The FAITH Empowerment Institute was created in 2006 to empower urban youth and families through educational workshops and linkage to community resources in order to attain a better life.
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The following link includes
social services
mental health counseling
college scholarships
entrepreneurship
youth mentoring programs
employment
housing
and more!
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Dr. Crushshon wrote the Chicagoland Resource Guide and provides “insider” assistance navigating the “system(s)”
*educational system:how to successfully attain and advocate for the implementation of an IEP/504 plan/special education services for your child
*legal system: how to reacclimate and successfully connect with resources (job, clothing, housing, etc) and reintegrate into a supportive community as a returning citizen/ex-offender
*mental health/behavioral health system: how to connect with the best therapist, psychiatrist, inpatient/outpatient services for me
Click link to connect with these community resources
Resources
Chicagoland Community Resource Guide
Thank you for visiting the Chicagoland Community Resource Guide created by Dr. Ngonzi Truth Crushshon and www.drtruthandassociates.com This guide was created to increase awareness in the Chicagoland community of available resources and services for individuals and families. Knowledge is POWER! If you find these resources helpful, please spread the word. If you are a business owner, agency or employer and would like to be included in the resource guide please email ncrushshon@gmail.com or 312-409-9371.
Having worked in Community Mental Health for 14+ years, I am continuously being made aware of the dirth of resources in the inner city and/or lack of knowledge about resources available within the Chicagoland Community. This is an attempt to close the gap and to provide a central location and list of social service, mental health, healthcare, housing, educational, entrepreneurship, emergency/crisis services and other resources. Enclosed here are 200+ Community Resources!
Agency information and resources may change without our knowledge, please keep this in mind. We will attempt to keep this resource list current. We need your help if you have resources to add or remove from our list. Special thanks to all who have contributed to make this project a success – Kwabena Ernest Johnson for setting up our online page. #harambee Let’s pull together.
*DISCLAIMER: In the case of an EMERGENCY please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. Use these services/resources at your own risk. If you are not receiving the best services please discontinue use and inform the agency. If you are receiving excellent services please refer someone else and inform the agency. All of the aforementioned agencies and resources have some very good programs within them; however, like with anything, there are strengths and weaknesses. The goal for many of the agencies included on this list is to bring healing, wholeness, and restoration to a person, family, community; however, some of us (these agencies and people who work in them) are dealing with similar issues as the community (ie., insufficient resources, staffing challenges,personal concerns, etc.). Use wisdom, ask questions, request a referral from someone you trust and speak with former consumers while researching and using resources included within the Chicagoland Community Resource Guide.
~Ngonzi Truth Crushshon, Psy. D.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THERAPY/COUNSELING
24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/CHILD ABUSE/RAPE
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/RESOURCES for SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
EDUCATION/TUTORING/ FINANCIAL AID/ COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
EX-OFFENDER/ RETURNING CITIZENS/EXPUNGEMENT
LEGAL AID/ LAWYERS
YOUTH PROGRAMS AND YOUTH MENTORING/ AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
SUMMER JOBS
SHELTERS/HOMELESS RESOURCES
MARRIAGE / RELATIONSHIPS
FOR GIRLS & WOMEN ONLY
FOR BOYS & MEN ONLY
FOR (WEST) ENGLEWOOD RESIDENTS
FOR TEEN PARENTS
FOR PERSONS with PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
HEALTHCARE
ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAMS/ORGANIZATIONS
VETERAN RESOURCES
FOOD PANTRIES/SOUP KITCHENS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE /ADDICTIONS
IMMIGRANT/ REFUGEE RESOURCES
SPANISH-SPEAKING RESOURCES
LGBTQ RESOURCES
BUSINESS MARKETING/ADVERTISING
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COMING SOON:
HOUSING RESOURCES
SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES (UTILITY/ FOOD STAMPS/ UNEMPLOYMENT)
CHILDCARE
TECHNICAL TRAINING & APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS (BARBER/BEAUTY SALON TRAINING)
CITY COLLEGES
GRADUATE PROGRAMS/ FELLOWSHIPS
FAMILY RESOURCES
FINANCIAL LITERACY/HELP
BOOK PUBLISHERS
ADULT LITERACY
EMERGENCY/CRISIS SERVICES/SUICIDE
FAMILY RESOURCES
PERSONS with LEARNING DISABILITIES
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING & ASSESSMENTS
RESOURCES for INTERNATIONAL POPULATION
JUVENILE OFFENDERS
WORK TRAINING PROGRAMS
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CHICAGOLAND COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
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THERAPY/COUNSELING
Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago
www.chicagocounseling.org 312-573-8860
Marriage counseling. Individual counseling. Group counseling. Family Counseling. Personal Development. Life Coaching. Spanish Speaking staff.
