Agency Information

AGENCIES ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER.

Abraham Lincoln Center
3858 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 373-6600

Many different locations are available in the city and are listed on the website. Payment is on a sliding fee scale. Some programs are free and insurance is accepted.

Services include counseling, education, and mentoring.
http://www.abelink.org/

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Ada S. McKinley
Main Office
725 S. Wells, St 1-A
(312) 554-0600

Mental Health
2715 W. 63rd
Chicago IL 60629
(773) 434-5577

Education: College preparation and placement
100 E. 34th St.
Chicago IL 60616
The services provided include child care, counseling, vocational and job training, education assistance and college preparation.

1863 S. Wabash Ave
(312) 326-1229
Services are offered throughout Chicago for developmentally delayed youth aged 16 and above including residential living arrangements and vocational training workshops.

Other locations are mostly on the South and West sides of Chicago. http://www.adasmckinley.org/ or via email.

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Advocates Christ Medical Center & Hope Children's Hospital
4440 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 684-5855 (Intake)

The services offered include psychiatric inpatient and outpatient care for adolescents aged 13 and above. Both private insurance and Medicaid are accepted. Services are provided throughout Chicago.
Services for developmentally delayed youth, substance abuse treatment for youth are not provided.
http://www.advocatehealth.com/

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Agape Youth Network
6121 S. Sangamon, BF
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-7251
Executive Director: Orlando Davis
Supervisor: Karen Polk

This agency provides a wide variety of services to children and families who live on the South Side of Chicago. They are widely known for their therapeutic mentoring services, tutoring program and case management services. In addition, Agape provides GED test preparation services, and home-based individual and group counseling for youth and families. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.agapeyouthnetwork.org/.

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Al Anon/ Al Ateen
P.O. Box 31275
Chicago, IL 60631
312-409-7245

The Al-Anon Family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. They believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.  Visit website for dates and times of meetings.
http://www.niafg.org/

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Alcoholics Anonymous
180 N Wabash Ave, Ste 305
Chicago, IL
(312) 346-1475
(800) 371-1475

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership.
www.chicagoaa.org/

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Alexian Brothers
1650 Moon Lake Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
(847) 882-1600 x9-8140

800 Biesterfield
Elk Grove, IL 60007
(800) 432-5005

Inpatient, intensive outpatient and outpatient services are provided including child, adolescent and adult psychiatry services with a focus on schizophrenia and bi-polar disorders.
http://www.abbhh.org/

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Allendale Association
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(888) 255-3631 ext: 6330

The Allendale Association is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to excellence and innovation in the care, education, treatment and advocacy for troubled children, youth and their families.
This 128-bed residential treatment program is located on an 100 acre main campus on Cedar Lake in Lake Villa, IL.  It can house over 150 boys and girls, 7-21.  The Association also offers a therapeutic day school for 200+ boys and girls (grades K-12 ), and independent living programs (ages 18-21).  The Association serves children and adolescents with moderate to profound emotional and behavioral disabilities such as conduct disorder, emotional/behavioral disability, oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, post traumatic stress, anxiety disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.  Medicaid is not accepted.
www.allendale4kids.org/

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Association House
1116 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170

Association House offers comprehensive services in English and Spanish that help families help themselves.  Its services include the Learning by Association program, behavioral health services, clinical and therapeutic services, an addiction recovery program, counseling, adult ESL classes, Spanish & English literacy classes, computer training, GED preparation classes, citizenship preparation, and after school programs for children and teens.  In addition, Association House offers community services at The Learning Place.
http://www.associationhouse.org/

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Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center
14424 S. Wentworth Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-6363

Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center along with Aunt Martha's Healthcare Network comprise a private, not-for-profit, regionally-based agency providing complete health and social services for family members of all ages in underserved areas across Illinois, especially in Chicago's South Side.  Clients may be male or female aged 12 - 18.  Only DCFS wards or DOC appointments are accepted.  Clients attend public schools.  Aunt Martha's services include multiple programs (mentoring, tutoring, counseling).  A transitional living program for males or females aged 17 - 21 is also offered.  Aunt Martha's does not accept fire setters nor youth who are suicidal, or have severe mental disabilities.  Youth with I.Q.s of 69 or higher are preferred.
www.auntmarthas.org/

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Baptist Children's Home
949 County Line Road 1300N
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4164

The Baptist Children's Home cares for children who have been abused, abandoned, neglected or are in crisis. They seek to bring new hope and health to families needing help coping with parenting and/or other social issues.  Clients may be either male or female aged 6 - 18.  Forty-four beds are available.  Each group is supervised by live-in houseparents (couples) 24 hours a day.  The average stay is 6-9 months.  The agency now offers a long term stay through a transitional living program.  Clients in this program may stay there until graduation from high school.  The fee is based on a sliding scale, usually approximately 10% of the family's monthly income.  Clients attend public schools.  Treatment may include individual, group and family therapy, and activity therapy with a ropes course and climbing wall.
http://www.bchfs.com/.

