Member of Project Safe Aurora. More information about Project Safe Aurora is available here: https://kanehealth.com/Pages/Violence-Prevention.aspx
4-H is a community where youth learn by doing hands-on activities that teach skills for now and in the future. In 4-H, you can make friends, have fun, give back, and try new things with the help of caring adults. Whatever your interests or goals, there’s a 4-H experience for you. Attend a workshop to learn something new. Join a local 4-H club to find a place where you belong. Plan service projects to support your community. Build leadership skills to help you succeed in life. Sign up for projects to explore your interests. You make 4-H what you want it to be.
Medical equipment specialities: respiratory and ventilation, sleep therapy, diabetic supplies, breast and stork pumps, incontinence, orthotics and bracing, comprehensive mobility solutions, wound care.
Empowered Pregnancy is a free montly program that provides education and resources to expecting parents. Topics include early pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding basics, newborn care, breathing and relaxation techniques.
Provides mentoring, rite of passage, leadership development, cultural connection, manhood/womanhood (adulthood) training, life skills, job/career readiness and social and emotional well-being to at risk youth ages 7-21.
Member of Project Safe Aurora. More information about Project Safe Aurora is available here: https://kanehealth.com/Pages/Violence-Prevention.aspx
Free gun locks available for pick-up: To schedule a pick-up, email ricky1rodgers@aamou.org or call 630-606-1910
A rehabilitation facility specializing in; orthopedic rehab, cardiac rehab, neuro rehab, and short-term rehab.
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities, free gun locks available for pick-up. Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, F-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm.
Free drop-in hours serve all teens 5-12th grade with free tutoring for grades 5-12, Teen Advisory Board, Teen-led programs and clubs. Free meals served at drop-in with the Northern Illinois Food Bank for 18 and under, Free Summer Camps.
Aperion Care Elgin offers you personalized post-hospital care and rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy available 7 days per week. Other services include; hospice care, demntia/alzheimer's care, long-term care, and psychiatric rehabilitation.
Provider for home medical equipment and supplies, including diabetic supplies, respiratory therapy supplies, enteral care, wound care, enteral care, sleep care and pharmaceutical needs connected with these supplies and care.
Offer post-hospital skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living, supportive living, and memory care to adults over 65
See website for program information.
Bereavement Support Group for Adults meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm in the St. Catherine Room at 77 N. Airlite St., Elgin.
Living community offering memory care, independent living, and assisted living to seniors.
For over-the-counter medications, supplements, vitamins, and filling prescriptions from your doctor. Offers delivery and curbside pick-up options. Vaccination services are available at this location. Hours: M-F 9am-5pm, Closed Saturday and Sunday
Behavioral health services including mental health outpatient (adult and children), supervised living, supported living, community support team, victims services and 24-hour crisis line.
The Living Room is a mental health crisis alternative for adults offered by AID. It is a comfortable, non-clinical space that offers an alternative to hospital emergency rooms for those experiencing stressful and anxiety-provoking situations (psychiatric emergencies) so that they can be resolved without more intensive intervention.
The Living Room is open 3-8pm Monday-Thursday at Association for Individual Development, 1240 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL. No appointment needed.
Harm Reduction Pop-Up Events
ELGIN - Thursdays 11-12Lot across from Library on Kimball and N. Grove (630-450-2928)
Member of Project Safe Aurora. More information about Project Safe Aurora is available here: https://kanehealth.com/Pages/Violence-Prevention.aspx
A welcoming center that offers health care, behavioral health services, and external referrals for additional needs.
The Aurora Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) vision is to enhance the quality of life of all Aurora area household residents. The mission is to promote financial wellness through counseling, education and access to support services.
The FEC provides free, individual financial counseling services to low- and moderate-income residents to help families and individuals become more financially stable. High-quality counseling, provided by The Neighbor Project, is offered in-person or virtually, and services are multi-lingual to address the needs of the diverse Aurora community.
Counselors help clients establish a credit history or improve their credit score, develop financial goals, and create savings and debt reduction plans. Counselors may also review banking products from different financial institutions to help people determine what products and institutions are the best fit for their needs.
AHA provides housing for nearly 2,000 households through the Low Income Public Housing Program, the Project Based Voucher Program and Housing Choice Voucher Program. Through partnerships with local and regional non-profits the AHA also promotes educational achievement and self-sufficiency.
Non-medical in-home senior support services such as personal care, transportation, light housekeeping, transfers, medication reminders, companionship.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry distributes food three days a week from our client-choice pantry, we also deliver food with Pantry-to-go and Text4Food, and our street outreach programs
Aurora Lions Club hosts free vision screenings for children on the 3rd Saturday of every month, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Aurora Public Library's main branch for children six months and older. Free glasses for children who qualify.
Law enforcement. In an emergency, call 911.
Free gun locks available for pick-up. Front desk hours: 24/7
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, Fri and Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.
Free gun locks available for pick-up at the times listed above.
Children and youth ages 7-17 (and students who turn 18 as seniors in high school) are welcome to attend the center and participate in recreational and educational programs, both after school and in the summer. Registration required (see website).
Member of Project Safe Aurora. More information about Project Safe Aurora is available here: https://kanehealth.com/Pages/Violence-Prevention.aspx
Autonomy Works offers job training and a supportive environment for individuals with special needs to work in the technology or manufacturing fields.
Offers faith-based youth groups
Hospital beds and support surfaces, woulnd treatment supplies, mobility equipment (with avaiability for special features such as anti-tip devices, arm troughs, brake handle extensions, O2 tank holders, transfer boards, etc.), wheel chair cushions, etc.
Treatment for Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar and Schizoaffective Disorder and Eating Disorders. Care in the Community Provider for the Veterans Administration and accept veterans at all of our locations.
Law enforcement services and police protection. Warming and Cooling Center Hours: 12pm-4pm
Batavia Township provides general and emergency financial assistance, rental and utility assistance.
Support groups for maternal mental health issues and loss. If you need immediate help, please contact the MOMS Line, a confidential 24-hour hotline from the Perinatal Depression Program at NorthShore University Health System at 866.364.MOMS (866.364.6667) for information and support.