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CLS Comprehensive Services, LLC
Carla L. Stewart, NCC, LCPC
19624 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, IL 60422
708-481-4257
Specializes in Individual & Group counseling, couples and family counseling, mental health and wellness consulting, Christian counseling.
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Sepia Consulting, LLC
Calex M. Thomas
Chicago, IL 60636
773-599-3406
Provides counseling, coaching and mentoring services. Illinois Notary Public
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Youth Service Project, Inc.
(Humboldt Park- West Side)
Provides the following programs: art, substance abuse prevention, transitional living, crisis intervention, counseling, youth leadership, and anti-bullying.
773-772-6270
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Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.
2715 W. 63rd Street Chgo, IL 60629
773-918-6100 www.adasmckinley.org
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The Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
9 South Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60612
773-722-7900
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Dr. Chante’ DeLoach
www.luminescepsychologicalservices.com
312-523-4091
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Phoenix Diverse Holistics Collaborative
Dr. Pamela Charity Phoenix
718 West 69th Street, Chgo, IL 60621
312-437-0796
www.phoenixdiverseholistics.com
Specializes in Natural Health, Mental and Physical Wellness, Sankofa Rites of Passage, Emotional Health Balancing, Martial and Healing Arts, Personal Training, Yoga.
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Family Wholeness Institute
Dr. Benton Cook III
7536 S. Vernon, Suite 103, Chgo, IL 60619
773-814-5273
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Chantelle Bittings
11600 South Kedzie, Suite D, Merrionette Park, IL 60803
708-232-3310
Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families
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Management Planning Institute
11070 S. Western Chgo, IL 60643
773-239-9700
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Metropolitan Family Services (several locations)
235 East 103rd Street Chgo, IL 60628
773-371-3631
Young fathers program that provides assistance with career prep, housing assistance, fatherhood classes.
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New Zion Human Resources Development and Counseling
1950 West 13th Street Chgo, IL 60608
312-733-1262
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The Center on Halsted
3646 North Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613
773-472-6469
Building and strengthening the LGBT community.
Provides community & cultural programs, cyber center, HIV/AIDS & STD services, Youth Programs, Mental Health services, Senior programs, Education and Victim Advocacy, and Legal Aid.
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The New Center/The Carl Rogers Institute
773-405-3541
3166 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Provide individual therapy, family and couples counseling, group counseling, psychological testing and more.
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Associates in Behavioral Science
6201 Cermak Road, Berwyn, IL 60402
708-788-8808
Provides therapy for Spanish speaking population.
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Erie Neighborhood House
1347 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60642- 312-666-3430
1405 N. Washtenaw Chicago, IL 60622- 773-486-7161
1701 West Superior Street Chgo, IL 60622- 312-563-5800
4225 W. 25th Street 2nd Floor, Chgo IL 60623- 773-542-7617
Provides therapy, testing and social services. Specializes in working with Latinos and low income communities.
