We want to start a revolving resource list that may provide Hope, bring Joy, instill Peace, and encompass LOVE for those families who need additional support. We have shared a few programs that may be helpful to specific needs and hope to grow this list. If you know of additional resources, please reach out to your student’s counselor. We will add that information to our resource list to share with families. Thank you!
Food Resources
Maple Morgan Park Community Food Pantry
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/locations/maple-morgan-park-community-food-pantry/
Pilgrim Faith Food Pantry
https://www.findhelp.org/pilgrim-faith-united-church-of-christ--oak-lawn-il--food-pantry-program/6261075813072896?postal=60459
AH Ministries Store
https://www.almosthomechicago.org/ah-store
Therapy
Northwestern University No- Cost Online and In-Person Therapy
Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic
https://www.family-institute.org/no-cost-counseling
847-733-4300
Governors State Community Counseling Services
tele-counseling or in-person counseling
https://www.govst.edu/community-counseling-services/
708-534-4545
Support groups
Christmas without Cancer
"Christmas Without Cancer" is a non-profit organization that provides emotional, physical, and financial support to families in the Chicago Southland area who are battling cancer.
https://christmaswithoutcancer.org/
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon is a mutual support group for people who have been affected by a loved one's drinking. Alateen is a similar family group that supports young people who live with or who have been affected by alcohol.
https://al-anon.org/
Al-Anon and Al-Ateen Group Locator
https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/
Legal Assistance
Illinois Coalition for Refugee and Immigrant Rights
https://www.icirr.org/fsn
Hotline: 855-436-7693
Connects immigrant communities throughout Illinois to a full range of support in collaboration with member organizations
Legal, financial, emotional, needed resources
Immigration First Defense Legal Aid
800-529-7374