Community Resources

Government resources

State of Illinois

• Application for Benefits Eligibility - Use this site to apply for and manage your healthcare, food and cash assistance benefits.
• Benefits Access Program - Seniors and persons with disabilities who qualify are eligible for Ride Free Transit Benefit and Secretary of State License Plate Discount.
• Illinois Department of Employment Security - Find information about unemployment insurance and file a claim.
• Illinois Department of Human Services - IDHS provides essential support to individuals and families through programs like cash aid, medical benefits, food assistance, child care assistance, and services for people with disabilities or mental health needs.

Cook County

• Housing Authority of Cook County - HACC offers a variety of programs to help low-income families, seniors, veterans, and individuals wtih disabilities secure safe, affordable housing.

Worth Township

• Worth Township General Assistance - Provides short-term locally administered welfare program for persons who do not qualify for any other state or federal assistance who live in Worth Township. Those eligible have either very low or no income or financial resources. Residents must be 18 years of age or older, with no minor children, and must meet all eligibility conditions. 

Ridgeland School District 122

• Prevention Initiative Program - Offers support to families that live in SD 122 with a child age 0 to 3 years or who are expecting a child. Screening required.

Social service providers

988 Lifeline	Suicide & crisis hotline available 24/7/365 Call, text or chat Take care of a friend, a loved one or yourself
Age Options	Assistance with independent living Medicaid/Medicare information Other services for older adults LGBTQ+ services for older adults
Arab American Action Network	After school programs ESL & literacy classes Arab American community advocacy
Arab American Family Services	Case management services Domestic violence support Community health services
BEDS Plus	Services for homelessness/housing insecurity Emergency shelter program
CEDA	Utility bill assistance Home weatherization Family support and community engagement WIC - Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program Housing services
Entry Point	Services for homelessness/housing insecurity Linkage to other care and services
Legal Aid Chicago	Free civil legal representation for those eligible Other legal information and aid
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois	Family support services Foster care Behavioral health Substance abuse support Services for seniors Services for formerly incarcerated people
Metropolitan Family Services	Education Economic stability Behavioral health Services for seniors
Pathlights	Senior services Support and resources for caregivers
Pillars Community Health	Primary medical and dental care Behavioral health Domestic violence support
St Linus St. Vincent de Paul Society	Food pantry Financial assistance
Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS)	Audio and braille library services for visually impaired people
Together We Cope	Support for low income people and families Food, rent and utility assistance Linkage to shelter programs