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Counseling Services for Youth
Alternatives, Inc. 773-506-7474
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Asian Human Services 773-728-0280
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Erie Teen Health Center 312-666-3494
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Community Counseling Centers of Chicago 773-769-0205
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Counseling Center of Lakeview 773-549-5886
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Youth Service Project 773-772-6270
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Rape Victim Advocates 312-443-9603
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24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINES
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline 1-888-293-2080
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Chicago Domestic Violence Helpline 1-877-863-6338
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National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-786-2929
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National Teen Dating Violence Hotline 1-866-331-9474
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Suicide Hotline 1-800-784-2433
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Trevor Hotline 1-866-488-7386
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LGBT Crisis Hotline 773-871-2273
Suicide & Domestic Violence Resources
http://www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/home/resources/
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ ABUSE
Domestic Violence Help Line –
City of Chicago
877-863-6338
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Legal Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence
235 East 103rd Street Chgo, IL 60628
773-371-3642
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YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago
1 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1150, Chgo, IL 60602- 312-372-6600
6600 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chgo, IL 60637- 773-955-3100
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CHILD ABUSE REPORTING
Child Abuse Hotline
800-25-ABUSE or 1-800-252-2873
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Department of Children and Family Services
100 West Randolph St. Chgo, IL 60601
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RAPE COUNSELING
Chicago Rape Counseling Hotline
1-888-293-2080
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Rape Victim Advocates
180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600,
Chgo, IL 60601
312-443-9603
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YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago
1 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1150, Chgo, IL 60602- 312-372-6600
6600 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chgo, IL 60637- 773-955-3100
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
FREE 10 week Entrepreneurship Classes
ALL ages –
Dr. Zira Smith-UIC Extension 1111 East 87th Street Suite 600, Chgo, IL 60619
773-933-6774
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cook/
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID
Center for Economic Progress
Mr. O. S. Owen-
29 East Madison, Suite 900,
Chgo, IL 60602
312-630-0252
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Chicago Urban League
4510 S. Michigan Ave. Chgo, IL 60653
(Education Department)
773-451-3601
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Trinity Higher Education Corporation
1947 West 95th Street Chgo, IL 60643
773-966-1508
EDUCATION
Alternative Schools Network 773-728-4030
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EXPUNGEMENT/EX-OFFENDER SERVICES
Safer Foundation
571 West Jackson, Chicago, IL 60661
312-922-2200
Helping people with criminal records become employed law-abiding members of the community.
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Inspiration Kitchens
3504 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60624
4715 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640
Helping individuals gain culinary/cooking skills and experience that lead to employment in the food service industry.
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North Lawndale Employment Networks
4220 West Roosevelt Road Chgo, IL
Coretta Rivers
773-638-1806
Transitional Jobs Program for persons with felonies
Orientation held every 1st Friday at 10am
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Expungement of Criminal Record
P.O. Box 64895, Chgo, IL 60664
Phone: 866-787-1776 Expungement.Chicago@osad.state.il.us
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
7315 S. Yale Ave. Chgo, IL 60621
773-846-3600
Offers support and referrals to women returning from prison
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Returning Citizens Program
Myron Colvin
312-603-0213
Orientation every Friday
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Target Area Development Corporation
1542 West 79th Street Chgo, IL 60620
773-651-6470
Employment services and other resources
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West Side Health Authority
5816 West Division Chgo, IL
773-786-0226
Employment, haircuts, clothing, transportation and other resources
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Trinity UCC Prison Ministry
773-962-5650 ext. 2354
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Resources for Youth in Trouble with the Law
Project NIA 773-474-3962
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Resources for Youth in the Sex Trade
Young Women’s Empowerment 773-728-0127
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LEGAL AID/ LAWYERS
Legal Assistance for Youth
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First Defense Legal Aid 1-800-LAWREP4
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Legal Assistance Foundation 312-341-1070
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Transformative Justice Law Project 773-272-1822
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Domestic Violence Legal Aid 312-325-9155
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YOUTH PROGRAMS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP and YOUTH MENTORING
Youth Leadership Development Programs/Youth Organizing
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Blocks Together www.blockstogether.org
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Chicago Freedom School www.chicagofreedomschool.org
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Rogers Park Young Women’s Action Team www.youngwomensactionteam.org
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Southwest Youth Collaborative www.swyc.org
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Young Women’s Empowerment Project www.youarepriceless.org
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YOUTH PROGRAMS and YOUTH MENTORING
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Youth Service Project, Inc.
