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COVID-19 Resources

Due to the community response to COVID-19 we’ve compiled the following resources. Please confirm hours of operation before visiting. Scroll to bottom of page to search FindHelp.org for resources by zipcode.

When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention

Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

If someone is showing any of these signs, call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

If you need assistance navigating resources, please email: [email protected] .
​A member of our team will respond within 48 business hours.
Assistance
CategoryOrganizationPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Assistance33rd Ward Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez773-840-788033rd Ward Website
Cancer Support
CategoryOrganizationServices OfferedPhone NumberAddressWebsite or Email address
Cancer SupportCancer Support CenterFree information and programs, including support programs, for cancer patients, survivors and families. The Cancer Support Center exists to provide strength, guidance, and support to anyone impacted by cancer 708-798-9171 Homewood 708-478-3529 MokenaHomewood: 2028 Elm Rd, Homewood, IL. 60430 Mokena: 19645 S. Lagrange Rd, Mokena, IL. 60448Cancer Support Center
Court Help Desk
CategoryCommunityOrganizationPhone: #Website or Email address
Court Help DeskCook CountyCourt Help Desk855-956-5763Court Help Desk Website
Domestic Violence Resources
CategoryOrganizationServices OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Sexual Violence/Human Sex TraffickingRefuge for WomenRefuge For Women is a Christian organization that provides emergency housing, residential supportive housing, and transitional living for female survivors of sexual violence including sex trafficking. This is an explicitly faith-based organization. 1-888-373-7888Website
Sexual Violence/ Rape CrisisYWCA Rape Crisis HotlineOperating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Rape Crisis Hotline provide survivors of sexual violence and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The volunteers and staff at the hotline have received extensive training in sexual assault crisis intervention.888-293-2080Website
Sexual Violence/Sexual AssaultNational Sexual Assault Crisis LineWhen you call, you'll be routed to a local RAINN sexual assualt crisis affiliate. Callers recieve the information, advice, and support they need for their specific situation.800-656-4673Website
Emergency Funds
CategoryOrganizationWebsite or Email address
Emergency FundsEmergency Funds for Bartenders and Cocktail ServersUSBG Foundation
Financial Services
CategoryArea ServedCommunityOrganizationDescriptionServices OfferedWebsite or Email address
Financial AllAllOne Fair WageOne Fair Wage can provide emergency cash gifts for service industry workers who have been laid off or furloughed because of COVID. Emergency CashOur Fair Wage
Food
CategoryOrganizationServices OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Food Financial AssistanceSupplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)Financial Assistance for Food1-800-843-6154S.N.A.P. Website
General Resources
CategoryArea ServedCommunityOrganizationHours of OperationServices OfferedPhone NumberAddressWebsite or Email address
General ServicesSouthwestOrland ParkOrland TownshipMonday-Friday: 8am to 4:30pm Serving zipcodes: 60452, 60462, 60467, 60477, 60487. Village has a health department, senior services, transportation, an assessor and various other entities708-403-422214807 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462Website
Help for Children

Help for children

CategoryOrganizationHours of OperationServices OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Help for ChildrenAunt Martha's 24 Youth Crisis LineAunt Martha’s crisis intervention team provides front-line crisis intervention for run-away, locked out, homeless and ungovernable youth. The team is on call 24 hours a day every day of the year. (708) 679-8100Website
Help for ChildrenMaryville Academy24 hour helplineMaryville Academy Crisis Nursery provides free short-term care for parents in distress and experiencing a crisis. The Crisis Nursery protects their children, birth to age six, from abuse, neglect or trauma.773-205-3637Website
Help for ChildrenNational Hotline for Missing or Exploited Children24 hoursIf a child goes missing, call 911/local law enforcement FIRST. Then call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Find more information on their website.800-843-5678Website
Help for ChildrenNational Runaway SafelineHotline for children who have run away from home, or adults concerned about a child who may have run away from home. 1-800 RUNAWAY (1-800-786-9292)Website
Help for ChildrenReclaim 13If you or someone you know/suspect has been a victim of child sexual abuse, please contact Reclaim 13 via their hotline for placement, counseling and assistance. Provides shelter housing and support groups for children who have survived sexual abuse or exploitation.630-209-4554 or 312-462-3306 (hotline)Website
Help for Seniors