The Boys & Girls Club of Elgin is an after-school and out-of-school based youth enrichment program with elementary, middle, and high school locations across Kane County. We provide full meals, safe spaces, and caring adults who deliver programming rooted in the arts, sports, recreation, health & wellness, academic success, social emotional learning, social justice, service & leadership, and college & career readiness.
Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Offers a wide range of services, including but not limited top; skilled nursing, post-acute care, long term care, and memory care.
Dance-African & Liturgical (Praise Dance), Education-Reading & Math Tutoring/ African American History, Mentorship- Meals, Field Trips, Group Discussions, Volunteerism, Galas, Outreach
Offers durable medical equipment, such as orthopedic, mobility, incontinence, bath safety, furniture, and diagnostic equipment. Rentals available. Repair services provided.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy services provided in clinic, home, school & community settings, Telehealth services. Visit website to schedule a free consultation, behavioral screening & to view free parent support groups & webinar trainings.
Applied Behavior Analysis, Diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder and psychological services. We work on increasing communication, social skills, independent living skills (e.g., toilet training), and preparing children with school-readiness skills. We assist families with Medicare by providing independent contacts to help with identifying funding sources for ABA therapy. We provide therapy both in Clinic and in home. We work with families based on their individual needs.
Fire protection and rescue. In an emergency, call 911.
For Warming and Cooling center hours and access, call main phone number.
Empowering the Latino and immigrant community to integrate effectively.Access to food, healthcare, and other resources, Department of Justice accredited immigration counselors, and other immigrant support.
Challenge II Change provides a safe and comprehensive inside and outside of prison model. We empower participants that are at high risk of becoming system impacted, to challenge and overcome automatic beliefs and use practical strategies II change or modify their behavior. Thus resulting in more positive feelings, which in turn lead to more positive thoughts. Creating safer communities one Challenge at a time.
Parent/Caregiver Learning, Support Groups, SEL@Home support for Parent-Child Interactions on Social/ Emotional, Resilience-Building, and Self-Regulation Skills, Community-Based Facilitated Learning Groups for Teens/Young Adults (12-24 years old). Youth program exploring personal strngths, unique qualities, and relationships.
Telephone support, home visits, parent groups, and clinic for families with questions aboutcrying, sleeping, or feeding during the first 12 months of their baby's life.
Free gun locks available. To schedule delivery or pick-up, email to the address listed.
Child and Family Connections is the point of entry into the Illinois Early Intervention System for children birth to 3 years old who have suspected or diagnosed developmental delays or disabilities.
Ywca/CCAP (offers financial assistance), Preschool, Child care ages 6weeks-12 years, before and after care, summer camp, full time & Part time care, live camera system
Early Head Start /Head Start program providing qualified education and support staff, training and screening, parent and child enrichment activities to boost academic development, safe and quality education, prevention initiative, home visiting for 0-3 to enhance parent/child interaction and better understand your child's developmental stages. For Parents: Family support services, parent engagement services, valuable resources and helpful community connections, parent and father engagement services, monthly parent meetings.
Community Care Program (In-home services), Adult Education Programs, ESL, Healthcare Bridge/ABE class, Citizenship Services, Case Management, Workforce Development. Social Services. Illinois Welcome Center
After school programs, homework help, mental health services for youth
Free 1-on-1 Professional Financial Coaching as a Public Service to all Greater Aurora Residents
Connecting seniors and individuals with disabilities with information and supportive services throughout the city of Aurora.
Services include after-school programs, summer camps, middle-school athletics, including the City of Lights tournaments & the Aurora Sports Festival, Youth Court peer jury program, Resource Fairs, Aurora, STEAM Academy, and other community events.
Offers Low lncome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), assistance with energy-related utility bills, past due bills.
Crisis Hotline, domestic violence services, sexual assault services, services for children, abuse intervention, economic crisis, emergency shelter, prefessional training, community education.
The Community Crisis Center provides a 40-bed emergency shelter for women and their children needing a safe place to stay. A case manager will work with you while you are here to help resolve your situation. Additional services provided include: meals, professional case management, individual and group counseling and material assistance. For more information, please contact the Community Crisis Center at 847-697-2380
Monthly free adult grief support groups and an annual Children’s Grief Camp.
Offering a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), the Holmstad services seniors needing memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and more.
Offers rehabilitative care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care.
Preschool for 3-5 yr olds. Both full and half day programming available.
We offer developmental screenings for children 2-34 months. Services also include caregiver support, referrals, parent education and training. Parents as Teachers curriculum
Defy Ventures is a nonprofit with a vision to cut recidivism in half by leveraging entrepreneurship to increase economic opportunity and transform lives. Defy's programs are helping currently and formerly incarcerated people defy the odds by providing pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and a successful reentry. Defy has free Entrepreneurship Bootcamp classes that provide the educational foundation to start a small business. We couple the academic content with access to our executive volunteers who provide free mentoring and coaching. We also have a a free Business Accelerator for justice impacted individuals who complete the Bootcamp and desire to scale their business. At the end of the Business Accelerator, individuals can pitch their idea for start-up funding from Defy.
Dementia Support Group sponsored by Bardwell Residences and ALC Palliative and Hospice Care. This group is help the last Wednesday of each month from 5:00-6:00pm. Please RSVP by calling the phone number listed.
Family owned and operated for three generations. Offers durable medication equipment and supplies, rentals, and repairs.
Assists those in domestic violence situations initiate an Evidentiary Will/Abuse Affidavit (EAA) which tells the victim’s stories, histories and experiences that are preserved and stored on their behalf. This unique and proven approach prevents more serious crimes that begin with domestic violence and stalking, up to and including homicide. It allows the voice of the victim to be heard, even when they are not able to tell their story. The affidavit and video will provide answers to the many questions, allegations, and fears that arise when a person has disappeared, gone missing, or been found dead. It can assist law enforcement with identifying a person of interest and/or charge or arrest the perpetrator/abuser. Document the Abuse can also train organizations to assist others with their EAA.
Our programs help women learn to read, write, and speak English, as well as helping immigrant women and men prepare to pass their naturalization test and become new U.S. citizens. All of us on staff and our hundreds of volunteers believe that empowering our immigrant brothers and sisters is an important venture. We invite you to join us in this venture.