(Humboldt Park- West Side)
Provides the following programs: art, substance abuse prevention, transitional living, crisis intervention, counseling, youth leadership, and anti-bullying.
773-772-6270
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Southwest Youth Collaborative
(several different locations)
Gage Park 2411 W. 55th Street Chgo, IL 60632
773-476-3534
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Project Butterfly, Inc.
3543 S. Indiana Ave. Chgo, IL 60653
312-328-0886
Niambi Jaha-Echols
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Youth Outreach Services
5910 W. Division Chgo, IL 60651
773-261-3333
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Association House of Chicago
1116 North Kedzie Ave. Chgo, IL 60651
773-772-8009
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Swish Dreams Sports & Educational Foundation- Joshua Mercer
773-952-6352
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Black Star Project
Phillip Jackson-
3509 South King Drive Chgo, IL
773-285-9600
youth tutoring, male mentoring and advocacy www.blackstarproject.org
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100 Black Men
mentoring program
3473 S. King Drive, Suite 206, Chgo, IL 60616
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The Chicago Boxing Club
$10 walk-ins/ $40 pr month/ Mon-Thurs 4-5pm
3508 South Halsted Chicago, Illinois 60609
773-801-1300
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The Princess Within Foundation-Bernada Baker
1417 East 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60654
312-371-6740
Provides mentoring, workshops and empowers girls 8-18 years old to become pregnant with purpose and not babies.
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The Gary Komer Youth Center
773-358-4100
7200 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619
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Lene’s Kids Foundation
Marlene Goldsmith
773-969-0112
Provides children under 12 years old the opportunity to enjoy life through fun and play. We offer free to low cost events to low income families and provides mentorship to keep the Black family strong. Motto:“Each One Reach One”
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Generation HOPE Youth Program
7326 South Racine Avenue, Chgo, IL 60636
312-409-9371
Provides FREE mentoring to youth, goal setting, monthly cultural & social events to expose youth to positive peers & positive adult mentors.
Promotes educational excellence, college attendance & entrepreneurship!
ncrushshon@gmail.com www.drtruthandassociates.com
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The Gary Youth Services Bureau
455 Massachusetts Street, Gary, Indiana 46402
219-881-5270
www.gary.in.us/parks/youth.asp
Provides youth advocacy programs and positive alternatives to negative behavior for all Gary youth 18 years old and younger. Afterschool programs, Sports, Homework Help, Teen Club, Recreation, Youth Employment, and Summer Lunch.
Don Nash Community Center
1833 East 71st Street Chicago, IL 60649
773-256-0904
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The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
The Salvation Army
1250 West 119th Street, Chicago, IL 60643
773-995-0151
A community and social service center offering sports, swim, arts, family activities and more.
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Creative Arts/Recreation
Kuumba Lynx (Free Hip Hop Arts) 773-550-3849
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Marwen (Free Art Classes) 312-944-2418
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Street-Level Youth Media (Free Video, Digital, Graphic Design)
773-862-5331
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Young Chicago Authors (Free Writing and Spoken Word Classes)
773-486-4331
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SUMMER JOBS
Summer Jobs for youth ages 14-24. Fill out application online.
