-603-HELP (24/hour crisis hotline)
A non-profit agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Assistance for those affected by Human Trafficking
National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD; 1-800-252-2873 (24 Hours a day/7 days a week (Suicide Threat: call 9-1-1 or the nearest hospital emergency room)
"The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages"
Pillars
Address(es): Click Here
Phone:Main Line 708-PILLARS (708-745-5277); Domestic Violence Hotline 708-485-5254; Sexual Assault Hotline 708-482-9600
Phone: (877) 606-3158 (24-hour hotline)
Email: stop-it@usc.salvationarmy.org
Client-centered, trauma-informed approach to provide wrap-around services to those effected by human trafficking -
Social
Advocate Lutheran General Sibsensations
Address: 1775 Dempster St, 2nd floor Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (847) 723-9484; Kathryn Smart (MS RN CRRN)
It is for children aged 8 - 13 years old who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic illness.
Once a month on Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 am
Address: 1415 N. Dayton St. Suite 112 Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (773) 342-1250
Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness.
Have Dreams: Social Skills Club
Have Dreams Counseling & Employment Services Now Available for children, teens and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder! We also offer parent education and support.
Address: 515 Busse Highway Suite 150 Park Ridge. IL 60068
Phone: 847-685-0250
Hoffman Estates Park District
Address: 1685 W Higgins Rd Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone: (847) 885-7500
Autism Social Skills Learning Group
Address: 3400 W Stonegate Blvd,Suite 101-2109, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (331) 258-5825
Programs
Address: DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church 1828 Old Naperville Road Naperville, IL
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Substance Abuse/Addictions
Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention
Phone:1-800-234-0246
Alcoholics and Anonymous en Espanol
Phone: (847) 298-6251
"The mission of Eluna is to support children and families impacted by grief or addiction. Our innovative resources and programs address the critical needs of children experiencing powerful, overwhelming and often confusing emotions associated with the death of someone close to them or substance abuse in their family. No child should have to face these struggles alone, and our unique programs bring kids together to ease their pain and provide the tools to help restore hope."
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
"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"
Haymarket Center remains true to the mission of providing the most comprehensive care, with access 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our approach combines substance use disorder treatment with behavioral and primary health care.
Latino Treatment Center
Address: 54 S. Grove Ave Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 695-9155
Outpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse, Treatment for Family / Codependent, Individual and Group Counseling and Adolescent Treatment.
Narcotics Anonymous
Phone: 1-708-848-4884 (24 hour hotline)
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
The SHARE (Start Here Addiction Rehabilitation & Education) Program
Address: 1776 Moon Lake Boulevard Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone:(847) 882-4181
Offers a variety of services for male and female adults 18 years and older
Insurance: Leyden Family Service accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and many insurance carriers. Uninsured and underinsured clients are eligible to be assessed for services on a discounted fee schedule. We will not refuse services due to an inability to pay.
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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
Services:- Reduced Fare and Ride Free Permits
- Mobility Management Program
- ADA Paratransit Certification Program