Offer services associated with long-term care, nursing care, residential care, and respite care.
EAC provides onsite, offsite and in-home individual, group, couples and family counseling services to all ages. We also conduct diagnostic screenings, evaluations and assessments with transferable reports. We offer case management services to assist individuals with basic living needs
SEAVCV (Supporting East Aurora Victims of Community Violence) is the bridge between the community, students, families, and schools. The team will strive to provide students who have been victims of community violence with the resources they need to reach their full potential.
Immunizations are available for $15 for East Aurora High School students.
Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley provides expert multi-discipline pediatric services for infants, children and adults with mild developmental delays, complex disabilities or undiagnosed concerns at our centers in Villa Park, Elgin and Naperville. Our core services for infants, children and adults include physical, occupational and speech therapies, while also offering leading assistive technology therapy, medical nutrition services, audiology, behavior therapy, developmental evaluations, social services, specialty clinics, and a continuing education program.
Economic Development, Youth Services, Emergency Services, Regional Leadership- SUPR Substance Abuse and Recovery Mental Health, Senior Care Program. Mission: Echo Development Center is to enhance the positive growth of Youth, Seniors and The Public in Kane County. Social Services, Health and Educational Services that promote and Strengthen the abilities of Families and Individuals to stimulate Growth and Improve the Quality Of Life.
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive continuum of care, providing 24/7 crisis support, psychiatric & mental health services, substance use/misuse recovery, problem gambling counseling, and youth prevention & education programming. Ecker aims to fill the gap in providing essential behavioral healthcare services to individuals in the community who are often underserved or face barriers to access. Genoa Pharmacy is located onsite at Ecker's 1845 Grandstand location and provides medication services, including mail delivery, pill organization, and prescription transfers from other pharmacies.
The Elgin Community College Early Childhood Lab School (ECLS) shares ECC’s mission to improve lives through learning by providing a high quality of care and education to the children of ECC faculty, staff and students.
Resources for families with children ages birth to five to support their learning and opportunities to prepare them for Kindergarten. Help make connections to early care opportunities traditional and non-traditional: home visiting, child care, preschool, child care assistance funding, developmental and social-emotional screenings, early learning laundromat programs, parenting programs, meeting families where they are in the community.
Outreach and engagement, liaison and case management services, resistant clients, limited free counseling, and victim services
Give Me Five is a program partnering with families, caregivers, teachers and the community to ensure that all young children are prepared for school because getting ready for kindergarten starts at birth. Find information on this site about the five main areas of focus to prepare your child for school as well as parent resources and information about U-46 programs for young children.
Home visiting services for families with children aged prenatal - 3 years. Health and developmental screenings. Group connections
Ellie Mental Health was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health and offers individual, family and couples counseling. Our services are an opportunity for your brain to take a break. A break that includes support from a professional secret keeper who will ride with you on your emotional journey and offer guidance along the way. Our core values ensure that all of our actions are impactful connections between clients and therapists with our goal of providing innovative mental health services that fill a gap in our communities. Currently we offer telehealth services while we wait for construction on our space to be completed. We also offer sliding fee scale option.
Free eye exams to people ages EyeCare America doesn’t provide eyewear prescriptions.
General Dentistry for Children and Adults. Accepts Medicaid for General and Orthodontics. Oral Health Presentations. Mobile Dental Services.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING, VIOLENCE INTERVENTION SERVICES, CASE MANAGMENT, PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
Family Focus will drive education and advocacy opportunities in the areas of Early Childhood, Youth Development, and Family Support, key program streams that we deliver in several communities. Advocacy will be directed toward issues that our community and participants face on a daily basis which include economic asset development, housing, health access and equity, public safety, immigrant supports, and overall racial equity.
Family Guidance Centers provides comprehensive assessment, individual counseling, group counseling, and toxicology services for adolescents with a substance use disorder, aged 13-18. Adolescents typically complete between one and six hours of programming a week, depending on their needs and preferences. Participation in adolescent group is strongly encouraged to facilitate peer group learning and support. Individualized treatment planning addresses issues such as schooling, employment, psychosocial development, family support, readiness to change, and transportation, as appropriate to each individual.
Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area provides a full array of comprehensive, outpatient mental health services.
Specializes in respiratory and wound care equipment.
*TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE* Group Wellness Partners is a nonprofit organization that primarily serves underserved and uninsured populations. We provide mental /behavioral health services such as individual therapy, group therapy, case management, anger management classes, family counseling, play therapy, and parent coaching.
Food for Greater Elgin hosts a client-choice food distribution five times each week.
Founded in 2021 to address the needs of youth in the foster system and other families with teens in crisis (facing homelessness, food scarcity, lack of parental guidance, etc.) in order to provide them with the best chance of becoming independent and successful adults. Youth aged 13-24 are paired with an adult mentor for assistance in gaining life skills, confidence building, school attendance, and access to services that the family may need to maintain adequate housing, utilities and food.
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities, free gun locks avaiable for pick-up. Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, F-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.
While we believe that everyone, not only girls, should have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of software development, we also recognize that there is a long-standing marked imbalance in the ratio of men/women in technology. With a team of seasoned software developers as instructors, the Fox Valley Girls Coding Club aims to provide an environment in which girls can explore not only the tenets of well-written code, but the real-world process required to deliver software projects as well as an understanding of computer hardware.
Habitat works together with families, local communities, volunteers and partners from around the world so that more people are able to live in affordable and safe homes. Our advocacy efforts focus on policy reform to remove systemic barriers preventing low-income and historically underserved families from accessing adequate, affordable shelter.
The Fox Valley Park District offers a free 1-year fitness membership to be used at the Copley Boxing Training location through our partnership with Ascension Health.
Free developmental screenings for any child birth to five, Gateway to Early Childhood Interviews to determine the individual family's needs and then connect them to quality early childhood supports and services
Book lending services and media resources, youth and adult activities
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: M-Th 9am - 9pm, Fri. and Sat. 9 am - 6 pm, Sun. Noon - 5 pm
Gateway’s drug addiction rehab center saves lives in Aurora, IL. We’ll use Addiction Medicine to help you recover from substance use disorder. Our drug addiction rehabilitation center in Aurora uses comprehensive and evidence-based approaches to address the social, emotional and physical aspects of addiction.