For more info call 312-743-0208
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EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING for YOUTH
Greater West Town Project 312-563-9044
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Howard Area Community Center 773-262-6622
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Jobs for Youth 312-499-4778
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North Lawndale Employment 773-638-1825
SHELTER/HOMELESS RESOURCES
Shelters for Youth
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La Casa Norte 773-276-4900
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Teen Living Programs 866-803-8336 (extension 10)
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The Night Ministry
24 hour crisis line 877-286-2543
1110 North Noble Street, Chgo, IL 60622
773-506-4100 (extension 4103)
877-286-2523
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Bronzeville Youth Shelter/Teen Living Program
24 hour crisis line 886-803-8336
3739 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
773-548-4443
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New Moms,Inc.
1856 North Humboldt Blvd, Chgo, IL 60647
773-252-3246
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Aunt Martha’s Youth Services Center, Inc.
24 hour crisis line 708-535-2934
Emergency Shelter 815-937-0100
Emergency Shelter Care Program
15020 South Cicero, Oak Forest, IL 60452
708-535-2934
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Transition to Independence Program and Shelter
15 West 137th Place, Riverdale, IL 60827
708-849-2770
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Youth Service Project, Inc.
(Humboldt Park- West Side)
Provides the following programs: art, substance abuse prevention, transitional living, crisis intervention, counseling, youth leadership, and anti-bullying.
773-772-6270
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Men’s Shelters
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
312-738-7560
1140 W. Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60607
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MARRIAGE / RELATIONSHIP RESOURCES
Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago
www.chicagocounseling.org 312-573-8860
Marriage counseling. Indvidiual counseling. Group counseling. Family Counseling. Personal Development. Life Coaching. Spanish Speaking staff.
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Anointed Wives Ministry
Felicia Houston
708-402-8093
“Marriage Rocks”
Transforming Marriages One Wife at a Time
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Chicago Urban LOVE Series
Ngonzi Crushshon & Ana Comer
urbanloveseries@gmail.com www.drtruthandassociates.com
312-409-9371
Provides relationship discussion groups within the Chicagoland community and online (facebook group) to promote healthy love relationships between couples.
FOR GIRLS & WOMEN ONLY
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Oasis Empowerment Zone
Ruby Powell
Provides a network of support, encouragement and empowerment for single mothers. A place where single mothers discover how to make dreams, visions; visions, goals; and goals, reality.
oasisempowermentzone@yahoo.com
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Think Royally
Dawgelene Sangster
312-256-7039
To inspire and encourage all women that are high school seniors and up …to think of themselves as royalty by empowering them to implement positive change in their lives through leadership development, education, mentoring, life-wellness and technology.
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The Princess Within Foundation
Bernada Baker
1417 East 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60654
312-371-6740
Provides mentoring, workshops and empowers girls 8-18 years old to become pregnant with purpose and not babies.
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Anointed Wives Ministry
Felicia Houston
708-402-8093
“Marriage Rocks” Transforming Marriages One Wife at a Time
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New Moms,Inc.
1856 North Humboldt Blvd, Chgo, IL 60647
773-252-3246
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois-
7315 S. Yale Ave. Chgo, IL 60621
773-846-3600
Offers support and referrals to women returning from prison.
FOR BOYS & MEN ONLY
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Project Brotherhood-A Black Men’s Clinic
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Men’s Clinic of America
310 West Superior Street, Chgo, IL 60654
312-854-8988
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The Black Star Project
Phillip Jackson-
3509 South King Drive Chgo, IL
773-285-9600
youth tutoring, male mentoring and advocacy www.blackstarproject.org
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Metropolitan Family Services (several locations)
235 East 103rd Street Chgo, IL 60628
773-371-3631
Young fathers program that provides assistance with career prep, housing assistance, fatherhood classes.
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FOR (WEST) ENGLEWOOD RESIDENTS
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Phoenix Diverse Holistics Collaborative
Dr. Pamela Charity Phoenix
718 West 69th Street, Chgo, IL 60621
312-209-0796
www.phoenixdiverseholistics.com
Specializes in Natural Health, Mental and Physical Wellness, Sankofa Rites of Passage, Emotional Health Balancing, Martial and Healing Arts, Personal Training, Yoga.
