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The Bible teaches us that we are many parts but we are all one body called to do the work of Jesus Christ.

Connections of Illinois is an ever growing, multifaceted network of care. With our family of trained volunteers, we help individuals in need find help provided by the many dedicated service organizations in our community.

Available Services

Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health

Providing an array of outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults

Psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring, individual therapy, group counseling, psychiatric intensive day programs, case management services to link with community resources, residential treatment program and vocational services which provides screening of work skills, resume/interview preparation, job placement and coaching.

website

Amitahealth.org/BehavioralMedicine

email

maxine.goldstein@amitahealth.org

Telephone

847-952-7464

Hotline

Main: 847-952-7460

address

Amita Health Center for Mental Health

3436 N. Kennicott Ave

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Northwest Compass, Inc.

Where Crisis Becomes Opportunity

To enhance our community by providing emergency services, education, and empowerment which foster personal responsibility for those who are vulnerable or in crisis. Hardship Intervention & Referral, Food Connection, Career Coaching, Child Care Assistance & Education, Emergency Assistance, Enrollment in Health Insurance, Housing Assistance & Education, Money Management, Transitional Living, and Seasonal Programs & Services, as available

website

northwestcompass.org

Telephone

847-392-2344

address

1300 W Northwest Hwy

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Journeys

The Road Home

Providing shelter and services to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the northwest suburban Cook County through their Hope Center. Pathways Development Institute and 17 PADS shelters through the northwest suburban Cook County areas.

website

journeystheroadhome.org

email

b.nabors@journeystheroadhome.org

Telephone

847-963-9163

address

Executive Director: Beth Nabors

1140 East Northwest Highway

Palatine, IL 60074

Community Crisis Center

Always Hope

Offering domestic violence counseling and emergency temporary housing

website

crisiscenter.org

Telephone

847-742-4088

Hotline

847-697-2380

Hanover Township

Where Great Service Happens

Hanover Township offers a complete array of community services including transportation, health and wellness screening, employment counseling, food pantry, veterans affairs and much more

website

hanover-township.org

email

jbarr@hanover-township.org

Telephone

630-837-0301

address

J Barr

240 S Route 59

Bartlett, IL

The Rita and John Canning Women's Program at Harper College

Education planning, financial assistance and ongoing support

A grant funded program designed to help economically disadvantaged individuals achieve self-sufficiency

website

harpercollege.edu

email

womensprgram#harpercollege.edu

Telephone

847-925-6558

address

1200 W Algonquin Road

Palatine, IL 60067

Lifespan

Safety, Accountability, An End to Violence

Offers counseling for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Legal representation for divorce, custody and immigration

website

life-span.org

email

mluft@life-span.org

Telephone

847-824-0382

address

Director: Margaret Luft, M.S.W.

701 Lee St. #700

Des Plaines, IL

Partners for Our Communities (POC)

Empowering ALL People

Our mission is to connect under-served residents in the Palatine area to services and resources in an effort to build a community of empowered people, healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods.

website

poc.news

Telephone

847-776-2523 (Satelite Location Edgebrook Community Center)

Hotline

847-776-9500

address

Community Resource Center

1585 North Rand Road

Palatine, IL 60074

Salvation Army Family and Community Services

Doing the Most Good

Counseling for ages 5 and up for those needing support through times of change, social and emotional trauma, partner abuse and intervention
Life educational services
Ways to work, a three component program including credit, high touch client support and financial counseling

website

usc.salvationarmy.org

Telephone

877-606-3158

address

1616 N Arlington Heights Rd

Arlington Heights, IL

Wings

Giving Flight to Hope and Dreams

Offering support and counseling to female victims of domestic violence including, housing, counseling, home goods in a safe and empowering environment.

website

wingsprogram.com

email

rdarr@wingsprogram.com

Telephone

847-519-7820

Hotline

847-221-5680

Elderwerks

Senior Living Coordination, Advocacy and Education

Provides complimentary senior living coordination, advocacy, education and care solutions for older adults.

website

elderwerks.org

email

help@elderwerks.org

Telephone

855.462.0100

address

Elderwerks

251 E. NOrthwest Highway

Palatine, IL

Adecco, Chicagoland

Better work, Better life

Offers temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruiting, finance, personal and job counseling.