Sponsor of Ride In Kane Paratransit program for residents ages 65+.
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Fire and rescue services. In an emergency, call 911.
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: 24 hour/7 days a week (No sleeping facilities)
Law Enforcement. In an emergency, call 911.
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week (No sleeping facilities)
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, F 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
The City of Geneva's Public Works Department oversees a number of important functions that impact your every day life such as road construction, snow removal, garbage collection, electricity and water.
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: M-F 7am-3:30pm
A pharmacy that can fill all your medications in one place and has the specialty care you need. Pharmacy specialties include: behavioral health, HIV/AIDS, assisted living, medication assisted treatment. Also serves agricultural migrant workersSeveral locations: AID Behavioral Health (Aurora), Ecker Center (Elgin), Community Health Partnership (Harvard). See website for additional locations.
Support, encourage, uplift girls in personal and professional endeavors
This coupon service is free to use and no sign up required. Need internet to access. Coupons can be used at local pharmacies. GoodRx Gold program available but has a monthly fee attached. Website available 24/7
Greenfields offers senior rehabilitation services, assisted living, long-term care, memory care, and skilled nursing.
People in our community partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, homeowners achieve the independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
The Township has a lending closet of used medical equipment, that is available for use by Hampshire Township residents. Appointments will need to be made for pick up or to return equipment at the lending closet.
Transportation is available to seniors over the age of 60 and disabled individuals to medical appointments. The Township has scheduled routes to Elgin, St. Charles, Huntley, Sycamore and Marengo. For more information call: 224-828-0446
Annual event providing dental, vision, and medical exams and services. Provided on a first come, first served basis on the day of the event. Check website for dates.
Affordable assisted living community for adults 65 and older
An affordable assisted living and memory care facility that offers:
Hesed House’s mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless and give people the chance to hope again. Hesed House is a national model for ending homelessness – one person, one family at a time.
Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit social services agency that operates three (3) highly-structured, clinically-guided, substance-free homes for men, in Kane County, Illinois, for thirty-seven adults suffering from the disease of mental health (post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, and major depressive disorders) and/or chronic substance use disorders (alcohol, opiates, cocaine, prescription pain medications…).
In person and Telehealth maternal mental health services for women experiencing postpartum depression/anxiety, grief and loss of a pregnancy, or difficulty transitioning to motherhood. Case management and access to baby essentials such as formula, diapers, clothing, wipes. Unbiased options counseling for unplanned pregnancies. Adoption services for women wanting to place baby for adoption or families seeking to adopt child/children.
The Housing Authority of Elgin is the affordable housing provider in the city of Elgin and Kane County villages and municipalities, providing an affordable housing rental program through their Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties and through a Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program. HAE also administers a Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program to our clients.
At ICN SHIFA Clinic, we have a team of dedicated physicians and psychiatrist who are available to our patients on appointment basis to provide free consultation services. A physician consultation includes a comprehensive medical history, examination, basic labs and medication prescription at no cost to our patients.
DHS's Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.
DVOP specialists provide Intensive Employment Services utilizing a Case Management approach to eligible Veterans with Significant Barriers to Employment (SBE) – which includes age (18-24 years old), VA-Service Connected Disability Rating, Homelessness, Recent Military Discharge combined with at least 27 weeks of unemployment, formerly incarcerated, lack of GED or high school diploma, and living at or below the poverty Level – to assist them in obtaining their employment goal.
We aim to become a powerful voice for systemic change and justice for people with records in Illinois.
In addition to local information and assistance sites, the Senior HelpLine provides information on programs and services. It links persons 60 and older and their caregivers to local services.
Family Violence Coordinating Councils, at both the state and local/circuit levels, provide a forum to improve the institutional, professional and community response to family violence including child abuse, domestic abuse, and elder abuse. Councils provide professional education and prevention; coordinate interventions and services for victims and perpetrators; and contribute to both the improvement of the legal system and the administration of justice.
Member of Project Safe Aurora. More information about Project Safe Aurora is available here: https://kanehealth.com/Pages/Violence-Prevention.aspx
The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use and problem gambling treatment and recovery services, in Illinois. The Illinois Helpline refers to hundreds of treatment and recovery providers across Illinois, and we don’t operate any treatment programs. The Illinois Helpline services are always free and confidential. Our goal is to guide you to the treatment options that are best for you.
Free certified counselors, text support, resources, personalized quit plans and nicotine replacement therapy.
Community advocacy group focused on immigrant and refugee rights and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
Respiratory and CPAP equipment, diabetic shoes, women's health and mastectomy supplies, lift chairs, mobility equipment (such as wheelchairs and walkers), bathroom safety equipment, hospital beds, orthopedic braces, stair lifts, etc.
Counseling and therapy for unhoused individuals who suffer mental health issues. Warming and cooling center.
Collaborative Diversion provides intense case management to individuals invited to enroll at the discretion of law enforcement. We ensure connection to all wraparound and treatment services desired by the individual.
8-week therapy group for individuals who have lost a loved one to overdose death. The groups are aimed at processing grief, increasing support, and helping individuals build healthy coping skills as they work through their loss. The group is not a drop-in group and is structured to be completed with cohorts of no more than 8. All individuals starting the group together will end the group together, which keeps the dynamic of the group constant throughout and allows individuals to build comfortability and support with others in the group. Individuals interested in participating can email sydneyjohnson821@gmail.com for more information.
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Free, family-focused home visiting programs that help parents guide their children to succeed in school and life. Provides referrals to parenting support programs in the county and some surrounding areas. Individual program requirements will be assessed by trained staff.
Immunizations: 0-18 yrs of age
Lead: 0-6 yrs of age with elevated blood lead levels (>5)
T.B.: Diagnostic test positive for T.B., all ages, all payer sources
High Risk Infant: Kane residents, referral from the state.
The Kane County Health Department makes gun trigger locks available for all gun owners to pick up from our lobby between the hours of 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
High Risk Infant Follow-Up Program (HRIF) provides home / telehealth visits by a nurse with advanced knowledge of high-risk infant care. This support opens a door of learning opportunities and development for your baby during the first two years of life.