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Bethany Christian Services
11717 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-0200

This agency offers parent services to birth parents, crisis pregnancy counseling, foster care, adoption, counseling, family planning and birth control.  Fees are set on a sliding scale.  Some services are free.
http://www.bethany.org/

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Better Boys Foundation
1512 S. Pulaski
Chicago, Il 60623
(773) 277-9582

Serves families living in or around the North Lawndale area. No fee is required for counseling or the after school program for adolescents aged 14 - 18. Fees are arranged on a sliding scale for the after school program for children aged 4 -13. Spanish speaking families are welcome.
http://www.bbfchicago.org/

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Between Friends
PO box 608548
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 274-5432

Between Friends is a nonprofit agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and abuse by providing education, support, counseling and advocacy services. Friends works with individuals, families and communities to create awareness about domestic violence and abuse and to reduce its prevalence and impact.
http://www.betweenfriendschicago.org/

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Bobby E. Wright Mental Health Center
9 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL  60612
(773) 722-7900

This agency's primary focus is mental health and substance abuse services. Both residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days) and outpatient treatment are provided.  Other options include partial hospitalization and /or day treatment.  Potential clients include adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, women,  men, and clients referred by the Criminal Justice system.  The following forms of payment are accepted: self payment, medicaid and private health insurance.  Payment assistance is available on a sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors).
http://therapistunlimited.com/rehabs/US/IL/Chicago/Bobby+E+Wright+CBHC

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Boys Hope Girls Hope
1100 N. Laramie Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 920-2786

Provides at-risk children with a stable home, high quality education and the support they need to reach their full potential. Children come from home environments marked by abuse, poverty or neglect. Others come from caring families unable to meet the child's needs because of poverty, violence or dangerous neighborhoods.  This agency serves children in 37 homes in 16 U.S. cities and three foreign countries (Brazil, Guatemala, and Ireland) between the ages of 10-14.  The client is required to understand and accept the expectations of the program and choose to join voluntarily.  Children attend catholic schools and usually  stay until graduation from high school and admittance into college.  The agency does not serve children with any emotional or behavioral problems.  However, therapy is offered if such problems arise after admittance.  The intake process includes an assessment with family, psychological evaluation, and admission testing for school placement.
There is no cost for the families.
http://www.chicagobhgh.org/

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BUILD
1223 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-2880

BUILD provides at-risk youth with the tools and the opportunities to resist violence and become productive citizens and leaders in their communities. The BUILD model (Prevention, Intervention, BUILDing futures) provides services that benefit youth by assessing their needs and identifying support internally and/or externally through our community partners. Activities occur during weekends, school vacations, and after school. Activities are held in community partners' facilities (e.g., schools, Park Districts, churches, human service agencies).

BUILD began with fewer than 200 gang-affiliated teens in one Chicago neighborhood and today serves over 2,500 youth in 9 Chicago neighborhoods. We also serve Cook County youth through our rehabilitation program in the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.
www.buildchicago.org

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Camelot
DeKalb Campus
509 Oak Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144

Camelot's residential treatment centers are accredited by The Joint Commission and are specifically tailored for youth with special needs that are best met in a highly structured environment, staff secure, with 24 hour a day care. These centers provide a positive environment for young people with a range of complex needs.  Clients may be male or female aged 10 - 18.  DCFS wards are not accepted.  Medicaid is not accepted.  Private funding, I.C.G., and private insurance are accepted.  
Approximately 90% of our clients are bipolar.  Services include 24 hour care in a highly structured environment and access to an on grounds therapeutic day school.  Camelot often achieves success with children who have failed other programs that had less structure.  They have a great success rate who live with families after leaving the program.
http://www.camelotforkids.org/

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CARES Line
(800) 345-9049
The Hotline operates statewide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and
may refer clients to local counseling services, residential placement or the appropriate SASS agencies (for mental health services).

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CASA Central
1343 N. California
(773) 645-2300

Casainfantil (operated by Casa Central)
222 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-1170

The services provided include domestic violence, Head Start, after school program, YOU (Youth Options Unlimited) for youth aged 12-21, and shelter for the homeless. Spanish speaking clients are welcome.
http://www.casacentral.org/

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Cathedral Counseling Center
50 East Washington, Suite 301
(The Garland Building)
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 252-9500
Provides mental health services throughout the Chicago area using a sliding fee scale.

