City of Chicago Covid-19 Response Center
Illinois Legal Aid Online
Housing Action Illinois
Food Pantries & Resources
Need help finding food? Find resources through the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Apply for food assistance benefits through SNAP
Nourishing Hope which supplies food, mental health services, and social services.
Apply for food assistance benefits through SNAP
Nourishing Hope which supplies food, mental health services, and social services.
Unemployment Assistance
You may be eligible for unemployment assistance if your loss of employment is due to COVID-19. Learn more.
Submit a claim here.
Resources for bartenders, their spouses, and their children
Resources for restaurant workers, delivery drivers, or Uber/Lyft drivers
Resources for US citizens who are blind, disabled, or over 64 years old.
Submit a claim here.
Resources for bartenders, their spouses, and their children
Resources for restaurant workers, delivery drivers, or Uber/Lyft drivers
- Additional aid for restaurant workers can be obtained by expressing interest in the newly established Restaurant Workers COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund.
Resources for US citizens who are blind, disabled, or over 64 years old.
Support Groups & Mental Health Resources
Online Narcotics Anonymous
Online Alcoholics Anonymous
NAMI Chicago Helpline and virtual support groups
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 access to a trained crisis counselor.
Bright Star Community Outreach’s trauma helpline has extended service during COVID-19.
Chicago Department of Public Health mental health centers are offering free teletherapy services.
Illinois Call4Calm 24/7 Text Line: Text TALK to 552020 (HABLAR for Spanish).
Illinois Warm Line: Mental health and substance use support. Call 866.359.7953.
Online Alcoholics Anonymous
NAMI Chicago Helpline and virtual support groups
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 access to a trained crisis counselor.
Bright Star Community Outreach’s trauma helpline has extended service during COVID-19.
Chicago Department of Public Health mental health centers are offering free teletherapy services.
Illinois Call4Calm 24/7 Text Line: Text TALK to 552020 (HABLAR for Spanish).
Illinois Warm Line: Mental health and substance use support. Call 866.359.7953.
Domestic Violence Resources – Recursos de la Violencia Doméstica Between Friends
Contact: 800-603-4357
www.betweenfriendschicago.org
Services: 24 hour hotline, counseling, legal assistance, information & resources
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
www.betweenfriendschicago.org
Services: 24 hour hotline, counseling, legal assistance, information & resources
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
Center for Advancing Domestic Peace
Location: 813 S Western Ave, 60612
Contact: 312-265-0206
www.advancingdomesticpeace.org
email: [email protected]
text: 312-834-7277
Contact: 312-265-0206
www.advancingdomesticpeace.org
email: [email protected]
text: 312-834-7277
Connections for Abused Women & their Children
Location: 1116 N Kedzie Ave, 60651 (5th floor)
Contact: 773-489-9081
www.cawc.org
Services: crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning, information, referrals, legal advocacy & child services.
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
Contact: 773-489-9081
www.cawc.org
Services: crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning, information, referrals, legal advocacy & child services.
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
Family Rescue
Contact: 800-630-6619 or 773-375-8400
www.familyrescueinc.org
Services: 24/7 hotline for crisis intervention, individual counseling, advocacy, information and referrals.
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
www.familyrescueinc.org
Services: 24/7 hotline for crisis intervention, individual counseling, advocacy, information and referrals.
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
H.O.P.E. Domestic Violence Counseling – St. Pius V – Chicago
Contact: 312-226-6161
Services: Counseling and comprehensive services.
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
Services: Counseling and comprehensive services.
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
I Am Able Center for Family Development
Location: 3410 W Roosevelt Rd, 60624
Contact: 773-826-2929
www.iamablecenter.org
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00-7:00; Fri & Sat 9:00-5:00
Services: Counseling for anger management, domestic violence or DCFS referral; pre-marital counseling; restorative justice counseling. Violence prevention through partnership with Chicago CRED. Healthy decision making and relationship training through partnership with Family Bridges.
Requirements: Referral from an agency (e.g., DCFS, church, school, police) or self referral; ID & insurance cards (if available); proof of most recent 30 days of income
Insurance: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance
Fees: Intake fee of $45/individual or $60/family, then sliding scale. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY.
Contact: 773-826-2929
www.iamablecenter.org
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00-7:00; Fri & Sat 9:00-5:00
Services: Counseling for anger management, domestic violence or DCFS referral; pre-marital counseling; restorative justice counseling. Violence prevention through partnership with Chicago CRED. Healthy decision making and relationship training through partnership with Family Bridges.
Requirements: Referral from an agency (e.g., DCFS, church, school, police) or self referral; ID & insurance cards (if available); proof of most recent 30 days of income
Insurance: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance
Fees: Intake fee of $45/individual or $60/family, then sliding scale. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY.
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline
Contact: 877-863-6338
www.domesticshelters.org
Services: 24/7 hotline staffed by trained advocates; speak confidentially about safety plans and resources.
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
www.domesticshelters.org
Services: 24/7 hotline staffed by trained advocates; speak confidentially about safety plans and resources.
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL.
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Contact: 877-863-6338
Life Span
Contact: 847-824-0382 (counseling services) 312-408-1210 (legal services)
www.life-span.org
Services: Counseling (individual & group), legal assistance & court advocacy; immigration legal services.
Requirements: Serves victims of domestic violence land sexual assault.
www.life-span.org
Services: Counseling (individual & group), legal assistance & court advocacy; immigration legal services.
Requirements: Serves victims of domestic violence land sexual assault.
Metropolitan Family Services
Internet Assistance
Comcast is offering new low-income families two months of free internet service through their Internet Essentials program. Apply and find more details.
AT&T is offering discounted internet for $10/mo through its Access plan.
Xfinity is currently offering free WiFi hotspots.
AT&T is offering discounted internet for $10/mo through its Access plan.
Xfinity is currently offering free WiFi hotspots.
Legal Support
Legal Aid Chicago is open and working remotely. Clients can contact Legal Aid at 312.341.1070 or go to their website.
Other legal resources, including FAQs about labor laws relating to COVID-19:
COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers
Legal Aid at Work Coronavirus FAQs (available in English, Spanish, and Chinese)
City of Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Friends or family of people being held in pre-trial detention can request bond money through the Chicago Community Bond Fund.
Westside Justice Center is open and providing services remotely. To contact WJC, call 773.940.2213.
Other legal resources, including FAQs about labor laws relating to COVID-19:
COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers
Legal Aid at Work Coronavirus FAQs (available in English, Spanish, and Chinese)
City of Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Friends or family of people being held in pre-trial detention can request bond money through the Chicago Community Bond Fund.
Westside Justice Center is open and providing services remotely. To contact WJC, call 773.940.2213.