The Kane County Health Department brings together Aurora organizations to foster awareness of gun violence, build bridges within the community, and advocate for systemic changes that protect and uplift every resident of Aurora to reduce gun violence. Through research, community collaboration, and innovative approaches, we strive for an environment where safety and health are intertwined.
To be in compliance with the Smoke Free Illinois Act, business owners and property managers must place a No Smoking sign at the entrances of businesses, public buildings, and anywhere smoking is prohibited. The Kane County Health Department makes window clings available at no charge. Request them by email to kanequits@kanecountyil.gov or pick up from our lobby between 8:30 and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
AOK Networks are community-based collaborations that promote healthy pregnancies and the positive growth and development of all children birth to five and their parents / caregivers by assuring a high-quality, well-coordinated, easily-accessible system of services and supports.
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation supports 0-5 child care providers/centers around challenging behaviors, parent-provider relationships, and organizational relationships. We do not provide therapy for children or work 1:1 with children- we support children's caregivers.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE. KCHRN is facilitated by U of I Extension's SNAP-Ed. program. Please refer to us if someone expresses they are in immediate need of food or have difficulty getting enough food for themselves and/or their family.
Works with Kane County School Districts to assist in removing barriers for families in homeless situations (including doubled up because of economic reasons) to enroll, attend and stay stable at school. Assistance with basic needs and that which is needed to ensure students have access to receive education services. This program also provides McKinney-Vento training to schools and agencies.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office special victims unit serves the unincorporated area of Kane County. The special victims unit umbrellas senior services, serious crimes against minors, domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The SVU focuses on investigating crimes, as well as offers social work support for community members in need of services. These services include: mental health support, substance use, juvenile complaints, hoarding, homelessness, veteran assistance, and any case requiring social services.
The KCSO also offers the A Way Out program, which provides substance abuse assessment 24/7 to anyone in Kane County that wishes to seek recovery. Appropriate inpatient or outpatient referral and placement are determined by assessment and based on availability. If you are unable to pay for treatment due to a lack of insurance or financial resources, you will not be turned away from participation in the program. Kane County works with providers that are able to accept a number of different insurance plans and accommodate those without insurance.
The Kane County Child Advocacy Center is committed to providing a safe, child-focused environment for child victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse, ensuring thorough and victim-sensitive investigations and prosecutions.
A team that includes a prosecutor, investigator, DCFS child protection investigator, social workers and a victim advocate collaborates on each case to minimize the stress on the child and the child's family and to ensure that effective medical treatment and counseling are available to each child who experiences abuse.
If you believe your child or any child has been physically or sexually abused, call 911, or call the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873).
Illinois DCFS and the police refer all eligible cases to the Kane County Child Advocacy Center.
Application assistance for verterans and their dependents who are applying for various federal, state, and local verterans benefits. These include VA benefits, discharge upgrades, financial assistance and other basic needs.
Meals on Wheels (delivers nutritious and ready-to-eat meals to homebound seniors), Community Dining (provides nutritious meals and the opportunity for seniors to socialize with other seniors), Well-Being Checks (checks on seniors to make sure they are no experiencing any medical/physical/ household issues that could endanger them), (Friendly Phone Calls/Visits (weekly phone calls/visits that allow seniors to socialize), Yard Clean-Ups (removes leaves, trash and/or debris from seniors' homes), Minor Home Repair (provide small home repairs that are usually too minor to call a contractor), Contractor Referrals (prescreens contractors and brings together licensed and insured home repair professionals to assist seniors with their home repair/improvement projects).
90% of our families are CCAP eligible. We have PFA, PFAE, and Head Start at our center. We also partner with District 300 and EI for our children with special needs.
In Elgin, Kids Above All offers the Parent Empowerment Program, a home visiting program utilizing Parents as Teachers curriculum
Childcare Center
Latino Treatment Center is an outpatient substance use/abuse facility providing outpatient and intensive outpatient services to the Latinx community. Treatment is provided by our bilingual and bicultural staff through the use of bilingual materials specifically developed to cover the needs of the Latinx population. Latino Treatment Center provides: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Counseling, DUI services, Case Management Services, Treatment for DCFS clients
Emergency shelter for men, women and children, rental assistance, rapid rehousing, subsidized housing, food/clothing/blankets at the door
Opportunity Youth are ages 16 - 24 who face challenges in completing school and gaining a foothold into employment. During high rates of unemployment, youth employment takes the longest to recover with slow growth in jobs offering advancement.
LITE creates experiential learning sessions for youth to gain skills and knowledge necessary to achieve self-sufficiency and upwardly mobile careers. Collaboration with partners ensures a comprehensive approach to meet needs and strengthen support networks.
Lending closets typically offer home medical supplies on a temporary basis. Items available and eligibilty requirements may vary.
Lewis Simmons Foundation is an Illinois-based non-profit organization that creates second-chance opportunities for underserved individuals and nonviolent convicted citizens. We help them gain meaningful employment and business opportunities so they are not forced to repeat the same mistakes due to systematic cultures that restrict them from securing employment.
Lifespring is a transitional, 6-month to 1-year, Christ-centered housing program for women and their children. Our program is designed to help women know and follow Christ and to start a new chapter of their lives.
Intensive outpatient group counseling, Medication Assisted Treatment, DUI evaluations and counseling, risk education, early intervention
Medical equipment and supplies including: wound care,cardiac monitoring, DME, enteral therapy, powered mobility, nebulizer therapy,CPAP, respiratory equipment, oxygen therapy, etc.
The primary mission of the Elgin Lions Club is to provide eyeglasses to the community. This vision is achieved by working with U-46 and the Community Crisis Center.
The Geneva Lions Club conducts a program to provide eye exams and/or new eyeglasses for needy persons living in Geneva or Saint Charles that have been referred to us by social service agencies or school nurses.
We will match you with a tutor who will teach you one hour each week. You can take the class in the morning, afternoon or evening at the library or another public place.