website

adeccousa.com

email

laura.carlson@adeccona.com

Telephone

773-380-0080

address

Laura Carlson

5501 N Cumberland Ave

Chicago, IL

Amita Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health

A Healthy Community Begins with Alexian Brothers

Both Centers as Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights are operating on a limited basis. Some therapist are available via TeleHealth visits. Medication management services can be secured through phone consulations.

website

ABBHH.org

Telephone

847-882-1600

Hotline

855-383-2224

address

1650 Moon Lake Blvd

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Northwest Community Healthcare Mobile Dental Clinic

To provide necessary dental care to community residents in our service area who do not have access to dental care due to financial barriers

A mobile dental clinic offering Preventative Care like oral exams, cleaning, fluoride treatment, X-rays and sealants. Restorative Care like cavity treatment and simple extractions. Educational resources like instruction on correct brushing, flossing and complete oral care.

website

palatinetownship.com/dental

Telephone

847-359-4919

address

Palatine Township Center

721 S Quentin Road

Palatine, IL 60067

Kenneth Young Center

Helping people feel good, do better, and find solutions

Adult Services: therapy, case management, community support, parent mentoring, community employment program, transitional living program, psychosocial rehabilitation, community drop-in center, psychiatric services, and group programs
Senior Services: case management, in-home senior support, meal delivery, caregiver resources, elder abuse response
Child/Adolescent Services: therapy, case management, psychiatric services, mentoring, group therapy, prevention programs, crisis interventions

website

kennethyoung.org

email

email@kennethyoung.org

Telephone

847-524-8800

address

Kate Garbarek, Director of Development and Communications

1001 Rohlwing Road

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

The Harbour, Inc.

Offering youth safety today & opportunity for a successful tomorrow.

Offering emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling and education for females only, 12-21 years of age

website

theharbour.org

Telephone

847-297-8541

address

1440 Renaissance, #240

Park Ridge, IL

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities

Offers personal counseling for substance abuse and victims of domestic violence. Services include substance and social detox, anger management and psychiatric referrals.

website

LSSI.org

email

Ritu.Reimer@LSSI.org

Telephone

847-640-7954 X17

address

Director: Ritu Reimer

415 W. Golf Road, Suite 61-63

Arlington Heights, IL

Lake County Catholic Charities

Working Together We Can Create a Brighter Future

Offering a broad array of services including maternity, adoption, independent living programs, youth housing advocacy programs, senior programs including meals on wheels, nursing home screening and much more.

website

catholiccharities.net

email

tdenny@catholiccharities.net

Hotline

847-782-4116

address

T Denny

671 S. Lewis

WAukegan, IL

Hope's Front Door

Solutions Start When You Walk In

Provides food, transportation, car repair, immediate health care needs and lodging assistance and short and long term referral services and counseling for residents living in Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont, Willowbrook and Woodbridge areas as well as the homeless.

website

hopesfrontdoor.com

email

janell.robinson@hopesfrontdoor.org

Telephone

630-322-9803

address

Executive Director: Janell Robinson

1047 Curtiss Street, Room 610

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Renz Addiction Counseling Center

We Help Restore Hope and Recover Lives...

Renz Addiction Counseling Center provides outpatient substance use and gambling disorder treatment, prevention education and outreach services related to HIV and substance use prevention.

website

Renzcenter.org

email

info@renzcenter.org

Hotline

847-742-3545

address

Two American Way

Elgin, IL 60120

Bridge Youth and Family Services

Counseling and housing services for youth and their families

COVID-19 Reduced Operations Counselors still on call 24/7 at 847-776-3720.

website

bridgeyouth.org

email

gstockey@bridgeyouth.org

Telephone

847-485-3089

address

Exec Director: Gregg Stockey

721 S Quentin Road

Palatine, IL 60067

Safe From the Start

A Program of Childrens's Advocacy Center

Counseling services for youth, ages 0-5 who have experienced or witnessed child abuse

website

cachelps.org/safe-from-the-start

Hotline

847-710-7233

address

1535 Burgundy Parkway

Streamwood, IL

Northwest Compass, Inc.

