Additional Resources

GENERAL ASSISTANCE – OAK PARK TOWNSHIP
HELPFUL RESOURCES
 

Access to Care
Health care for limited income residents
2225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2507
Westchester, IL  60154
708-531-0680
Fax:  708-531-0686
http://www.accesstocare.org

Illinois Department of Employment Security
Link to Illinois workforce services: job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information.
35 So. 19th Avenue
Maywood, IL  60153
800-244-5631
http://www.ides.illinois.gov

Illinois Department of Human Services
Cash, SNAP and Medical Assistance
West Suburban Office
2701 W. Lake St.
Melrose Park, IL 60160-3041
708-338-7600
Fax: 708-338-7638
http://www.dhs.state.il.us

Illinois Hardest Hit Program
This is a state-funded payment program that assists eligible Illinois homeowners with mortgage assistance.  Applications must be completed online only.
http://www.illinoishardesthit.org

Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry
Located in the basement of First United Church of Oak Park, north side. 
Please bring your own bags or boxes.
Hours of Operation:
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1st Wednesday of each month - 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
2nd- 4th Wednesday of each month - 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

848 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301
708-386-1324
http://oprffoodpantry.org/

Oak Park-River Forest Area Walk-In Ministry (WIM)
Helps clients by supporting their efforts to resolve their needs by gaining access to services related to food, housing, transportation, employment and other resources necessary to restore independent living, self-sufficiency and stabilization.

First United Church of Oak Park-
lower level parking lot entrance
848 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone 708•386•1946
Enter office from parking lot behind building
http://www.walk-in-ministryoprf.org 

Oak Park Vet Center
The Vet Center provides counseling, outreach and referral services for veterans and their families. 
Open M-F 8:00a – 4:30p; evenings and weekend appointments available upon request.

155 S. Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL  60302
708-383-3225 or 877-927-8387
www.va.gov 

Social Security Administration
230 N Mannheim Road
Hillside, IL 60162
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov/chicago/illinois.htm

Village of Oak Park Public Health Department
123 Madison St.
Oak Park, IL  60302
708-358-5480
Fax:  708-358-5115
http://www.oak-park.us/Health/index.html

Homelessness Prevention

Catholic Charities of Chicago Northwestern Suburbs
Suburban Cook County Homeless Prevention Center
721 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60610
877-426-6515
http://www.catholiccharities.net/services/homelessness

1400 S. Austin Blvd.
Cicero, IL  60804
708-329-4022
Fax:  708-222-1495

1717 Rand Rd.
DesPlaines, IL  60016
847-376-2112

Chicago Emergency Fund
Financial aid can be provided for rental, utility assistance, as well as security/utility deposits, moving assistance and motel/hotel vouchers. Documentation is required. Due to anticipated demand, call wait time can be lengthy. 

208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1356
Chicago, IL  60604
Call 311
http://www.dhs.state.il.us

Featherfist Homeless Shelter – Chicago
2255 E. 75th St.
Chicago, IL 60649
773-721-7088
Fax:  773-721-7144
http://www.featherfist.org/

West Suburban PADS – Public Action to Deliver Shelter
1851 S. 9th Ave.
Maywood, IL  60153
708-338-1724
http://www.westsuburbanpads.org
 

Other Social Services

CARA Program
Assists people with criminal backgrounds. Need referral from Oak Park Township.

237 S. DesPlaines
Chicago, IL  60661
312-798-3300
http://www.thecaraprogram.org/

CEDA
Community and Economic Development Assoc. of Cook County
Child and family development, health and nutrition services, senior citizen programs, economic development, employment and job training, housing services, education services and community development.

6141 West Roosevelt Road
Cicero, IL 60804
708-222-3824
Fax: 708-222-0026
http://www.cedaorg.net
 
Cook County GED
Provides locations of preparation classes and registration for the GED Test
Cook County GED Testing Program
Illinois Community College Board – GED
P.O. Box 88725
Chicago, IL  60680

800-321-9511; 847-328-9795
http://www.cookcountyged.org

Executive Clemency and Expungement
Governor Pat Quinn – Springfield
Illinois Prisoner Review Board
319 East Madison St., Suite A
Springfield, IL  62701
217-782-7273
Fax:  217-524-0012
http://www2.illinois.gov/prb/
Look for Executive Clemency link

Haymarket Center
Assists people with drug and alcohol abuse through detox programs, housing, counseling, employment opportunities, etc.
932 W. Washington
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-7984
Fax:  312-226-8048
http://www.hcenter.org
 
Legal Assistance Foundation
111 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 300
Chicago, IL  60604
Mon. – Wed.
312-341-1070
Fax:  312-341-1041
Thurs. & Fri. – at the PLCCA offices listed below
PLCCA – Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action
411 W. Madison St.
Maywood, IL  60153
708-451-3500, ext. 224
http://www.lafchicago.org

Way Back Inn / Grateful House
Provides housing and counseling as well as other resources to help promote a healthy lifestyle for those with a history of chemical abuse. Must have the ability and willingness to maintain full-time employment and must not have a history of chronic violent behavior.

1915 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Broadview, IL  60155
708-345-8422
Fax:  708-344-2944
http://www.waybackinn.org/