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Generation HOPE Youth Program
7326 South Racine Avenue, Chgo, IL 60636
312-409-9371
Provides FREE mentoring to youth, goal setting, monthly cultural & social events to expose youth to positive peers & positive adult mentors.
Promotes educational excellence, college attendance & entrepreneurship!
ncrushshon@gmail.com www.drtruthandassociates.com
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Residents Association of Greater Englewood
http://ragenglewood.org/www.racenglewood.orgjoinrage@gmail.com
RAGE is a grassroots organization that strategizes to address community problems, creates tangible solutions (holistic and block by block) and actively seeks ways to keep fellow residents informed about the latest news in Englewood. RAGE is the voice speaking out to empower, educate, uplift and motivate fellow residents and stake holders on many of the issues that face the community. Our main focus areas are Education/Youth Development, Economic Development and Civic Engagement & Empowerment.
Bimonthly meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Imagine Englewood If
Jean Carter-Hill
730 West 69th Street Chicago,IL 60621
773-488-6704
Youth empowerment and leadership, community garden, Englewood safety net.
Teaches local youth healthy living, environmental awareness and positive communication skills. Motivates youth and their families to seek a positive quality life and encourages them to pursue positive change.
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Back To God Church (Food Pantry in Englewood)
7326 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636
773-896-5784
Tuesdays 9-11am
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FOR TEEN PARENTS
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Christopher House 773-472-1083
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Casa Central 773-645-2300
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New Moms,Inc.
1856 North Humboldt Blvd, Chgo, IL 60647
773-252-3246 or 773-252-3253
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Metropolitan Family Services (several locations)
235 East 103rd Street Chgo, IL 60628
773-371-3631
Young fathers program that provides assistance with career prep, housing assistance, fatherhood classes.
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FOR PERSONS with PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
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Resources for Youth with Disabilities
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Access Living 800-613-8549
HEALTHCARE
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Community Health FREE Clinic
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Englewood Location
641 West 63rd Street, Chgo, IL 60621
773-994-1515
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West Town Location
2611 West Chicago Avenue, Chgo, IL 60622
773-395-9900
Christian Community Health Center
9718 South Halsted, Chicago, IL 60628
773-233-4100
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Body Genesis Center for Integration Medicine
Dr. Solomon Liburd
2930 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616
312-225-1100 or 708-343-3368
Chiropractor, acupuncture, electrical shock, back/shoulder pain management, stress, and physical therapy.
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Black Doctor and Black Health News
Provides useful health condition information on ADHD, alternative medicines, cancer, depression, high blood pressure, as well as healthy living, parenting, men’s health, women’s health, food and fitness. You can also search for Black doctors in your neighborhood.
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Chicago Department of Public Health STD Testing & Care Sites
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South Austin Specialty Clinic 312-746-4871
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Englewood STD Specialty Clinic 312-747-8900
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Lakeview Specialty Clinic 312-744-5507
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West Town Adolescent Specialty 312-744-5464
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Roseland Specialty Clinic 312-747-2817
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Health Centers for Youth
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Broadway Youth Center 773-935-5151
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Chicago Women’s Health Center 773-935-6126
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Erie Teen Health Center 312-666-3494
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Rogers Park Heartland Health Center 773-751-1875
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Infant Welfare Society Teen Clinic 773-782-2800
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Planned Parenthood 800-230-7526
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Rush Adolescent Clinic 708-499-1643
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ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAMS/ORGANIZATIONS
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The Faith Community of Saint Sabina
Rev. Dr. Michael L. Pfleger
1210 West 78th Place, Chicago, IL 60620
773-483-4300
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The Black Star Project
Phillip Jackson-
3509 South King Drive Chgo, IL
773-285-9600
youth tutoring, male mentoring and advocacy www.blackstarproject.org
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Cease Fire The Campaign to Stop the Shooting
24 hour phone line 1-866-862-3273
1603 West Taylor Street, MC 923, Chicago, IL 60612
312-996-8775
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Conflict Resolution/ Peacemaking Circles
Project NIA
773-392-5165
VETERANS RESOURCES
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Department of Veterans Affairs- Chicago Vet Center
7731 South Halsted Chicago, IL 60620
773-962-3740 or 877-927-8387
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Veterans Life Changing Services, Inc.