Where Crisis Becomes Opportunity

To enhance our community by providing emergency services, education, and empowerment which foster personal responsibility for those who are vulnerable or in crisis. Hardship Intervention & Referral, Food Connection, Career Coaching, Child Care Assistance & Education, Emergency Assistance, Enrollment in Health Insurance, Housing Assistance & Education, Money Management, Transitional Living, and Seasonal Programs & Services, as available

website

northwestcompass.org

Telephone

847-392-2344

address

1300 W Northwest Hwy

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Hanover Township

Where Great Service Happens

Hanover Township offers a complete array of community services including transportation, health and wellness screening, employment counseling, food pantry, veterans affairs and much more

website

hanover-township.org

email

jbarr@hanover-township.org

Telephone

630-837-0301

address

J Barr

240 S Route 59

Bartlett, IL

The Build Team

Repairing Homes and Restoring Hope

We help families in Northwest Cook County and surrounding counties, struggling with financial and personal burdens, to complete home repair projects that enable them to remain in the home they own.

website

www.thebuildteam.org

email

info@thebuildteam.org, pshaefflaw@aol.com

Telephone

224-633-9943, 495 ask for Peter Shaefer

address

West Northwest Highway

Barrington, Illinois 60010

The Rita and John Canning Women's Program at Harper College

Education planning, financial assistance and ongoing support

A grant funded program designed to help economically disadvantaged individuals achieve self-sufficiency

website

harpercollege.edu

email

womensprgram#harpercollege.edu

Telephone

847-925-6558

address

1200 W Algonquin Road

Palatine, IL 60067

Sharing Connections-Furniture Bank

We Furnish Hope

Our furniture bank offers cribs, twin, full and queen size beds, dressers, couches, dining table, chairs, lamps and other household items, including dishes, linens, clothing an other personal products

website

sharingconnections.org

email

rvarju@sharingconnections.org

Telephone

630-971-0565

address

R. Varju

5111 Chase Ave.

Downers Grove, IL

Cuba Township

To help create and maintain a high quality of life for Cuba Township residents

Cuba Township offers a variety of services to its’ township residents including a food pantry, Senior Services, notary public, Orthopedics, emergency assistance, LHEAP and SHARING utility services, eyeglasses dropbox and a Cuba Cares Fund 501c3 for those not qualified for other assistance.

website

cubatownship,com

email

cubatownship@comcast.net

Telephone

847-381-1924

address

Community Liason: Kate Formichella

28000 W Cuba Road

Barrington, IL

Illinois Hunger Coalition

A referral service for food resources & Medicaid, Kid Care and cash assistance

Assists with referrals to state wide food pantries and information and application assistance about food stamps, Medicaid, cash assistance and other income support programs

website

ilhunger.org

Hotline

1-800-356-2163

address

205 W. Monroe St.

Chicago, IL

Stephen's Automotive

Stephens Automotive-auto service & repair you can depend on

Stephen’s Automotive Service, a long standing service provider in the northwest suburbs has generously agreed to give back to our communities by teaming up with Connections of Illinois, in providing critical automobile services and repairs to our clients. Whether it be a full evaluation of a used car our clients are looking to purchase or to provide reliable means of transportation to and from work to insure the continued ability for our client’s to provide for their family. our clients can rest assured of having reliable transportation. Please support this generosity by patronizing their repair shop for all you automotive repair needs. Pick up and drop off service available. 24/7towing available.

website

stephensautomotive.com

email

Joe@stephensautomotive.com

Telephone

847-705-8770

address

Stephen's Automotive

673 W Colfax Street

Palatine, Illinois 60067

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley

Every kindness connects us to each other

People in our community partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home.
Hours Monday through Friday 8AM – 4:30PM

website

habitatnfv.org

email

james.zei@habitatnfv.org

Telephone

847-836-1432

address

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley

56 S Grove Ave

Elgin, Illinois 60120

AHAND Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County

Click the website hotlink below as the first step in finding housing assistance

The Alliance to end Homelessness in Suburban Cook County, more commonly known as AHAND, is an alliance of housing professionals and agencies whose collective focus is to end homelessness in suburban Cook County, Illinois. One of their most recent efforts, has been to develop a Coordinated Entry Program known as the Cook County Continuum of Care, to make it easier for those in need of housing assistance be more effectively assessed and evaluated through a streamlined process to get these clients connected to the housing assistance they qualify for. The Alliance brings in approximately $9 million per year from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support over forty homeless programs in the region. As one of their members, Connections of Illinois has been a part of their efforts and can assist clients in getting connected with some of the tools designed to provide the housing assistance you may need.

