Glenbard Family Resources
Glenbard Family Resources

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Counseling/Mental Health
Name Description What You Need Phone Languages
Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health Provides resources to access services for those who are undocumented or of mixed status.The Coalition has contacted each of these organizations to confirm the services listed and their costs and requirements *Directory with local mental health services
*Directory of Crisis hotlines
Use website for resources English, Spanish
Immigrant Rising Provides many different mental health resource specifically for immigrants. Includes National crisis support hotlines, national therapist directories and national support groups *Crisis support hotlines
*Directory of therapists nationally
*Directory of support groups nationally
Use website for resources English
Northeast DuPage Family & Youth Services Offers individual, couples, family, and group mental health counseling services to residents of DuPage County *Counseling services for mental health and related issues
*Counseling available in Spanish
(630) 693-7934 English, Spanish
DuPage County Health Department Services for DuPage County residents who are experiencing symptoms related to mental health or substance including: Community Support Team, Outpatient Counseling & Case Management, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services, Substance Use Treatment, and Psychiatric Services *Community Support Team
*Outpatient Counseling & Case Management
*Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
*Substance Use Treatment
*Psychiatric Services
(630) 682-7400 English, Spanish
Hamdard Healthcare A community mental health center; experienced with refugee/immigrant populations. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurances, self-pay on sliding scale *Crisis intervention
*Psychiatric evaluation
*Medication
*Management/monitoring
*Mental health intake assessments
*Individual psychotherapy
(630) 835-1430 x258 Chicago: Arabic, Bosnian, French, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Farsi, Somali, Spanish, English
Addison: Polish, English
Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S.) Mental health services that are affordable, bilingual and do not require insurance eligibility. Various locations throughout the Chicagoland *Clinical assessments
*Psychiatric evaluations
*Medication monitoring
*Outpatient individual therapy
*Family and/or couple therapy
*Anger management
*Substance use treatment
(312) 850-0050 English, Spanish
Séneca- Todo Por Mi Familia Families qualify for services if they were separated by the U.S. Government on or after
July 1, 2017 and remain in the United States. Parents can receive individual therapy and/or family therapy, depending on what the
mental health provider determines is appropriate after an assessment.
*Your family was separated by the US government
*Community based mental health service
*Individual or family counseling
(415) 850-4307 English, Spanish
Employment
Name Description What You Need Phone Languages
People’s Resource Center- Job Assistance Provides an online job board as well as workshops. Job seekers are matched to a volunteer mentor who can help teach skills, interview prep and resume building. There is also a seperate program that refurbishes and distributes laptops/computers or repairs your current laptop/computer *An online job board with local jobs
*Career building workshops
*A mentor to help you with your job search
*Computer access and wifi
(630) 682-5402 ext. 333 English, Spanish, Ukrainian
Upwardly Global Helps work authorized immigrants find skill aligned jobs. Offers industry specific coaching and digital training *You have an authorized work visa
*You have a bachelor’s degree or professional degree
*You need industry specific coaching
Use website for resources English
African American Christian Foundation Provides a workforce development and job training program. Additionally Support for Success gives help to those who are transitioning into employment with basic needs, such as transportation, clothing, uniforms, fee payments, work equipment and certification exams, child care assistance *Job training programs
*Help transitioning to a job with things like transportation, clothes, and fees
Use website for resources English
Goodwill Workforce Connection Center Provides convenient access, tools and technology, and support to those looking for work. Including resume assistance, job preparation workshops, access to computers and other technology, job leads and a regular schedule of employer recruitment sessions. *Computer and internet access
*Resume/cover letter assistance
*Printer, fax and telephone access
*Access to community resource information and referrals
(630) 576-4660 English