501 West Ridge Road, Gary, Indiana 46408
219-979-0900
www.veteranslifechangingservices.org
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Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
119 North West Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
630-871-8387
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Edward Hines VA Hospital
5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141
708-202-8387
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Jesse Brown VA Hospital
820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
312-569-8387
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FOOD PANTRIES/SOUP KITCHENS
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Back To God Church (Food Pantry in Englewood)
7326 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636
773-896-5784
Tuesdays 9-11am
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Chicago Food Pantry
773-761-6688
6525 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Saturdays 12-2pm
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Greater Chicago Food Depository*
4100 West Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632
773-247-3663
Providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our communities
*There are food pantries and/or soup kitchens in every Chicagoland community.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS AND ADDICTIONS
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Haymarket
Main Site
108 North Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-7984
Grand Boulevard
106 East 51st Street Chgo, IL 60615
773-548-7598
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SEADAC- South East Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center
8640 S. South Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
773-731-9100
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Gateway Foundation Alcohol and Drug Treatment
55 East Jackson Blvd #1500, Chgo, IL 60604
877-321-7326 or 773-826-1916
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Chicago Recovery Alliance 773-471-0999
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More Substance Abuse Resources
http://www.usnodrugs.com/Illinois/Chicago/Bobby_E_Wright_CBHC
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IMMIGRANT/ REFUGEE/ SURVIVORS OF TORTURE RESOURCES
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The Kovler Center
1331 West Albion Avenue, Chgo, IL 60626
773-381-4070
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Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights
208 North LaSalle Street Chgo, IL 60604
312-660-1300
Improving lives through housing, healthcare, economic opportunities and justice.
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SPANISH-SPEAKING/BILINGUAL RESOURCES
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Erie Neighborhood House
1347 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60642- 312-666-3430
1405 N. Washtenaw Chicago, IL 60622- 773-486-7161
1701 West Superior Street Chgo, IL 60622- 312-563-5800
4225 W. 25th Street 2nd Floor, Chgo IL 60623- 773-542-7617
Provides therapy, testing and social services. Specializes in working with Latinos and low income communities.
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Associates in Behavioral Science
6201 Cermak Road, Berwyn, IL 60402
708-788-8808
Provides therapy for Spanish speaking population.
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LGBTQO RESOURCES
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VALEO at Chicago LakeShore Hospital
24 hrs a day 800-888-0560
4840 North Marine Drive, Chicago, IL 60640
www.chicagolakeshorehospital.com/GLBT
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The Center on Halsted
3646 North Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613
773-472-6469
Building and strengthening the LGBT community.
Provides community & cultural programs, cyber center, HIV/AIDS & STD services, Youth Programs, Mental Health services, Senior programs, Education and Victim Advocacy, and Legal Aid.
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Resources for LGBTO Youth
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Affinity Community Services 773-324-0377
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Broadway Youth Center 773-935-3151
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Gender Just 312-545-6871
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Center on Halsted 773-472-6469
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BUSINESS MARKETING/ADVERTISING
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JMH Cre8ive Solutions
Julie Holloway
630-220-3655
Full service design, print and marketing solution. Offers logo design, branding, business marketing materials and large format printing including banners, signs and graphics.
L3Eventeurs
Larvetta L. Loftin
4525 S. Drexel Chicago, IL 60653
Life and Branding Coaching
312-268-5207
Chicagoland Community Resource Guide
Created by Ngonzi Truth Crushshon,Psy.D.
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Last Update: April 14, 2018