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly offers phone call visits, in-home visits, celebrations of birthdays and holidays, social clubs, vacations and intergenerational activities that help provide companionship and fun to the lives of our elders. All of our services are provided free to our elders.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services (primarily heating during winter months). Energy costs can place severe and continuing stress on a family’s budget. In some instances, households are forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without. Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by the Department of Commerce are eligible. Annual eligibility levels are determined based on available funding and may not exceed 200% of the federal nonfarm poverty level.
Energy assistance builds on the administration’s Help Illinois Families initiative, created in 2020 to help reach an unprecedented number of families in crisis and needing financial assistance for utility bills and other household expenses due to the pandemic. For more, visit helpillinoisfamilies.com.
Las Lunitas is offered to self-identified Latina adolescents between the ages of 13 to 18. The aim of Las Lunitas is to provide a non-judgmental safe place for adolescent Latinas to explore, process and cope with stressors stemming from home, school and friends, developing empowerment through support, education, community mentorship and resources. Behavioral health services for adults.
At this time, we only take private insurance. However, when available, we do offer services at a lower rate. It is advised that the center be called to confirm the availability of these discounted services.
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: M-F 7am-5pm
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities, free gun locks available for pick-up. Hours: Mon 10am-7pm, T-Th 1pm-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm.
Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Provides durable medical equipement, such as manual/power wheelchairs, scooters, rollators, hospital beds, patient lifts, commodes, bathroom safety items, respiratory equipment, etc. Also, offers equipment for LTC enviroments, such as positioning/seating equipment, low air loss and alternating pressure mattresses, pressure wound therapy equipment, respiratory equipment, barriatric equipment, etc.
A directory of mental health resources for youth, adults, parents and caregivers, employers and employees.
Mercy Housing provides affordable housing for all low- and moderate-income populations. We serve families, seniors, and people with special needs with the full spectrum of affordable housing, including supportive housing for the formerly homeless, transitional housing, permanent rental, and affordable homeownership opportunities.
Mercy Housing provides affordable housing for all low- and moderate-income populations. We serve families, seniors, and people with special needs with the full spectrum of affordable housing, including supportive housing for the formerly homeless, transitional housing, permanent rental, and affordable homeownership opportunities
Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)’s mission is to reduce health disparities for medically underserved, low-income populations in the Midwest through providing culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services, which include community outreach education, screening and immunization, linkage to care, mental health services, and research and policy advocacy. To serve its mission, MAHA collaborates with community-based organizations, health care providers, academic institutions, public health departments, and volunteers.
Law Enforcement. In an emergency, call 911. Free gun locks available for pick-up during the following times: M-F 8am-4:30pm.
Domestic and sexual violence counseling for children, adolescents, and adults, Medical/legal advocacy, residential services, case management, parenting, prevention education, alcohol and substance use treatment.
Free and confidential help to quit smoking or vaping.
Pediatric Occupational, Physical, Speech Therapy. Pediatric Chiropractic Care. Sensory Social Classes and Yoga classes for kids.
Mental health support for families and individuals over 18. BIPOC Support Group is for members of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color Community who are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.
Conversemos Enfrenta el Estigma- a group that is held in Spanish. The group reads, writes, and discusses topics of mental health. Community presentations for students, school staff, and the community to help eradicate mental health stigma and share red flags.
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
New Eyes purchases new prescription eyeglasses for children and adults who cannot afford glasses on their own. Applications are submitted online. It is optimal for social service agencies/health advocates to apply on a client’s behalf.
New Eyes is a United Way agency.
Offering a variety of services including skilled nursing, psychiatry, group therapy, dietary specialization, etc.
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: 8am-4pm
Law enforcement. In an emergency, call 911.
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: 7am-10pm
Team through Northshore Hospital dedicated to supporting those experiencing perinataldepression.
Adolescent treatment services in St. Charles, Winfield and Wheaton:
COMPASS Program: For Northwestern patients-collaborative care team: Support lasts from pregnancy to oneyear after the baby is born. Located in Chicago. More info: https://compass-care.northwestern.edu/
Primary care for older adults.
Aurora OTM coordinates an annual Back to School Celebration with free school supplies and backpacks, wellness checks, inspirational speakers and motivational sessions.
Their Mother's Touch Kitchen provides free food to families and individuals in need. Sons of Tomorrow mentoring program connects youth and adults with mentors to guide, support, and inspire personal and professional growth.
Healthcare, HIV testing and healthcare, HIV preventative care, medical case management, housing for HIV confirmed.
MPox vaccines available - call for details.
Supplier of medical equipment and supplies including: mobility products (example: manual and power wheelchairs, walking aids, scooters), lifts, ramps, bracing, beds, support services, home oxygen, incontinence products, etc.
Medical equipment and accessories including: manual and power wheelchairs, rollators, power lift recliners, mobility schooters, bathroom safety, etc.
Emergency homeless shelter for men, women and families serving Elgin, Rutland, Dundee and Hanover Townships. The shelter is open 24/7, 365 days/nights a year. We also provide comprehensive case management services to every guest.
Well and sick child care, mental health, ADD/ADHD evaluations.
LGBTQ+ support, education and advocacy.
Warming and Cooling Center hours: 8am-9pm.
Free gun locks avaiable for pick-up at the following times: M-F 7:30am-2:30pm.
Pregnancy testing, limited STI testing, limited first trimester OB ultrasound scans, parenting education/Abundant Life Program, community referrals.
Academic achievement, job placement and training, equal access to employment, housing and cultural enrichment for low-income and displaced citizens. Help securing equal opportunities for all disadvantaged persons and people of color, including African Americans, women and disabled persons. Programs: Workforce development works by preparing workers with the skills necessary for a specific type of job. Home ownership; financial literacy workshops Specialized skills (i.e.: computer literacy) Small business navigation, Youth and Education programs focuses on empowering youth to earn their degree and certification to become employable.
We provide 3.7 ASAM detoxification services, level 3.5 residential, PHP, IOP, and GOP for substance use disorder services
Ride In Kane is a transportation program through a partnership of Pace Suburban Bus and Kane County government entities to provide transportation for senior, disabled, and low-income individuals in Kane County.
Riverwalk Adult Day Services cares for adults 18 and older with some form of cognitive decline or challenge. We provide a safe, social, and stimulating environment for adults who are navigating conditions/diseases such as dementia, Parkinson's, intellectual disability, Down Syndrome, stroke and traumatic brain injury.