website

suburbancook.org

Telephone

708-236-3261

Hotline

877-4-COOK-15 or 877-426-6515

address

Suburban Cook County Call Center

4415 Harrison St, Suite 228

Hillside, IL 60162

The Center of Concern

Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities

Our services include senior support, a companion program and a senior ASK hotline or online option which assist you in assessing information and resources for the care of seniors.
Housing assistance: long term home sharing, emergency financial assistance and traditional housing, legal nutrition and job search counseling. Limited transitional housing available. Services available for residents in Northwest Suburban Cook County, mainly Maine Township but opportunities are fluid and changing.

website

centerofconcern.org

email

info@centerofconcern.org

Telephone

Main 847-845-1494

Hotline

Senior "ASK" 847-823-0453

address

Center of Concern

1665 Elk Blvd

Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016

Northwest Compass, Inc.

Where Crisis Becomes Opportunity

To enhance our community by providing emergency services, education, and empowerment which foster personal responsibility for those who are vulnerable or in crisis. Hardship Intervention & Referral, Food Connection, Career Coaching, Child Care Assistance & Education, Emergency Assistance, Enrollment in Health Insurance, Housing Assistance & Education, Money Management, Transitional Living, and Seasonal Programs & Services, as available

website

northwestcompass.org

Telephone

847-392-2344

address

1300 W Northwest Hwy

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Journeys

The Road Home

Providing shelter and services to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the northwest suburban Cook County through their Hope Center. Pathways Development Institute and 17 PADS shelters through the northwest suburban Cook County areas.

website

journeystheroadhome.org

email

b.nabors@journeystheroadhome.org

Telephone

847-963-9163

address

Executive Director: Beth Nabors

1140 East Northwest Highway

Palatine, IL 60074

Community Crisis Center

Always Hope

Offering domestic violence counseling and emergency temporary housing

website

crisiscenter.org

Telephone

847-742-4088

Hotline

847-697-2380

The Build Team

Repairing Homes and Restoring Hope

We help families in Northwest Cook County and surrounding counties, struggling with financial and personal burdens, to complete home repair projects that enable them to remain in the home they own.

website

www.thebuildteam.org

email

info@thebuildteam.org, pshaefflaw@aol.com

Telephone

224-633-9943, 495 ask for Peter Shaefer

address

West Northwest Highway

Barrington, Illinois 60010

Wings

Giving Flight to Hope and Dreams

Offering support and counseling to female victims of domestic violence including, housing, counseling, home goods in a safe and empowering environment.

website

wingsprogram.com

email

rdarr@wingsprogram.com

Telephone

847-519-7820

Hotline

847-221-5680

Kenneth Young Center

Helping people feel good, do better, and find solutions

Adult Services: therapy, case management, community support, parent mentoring, community employment program, transitional living program, psychosocial rehabilitation, community drop-in center, psychiatric services, and group programs
Senior Services: case management, in-home senior support, meal delivery, caregiver resources, elder abuse response
Child/Adolescent Services: therapy, case management, psychiatric services, mentoring, group therapy, prevention programs, crisis interventions

website

kennethyoung.org

email

email@kennethyoung.org

Telephone

847-524-8800

address

Kate Garbarek, Director of Development and Communications

1001 Rohlwing Road

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

The Harbour, Inc.

Offering youth safety today & opportunity for a successful tomorrow.

Offering emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling and education for females only, 12-21 years of age

website

theharbour.org

Telephone

847-297-8541

address

1440 Renaissance, #240

Park Ridge, IL

Fellowship Housing

Empowering Single Moms to Build a New Legacy

The mission of Fellowship Housing is to demonstrate Christ-like love by serving single moms and their children through a two year transitional housing program that focuses on accountability and a path to independence.

website

fhcmoms.org

email

lisaf@fhcmoms.org

Telephone

847-882-2511

address

Lisa Fleming, Intake Coordinator, 847-380-7039

2200 W. Higgins Rd, Suite 130

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Lake County Catholic Charities

Working Together We Can Create a Brighter Future

Offering a broad array of services including maternity, adoption, independent living programs, youth housing advocacy programs, senior programs including meals on wheels, nursing home screening and much more.