Satellite Offices
Hyde Park Location
4945 South Dorchester, Floor 1
Chicago, Illinois 60615

Evanston Location
1509 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
http://www.cathedralcounseling.org/

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Catholic Charities
721 N. LaSalle
Chicago, IL. 60610
(312) 655-7700 (intake)

Catholic Charities fulfills the Church's role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life.  The services offered include domestic and international adoption services, maternity and adoption preservation services,  counseling and therapy, daycare for low-income families, case management and assessment for older adults, nursing home pre-screens, home delivered meals, group/congregate meals, adult day care services, homemaker services, licensed nursing care, supportive living for low-income elderly, elder abuse investigation, senior housing and community centers, family shelters, food and clothing pantries, gang intervention and prevention services, health fairs for low-income communities, help for domestic violence victims, HIV/AIDS counseling, immigration and refugee assistance, job training through the state's Earnfare program, self-suffiency services, nutrition for low income elderly, mothers and children, substance abuse counseling and prevention, summer programs for teens in at-rick neighborhoods, support for families and friends of suicide victims, family strengthening services, services for pregnant and parenting teens and an independent living program for DCFS wards. NOTE: Catholic Charities serves Cook and Lake counties. Some services may only be offered in selected locations.
http://www.catholiccharities.net/

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Chaddock
205 S. 24th Place
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034

Empowers children and families to become self reliant, contributing members of their communities by providing programs and services in caring settings.  Chadlock offers the following community services:  foster care with education classes for the foster families, residential treatment services for males and females aged 12-21 with on-grounds therapeutic school, group home for boys and girls aged 12-17 (less intensive than residential care), special education school (therapeutic day school) for youth with behavior problems, emotional and/ or behavioral difficulties.  An off-campus independent living program is also offered.  Chadlock accepts both private and public funding, DCFS youth, and ICG grants.  Fees are not based on a sliding scale.
http://www.chaddock.org/  

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Chicago Girls/HRDI
2311 East 98th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 933-5570

HRDI provides services in mental health, alcohol and substance abuse, community health and comprehensive case management, prevention and education, criminal justice, educational, and children and family services for adolescents aged 12 - 17.  The agency can accommodate 16 adolescents at a time.  Several programs are offered.  Chicago Girls is an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility for adolescent girls.  There are also two inpatient treatment facilities for adult women, and one for adult men.  In addition three outpatient programs are available.  One serves adolescents and two are serve adults.  Assessments are conducted at our location at 80th and Racine.  Phone (773) 994-2708 to make an appointment for an assessment.  The Chicago Girls program is offered at no cost to residents of the city of Chicago.  A teacher affiliated with CPS is on site at Chicago Girls.
Cost of Chicago Girls is free if resident of city of Chicago.
http://www.hrdi.org/

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Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
4840 North Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-9700

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital is a small, private psychiatric hospital. It specializes in the treatment of adults, adolescents and children with psychiatric and/or chemical dependency issues. It is dedicated to educating the public to the value of identifying and treating behavioral illnesses and their impact on people's lives.
www.chicagolakeshorehospital.com

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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Extended Learning Opportunities
125 S. Clark 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
(773) 553-3590

This Office provides additional education opportunities including After-School All-Stars, Chicago After School Counts, and After School Matters in community schools, including both 21st Century Community Learning Centers and the Campaign to Expand Community Schools in Chicago.  No fees are charged.
website

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Chicago Workforce Center at Pilsen (other locations also available)
1657 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL
(312) 243-5100

Stop by the closest Chicago Workforce Center for an orientation about employment services and details on how to access them.  All Chicago Workforce Centers are open Monday through Friday, closed weekends and holidays. Orientation times for each Workforce Center are listed on their website. Please call ahead to confirm these times, as they are subject to change without advance notice.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/jsp/content/showDynamicContentItem.jsp?topChannelName=Dept&contentOID=536892200&Failed_Reason=Invalid+timestamp,+engine+has+been+restarted&contenTypeName=1006&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&Failed_Page=%2fwebportal%2fjsp%2fcontent%2fshowDynamicContentItem.jsp&print=true

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Chicago Youth Centers
104 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 795-3500

Founded in 1956, Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is Chicago's largest independent, locally-based, multi-site youth development agency. CYC works in some of Chicago's most under-resourced and impoverished communities helping over 5,000 children, teens and their parents break the cycle of poverty and hopelessness. www.chicagoyouthcenters.org

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Child Serve
1220 Iroquois, Suite 104
Naperville, IL. 60563
(773) 867-7390

Child Serve group homes offer a therapeutic environment for adolescents who are in need of placement outside their family homes. The 3 homes (2 homes for girls, 1 for boys) provide both emergency-respite and long-term care for youth (aged 12 - 18) whose problems require an extended period for resolution.  Each home provides a full time therepeutic environment.  All youth have a case worker and a life skill educator.  Child Serve programs are less structured than some programs.  For this reason they cannot accommodate extremely violent children or sex offenders.  Clients attend schools in the community.