Instituto del Progreso Latino Career pathways that allows individuals to move beyond their current skill level, continue their education, and find rewarding careers. Career pathways target three growing industries: Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail *You want to get training in the Healthcare, Manufacturing or Retail industries
*You want to receive ESL instruction, or college prerequisites, tailored job training and community college courses
(773) 890-0055 English, Spanish
Hana Center Helps community members and unemployed workers find and keep jobs and achieve a livable wage. Our services include job counseling, training, placement, and retention. *Career workshops with job counseling
*Help with resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and local job market information
*Unemployment compensation information, worker rights information, displaced worker benefits, and social service referrals
(847) 520-1999 English, Korean, Spanish
Illinois Worknet U.S. citizens and noncitizens with or applying for work authorization and seeking employment in Illinois can utilize free online and in-person resources to help find a job *A job center where you can receive job/career related assistance
*Access to free online resources
*You want to know your rights as an immigrant in the job search
*You want to find local career events
Use website for resources English, Spanish
Food
Name Description Location Phone Languages
Northern Illinois Food Bank *Find a Local Food Pantry
*Sign up to get free/ fresh groceries weekly
*Find Mobile Markets
*Find assistance programs
West Suburban Center – Geneva, 273 Dearborn Court
Geneva, IL 60134
West Suburban Center: (630) 443-6910 English
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) *See if you are eligible to receive SNAP benefits *Fill out an online application Use website for resources English
Glenbard Free Breakfast and Lunch Program *Apply online for free or reduced lunch and breakfast at school *see website to apply Use website for resources English, Spanish
Outreach House *Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
*Wednesdays: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
*Thursday afternoon – Seniors aged 65+ and Veterans for food and clothing only: 12:00 – 1:45 pm
*Third Saturday of each month: 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
*Serves Lombard, Villa Park, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Glendale Heights, Addison, most of Elmhurst, and York Township sections Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, and Westmont
805 S. Main St, Lombard 60148. (630) 693-0185 English, Spanish
Family in Faith Neighborhood Food Pantry *EVERY Wednesday (4PM to 7PM) and EVERY Saturday (9AM to 12PM) 1480 Bloomingdale Road
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 315-4012 English, Spanish
York Township Food Pantry *Monday- Friday 9am-11am
*Serves York Township
1502 S. Meyers Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-2400 English
Glen House Food Pantry *Monday – Thursday:11:30am – 12:30pm
*Tuesday Evenings: 5 – 6:30pm (pre-packed groceries)
*Serves Glen Ellyn and Lombard
55 N. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 469-6988 English, iPad to translate to most other languages
West Suburban Community Pantry *Tuesday and Thursday 1pm-3pm (walk-in)
*Saturday 12pm-1pm (walk-in)
*Serves all DuPage County
6809 Hobson Valley Drive, Suite 118
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 512-9921 English, Spanish, Ukrainian, Arabic, Russian
Loaves and Fishes Community Services *Grocery Market, Pick-up prepack, Online Market and Home Delivery
*Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-3pm
*Saturday: 8am-2pm
*Serves DuPage, Will, Kane, and Kendall counties
1871 High Grove Lane
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-3663 English, Spanish
Housing
Name Description What You Need Phone Languages
Housing and Utilities- 211 of DuPage County A directory of organizations in DuPage County that can help with various housing needs *Home Purchase and Building Resources
*Home Repair
*Homeless Shelters and Drop-In Centers
*Low Income/Subsidized Housing
*Housing Expense Assistance
*Housing Search
*Runaway and Domestic Violence Shelters
*Storage and Moving
*Supportive Housing
*Utility Assistance
211 English, Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Eviction Help Illinois Provides free legal aid, mediation services, and connections to other resources including rental assistance *You are a renter facing a potential eviction
*You have questions about what a landlord can legally do
(855) 631-0811 English, Spanish
People’s Resource Center Provides services including rent, security deposit, and mortgage assistance to prevent eviction and homelessness of individuals or families experiencing a short-term economic crisis *You are in danger of eviction or foreclosure
*You are experiencing a short term economic crisis (lost job, health emergency etc.)
