Our Virtual Community Resource Center connects individuals and families with trusted organizations that provide assistance during difficult times. The resources below offer support for housing, food, financial hardship, childcare, mental health, and other urgent needs.

If you need immediate emergency assistance, please call 911.

• Emergency & Crisis Support

211 Metro Chicago

Dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211
🌐 https://211metrochicago.org

A free 24-hour service connecting residents with local resources including housing assistance, food programs, financial aid, mental health services, and more.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

📞 Call or text 988
🌐 https://988lifeline.org

Confidential mental health support available 24 hours a day for individuals experiencing emotional distress or crisis.

NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago

800-950-6264

708-852-9126

🌐https://www.namisouthsuburbsofchicago.org/

a local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, providing free support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness in the southern suburban area. They offer programs like Family-to-Family and support initiatives to reduce stigma. 

• Housing & Eviction Assistance

Suburban Cook County Entry Point

📞 877-426-6515
🌐 https://myentrypoint.org

Connects individuals experiencing housing instability or homelessness with shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services.

Cook County Sheriff's Office Eviction Social Services Program

🌐 https://cookcountysheriffil.gov/evictions/social-services

Provides resources and referrals to organizations that help residents facing eviction.

South Suburban PADS

Homewood, IL 708-332-7700 or Country Club Hills, IL 708-550-4411

🌐https://www.sspads.org/emergency-shelter/

Emergency Shelter Program provides secure overnight lodging in a non-congregate setting, free meals cooked by dedicated volunteers (pictured below), case management, transportation assistance, and other supportive services.

The Salvation Army

800-728-7825

🌐https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northcentralillinois/referral-desk/

The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that provides extensive social services, including food, shelter, addiction rehabilitation, and disaster relief to millions in need 

• Emergency Shelters

Please contact organization direction to obtain current details and specifics regarding services offered