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The Children's Foundation
403 S. State Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(773) 827-0374

Offers an independent living program that offers services that helps older teens find jobs, an apartment, a car or just be a support program for those who are in need. Financial assistance and clinical services are offered. The transitional program helps older adolescents transition from highly structured environments such as group homes or foster care into community life and self-reliance. The overall goal of the program is to move the teen from "system dependence" to "independence." While the young women live in a group setting with staff supervision, it is much less restrictive than what they have been used to. The residents are required to go to school and/or have a job as they learn and prepare to move into their own apartment.
http://www.thechildrensfoundationchasi.org/

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Children's Home and Aid Society
125 S Wacker Drive 14th floor
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 424-0200

The child and family counseling services offered through Children's Home and Aid help children stay out of trouble, improve school performance, and ultimately prevent children from entering the juvenile justice system. Programs for pregnant teens and single moms facing unplanned pregnancies provide parenting education while at the same time reduce the risk of abuse and neglect.
www.childrenshomeandaid.org/

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Christian Community Health Center
9718 South Halstead Street
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 233-4100

364 S. Torrence Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9457

901 E. Sibley Blvd.
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-4111

Christian Community Health Center provides high quality primary care and related services to the community regardless of the ability to pay.
http://www.cchc-online.org/

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Christopher House
Greenview (headquarters)
2507 North Greenview
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 472-1083

Lakeshore
850 W. Eastwood
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-9403

Uptown
4701 N. Winthrop
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-4540

Logan Square
2450 N. Sawyer
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-4073

Rogers Park
7059 N. Greenview
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 274-5477

Christopher House provides support for families. It offers Afterschool, summer camp, early childhood education, college and career preparation. Tutoring, pregnant and parenting teen support is available. Christopher House also provides emergency assistance and financial literacy programming. http://www.christopherhouse.org/ 

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Circle Family Care 
1633 N. Hamlin
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-1200

Committed to caring for people and improving total wellness through the integration of our counseling and medical centers.  This agency offers behavioral health services, outpatient psychiatric services,
psychosocial rehabilitation, therapy and counseling for victims of domestic violence, case management and linkages, youth outreach services, residential program, adult therapy/counseling and Teen Reach.
http://www.circlefamilycare.org/

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Community Supportive Services Living Systems, Inc.
11113 S. Western
Chicago IL 60643
(773) 881-1767

CSLS offers seven different programs that serve hundreds of children, teens, and adults each year (we sometimes have a very lengthy waiting list).
http://www.csls.org/

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Connections for the Homeless
2010 Dewey
Evanston 60201
(847) 424-0945
Contact Jeffrey Steen

This agency can serve up to 28 men and 8 women.  Intakes are done on Wednesdays, between 1 - 4 PM at 1458 Chicago Ave. in Evanston (Lake and Chicago).  Emergency housing is not available.  Clients must arrive by 7 PM and depart by 7 AM.  
Stays of several months okay.  Lockers are available for people to keep their belongings during the day. Case management assistance is also provided.   Homeless women with kids and families should phone (847)475-7070, extension 140.
http://www.cfthinc.org/

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Cornell Interventions
5701 S. Wood
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 421-0817

Cornell's primary focus is providing substance abuse treatment services including outpatient treatment and Methadone maintenance.   
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment, Methadone Maintenance. Special programs and/or groups are offered for persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, persons with HIV/AIDS, gay and lesbian people and pregnant/postpartum women.  Adolescent and adult women and men are served.  Cornell accepts self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance and military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE).  Payment assistance may be available.  Rates are determined on a slliding fee scale based on income and
other factors). 
http://www.cornellcompanies.com/page.cfm?ctid=2

Cornerstone Community Outreach
4628 N.Clifton
Chicago, IL. 60640
(773) 271-8163

Provides overnight shelter for homeless women aged 18 and over.  Referrals are accepted from DHS and the Police Department.
http://www.ccolife.org/  

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Counseling Center of Lake View
3225 N. Sheffield
(773) 549-5886
The services provided include individual and family therapy with children and adults of any age living in the Lakeview area. Both Medicaid and private insurance are accepted.
www.cclakeview.org/

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Crisis Center for South Suburbia
P O Box 39
Tinley Park, IL. 60477
(708) 429-7233

This agency serves victims of Domestic Violence:  women and children and boys (aged 12 or under).
http://www.crisisctr.org/

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Cunningham Children's Home
1306 North Cunningham Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2896

Children and young people come to live at Cunningham for many reasons, including histories of mental illness, birth trauma, abuse, neglect, and pervasive developmental disabilities.  Services offered include milieu therapy as well as family, individual, and group therapy;  a residential program; independent living program; and a pregnant teen program.  Cunningham serves DCFS and DOC youth aged 10-21 and provides an on grounds therapeutic day school.  The transitional, independent living and pregnant teen program serve ages 17-21.  Youth who are sexually aggressive patterned, problematic or traumatic reactive, require daily, 24-hour supervision to ensure safety cannot participate in these programs.  The average stay is is 8-12 months
www.cunninghamhome.org/

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C4
4740 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-0205

This agency serves adults and children suffering from mental illness, substance abuse, emotional trauma and sexual assault.
http://www.c4chicago.org/