website

catholiccharities.net

email

tdenny@catholiccharities.net

Hotline

847-782-4116

address

T Denny

671 S. Lewis

WAukegan, IL

Hope's Front Door

Solutions Start When You Walk In

Provides food, transportation, car repair, immediate health care needs and lodging assistance and short and long term referral services and counseling for residents living in Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont, Willowbrook and Woodbridge areas as well as the homeless.

website

hopesfrontdoor.com

email

janell.robinson@hopesfrontdoor.org

Telephone

630-322-9803

address

Executive Director: Janell Robinson

1047 Curtiss Street, Room 610

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Lake County Haven

Temporary and Transitional Housing for Homeless Women

Serving women by providing temporary and transitional housing programs

website

lakecountyhaven.org

email

kate@lakecountyhaven.org

Telephone

847-680-1841

address

317 Grant Court

Libertyville, IL

Shelter Inc.

Emergency housing for children and adolescene

Our services provides community based, emergency and longer term housing for children and adolescents who are abused, neglected, dependent or in need of supervision.

website

shelter-inc.org

Telephone

847-255-8060

address

1616 N Arlington Heights Rd

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley

Every kindness connects us to each other

People in our community partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home.
Hours Monday through Friday 8AM – 4:30PM

website

habitatnfv.org

email

james.zei@habitatnfv.org

Telephone

847-836-1432

address

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley

56 S Grove Ave

Elgin, Illinois 60120

Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health

Providing an array of outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults

Psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring, individual therapy, group counseling, psychiatric intensive day programs, case management services to link with community resources, residential treatment program and vocational services which provides screening of work skills, resume/interview preparation, job placement and coaching.

website

Amitahealth.org/BehavioralMedicine

email

maxine.goldstein@amitahealth.org

Telephone

847-952-7464

Hotline

Main: 847-952-7460

address

Amita Health Center for Mental Health

3436 N. Kennicott Ave

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Northwest Compass, Inc.

Where Crisis Becomes Opportunity

To enhance our community by providing emergency services, education, and empowerment which foster personal responsibility for those who are vulnerable or in crisis. Hardship Intervention & Referral, Food Connection, Career Coaching, Child Care Assistance & Education, Emergency Assistance, Enrollment in Health Insurance, Housing Assistance & Education, Money Management, Transitional Living, and Seasonal Programs & Services, as available

website

northwestcompass.org

Telephone

847-392-2344

address

1300 W Northwest Hwy

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Journeys

The Road Home

Providing shelter and services to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the northwest suburban Cook County through their Hope Center. Pathways Development Institute and 17 PADS shelters through the northwest suburban Cook County areas.

website

journeystheroadhome.org

email

b.nabors@journeystheroadhome.org

Telephone

847-963-9163

address

Executive Director: Beth Nabors

1140 East Northwest Highway

Palatine, IL 60074

Hanover Township

Where Great Service Happens

Hanover Township offers a complete array of community services including transportation, health and wellness screening, employment counseling, food pantry, veterans affairs and much more

website

hanover-township.org

email

jbarr@hanover-township.org

Telephone

630-837-0301

address

J Barr

240 S Route 59

Bartlett, IL

Partners for Our Communities (POC)

Empowering ALL People

Our mission is to connect under-served residents in the Palatine area to services and resources in an effort to build a community of empowered people, healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods.

website

poc.news

Telephone

847-776-2523 (Satelite Location Edgebrook Community Center)

Hotline

847-776-9500

address

Community Resource Center

1585 North Rand Road

Palatine, IL 60074

Wings

Giving Flight to Hope and Dreams

Offering support and counseling to female victims of domestic violence including, housing, counseling, home goods in a safe and empowering environment.

website

wingsprogram.com

email

rdarr@wingsprogram.com

Telephone

847-519-7820

Hotline

847-221-5680

Northwest Community Healthcare Mobile Dental Clinic

To provide necessary dental care to community residents in our service area who do not have access to dental care due to financial barriers

A mobile dental clinic offering Preventative Care like oral exams, cleaning, fluoride treatment, X-rays and sealants. Restorative Care like cavity treatment and simple extractions. Educational resources like instruction on correct brushing, flossing and complete oral care.