(630) 682-5402 English, Spanish
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Application through township or county that assists low income families with their gas bills *You are low income and want a discount on your gas bill
*Your utility service has been/ may be disconnected
*Your furnace is unsafe/non-operational
(630) 407-6500 English, website translates to most languages
Illinois Court Based Rental Assistance Program Provides funding for Illinois renters/tenants who have pending cases in eviction court *You have a pending eviction (866) 454-3571 English, Spanish, and Polish
DuPage Pads Provides Emergency Housing, Interim Housing, and Empowerment classes to assist with access to tools for buying a house *You need emergency housing for short term
*Your family needs interim housing
*You want to attend classes about home ownership
(630) 682-3846 English
Bridge Communities Housing Works with local faith based organizations to provide transitional housing for families *Your family needs transitional housing
*You are homeless or at risk of homelessness
(630) 545-0610 English
Internet/Technology
Name Description What You Need Phone Languages
T Mobile- 10 million project Offers free 200GBs/year of data, free mobile hotspots, and access to low-cost laptops and tablets, to students eligible for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) – one per household. *Home internet/wifi
*Low cost laptops or tablets
see website for resource English
Xfinity- Internet Essentials Provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households ($9.95/mo for up to 50 Mbps, or $29.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps) — as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training. *Low-cost internet
*Low-cost computers
*Free wifi hotspot
see website for resource English
Cox Communication To qualify your household must have at least one K-12 student and participate in a government assistance program. *Applicants may need to provide documentation for eligibility. No credit check or social security number is required to apply. *Low-cost internet
*Low-cost wifi
see website for resource English, Spanish
AT&T- Access Low cost home internet service available to eligible limited income AT&T Internet and AT&T Fiber households who participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), National School Lunch Program, or with a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. *Low-cost internet
*Free wifi and instillation
see website for resource English, Spanish
Lifeline A federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25. You can get Lifeline if you (or someone in your household) participate in SNAP, Medicaid or other benefit programs *Low-cost internet
*Low-cost phone plan
(800) 234-9473 English, Spanish
Safelink Provides a discount on communication services to eligible individuals and families. Eligibility is determined by income and/or participation in state or Federal support programs. Through Lifeline, SafeLink subscribers are eligible to receive a mobile phone and a monthly discount on their service. *Free unlimited data, talk and text
*Low-cost phone
800-723-3546 English, Spanish
PCs for People Recycles and refurbishes computers to provide affordable options to low income families *Low-cost PCs, laptops, and tech accessories
*Low-cost internet
708-843-8450 English, Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, Somali
Legal
Name Description What You Need Phone Languages
Illinois Free Legal Answers Virtual free legal advice. Qualifying users can post civil legal questions to be answered by pro bono lawyers *Free answers to legal questions Access resource online, but for more information:
(312) 832-5127
English, Spanish
DCBA Lawyer Referral Services Helps connect you to a attorney for the type of law you need assistance with *You need to find an attorney
*Initial consultation is free, but additional costs apply
(630) 653-7779 English
National Immigrant Justice Center Provides legal consultation and representation for low-income immigrants seeking immigration legal relief *You need to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
*You want to apply for citizenship/permanent residence/visas
*You are seeking asylum
(312) 660-1328 English, Spanish
Dupage Legal Assistance They provide free legal help both in the courtroom and in meetings with clients, giving legal advice and counsel to those in need. Complete a telephone or in-person screening with staff to confirm that you qualify under the applicable eligibility guidelines *Help with family issues, such as divorce, custody and child support
*Help with some other legal issues (need to complete screening to see if you qualify)
(630) 653-6212 English
National Immigration Legal Services Directory Directory of legal immigration services nationally and in Illinois *You want to find non-profits that have free/ low cost immigration services Use website for resources. English, Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
World Relief- Chicagoland Provides social services along with legal services. Provides up to date information regarding DACA and other immigration programs *Up to date information regarding immigration laws and how they may affect you
*You want to receive consultation about: Green Cards, Visas, Refugee status, family reunification, DACA or citizenship
*You want to attend workshops on becoming an American citizen
Immigration: (630) 462-7660
General: (630) 462-7566
English, Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Farsi, French, Kirundi, Lingala, Lithuanian, Nepali, Russian, Serbian, Swahili, and Ukrainian
Arab American Family Services Provides social services along with legal services. Provides assistance in applying for legal documents *You need help applying for legal documents such as: DACA renewal, citizenship application, refugee status, etc.
*You want civics courses for the citizenship test
(708) 599-2237 Arabic, Assyrian, Bosnian, English, Gujarati, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu
Beyond Legal Aid Partners with local community law offices to provide legal immigration aid as well as a 24/7 help hotline *You want to call and receive free legal consultation or screening
*You need help with Naturalization or citizenship, Family based immigration, or other immigration issues
*You need legal representation
General: (312) 999-0056
24/7 Immigration Help Line: (872) 267-2252
English, Spanish
HANA Center Provides legal services for various stages of immigration, and provides free legal clinics *You want to apply for citizenship online
*Help with application services like: family petition,Green card renewal, adjustment of status, etc.