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Deborah's Place
1532 N. Sedgewick
Chicago, IL
(312) 944-8810

Deborah's Place offers several temporary housing programs for women.
Deloris's Safe Haven can accommodate 15 women.  Clients may remaing at the Haven until they are ready to move on.  The Haven serves severely mentally ill/chronically homeless women.  There are no facilities for children.  This facility usually has a waiting list.
Teresa's Interim Housing provides a 4 month program for homeless single women (no children) who wish to focus on achieving stability with work, school and obtaining permanent housing.
Marah's Permanent Housing Program accommodates up to 30 women.  Each resident has her own room with a shared kitchen.  Meals are also shared.
Deborah's Place also operates two apartment buildings.
Patty Crowley Apartments accommodates up to 39 women.  Each woman has their own apartment with subsidized rent and a shared community kitchen.  This facility serves homeless or previously homeless (must be verified) women.  
Rebecca Johnson Apartments accommodates up to 90 women, each having their own apartment.  The units here tend to be larger than at Patty Crowley apartments.  Each apartment has a kitchenette and its own bathroom.
http://www.deborahsplace.org/

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Divine Purpose Ministries
6326 W. Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 622-3110

DVM is a 501c3 approved faith based ministry targeting our youth ranging in ages from 5-21 years old. DVM is equipped with a staff of professionals experienced in education and on-the-job training in various areas. http://www.divinepurposeministry.com/

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Domestic Violence Services
4439 S LaCrosse
Chicago, Illinois 60638
(773) 767-1709
Contact Patricia Williams

The Domestic Violence program is a primary prevention program that targets females 13 years of age and older who have been exposed to or are currently involved in volatile relationships. Services are facilitated through education, counseling and a Women's Support Group. The goal is to improve and enhance the level of confidence and self-esteem of the participants empowering them to take control of their own lives.
Services are provided at no cost.

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Eau Clair Academy
550 North Dewey Street
PO Box 1168
Eau Claire WI 54702-1168
(715) 834-6681

Their Clinicare programs span the service spectrum from outpatient community-based mental health services to residential treatment for girls and boys ages 10-18.  A self-contained residential treatment program is also offered which includes a therapeutic day school.  The Academy does not accept mentally retarded youth or fire starters.  Many of their current clients have behavior issues and duel diagnoses.
ICG grants are accepted.  No sliding scale is offered for fees.
http://www.clinicarecorp.com/

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Evangelical Child & Family Agency
1530 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-6400

Spanish speaking clients are welcome. The services offered include pregnancy support; individual, couple and family therapy; marital counseling; counseling for women's issues, children, parent-child interactions, parent-teen conflicts, and divorce. The agency also offers assistance for depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, loss, abuse, mental illness (including post traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorders), spirituality, self concept issues, counseling children and for women's issues. The agency can also assist with therapy involving issues such as incest, rape, work problems, anger, teen rebellion and interpersonal and internal conflicts. Other programs offered include an adoption program, foster care, and counseling for domestic violence.
http://www.evancfa.org/

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Family Focus
310 S. Peoria suite 301
Chicago, IL. 60607
(312) 655-7000

Family Focus offers innovative, community-based programs that help parents gain confidence and competence as the primary educators of their children. Family Focus has seven centers throughout the Chicago area. These centers are models for family support programs throughout the nation.  The agency offers programs in parenting education classes and information, child development activities, after-school programs, parent-to-parent support groups and mentoring, parent-child activities, information and referrals and advocacy.
http://www.family-focus.org/

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Family Rescues
9204 S Commercial Ave, Suite 402
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1918
(773) 375-8400 -Crisis Line

Family Rescue is dedicated to alleviating domestic violence in the Chicago community by providing comprehensive support services and shelter to victims of domestic violence, particularly to abused women and their children, engaging in systemic advocacy to promote future change, and encouraging prevention through community education.
http://www.familyrescueinc.org/

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Family Resource Center on Disabilities
20 E. Jackson Blvd, Rm. #300
Chicago, IL. 60604
(312) 939-3513

FRCD provides resources for parents who are having trouble getting the school to respond to their children's special needs (LD, ED, sp. Ed., ADHD, etc.).  Services include a parent training center (Free Rights training) and professional consultations for children aged 3 to 22. 
FRCD offers training for parents on Saturdays 10 A.M.  to 1 P.M. and the first Tuesday of every month 10 A.M. to 1 P.M.  Parent training is available in Spanish, call for details.  This training teaches parents how to get the right services at school for their child.   After parents attend the class, special assistance can also be obtained if it is warranted.  However the first step for parents is to attend the class.
http://www.frcd.org/

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Family Services of Oak Park and River Forest
120 S. Marion St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-7500

For those who live in Oak Park / River Forest, payement is available on a SLIDING SCALE.  For those living outside of the Oak Park / River Forest area, if they have insurance but cannot afford the co-pay... there are options. In this case, the family would need to speak with "Tracy in admissions" and it would be important to also mention that they were directed to Tracy by KATHERINE. The family needs to say that they were referred by MHBG.
http://www.familyserviceoprf.org/

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 FORUM
200 E. 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 994-9200

Forom offers free group counseling for youth aged 10-19 on Tuesdays.   Other services offered include parenting classes, individual counseling, male and female responsibility classes, anger management and conflict resolution.