website

palatinetownship.com/dental

Telephone

847-359-4919

address

Palatine Township Center

721 S Quentin Road

Palatine, IL 60067

Kenneth Young Center

Helping people feel good, do better, and find solutions

Adult Services: therapy, case management, community support, parent mentoring, community employment program, transitional living program, psychosocial rehabilitation, community drop-in center, psychiatric services, and group programs
Senior Services: case management, in-home senior support, meal delivery, caregiver resources, elder abuse response
Child/Adolescent Services: therapy, case management, psychiatric services, mentoring, group therapy, prevention programs, crisis interventions

website

kennethyoung.org

email

email@kennethyoung.org

Telephone

847-524-8800

address

Kate Garbarek, Director of Development and Communications

1001 Rohlwing Road

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities

Offers personal counseling for substance abuse and victims of domestic violence. Services include substance and social detox, anger management and psychiatric referrals.

website

LSSI.org

email

Ritu.Reimer@LSSI.org

Telephone

847-640-7954 X17

address

Director: Ritu Reimer

415 W. Golf Road, Suite 61-63

Arlington Heights, IL

Creekside Health Center (part of Greater Elgin Family Care Center)

To provide quality, affordable health care for all, including those without the ability to pay.

COVID-19 Limited Operations. Must adhere to COVID-19 procedures prior to being seen. Prescriptions will be called into pharmacies. Lab results available over the phone. OB Department operational as normal. Dental Clinic only offering emergency services

website

GEFCC.org

email

dmanjarrez@gefcc.org

Telephone

847-608-1344

address

Dianna Manjarrez

300 McHenry Road

Wheeling, IL

Lake County Catholic Charities

Working Together We Can Create a Brighter Future

Offering a broad array of services including maternity, adoption, independent living programs, youth housing advocacy programs, senior programs including meals on wheels, nursing home screening and much more.

website

catholiccharities.net

email

tdenny@catholiccharities.net

Hotline

847-782-4116

address

T Denny

671 S. Lewis

WAukegan, IL

Cuba Township

To help create and maintain a high quality of life for Cuba Township residents

Cuba Township offers a variety of services to its’ township residents including a food pantry, Senior Services, notary public, Orthopedics, emergency assistance, LHEAP and SHARING utility services, eyeglasses dropbox and a Cuba Cares Fund 501c3 for those not qualified for other assistance.

website

cubatownship,com

email

cubatownship@comcast.net

Telephone

847-381-1924

address

Community Liason: Kate Formichella

28000 W Cuba Road

Barrington, IL

Vista Health Clinic

Chosse Health

Providing primary care in pediatrics and internal medicine. Currently there is a significant waiting list to get an appointment.

website

vistacommunityclinic.org

Telephone

847-934-7969

address

Temporary Address thru July 2018

675 W Central Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Hope's Front Door

Solutions Start When You Walk In

Provides food, transportation, car repair, immediate health care needs and lodging assistance and short and long term referral services and counseling for residents living in Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont, Willowbrook and Woodbridge areas as well as the homeless.

website

hopesfrontdoor.com

email

janell.robinson@hopesfrontdoor.org

Telephone

630-322-9803

address

Executive Director: Janell Robinson

1047 Curtiss Street, Room 610

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health

Providing an array of outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults

Psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring, individual therapy, group counseling, psychiatric intensive day programs, case management services to link with community resources, residential treatment program and vocational services which provides screening of work skills, resume/interview preparation, job placement and coaching.

website

Amitahealth.org/BehavioralMedicine

email

maxine.goldstein@amitahealth.org

Telephone

847-952-7464

Hotline

Main: 847-952-7460

address

Amita Health Center for Mental Health

3436 N. Kennicott Ave

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

The Center of Concern

Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities

Our services include senior support, a companion program and a senior ASK hotline or online option which assist you in assessing information and resources for the care of seniors.
Housing assistance: long term home sharing, emergency financial assistance and traditional housing, legal nutrition and job search counseling. Limited transitional housing available. Services available for residents in Northwest Suburban Cook County, mainly Maine Township but opportunities are fluid and changing.

website

centerofconcern.org

email

info@centerofconcern.org

Telephone

Main 847-845-1494

Hotline

Senior "ASK" 847-823-0453

address

Center of Concern

1665 Elk Blvd

Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016

Northwest Compass, Inc.