Rosecrance provides outpatient, residential treatment, and recovery home programs specializing in substance use disorders.
Vaccines For Children (VFC) program provider. VFC is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay.
Faith-based support, homework help, healthy snacks, mentoring, social, recreation
NAPCA's senior community service employment program provides temporary part-time paid job training experience at local nonprofit and government agencies for mature adults.
Senior assessment and care coordination, caregiver assistance, adult protective services, emergency services and home repair, friendly visiting, transportation, medical equipment lending closet
Adult Protective Services, Assessment and Care Coordination, caregiver assistance, emergency services and home repair resources, friendly visiting, information and assistance, Medicare questions, health resources, nursing home ombudsman, recreation and education resources, Senior Health Insurance Program, transportation services, DME lending closet
Warming and Cooling Center Hours: M-F 8am-4pm
Sexaholics Anonymous: Anonymous fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope wiht each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover. Primary purpose is to stay sexually sober and help others achieve sexual sobriety.
S-Anon Family Groups: Anonymous fellowship for relatives and friends of sexaholics.
Chicago SA Hotline: 630-415-0341
Chicago S-Anon Hotline: 779-324-2324
Shepherd's Heart at Chapelstreet Church is a full service food pantry offering social services in the areas of job coaching, budgeting, and limited financial assistance to those who qualify.
Empowering Youth through the Arts: A safe and inclusive space that harnesses the transformative power of the arts, including dance and life skill workshops. Our center aims to uplift and support the mental wellness of youth from diverse backgrounds through peer support. By fostering creativity, providing essential life skills, and openly addressing mental health challenges, we aim to dissolve the stigma surrounding these issues and offer a beacon of hope for all young individuals facing silent struggles. There is no fee to participate in programming.
Coupon program. Service is free to use. No sign up required but you can save more with creating an account. Internet access required. Coupon cards to be used at local pharmacies. Website available 24/7
Text-based vaping quit resource for teens
Warming and Cooling Center hours: 8:30am-4:30pm.
Education (3-5 yr olds): Preschool for All (English and Bilingual/Spanish), Special Education, Developmental screening
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities.
Warming and Cooling Center hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, F-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm.
Free gun locks are available for pick-up also during the hours listed above.
Equips youth for life success. START Program's vision is to be catapults for change, to be a constant hub and network for our youth. They will be able to work well in a group, but not be afraid to stand alone when necessary. They will be better equipped mentally. They will make conscious decisions and better choices throughout life. They will become more emotionally sound, learning to communicate constructively and effectively by having a platform to vent and release without being judged. They will also become physically fit. Exercise has been proven to relieve stress, to promote respect among peers, and also attack obesity head on. We focus on community and youth development, violence prevention, building bridges for success, maintaining family structure and support systems, and more.
Free gun locks available for pick-up. To schedule a pick-up, email: info@STARTprograms.org or call: 312-838-5200.
Provides case management and referrals to community members in need.
Inpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, & adults. Partial hospitalization PHP & IOP services for children & adolescents. A variety of groups and medication management for children 5-21 years of age.
Our mission is to open minds, save lives and restore hope through prevention, intervention and postvention, using education, advocacy and collaboration.
We are one of the few agencies in the country who offer all that we do: a 24-hour phone hotline, counseling, depression screening, workshops, prevention training, intervention in schools, support groups and annual awareness events.
We are a part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 or 988.
The Preschool Program at Summit School Early Learning Center is designed to provide a high quality preschool program that supports children who may be at risk of not progressing at a rate anticipated for potential success in kindergarten. Summit School Early Learning Center currently is awarded funding by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to provide a Preschool For All program, and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide a Title XX Program. These programs are offered at no cost to families.
Mission is to help Military, Veterans, and First Responders their mental health and service-related Challenges
Support Over Stigma is a nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of our military, veterans, first responders and families through the support, education, tools, and resources they need to overcome mental health and service-related challenges.
Home care and home nursing agency providing personal care and activities of daily living support, home clinical nursing care, meal prep, light housekeeping, wound care, and counseling.
WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO FOOD, TOILETRIES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND BABY ITEMS. WE ALSO DO REFERRALS.
Meets 2nd Friday of each month 7:30 pm
Specilalizes in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, cardiac rehabilitation, on-site dialysis, orthopedic rehabilitation, and pulmonary care.
Early childhood education center open from 6am-6pm. Our programs focus on physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, and writing developmental skills. In compliance with licensing standards of the State of IL Department of Children and Family Services. Nutritious lunch and snacks are served throughout the day.
Early childhood center provides childcare services and education support.
Primary essential services provided are Basic literacy and English language instruction for adults who are at the lowest levels of proficiency through one-on-one, group, and workplace tutoring.
The Neighbor Project Homebuyer Education gets you the knowledge you’ll need to purchase—and keep—your home. We will walk with you through each step of the home buying process. Common issues like home maintenance and financial management are covered in this HUD-approved housing counseling and education service among other topics, such as local grants and funding that can help with home repairs. Our Foreclosure Prevention Service provides you with resources to prevent losing your home (like ILHAF Mortgage Assistance) and avoid possible foreclosure.
The Place for Children with Autism provides ABA therapy (i.e., autism therapy) to children ages 2-6 with autism. Therapy is provided in a full-day (8am-4pm) pre-school like setting. We work on increasing communication, social skills, independent living skills (e.g., toilet training), and preparing children with school-readiness skills. Given that the program is in a school-like setting, there is a large emphasis on teaching appropriate social interaction.
Food Pantry Saturdays from 9am-11am.
Home Goods Pantry on Tuesdays 10am-12pm Thursdays 1pm-3pm (Cleaning Supplies and Personal Hygiene Items)
Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance
Three lifestyle options; memory care, assisted living, and short-term care for seniors in Elgin.