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Franciscan Outreach Association
1645 W. LeMoyne Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 278-6724

The Association provides emergency overnight shelter for men (215 beds) and women (35 women).  A soup kitchen is also available.  Case management assistance is provided for clients.
http://www.franoutreach.org/

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Gateway Adolescent
55 E. Jackson Blvd Suit 1500
Chicago, IL 60604
(773) 826-1916 (Intake)
(773) 826-1916 (West Campus)
(847) 356-8205 (Lake Villa Campus)

This agendy provides adolescent substance abuse programs for males aged 13-20.  A residential program, outpatient programs, counseling, and education programs are also provided.  Counsleing, residential programs and GED programs are also provided for males and females aged 13-18.  Fees are determined on a sliding scale.
http://www.gatewayfoundation.org/

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Girls and Boys Town of Chicago
National Hotline: (800) 448-3000 (Residential care is offered throughout the U.S).
4538 S. Hermitage Ave.
Chicago IL 60609

Spanish speaking clients are welcome. Services usually include a residential stay of 10-30 days plus an assessment. Space is available for up to 16 youth, many of whom are from the "Back of the Yards" neighborhood. Youth who are having significant problems at home, school, or in the community may benefit from these services. Youth learn problem-solving strategies, impulse control and generally experience increased self-esteem.
www.girlsandboystown.org/chicago

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Glenwood School for Boys and Girls
18700 S. Halsted
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 756-6116

Private referrals are accepted. Fees are set on a sliding scale.
The services provided include residential care for children aged 8 through high school. Children require an average length of stay of about 2 years in cottages under the supervision of adult couples who live on-site and are available 24 hours a day. The children generally return home for the weekends. Glenwood School clients who enter elementary school generally attend their local high schools. This is not a
therapeutic facility and only moderate behavior problems are accepted.
http://www.glenwoodschool.org/

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Guardian Angel Home
1550 Plainfield Rd.
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-0930

This agency can accommodate 16 boys (only boys) at any given time in their residential treatment program.  Two units are available serving boys 6 - 11 and 12 - 15 respectively.  The Home does not accept either sexually aggressive youth or those with a low IQ.  Most clients are DCFS wards.  Services include an on grounds theraputic day school; individual, group and family counseling and psychiatric services (provided to all clients).  The Home focuses on therapy so that any required medication is kept at low doses.  Most clients are victims of sexual abuse.  As youth make progress, they can go to school in the community, then ideally, go home.  Most clients are released to long term foster-care.  

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The Harbour
1440 Renaissance Drive
Suite 240
Park Ridge, Il 60068
(847) 297-8541

The Harbor serves females aged 12-18.  There are no facilities for parenting teens.  Pregnant teens are accepted.  The maximum length of stay is 6 months.   
http://www.theharbour.org/

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Harper House
4715 N. Sheridan
Chicago, IL 60647

Harper House is a drop in center as well as an overnight home during the winter months. 

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Hartgrove Hospital
520 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 722-3113

Spanish speaking clients are welcome. The hospital is moving to state-of-the-art facility at new location this summer: 5730 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60644.

The services provided include an outpatient clinic and assessment center; assessment and referral for children, adolescents and adults; individual, marital, family and group therapy; and medication management. Pediatric and adolescent day treatment programs are available for children (6-12 years old) and adolescents (12-18 years old) with behavioral and emotional problems. For more severe issues, intensive structured treatment and educational support is also available. The hospital provides cost-effective alternatives to inpatient treatment. Additional services include: psychiatric evaluations, Hispanic program (Unidad Cultural), substance abuse subprogram, sexually aggressive pediatric and adolescent evaluation program, and a neuropsychiatric program.
http://www.hartgrovehospital.com/

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The Haven Youth and Family Services
560 Greenbay Rd.
Winnetka , IL. 60093
(847) 446-5606

Haven Youth And Family Services assists young people (aged 12 - 17) in achieving a healthy transition to young adulthood, as well as providing intervention to youth who have run away, been abused, neglected, or are going through stressful times in their lives. The goal of the agency is to promote healthy family cohesion.   Haven provides a wide range of social services, without charge, to young people and their families in Northfield, Deerfield, New Trier and West Deerfield Townships.  Services are provided at no cost.
http://www.havenforyouth.org/

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Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights 
208 South LaSalle Street
Suite 1818
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 660-1300

Neon Street Dorms
Youth & Residential Services
4822 North Broadway Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-6006