Help for children

CategoryOrganizationServices OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Help for SeniorsPLOWS Council on AgingSenior services agency for Palos, Lemont, Orland and Worth townships. Provides assistance with and referrals for home-delivered meals and safety checks, in-home services, support groups, education, and respite for caregivers, protection from abuse, access to benefits for health insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), energy, transportation, and property tax savings, assistance needed for safe transition from hospitals or skilled nursing facilities, shared housing, and general information about resources.708-361-0219Website
Help for SeniorsElder Abuse HotlineElder Abuse Hotline available 24/7866-800-1409Website
Help with Unemployment
CategoryCommunityOrganizationSpecial InstructionsPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Employer ResourcesCook CountyChicago Cook Workforce’s American Job CentersFind jobs, training, and small business assistance at the ChiCookWorks website.(312) 603-0200Website
Housing
CategoryOrganizationHours of OperationServices OfferedPhone NumberAddressWebsite or Email address
Ex-Offender ServicesSt. Leonards MinistrySt. Leonard's Ministry provides housing and employment help for formerly incarcerated people. Call 311 in the city or St. Leonard's directly for help finding housing for recently incarcerated homeless people, or jobs/day programs.312-738-1414175 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60604Website
Housing InsecurityResidents HACC (Housing Authority of Cook County)Education, Job Placement and Training, Youth services, Resident Counseling and wellness, Energy assistance, housing assistance312-663-5447175 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60604HACC Website
Housing
Voucher Program
Landlords-HACC (Housing Authority of Cook County)Instuctions & application for becoming a Housing Choice Voucher Landlord. 312-663-5447175 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60604HACC Website
Illinois Attorney General
CategoryOrganizationServices OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Illinois Attorney GeneralIllinois Attorney GeneralReport Store Price Gouging(800) 386-5438Illinois Attorney General Website
Job Search
CategoryCommunityOrganizationSpecial InstructionsServices OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Job SearchAllJewelNow hiring 5,000 new employeesAlbertsons Companies
Job SearchAllAldiNow hiring Aldi Careers
Job SearchAllKroger/Mariano'sNow hiring Kroger Careers
Job SearchCook CountyAunt Martha'scall every first Friday of the month 2-3pmEmployment and finance opportunites712-775-7000 acces code 123#
Job SearchCook CountyChicago Cook Workforce’s American Job Centers69 W. Washington St, Ste 2860312-603-0200Website
Job SearchStatewideIllinois Worknet Job FinderBusiness hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday except for some holidaysIllinois Worknet Job Finder
Job SearchAllNational Able NetworkEmail567 W. Lake Street, #1150, Chicago855-994-8300; 312-994-4200Illinois Worknet Job Finder
Legal Aid
CategoryCommunity OrganizationSpecial InstructionsHours of OperationServices OfferedPhone NumberAddressWebsite or Email address
Legal AssistanceIllinoisIllinois Legal Aide100% on-line information. NO phone number free on-line legal information for *Family & Safety*House & Apartment*Money & Debt*Health & Benefits*Business & Work*School & Education*Citizens & Immigration*Crime & Traffic*Court & Hearings & legal forms to download. ILAO does not provide legal services and will not respond to requests for legal help. Get free legal information 24/7/365. Website offers Chat-line. Visit their website and enter questions, zipcode, and other information to access on-line information. LEGAL REPRESENTATION is not available, only in-depth guides to common legal issues.N/AIllinois Legal Aide
Legal AssistanceLegal Aid ChicagoMonday - Friday lines open at 8amFree civil legal services to those living in poverty in Cook County, IL.312-341-1070Legal Aid Chicago
Legal AssistanceCook CountyVeterans Legal Aid SocietyAppointments only3rd Thursday of the month 12-4773-340-3838 3838 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655Website
Library Services
CategoryOrganizationSpecial InstructionsPhone:Website or Email address
Library ServicesCity of Chicago Public LibraryYou can apply for a Chicago Public Library card online (312) 747-4300Website
Mental Health / Find Addiction Care
CategoryCommunityOrganizationHours of Operation Services OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Mental HealthAddiction + Anxiety,Panic Disorder Hotline24/724/7 helpline answered by American Addiction Centers 866-299-4987Website
Mental HealthAnxiety and Depression Support GroupN/ASelf-help or helping others: virtual & on-site support mtgs for OCD, PTSD, anxiety depression/ help finding a therapist/help applying for SSDI/ articles/accessto Behavioral Health Treatment Service LocatorAnxiety and Depression Support Group
Mental HealthBroadviewBroadview NAMI Living Room1p-9pm 7days a weekNon-clinical setting comfortable alternative to a hospital ememrgency room providing calming atmosphere for someone experiencing mental illness to speak with a peer counselor708-524-2582 Website
Mental HealthLagrange Lagrange NAMI Living Room1p-9pm 7days a weekNon-clinical setting comfortable alternative to a hospital ememrgency room providing calming atmosphere for someone experiencing mental illness to speak with a peer counselor708-582-6434Website
Mental HealthPalos HillsPalos Hills NAMI Living RoomMonday and Friday 1p-4pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1p-7pNon-clinical setting comfortable alternative to a hospital ememrgency room providing calming atmosphere for someone experiencing mental illness to speak with a peer counselor708-974-2300Website
Mental HealthOak ParkOak Park NAMI Living RoomMonday - Saturday 3p-7pmNon-clinical setting comfortable alternative to a hospital ememrgency room providing calming atmosphere for someone experiencing mental illness to speak with a peer counselor708-524-2582Website
Mental HealthDupageDuPage NAMI Living RoomMonday - Friday 3p-8pNon-clinical setting comfortable alternative to a hospital ememrgency room providing calming atmosphere for someone experiencing mental illness to speak with a peer counselor630-752-0066Website
Mental HealthNational Alliance on Mental IllnessN/APhone helpline833-626-4244
Mental HealthOrland ParkOrland Township Youth and Family ServicesN/ASliding-scale counseling services provided by Orland Township. Counseling is available for children, youth, families, individuals and groups. Offers anger management, substance abuse prevention, and coping strategies workshops as well.(708) 403-4222Website
Mental HealthPanic Disorder HotlineN/APhone helpline1-800-64-panic (72642)Panic Disorder Hotline Website
Mental HealthAllNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline24/7Local Number: (847) 716-2252
Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741741

