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General Assistance Administrator: Jay Allen

Mission

General Assistance provides financial assistance to unemployed or disabled Oak Park residents without an income in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Services guidelines and, to provide referrals and information regarding eligibility for other assistance-type programs.

Locally Administered Welfare

Single, unemployed adults seeking employment or applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be eligible for General Assistance. Applicants must meet income and asset guidelines and not be eligible for other government-sponsored assistance. Adults with children are referred to the Illinois Department of Human Services. While receiving General Assistance, individuals must adhere to General Assistance guidelines.

Links to Health Care

Please call the Village of Oak Park Health Department at (708) 358-5428 to apply for Access to Care, a health care plan for limited income Oak Park residents who are not eligible for any other health care plan.

Food Assistance

Limited income Oak Park residents may use the Food Pantry at First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St., Oak Park, which is open Saturdays from 9 am to noon and 1st Wednesday 7 pm to 8 pm, & the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. The entrance is on the north side of the building, basement level. Please bring bags/boxes.

Useful Resources

Illinois Department of Human Services
West Suburban Office
2701 W. Lake St.
Melrose Park, IL 60160-3041
708-338-7600

Social Security Administration
230 N Mannheim Road
Hillside, IL 60162
800-772-1213

Chicago Region Social Security Administration Website
www.ssa.gov/chicago/illinois.htm

Illinois Department of Human Services Website
www.dhs.state.il.us

Current News

Salvation Army emergency funds are earmarked and available once in any 12 month period for Oak Park/River Forest limited-income residents. Due to high demand, March '10 Salvation Army funds are expected to be exhausted early in the month. Documentation is required. Please call the General Assistance Administrator for details. Com Ed has electric bill relief through its Residential Special Hardship program. Call (800) 571-2332 or www.ComEdCARE.com for information.

 

 

Oak Park Township - 105 South Oak Park Avenue - Oak Park, IL 60302 - Phone: 708-383-8005 - Fax: 708-383-8062
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