Heartland is a service-based, human rights organization focused on investments in and solutions for the most poor and vulnerable men, women, and children in our society.  The agency offers shelter and food for young men and women aged 18 - 21.  The client's stay is based on his/her need and treatment plan.  The maximum length of stay is 24 months.  The program is offered at no cost. However youth are expected to work and to save 65% of his or her paycheck.  Youth suffering from drug addiction are accepted, but are required to enroll in a substance abuse program.
www.heartlandalliance.org/

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Hinsdale Hospital New Day Center
120 N. Oak St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 856-7700 (Main)
(630) 856-7500 (Physician Referral)

The Hospital provides both in-patient and out-patient services treating a variety of adolescent issues, including ADHD and eating disorders.
http://www.keepingyouwell.com/

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Illinois Employment and Training Centers (Also at other locations)
715 E 47th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 538-9811

Offers unemployment services.  The Centers are open 8 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/NR/rdonlyres/C83F246A-F7AD-451E-ABD7-88EFDD6DC58F/0/IETCDirectory2003.pdf

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Illinois Masonic Children's Home
441 Ninth Ave
LaGrange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4240

This agency provides a safe and nurturing environment for children who are unable to care for themselves due to various family or home conditions. Our homes provide children a myriad of growth-enhancing opportunities which allow them to reach their fullest potential.  Long term residential care is offered for children between the ages of 4 through 16 years.  There is no cost for placement and parents keep guardianship rights.  The homes offer a safe, nurturing, structured living environment for children until they can rejoin their families.  Live-in house parents provide guidance and supervision.   Services are offered in two locations.  Children attend local public schools recognized for their academic excellence.  The Home accepts mild to moderate learning disabilities, behavioral disabilities, or educational disabilities.
http://www.imchkids.org/ 

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Illinois Masonic Outpatient Mental Health 
938 W. Nelson
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL
(773) 866-6990

Services include individual, family, and couples therapy; intensive outpatient mental health treatment for adults and adolescents.  Psychiatrists are also on site for treatment.   Payment accepted includes Medicare, self-pay, Medicaid and insurance.
http://www.advocatehealth.com/immc/services/other/mental.html  

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Independence Place
14401 S. Pulaski Road
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-2347

Independence Place offers residential care for up to 10 young men aged 18-21. The facility is new and very nice. The young men are helped to set their own goals. Staff assists them in doing whatever needs to be done to get established (school, job, etc.). This program is part of the YMCA and is funded by HUD. Subsidized housing is available for single people and families in the south suburbs.

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Interfaith House
3456 W. Franklin Blvd.
Chicago, IL  60624
(773) 533-6013

Interfaith House provides respite care and shelter for homeless single adults (both male and female) aged 18 and older.  Respite care can typically be available for broken bones, gunshot wounds, post-surgery care, infections, chronic health conditions (including hypertension and diabetes).  The average length of stay is 120 days, depending on health issues and housing plans.  Interfaith House provides a hospital and a clinic.  They also provide referrals to DHS.  Most clients are discharged to their own apartments at the end of their stay.  Case management, SA counseling, housing assistance are also available.  No fees are charged.
http://www.ihdc.org/InterfaithHouse.html

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Jane Addams Hull House
4340 S Lamon
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 767-1709

Hull House offers programs like Young Mothers Group, Abstinence Education, Sister to Sister, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Youth Development, The Child Health Intervention Project (CHIP), Heart Smart, and Family Focus on Wellness Program (FFWP).   The Jane Addams Hull House Association provides services for 6-to-21-year old youth though a diverse array of programs and activities during non-traditional after school hours.  Our programs provide an outlet for community youth who are at risk of becoming victims of violence, substance abuse or who are impacted by health issues.  Our programs aid youth in acquiring skills and information that assist them in avoiding behavior(s) that will negatively impact their lives.  Activities focus on academic support, life skills prevention education, violence intervention, mentoring, community service, nutrition and physical activity and the cultural arts.   The rates and fees depend on the services needed.  Most programs are offered at no cost.

New Moms  (program of Jane Adams Hull House)
2825 W. McLean Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-3253
New Moms, Inc. is a faith-based organization with the mission of serving the special needs of homeless and near-homeless teenage mothers and their children.  We accomplish this by assisting with their immediate dire living needs, while providing opportunities for them to build a stronger and healthier future that can lead to a lifetime of self-sufficiency.  This program serves adolescent girls aged 13 - 21.  The New Moms' target neighborhoods are Humboldt Park, Logan Square and West Town though all are welcome.
http://www.hullhouse.org/

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Jewish Children and Family Services
(formerly Jewish Children's Bureau)
216 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 357-4800

Additional north side location
3525 W. Peterson
(773) 866-5035
Suburban locations are also available.