Chicago – North Side

Deborah’s Place – Delores’ Safe Haven

1530 N Sedgwick Ave

(312) 944-8810

Deborah’s Place – Teresa’s Interim Housing Program

1532 N Sedgwick Ave

(312) 944-8869

Thresholds

4101 N Ravenswood Ave

(773) 572-5500

Good News Partners – New Life Shelter

1600 W Jonquil Terrace

(773) 764-4998

Cornerstone Community Outreach

4628 N Clifton Ave

(773) 271-8163

Ezra Multi-Service Center – Singer Residence

909 W Wilson Ave

(773) 275-0863

The Night Ministry

1735 N Ashland Ave, Suite 2000

(773) 784-9000

Salvation Army – Emergency Lodge

800 W Lawrence Ave

(773) 275-9383

Alexian Brothers – Bonaventure House

825 W Wellington Ave

(773) 327-9921

Teen Living Programs

180 N Michigan Ave

(312) 568-5700

Chicago – West Side

Chicago Christian Industrial League

2750 W Roosevelt St

(773) 435-8300

Marcy Newberry Association – Newberry Community Center

1073 W Maxwell St

(312) 829-7555

Saint Leonard’s Ministries

2100 W Warren Blvd

(312) 738-1414

Chicago Department of Human Services

1615 W Chicago Ave

(312) 746-8545

Franciscan Outreach – House of Mary and Joseph

2715 W Harrison St

(773) 265-6683

Bethel New Life – Supportive Housing

1143 N Lavergne

(773) 287-2711

Neopolitan Lighthouse

PO Box 24709

(773) 722-0005

Habilitative Systems – Main Office

415 S Kilpatrick Ave

(773) 854-1669

New Moms

5317 W Chicago Ave

(773) 252-3253

Casa Central – La Posada

1343 N California Ave

(773) 645-2300

Chicago – South Side

Casa Esperanza Project

8801 S Saginaw Ave

(773) 374-9670

Harmony Village

7923 S Maryland Ave #1D

(773) 783-9200

Southwest Women Working Together

6845 S Western Ave

(773) 737-2500

Community Supportive Living Systems

12231 S Emerald Ave

(773) 291-0482

Matthew House

3722 S Indiana Ave

(773) 536-2528

Catholic Charities Chicago – Southwest Suburban Regional Services

7000 W 111th St Ste 101, Worth

(708) 430-0428

Suburban Cook County

Catholic Charities Chicago – West Suburban Regional Services

1400 S Austin Blvd

Cicero

(708) 329-4022

Connections for the Homeless

2121 Dewey Ave

Evanston

(847) 475-7070

Oak Park Regional Housing Center

1041 South Blvd

Oak Park

(708) 848-7150

West Suburban PADS – Housing Forward

6634 W Roosevelt Rd 2nd Flr

Oak Park

(708) 338-1724

Center of Concern

1665 Elk Blvd

Des Plaines

(847) 823-0453

The Harbour

1440 Renaissance Dr Ste 240

Park Ridge

(847) 297-8540

• Rent, Utility & Financial Assistance

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA)

📞 312-795-8800
🌐 https://www.cedaorg.net

Programs may include:

• Utility assistance (LIHEAP)
• Emergency financial assistance
• Housing stabilization programs
• Energy bill relief

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

📞 312-655-7700
🌐 https://www.catholiccharities.net

Provides crisis assistance programs such as:

• Rent assistance
• Utility help
• Food support
• Counseling services

• Food Assistance

Greater Chicago Food Depository

📞 773-247-3663
🌐 https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org

Helps residents locate nearby food pantries, soup kitchens, and grocery distribution programs.

Illinois Department of Human Services (SNAP Benefits)

📞 800-843-6154
🌐 https://abe.illinois.gov

Provides monthly food assistance benefits for qualifying households.

Crisis Assistance Program and Expedited Services for SNAP (If eligible, you will receive benefits within 5 days by applying at a FCRC-South Suburban location:

Family Community Resource Center

3301 Wireton Road

Blue Island, IL 60406

708-293-4700

• Food Pantries 

Operation Blessing of Southwest Chicagoland

4901 W 128th Pl

Alsip, IL 60803

708-597-6326

🌐https://opblessing.org/

Thornton Township Food And General Assistance Center

15340 Page Ave.

Harvey, IL 60426

708-596-6040

🌐http://www.thorntontownship.com/services/food-assistance/

Tinley Park Food Pantry

6875 173rd Place

Tinley Park, IL 60477

 Located in basement of Tinley Park United Methodist Church

Distribution Wednesday from 8 am - 1:30 p.m.

708-614-7739

🌐https://www.tinleyparkfoodpantry.com/

Together We Cope

17010 Oak Park Ave

Tinley Park, IL 60477

708-633-5040

🌐https://togetherwecope.org/food-pantry/

Distribution Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Thur 1p.m.-6p.m. (Closed Mon, Sat and Sun)

• Mental Health & Counseling

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

🌐 https://nami.org

Provides education, mental health resources, support groups, and community programs.

• Domestic Violence & Safety

National Domestic Violence Hotline

📞 800-799-7233
🌐 https://www.thehotline.org

Confidential support for individuals experiencing domestic violence, including safety planning and shelter referrals.

Community Crisis Center

🌐 https://www.crisiscenter.org

Services may include:

• Crisis counseling
• Domestic violence support
• Emergency shelter referrals
• Financial assistance programs

Freedom House

24 Hour Hotline: 800-474-6031

🌐https://freedomhouseillinois.org

Freedom House provides compassionate, confidential, and free services to victims of domestic and sexual violence, as well as community outreach, prevention education, and professional training.

AMAN Human Services

708-948-4533

🌐https://amanhumanservices.org/

Aman Human Services (AHS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2024 located in Orland Park city to support the domestic violence victims and their children throughout Illinois. AHS is dedicated to serve all the community by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all individuals and families from different cultural backgrounds and nationalities.

• Legal Assistance

Illinois Legal Aid Online

🌐 https://www.illinoislegalaid.org

Free legal information and assistance related to:

• Evictions
• Family law
• Debt collection
• Consumer rights

• Childcare & Family Resources

Illinois Action for Children

🌐 https://www.actforchildren.org

Provides childcare assistance programs, parenting resources, and early childhood education support.

• Employment & Job Resources

Illinois Department of Employment Security

🌐 https://ides.illinois.gov

Offers unemployment assistance, job search programs, and workforce training resources.

