Social Services & Legal Aid

Online Directory listing social service agencies serving the north and northwest suburbs. Search for the type of service you need.

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ESSENTIAL SERVICES

2-1-1 - Call 2-1-1 (for Chicago & Cook County residents)

Additional Resources by category:

SHELTERS

Journey/Pads Shelter Program - Schedules & locations of shelters for the homeless.

FOOD/HOUSING

Center of Concern - A non-profit social service agency providing services and housing solutions to seniors, the disabled and others in need.
Northwest Compass - Food, housing & employment assistance.
Self Help Closet & Food Pantry of Des Plaines - Serving residents with groceries and clothing during a time of need.
The Harbour - Emergency shelter & housing support for youth (12-21) in the north & northwest suburbs.
Findhelp.org - Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care & other free or reduced-cost help.
Housing Authority of Cook County - Helping citizens of Cook County find a home.

LEGAL AID

Illinois Legal Aid - Access to legal aid, free forms & more.
Cook County Legal Self-Help Centers - from Illinois Legal Aid.
Legal Aid - Chicago - Free legal assistance for people living in poverty in Chicago & Suburban Cook County.
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic - Assistance for low income residents of Suburban Cook & Lake County.

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Connections to Care (formerly Escorted Transportation Service Northwest) - Volunteer-based, escorted transportation for the seniors in our community to get to their medical and dental appointments.
FISH of Park Ridge - medical transportation for Maine Township residents.

IMMIGRATION

ImmigrationHelp.org - Nonprofit that helps you prepare your immigration forms for free.
Immigration Advocates Network Catholic Charities of Chicago provides assistance to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents going through the immigration process by offering a variety of programs and services.
Alliance for Immigrant Neighbors - Affordable legal services for immigrants and refugees.
Support Services for Ukrainian Newcomers - Illinois Department of Human Services

OTHER SERVICES

NowPow's social services site - Referrals to connect people to services in their communities.
Between Friends - Counseling & legal assistance for victims of domestic violence.
Asian Human Services - Education, health & dental care & workforce development services.
Open Communities - Services offered include: Foreclosure Prevention Counseling, Home Sharing Assistance, Landlord/Tenant Advice, Immigrant Integration.
Social Security Administration - Learn what you can do online.
National Disability Institute - Educational, financial and employment information.
Veterans Crisis Line - Confidential assistance for Veterans, Service members & their families & friends in times of crisis.
Stay Connected - Emergency Broadband Benefit Program