Thrive Pediatrics is a holistic based, vaccine friendly pediatric office that offers preventative well-child exams, same day sick appointments, complimentary prenatal consultations, and treatment for behavioral and mental health concerns including ADHD, anxiety and depression and LGBTQ
DASA licensed DUI, Drug/Alcohol, Anger Evaluation, Treatment
We offer a wide variety of services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, a state-certified secured Alzheimer’sdisease and other dementias care unit, short term respite care, and wound care. For our long-term residents, we provide an ideal environment for the body and spirit to ease the way through whatever difficulties residents and their loved-ones may encounter.
Transitions offers the highest quality of end of life care and symptom management care services. We specialize in supporting individuals and families who are facing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual challenges confronted when dealing with terminal and chronic illnesses. Paramount to our philosophy is to ensure that our patient is experiencing their final transition on their own specified terms — in comfort and with dignity. In our care, our main objective is always to maximize patients’ comfort and quality of life. Ability to obtain medical equipment for patients. Offers hospice, palliative care, and homecare services.
We treat acute problems like a cold or the flu, pain, dental issues, strep throat, etc., as well as chronic issues like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and more. Patients never pay for any services, exams, labs, dental care, or medications. There are no fees, period. TCHP does not require SS# or Green Card # to be a patient.
The agency provides mental health counseling, case management, client centered consultation, referrals to community resources and psychiatric services (limited capacity for adult referrals to psychiatric services) to clients of all age ranges, starting at age 4 and clients of all income levels. In our counseling program and psychiatric services, we do not accept referrals of adults with chronic mental illness. We also provide groups through our Emotional Wellness Program.
Smoking and vaping cessation and education, crisis services
Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Two Rivers Head Start serves children ages 3-5 year of age.
Two Rivers Head Start is a Community Action Agency of Kane County. We help low-income families reach self-sufficiency through emergency assistance for families in crisis needing immediate aid, case management, prevention services, and scholarships. Our emergency services can cover: Rental and utility assistance, Vision, Dental, and medication assistance (Mercy pharmacy); Emergency transportation: car repair, bus vouchers. We can provide financial assistance to families for tutoring at the Huntington Tutoring Center. Our organization also promotes the Kindergarten readiness of young children aged 3-5 years for income-eligible families; Two Rivers Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Two Rivers Head Start serves children ages 3-5 year of age.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE. Emergency/Crisis Assistance; Food/Nutrition – food access and nutrition education. Nutrition and Physical Activity Education, Food Access
Rehabilitation services, prosthetics, DME
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
Our Veterans Smile program only serves the Veterans themselves. We fund the critical dental care needed for our program eligible Veterans in need. We locate a dental provider within the area of which the Veterans resides. We then refer the Veteran to the specific dental provider. We then provide funding for: dental consultations, dental x-rays, tooth extractions, dentures or partial dentures.
VNA offers free pregnancy testing, prenatal care, vaccinations, sick care and physicals (including for school), diabetes and high blood pressure care, dental and vision care, mental health services, low-cost prescription drugs, home health and hospice programs, and application assistance.
Free home-visiting and doula services for expecting, first and second time moms of any age and income. Supports include: Doula and Home Visitor support, parent education, developmental screenings, community resource connections, advocacy, food, and caregiver supports. We also offer free virtual prenatal classes. Link to sign up is on the www.vnahealth.com website. All are welcome.
A welcoming center that offers a variety of medical care:
In Elgin we provide Veteran Case Management Servies, Behavioral Healthcare, Veteran Suicide Prevention (SPACES), and have our Housing is Recovery program. Through this program we provide individuals with the highest risk of homelessness and institutionalization with the support they need in order to lead independent, productive, healthy lives. The services include:
Pediatric dental services for children birth-18 years. WIC nutrition education and supplemental food program for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5.
Home visiting program for families that have prenatal-3 year olds within SD129 boundaries.
Warming and Cooling Center hours: 7am-10pm.
Weston Bridges is a residential option for high-functioning, post-transition adults looking to live their best life. Weston Bridges provides individual secure apartments with amenities including high-speed internet, daily meal programs, transportation, and campus green space.
WorkNet Batavia is the one-stop center serving the employment needs of jobs seekers and businesses in Kane, Kendall and DeKalb Counties
Offers teens opportunities to build friendchips and recreate together in a faith-based context.
Leadership development and college readiness services.
A child welfare agency licensed by the State of Illinois to provide care for youth who are abused, neglected, and dependent. YSB licenses and supports its own network of foster homes. A provider of treatment services including individual, family, and group therapy.
Job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16-24 who have previously dropped out of high school or may have graduated and would benefit from the programs. Youth learn vocational skills in construction, (onsite training, industry certifications, and career readiness skills, education; academic skills, GED Certification, and college readiness, leadership, coaching, community service, and Youth Voice and input. Youth also provide community service through the required construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing for low-income or homeless families in their own neighborhoods. YouthBuild Elgin is part of the Illinois YouthBuild Coalition, which works on behalf of Illinois’ YouthBuild programs to serve young adults across the state. Youth Build Elgin is also funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s YouthBuild program, which prepares workers for quality jobs and promotes the attainment of skills and knowledge necessary for success in a knowledge-based economy.
Services support LGBTQ+ youth and their parents, drop-in center provides a space for sharing, support, and education.
The YWCA Elgin offers FREE English as a Second Language Classes (ESL) to adults that want to improve their English. Our classes include the spoken language, writing, use of computers and tablets, group activities involving public issues, job readiness, basic health education, and information about how to managing money. Our free Family Literacy program includes our regular English as a Second Language classes Monday through Thursday for adult students while their children attend ESL preschool. On Friday, the parent and child join together for special activities.
The YWCA Elgin offers free citizenship and Immigration services including: Application Assistance preparing for Naturalization (N400) and/or DACA renewals, application scholarships for those who qualify, citizenship classes/workshops and interviewing practice.
Serves all of Kane County! Child Care Resource and Referral (CCAP) team helps families apply for child care assistance (financial aid to pay for child care) and connects them with local high quality child care providers (both center and in-home) that accept assistance in their community. Has access with over 2,000 child care programs Head Start & Early Head Start Programs, Connections to supportive resources
MULTIPLE HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT KANE (Aurora, Elgin, Carpentersville): Head Start and Early Head Start and Preschool for All Expansion programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years in partnership with local child care centers. Children under 3 are provided with free diapers, wipes and formula while in care.
