Find out what benefits and services in Chicago that you may qualify for:
• https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/benefits_checkup.html
If you need housing or shelter
• Chicago Homeless Shelters & Services For The Needy (Homeless Shelter Directory)
If you need help with food
• Food Resources In Chicago (City of Chicago)
Mental Health Resources
The City of Chicago has successfully expanded access to publicly funded mental health services for residents in all 77 neighborhoods! Collectively known as Chicago’s Trauma-Informed Centers of Care (TICC) network, the mental health providers in the network all receive city funding to complement their federal, state, county, and philanthropic funding — and all must provide no-barrier mental health services. The TICC network provides a range of high-quality mental health services to adults, children, and families regardless of health insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.
All residents can get connected to mental health services by visiting https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/behavioral-health/mental_health_centers.html or by connecting with other mental health services in your area:
- The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling 988.
- Trilogy, Inc Trilogy Crisis Line at 800-322- 8400
- Thresholds Call 773-572-5464, 24/7
- CDPH Mental Health Clinic Intake Line 312-747-1020.
- NAMI Chicago Helpline, 833-626-4244
If you want to prevent getting sick
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/progs/health.html (City of Chicago)