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  • (708) 352-3580 | www.helpinghand-il.org Children’s Services, 9649 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525 Adult Programs, 6160 East Avenue, Hodgkins, IL 60525 Helping Hand (HH) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Cook County and greater Chicagoland communities. Helping Hand offers a wide range

  • www.va.gov/hines-health-care | 708-202-8387 | 5000 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141 Hines VA offers primary, extended and specialty care to Veteran patients in the Chicago area. The hospital treats more than 56,000 veterans from World War I through the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their services include primary health care, mental health care, specialty health care,

  • www.hftd.org Hope for the Day (H.F.T.D) is a non-profit movement empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. Through outreach, education, and action, we can equip people with the right tools to be proactive in their communities.

  • https://ilaging.illinois.gov/ | 800-252-8966 The mission of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life. Their services include Senior Helpline, help with navigating Medicare, and senior resources.

  • www.veterans.illinois.gov | 800-437-9824 The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs works to set the standard for connecting veterans and their families with all the benefits and privileges they earned. Services include benefits help, health care, veteran homes, and education and employment.

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  •   773-890-7676 | www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org | 7222 W. Cermak Road. 509, North Riverside, IL 60546 Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres), a bilingual/bicultural agency, empowers Latinas by providing services which reflect their values and culture and being and advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives. Founded in 1973, Mujeres is the longest standing

  • 708-524-2582 | www.namimetsub.org The Living Room Community Wellness Center, 4731 Willow Springs Road, LaGrange, IL 60525 The Living Room, 7604 63rd Street, Summit, IL 60501 NAMI Metro Suburban’s Recovery Programs support people living with mental health conditions, and their Family Programs support their family members and loved ones. NAMI Metro Suburban offers educational opportunities for

  • If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Support is provided in more than 200 languages. We are here to listen and connect you with the help you

  • 800.RUNAWAY (786-2929) | www.1800runaway.org Feeling alone and unheard can potentially place you in a dangerous situation. You may feel isolated from supports, and this isolation can lead to depression, anger, frustration and suicidal ideation. Your situation is difficult and you may be feeling a wide range of emotions. We’re here to help you sort them

The State of Illinois Consumer Affairs has a toll-free hotline to address any questions involving Illinois government and services: 1-855-IL-ASK-US (1-855-452-7587)