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Community Services: Information and Resources

Community Health Centers/Clinics

Community Health Clinics are neighborhood-based health care clinics that provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to everyone, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services offered include prenatal care, pediatric care and help managing chronic diseases (high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, etc.).

Health

Prenatal/Parenting

Employment Resources

Volunteering/Activism

11 Must-Read Books for Volunteering & Social Good
Change.org
Chicago Freedom School
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Founded in 2007, CFS creates new generations of critical thinkers who use their unique experiences and power to create a just world. Inspired by the Mississippi Freedom Schools of the Civil Rights Era, CFS takes an innovative approach to youth activism, leadership development, and movement building.
DoSomething.org: Volunteer for Social Change
Greenpeace International
Idealist.org
National Political Index
PolicyLink
Social Psychology Network
SpeakOut
Freedom Activist Network

Summer Job: One Summer Chicago

One Summer Chicago
Apply Now! Deadline May 1st!
Connecting Youth to a Successful Future
with a Summer Job in One Summer Chicago brings together
government institutions, community-based organizations and companies
to offer over 31,000 employment and internship opportunities
to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24.

Rise & Shine: Summer Meals

SUMMER MEALS: FOOD, FRIENDS AND FUN
What are summer meals programs? Summer meals programs are a federal child nutrition programs funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and designed to provide kids and teens ages 18 and under healthy meals during the months of June, July, and August when school is out.

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What are the requirements for my child or teen to receive a meal? Do I have to fill out an application form? There is no application necessary to receive a meal and you do not have to show proof of income. Kids and teens ages 18 and younger can just show up at a summer meal site during the site’s hours of operation.

Is there a cost? No. All summer meals offered through the USDA’s programs are FREE to all kids and teens ages 18 and younger.

How do I find a Summer Meal site in my community? Summer meals sites are in the community at safe, supervised places like churches, schools and community centers. For more information, search this website by zip call, call 1-800-359-2163 to speak to someone, text FoodIL to 877-877 to find a site near you.

What kind of food is served at these sites? The meals served are healthy and meet USDA guidelines. A typical lunch, for example, will include a turkey sandwich on wheat bread, milk, an apple and a salad. Here is a sample menu .

Do summer meal sites offer activities? Many sites offer fun learning and recreational activities in a safe, supervised environment. To find out the type of activities offered, call the site.

What else can I do to help? You can share information about free summer meals with your friends, neighbors and family members.

Who funds free summer meals? Summer meals programs are funded by the USDA through the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program and are administered by the Illinois State Board of Education

Helpful Phone Numbers

Non-Emergency issues: 311
City of Chicago Department of Health: (312) 747-9884
City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services: (312) 743-0300
City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation: (312) 744-4611
City of Chicago Department of Transport: (312) 744-3600
Chicago Housing Authority: (312) 742-8500
Suburban Cook County Homelessness Prevention Call Center: (877) 426-6515
TRANS Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
- Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.
TrevorLifeline: (866) 488-7386
- A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7

Mental Health

Recommended resources on mental health and Community Health Clinics that provide comprehensive mental health services to everyone, regardless of a person’s ability to pay.

TrevorLifeline
A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7
TransLifeline
Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.
Taking Good Care of Yourself
Mentalhealth.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental Health America
Teen Mental Health
Chicago Women's Health Center Counseling
Center on Halsted: Behavioral Health
ACCESS Services Community Health Network: Behavioral Health Services
Alivio Medical Center: Behavioral and Mental Health
Lawndale Christian Health Center Behavioral Health
CommunityHealth: Emotional and Personal Support

MedlinePlus: is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. A service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Affinity Community Services
Broadway Youth Center
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Through its basic needs program, the BYC offers homeless youth a safe place to access basic needs, such as food, hygiene supplies, clothing, laundry, and showers. In addition to drop-in services, youth are also able to access a full range of free services and programs ranging from HIV/STI testing and treatment, acute health care services, GED classes, case management, counseling services and social and support groups.
Center on Halsted
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Take part in programs such as after-school programming, Breakfast Club for Young Adults, Youth Leadership Council and so much more. The counselors, staff, interns and volunteers at Center on Halsted are dedicated to empowering youth and committed to helping them reach their full potential.
The Crib
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The Crib is open from 9 p.m. until 9 a.m. each night and can accommodate 20 youth. The Crib is an important addition to Chicago’s efforts to care for youth who are on the streets, because there are only about 230 other shelter beds for youth in Chicago, while an estimated 2,000 young people experience homelessness every night. There are at least two staff members awake and on duty at all times. Staff also provide the youth with links to daytime supportive services.
Gender Just
Lambda Legal Illinois
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[Lambda’s] legal, education and advocacy work touches nearly every aspect of life for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people living with HIV. [Lambda Legal categorizes its] work into the following priority areas: fair courts, government misconduct, health care fairness, HIV, Latino outreach, marriage and family, seniors, transgender rights, workplace fairness and youth.

Immigration & Citizenship

The U.S. Citizenship & Immigrations Services website offers forms, videos, and a range of resources for citizenship issues.

U.S. Citizenship

ACLU Immigrants' Rights

Founded in 1987, the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project is dedicated to expanding and enforcing the civil liberties and civil rights of non-citizens and to combating public and private discrimination against immigrants. To find out more, please see About the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project.

ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project :Includes information on relevant cases, news, blogs, legal documents, multimedia, and more.
Immigration Myths & Facts
Issue Brief: Prolonged Immigration Detention of Individuals Who Are Challenging Removal

Immigrant Legal Resource Center

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is a national non-profit resource center that provides legal trainings, educational materials, and advocacy to advance immigrant rights. The mission of the ILRC is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.

Know Your Rights, Community Resources for Immigrants, Civic Participation Packet, Living in the U.S. Guide, Immigration Fraud Awareness, and DREAM Act

Legal Resources for Undocumented Students

DACA Resources for Undocumented Students

Financial Literacy

To Your Credit

What is the true cost of a credit card? The video below is sponsored by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, The Milwaukee Public Library, Make-a-Difference Wisconsin and the American Library Association.

Introductory Resources

Why Care about Financial Literacy
This Investopedia article provides a thorough definition of financial literacy and being financially literate will benefit you personally.
CashCourse
This resource is provided by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). CashCourse.org serves as a great resource for students as it speaks to many of the common financial pitfalls they may be encountering during their college years.
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
A free program of the nation's certified public accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances.
U.S. Department of the Treasury FAQ
Offers answers to many questions on bank policies, credit, and other related issues.

Free Credit Reports

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that each of the nationwide credit reporting companies provide a free copy of your credit report once a year. Find out more at the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Information website, or request yours at www.annualcreditreport.com.

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