*You want to attend free legal clinics and talk to an attorney
Prospect Heights: (847) 520-1999
Chicago: (773) 583-5501
English, Korean, Spanish
Instituto del Progreso Latino Provides Legal aid with citizenship applications. Also with DACA, naturalization and family based immigrant petitions *You need help with the citizenship application process
*You need help with the naturalization or DACA process
*You need help with permanent residence, green card or asylum processes
(773) 890-0055 English, Spanish
Medical
Name Description What You Need Phone Languages
Access DuPage Provides DuPage county residents with access to low- cost primary care and other medical Services. *A low-cost primary care doctor in DuPage county
*You are not eligible for other health insurance (including Medicare/Medicaid)
(331) 716-7574 English, Spanish
Dispensary of Hope Free Pharmacy for those who are low income or uninsured in DuPage county *You are uninsured and need medication
*You are low-income and cannot afford medication
(630) 510-8720 English, Spanish
Find a Health Center Directory of low cost health centers nationwide where you can look up centers based on language and location *You are looking for a free or low cost health center Use website for resources Spanish, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Russian, Arabic, Haitian Creole, French, Polish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Japanese, Farsi
Healthcare Access through The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Answers to common questions regarding immigrant healthcare options. Provides lists of services based on your immigration status *You have questions about what healthcare you are eligible to receive as an immigrant Healthcare Access Hotline: (855) 435-7693 English, Spanish, Arabic
NeedyMeds Provides services to find affordable clinics, diagnosis based assistance, patient assistance programs and coupons/rebates *You are looking for programs that help with costs associated with your specific diagnosis
*You cannot afford your medication
*You want coupons, rebates or deals for prescriptions or medical supplies
(800) 503-6897 English
Medicine Assistance Tool Provides access to hundreds of public and private assistance programs as well as other information *You want to see all medical assistance that may be available public or private
*You want information on Medicare/Medicaid
*You are looking for savings cards
Use website for resources English, Spanish
Rx Assist A directory of patient assistance programs that help provide free or low cost medicine *You cannot afford your medication
*You have no prescription medication insurance
*You want to find different programs to reduce medication costs
Use website for resources English
Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (65+) Illinois state program for non-citizens age 65 and older who do not have a qualifying immigration status for Medicaid *You are an immigrant 65 or older who does not qualify for Medicaid Use fact sheet for resources English
Get Care Illinois Fact sheets and resources to find healthcare and insurance available to different levels of immigrant status *You want information on what insurance or health care you can recieve based on immigration status
*You are not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid
Use website for resources English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Ukrainian, Dari, Pashto
National Immigration Law Center Frequently Asked Questions about Affordable Care Act Eligibility
for DACA Recipients
*You are a DACA recipient and want to know how you can apply for healthcare coverage Use fact sheet for resources English
Pregnancy Care
Name Description What You Need Phone Languages
Family Focus- Dupage Provides support for the entire family by focusing on centering children. Offers Child welfare services to help with case management, doulas and home visits when the child is a newborn to 3 years old. *Help managing your child welfare case
*A Doula
*Help making sure your child reaches developmental milestones
(630) 521-8808 English, Spanish
Outreach House- First Things First Once a month, parents and guardians with children up to the age of 3 (or older children, with special needs) receive diapers, baby hygiene items and infant feeding supplies, all as available. *Diapers
*Infant care items (wipes, formula, etc.)
*Infant and toddler clothes
(630) 693-0185 English, Spanish
Teen Parent Connection Offers services to those pregnant 12-22 years old. Including support groups, doulas, therapy services and other resources *You are pregnant and 12-22 years old
*Diapers
*Infant care items
*In home help
*Pregnancy and Parenting support groups
*Family Planning help
*Individual, couples or family therapy
(630) 796-9810 English
Avenue Women’s Center Provides free and confidential services (they will not disclose your information to your insurance if you do not want them to). Services and consults are free to those even without insurance *Pregnancy tests
*Confidential Services
*Pregnancy help/ consultations
*Limited ultrasounds
*Abortion information
*Referrals
(630) 455-0300 English, Spanish
Planned Parenthood Provides affordable healthcare if you are insured or not. You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have. *Pregnancy Testing and Planning
*Wellness and Preventative Care
*Abortion
*Contraceptives (including Emergency Contraceptive)
*Sexual and reproductive concerns
(630) 585-0500 English, Spanish
Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.