Where Crisis Becomes Opportunity

To enhance our community by providing emergency services, education, and empowerment which foster personal responsibility for those who are vulnerable or in crisis. Hardship Intervention & Referral, Food Connection, Career Coaching, Child Care Assistance & Education, Emergency Assistance, Enrollment in Health Insurance, Housing Assistance & Education, Money Management, Transitional Living, and Seasonal Programs & Services, as available

website

northwestcompass.org

Telephone

847-392-2344

address

1300 W Northwest Hwy

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Township of Schaumburg

A History of Service...A Commitment to the Future

Please visit our website for the latest information about operating hours and services provided. For all assistance on all services please call our general number 847-884-0030. Our Food Pantry does have a direct line at 847-285-4503.

website

schaumburgtownship.org

Telephone

847-884-0030

Hotline

Food Pantry: 847-285-4503

address

One Illinois Blvd

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3314

Hope Ministries

Helping people in need

The House of Hope Retail Store is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will let you know when the store reopens. Project Hope is closed but may take appointments on an as needed basis. Please call the office and leave a message and someone will return your call.

website

www.stannebarrington.org

email

mbottie@stannebarrington.org

Telephone

847-381-5721

address

Mary Bottie

320 Fanklin St

Barrington, Illinois 60010

Hanover Township

Where Great Service Happens

Hanover Township offers a complete array of community services including transportation, health and wellness screening, employment counseling, food pantry, veterans affairs and much more

website

hanover-township.org

email

jbarr@hanover-township.org

Telephone

630-837-0301

address

J Barr

240 S Route 59

Bartlett, IL

Partners for Our Communities (POC)

Empowering ALL People

Our mission is to connect under-served residents in the Palatine area to services and resources in an effort to build a community of empowered people, healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods.

website

poc.news

Telephone

847-776-2523 (Satelite Location Edgebrook Community Center)

Hotline

847-776-9500

address

Community Resource Center

1585 North Rand Road

Palatine, IL 60074

Kenneth Young Center

Helping people feel good, do better, and find solutions

Adult Services: therapy, case management, community support, parent mentoring, community employment program, transitional living program, psychosocial rehabilitation, community drop-in center, psychiatric services, and group programs
Senior Services: case management, in-home senior support, meal delivery, caregiver resources, elder abuse response
Child/Adolescent Services: therapy, case management, psychiatric services, mentoring, group therapy, prevention programs, crisis interventions

website

kennethyoung.org

email

email@kennethyoung.org

Telephone

847-524-8800

address

Kate Garbarek, Director of Development and Communications

1001 Rohlwing Road

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities

Offers personal counseling for substance abuse and victims of domestic violence. Services include substance and social detox, anger management and psychiatric referrals.

website

LSSI.org

email

Ritu.Reimer@LSSI.org

Telephone

847-640-7954 X17

address

Director: Ritu Reimer

415 W. Golf Road, Suite 61-63

Arlington Heights, IL

Lake County Catholic Charities

Working Together We Can Create a Brighter Future

Offering a broad array of services including maternity, adoption, independent living programs, youth housing advocacy programs, senior programs including meals on wheels, nursing home screening and much more.

website

catholiccharities.net

email

tdenny@catholiccharities.net

Hotline

847-782-4116

address

T Denny

671 S. Lewis

WAukegan, IL

Cuba Township

To help create and maintain a high quality of life for Cuba Township residents

Cuba Township offers a variety of services to its’ township residents including a food pantry, Senior Services, notary public, Orthopedics, emergency assistance, LHEAP and SHARING utility services, eyeglasses dropbox and a Cuba Cares Fund 501c3 for those not qualified for other assistance.

website

cubatownship,com

email

cubatownship@comcast.net

Telephone

847-381-1924

address

Community Liason: Kate Formichella

28000 W Cuba Road

Barrington, IL

Hope's Front Door

Solutions Start When You Walk In

Provides food, transportation, car repair, immediate health care needs and lodging assistance and short and long term referral services and counseling for residents living in Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont, Willowbrook and Woodbridge areas as well as the homeless.

website

hopesfrontdoor.com

email

janell.robinson@hopesfrontdoor.org

Telephone

630-322-9803

address

Executive Director: Janell Robinson

1047 Curtiss Street, Room 610

Downers Grove, IL 60515

How to Partner with us
Interested in expanding the outreach efforts of your own organization?

Connections of Illinois can help foster relationships between your organization and those who could use your services the most. We look forward to learning more about the hard work you do and discuss how together we can build a stronger, more resilient community.

Send us an email or Give us a call 847-902-9900