Staffing Inc. (Clerical & Industrial)

13118 Western Ave. 

Blue Island, IL 

708-956-5107

🌐 https://mystaffinginc.com/

Employment Agency

Express Employment Professionals. (Office, Industrial and Skilled Trades)

9715 SW Hwy

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-843-8383

🌐 https://www.expresspros.com/us-illinois-oak-lawn

Employment Agency

• Healthcare, Dental & Prescription Assistance

Cook County Health – Primary Care & Dental
Offers free or low-cost medical, dental, and behavioral health services for income-eligible residents.
Phone: (773) 533-2700
🌐  cookcountyhealth.org

Free Clinics – Chicago & Suburban Cook County
Walk-in clinics offering free primary care, basic lab work, and prescriptions for qualifying low-income residents.
🌐  freeclinics.com

Prescription Assistance – NeedyMeds
Helps qualifying patients get medications at low or no cost; many local pharmacies participate.
🌐  needymeds.org

Healthcare Alternative Program – Aunt Martha’s Health Center
Low-cost medical and dental care; services are offered based on a sliding scale.
Phone: (708) 346-9400
🌐 auntmarthas.org

Illinois Prescription Drug Assistance Program
State programs helping seniors and low-income individuals access prescription drugs at reduced cost.
Phone: 1-800-226-0768
🌐  illinois.gov/hfs

CommunityHealth – Oak Forest Health Center
Provides free/low-cost primary care, dental, and prescription help for residents in Southwest Cook County, including Midlothian.
Phone: (708) 849-6565
🌐 chicagocommunityhealth.org

• Pet Assistance Resources

Pets are an important part of many families. The following organizations provide assistance with pet food, veterinary care, emergency medical bills, and supplies for residents experiencing financial hardship.

Emergency Veterinary Assistance

Chicago Veterinary Medical Foundation

🌐 https://chicagovmf.org

Provides financial assistance grants for urgent veterinary medical care when pet owners are experiencing financial hardship. Applications are typically submitted through a participating veterinarian.

Frankie’s Friends Veterinary Assistance

🌐 https://www.frankiesfriends.org

Provides financial assistance for life-saving emergency veterinary treatment when owners cannot afford care. Grants are reviewed based on medical need and financial hardship.

Low-Cost Veterinary Care

PAWS Chicago Medical Center

🌐 https://www.pawschicago.org

Low-cost veterinary services for income-qualified pet owners including:

• Vaccinations
• Spay / neuter surgery
• Basic exams and preventative care
• Microchipping

Reduced-cost services help prevent pets from being surrendered due to medical costs.

Anti-Cruelty Society

🌐 https://anticruelty.org

One of the largest animal welfare organizations in the Chicago area offering:

• Veterinary care
• Pet training and behavior support
• Pet food pantry programs
• Adoption and rescue services

Pet Food & Supply Assistance

Chicago Community Pet Coalition

🌐 https://www.chicagocommunitypetcoalition.org

Provides community pet food distribution events throughout Cook County including:

• Dog and cat food
• Pet supplies
• Litter and basic equipment

Events are held throughout the year in different neighborhoods.

Friendship Pet Food Pantry

🌐 https://friendshipcenterchicago.org/pet-pantry

Provides free pet food and supplies for families needing temporary assistance. Items may include:

• Dog and cat food
• Cat litter
• Pet toys and supplies when available.

Animal Care League – Pets & People Support Program

🌐 https://www.animalcareleague.org/ppsp

Provides pet food and supplies to families struggling financially so pets can stay with their owners.

South Suburban Humane Society 

21800 Central Avenue

Matteson, IL 60443

708-755-7387

🌐 https://southsuburbanhumane.org/food-pantry

Pet Food Pantry, Outdoor Pet Pantry & Free Microchips & Registration

Pet Assistance Programs

AniMeals Program

Operated through the Anti-Cruelty Society.

Helps seniors and individuals with disabilities receive pet food deliveries so their pets remain fed and healthy.

Some veterinary hospitals offer payment plans or financing options for emergency care through services like:

• CareCredit
• Scratchpay

These programs allow pet owners to pay medical bills over time

About the Virtual Community Resource Center

The Community Resource Center created by Angels in the Attic exists to help individuals find reliable resources and connect with organizations that provide support during times of hardship.

Because Angels in the Attic currently operates without grant funding or a physical facility, our resource center functions as a virtual hub designed to guide people toward available community support services.