ACCESS Family Health Center- Addison Community health center providing primary and preventive health care services to those with and without insurance. Also includes helpful tips and guides to prenatal and infant care on the website *Breastfeeding support and education
*Pregnancy testing
*Confidential and inclusive sexual health services
*Maternal health and wellness programs
(630) 628-1811 English, Spanish, Tagalog
Refugee Services
Name Description What You Need Phone Languages
Refugee One Serves refugees and asylum seekers by providing a range of services to help them build a life in the Chicagoland *Housing support
*English language training
*Mental health care
*Employment coaching
*Youth programs
*Dental care
(773) 989-5647 English, staff speaks various other languages
World Relief Chicagoland Provides resources and workshops to immigrants regardless of status. Also has a refugee resettlement program that partners with local churches to make community connections and give services *Citizenship workshops
*Refugee resettlement program
*You are a refugee or asylum seeker and need to find resources
general: (630) 462-7566
immigration: (630) 462-7660
English, Spanish
6000 Moms A gathering of women committed to connecting immigrants to care, advocacy, support, and community. *Food, clothing, furniture, meals, personal items, childcare
*Transportation to work/appointments, tutoring, translating, help getting dental care
*Employment–assistance with job applications, work permits
*Housing– Locating, assist with moving, helping with funds, removing from dangerous situations such as lead poisoning
(630) 868-9505 English
Benefits for Migrants in Illinois A collection of benefits available to migrants in Illinois *Food and Nutrition
*Housing
*Health
*Financial Assistance
*Other Benefits
(855) 437-7669 Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Arabic, English
Illinois Welcome Centers Provides a directory of Illinois Welcome Centers. Welcoming Centers are familiar with benefits and services provided by state and federal agencies as well as social service agencies and connect individuals to appropriate services as needed through case management or referral *Directory of all Welcome Centers in Illinois
*Help finding out state/federal benefits
*Attend classes/workshops and learn resources and information that can help your integration
(312) 793-7120 English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog
Rights
Name Description What You Need Phone Languages
Temporary Visitor Driver’s License Apply for a Driver’s License in Illinois even if you do not have a visa. Illinois DMVs do not share information with ICE. *A drivers license (800) 252-8980 English, Spanish
Other languages via website
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Facts about securing your ITIN for employment. *An ITIN to get work. (202) 507-7500 English
If Stopped By ICE Know your rights if stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) *You’re stopped by an immigration official (855) 435-7693 English
Benefits for Migrants in Illinois A collection of benefits available to migrants in Illinois *Food and Nutrition
*Housing
*Health
*Financial Assistance
*Other Benefits
(855) 437-7669 Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Arabic, English
Civil Rights Division’s Immigrant and
Employee Rights Section
Provides information on what employment rights that someone granted asylum or refugee status has *information on refugee and asylum seekers rights in the workplace (800) 255-8155 English
National Immigrant Justice Center– Know Your Rights Provides information and resources about the rights of immigrants *You have questions about your rights as an immigrant Various numbers depending on your need. Visit website for more information. English, Spanish
Organized Communities Against Deportations Fighting against deportation, they have a hotline to call if you or a loved one are facing deportation *You or a loved one are facing deportation (855) 435-7693 English, Spanish
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Family Preparedness Plan. While it is our hope that you never have to use your plan, it is a good practice to have one in place to help reduce the stress of the unexpected regardless of your immigration status *You need to create a family plan if something happens
*Keep all important family information in one place
Use website for resources English, Spanish, Chinese
Informed Immigrant A guide to immigrant rights in various different scenarios (at home, at the airport, etc.) what to do if you are arrested and how to find a trusted attorney *Information on if you are stopped by an immigration official
*Information on your rights regardless of immigration status
*Information on what to do if arrested
*How to find an attorney
Use website for resources English, Spanish