24/7 service via toll-free hotline for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255) Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website
Sobriety SupportVariousN/AFind online Alcoholics Anonymous programs, as well as open programs in your area. Free, confidential email/chat is also available. N/AWebsite
Sobriety Support12step.orgN/AFind online and in-person 12-Step Program meetings and learn more about the 12-Step program. N/AWebsite
Substance AbuseIllinois Helpline for Opiods and Other SubstancesN/ACall, text or chat for help finding treatment and care options for people who need help with opioid use or other substance use disorders. Free and works with or without insurance.833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234Website
Substance AbuseThe South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Subtance AbuseN/ASliding scale treatment option with some free services, serving south suburban Cook County and northwest Indiana. Call central intake for triage and placement. 708-647-3333Website
Teen ServicesTeen CrisisN/ATeen Line is a crisis hotline for teenagers and their caregivers. It provides personal teen-to-teen education and support before problems become a crisis, using a national hotline, current technologies and community outreach.1-800-852-8336Website
Other Resources
CategoryOrganizationServices OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Emergency FundsEmergency Funds for Bartenders and Cocktail ServersBartender Emergency Assistance Fund application- This is a grant program from the USBG charity foundation. If you are a bartender who has been laid off or hours cut due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for limited cash assistance.N/AWebsite
Financial ServicesOne Fair WageOne Fair Wage can provide emergency cash gifts for service industry workers who have been laid off or furloughed because of COVID. N/AWebsite
Sexual Violence/Human Sex TraffickingThe Dreamcatcher FoundationThe Dream Center- drop-in center is a service agency providing essential resources to the community. Our services will assist in meeting basic needs, in a safe, nonjudgmental, nurturing environment. This is a safe, welcoming space where participants can access a full continuum of services available under one-roof including: Showers, meal services, change of clothes, wellness assessments, referrals for services (drug treatment, and rehabilitative services), as well as weekly Prostitutes Anonymous groups.773-936-9898, 773-981-8850Website
Sexual Violence/Human Sex TraffickingSalvation Army Stop It ProgramHotline for the Salvation Army's human trafficking survivor assistance network. In addition to case management and the 24-hour hotline, STOP-IT operates a drop-in center in Chicago for female-identified folks between the ages of 14 and 29 who have experienced exploitation and/or trafficking.877-606-3158Website
Sexual Violence/Human Sex TraffickingHuman Trafficking HotlineThe National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. Call 888-373-7888 or text "HELP" or "BEFREE" to 233733, or click "live chat" on the website. Website also has a directory of human trafficking survivor resources. 888-373-7888Website
Sexual Violence/Human Sex TraffickingRahab's DaughtersChicagoland's Human Trafficking assistance organization. Provides rescue and resource assistance for survivors of human trafficking (sexual and labor trafficking).1-833-463-9329Website
Veterans ServicesCatholic Charities Veteran's ServicesSupportive services for Veterans and their families through Catholic Charities. Can provide referrals for employment help, training, mental health, housing, food, etc.(312) 948-6898Website
Sobriety Support
CategoryOrganizationSpecial InstructionsWebsite or Email address
Sobriety SupportVariousOnline AA support groupsAA Directory Website
Sobriety Support12step.orgOnline addiction support groups12 Step Online Meetings
Substance Abuse
CategoryOrganizationPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Substance AbuseIllinois Helpline for Opiods and Other Substances833-2FINDHELP
Substance AbuseSouth Suburban council on Alcoholisn and Subtance Abuse708-647-3333
Teen Services

Teen Crisis

CategoryOrganizationPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Teen Crisis LineTeen Crisis 1-310-855-HOPE (4673) or 1-800-TLC-TEEN (1-800-852-8336)Teen Crisis Line

Teen Dating Abuse

CategoryOrganizationSERVICE OFFEREDPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Teen Dating AbuseNational Teen Dating Abuse HelplineWe offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. We’re available by text (“LOVEIS” to 22522), call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.866-331-9474 or 866-331-8453 (TTY)Website
Unemployment Assistance
CategoryOrganizationServices OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Unemployment AssistanceIllinois Department of Employment SecurityAssistance filling out forms800-244-5631Illinois Department of Employment Security
Utilities

Utilities

CategoryOrganizationSpecial InstructionsServices OfferedPhone NumberWebsite or Email address
Utility AssistanceLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)LIHEAP help low-income people pay their utility (gas and electric) bills. Application open through May 31st 2022. Pre-Apply online, or by calling a community site. 800-571-2332Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Volunteer Opportunities
CategoryOrganizationSpecial InstructionsWebsite or Email address
Volunteer OpportunitiesChicago Food BankVolunteer your time or donate food to those in need in your areaChicago Food Bank
Virtual Connections
CategoryOrganizationSpecial InstructionsWebsite or Email address
Virtual ConnectionsThe MightyVoluntary social connection through blogging / join or start new group. The Mighty Website
Virtual WorkoutsHealth Hood ChiPay-What-You-Can fitness studio, sometimes has online events. Focus on bringing fitness equity to Chicago's Black and Brown communities.Health Hood Chi Workouts
Virtual YogaHaji Healing SalonFree yoga instruction for anxietyHaji - Free Yoga YouTube Channel

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