The services offered include counseling, therapeutic day school, and psychological testing.
http://www.jcfs.org/

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Jewish Children's Bureau
216 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 444-2090

The Bureau's homes treat children and adolescents with a wide range of clinical disorders, including mood disorders, ADHD, oppositional behaviors and developmental disorders. Therapy is a key part of our program.  Services are provided for various client needs:

• The Rosenberg Group Home has a capacity of 12 and serves girls and young women ages 12-21.
• The Price Group Home can serve up to 8 teens who are pregnant and/or parenting, and their babies. In addition to the child care staff and therapist, there is a nurse and child development specialist available to the residents.
• The Cummings Group Home is a small, highly structured home serving 6 boys ages 6-13.
• Aggregate Foster Homes, Talman Home and Campbell Home. Both homes serve boys ages of 11- 20 vwith a capacity of 6 at Talman and 7 at Campbell. These foster homes follow a family model where a group of boys lives withhighly trained foster parent(s). Additional structure and support is provided by child care staff.

http://www.jcbchicago.org/

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Job Corps
3 locations in Illinois: Chicago (includes single parent program), Wikonda, and Joliet.
(800) 733-5627
Job Corps is a free program of the U.S. Department of Labor: Career Training Opportunities for young men and women aged 16-24.
Clients create their personal career development plans. The average length of stay is 6-8 months, but clients may stay up to 2 years.
GED courses are provided. Clients who already have graduated or have the GED start directly with a vocational program. Youth with IEPs are accepted as are homeless youth. A program for single parent is also available with housing for both the parent and child. Career counselors help assist clients in finding a job, housing and transportation at the end of training. This is a voluntary program which teaches youth self-discipline. There is zero tolerance in terms of behavior and drugs. Youth separated from the program for any reason would have to wait one year to re-enter the program.
http://jobcorps.dol.gov/

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Joshua House
3330 W. Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL
(773) 722-0179

Joshua House is a program provided by Breakthrough's Women's Services which provides support for women in crisis. Programming focuses on both emergency and long-term needs and is designed to help women break the cycle of homelessness, abandonment, addictions, domestic violence and abuse.  Contact the number above for information Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm.  Joshua House does not have the facilities to care for children or families.  Intake opens at 7:30 PM every evening.  The average length of stay for a resident is four months.
http://www.breakthroughministries.com/

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Kaleidoscope
1340 S. Damen Ave.
Mezzanine
Chicago, Illinois 60608-1190
(773) 278-7200

These programs are designed to create services that better match available resources with the needs of each child. Kaleidoscope teams are further tailored to provide individualized plans of care that are culturally sensitive and build on the child's strengths.  Service options include independent and transitional living for youth 18-21 years old.  Therapeutic foster family care provides unconditional care in a family environment for foster children with special needs.  An internship program is available.  Kaleidoscope accepts only DCFS wards.
http://www.kaleidoscope4kids.org/

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Kemmerer Village
R.R. 1,Box 12C
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4451

Kemmerer Village serves children referred and funded by Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health (via Individual Care Grants), Department of Corrections, Illinois State Board of Education and County Court Juvenile Probation offices.  Services are offered for youth aged 10-18 who have a full scale I.Q. 70 or higher.  Fire setters or youth addicted to drugs and alcohol are not accepted.  Also Kemmerer Village cannot accommodate youth who have severe physically disabilities.  Fees are calculated on a sliding scale.  Youth live in cottages with live-in house parents.  A therapeutic school is provided on grounds.
http://www.kv-web.org/

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The Larkin Center
1212 Larkin Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123-6042
(847) 695-5656

This agency now has six group homes for children and teens; a group home for adults; subsidized rental apartments for adults; a special education school for up to 100 students, grades 1-12 and a historic main campus at 1212 Larkin Avenue in Elgin.  Larkin operates four group homes for boys, including a larger 12-bed facility for those suffering from severe emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges mostly due to sexual abuse and two group homes for girls.  Clients are aged 6-17.  The average Stay is 18-24 months.  Depending on their abilities and behavior, youth attend a public school near their group home or the agency's special education school.  Larkin also has a transitional living program for youth aged 17 ½-21.  An Adult program (ages 18-60) offers individual and group therapy and shared apartments.
http://www.larkincenter.org/

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Lawrence Hall Youth Services
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-3500

Placements must go through DCFS administration. Nearly all Lawrence Hall clients are DFCS wards. Private referrals are not accepted, however children referred through the court or funded by school are sometimes accepted. Lawrence Hall provides residential care and therapeutic day school services (ages 5-21) for both boys and girls. These services provided include Diagnostic units, group homes and campus-based residences. Youth with emotional, behavioral, and/or life skills development needs may benefit from the programs offered. A supervised independent living program is also offered. Medicaid is accepted. Lawrence Hall has nine group homes; each accomodates eight children or adolescents. Space is often available for girls, boys may have to be on a wait list. Most residences are on the Northside. Children generally have a three to four year length of stay.
Contact Jess Blythe, at (312) 346-3383 to inquire about the independent living program.
http://www.lawrencehall.org/ or email Tamika Scott.

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 Le-Claire Hearst Community Center
4439 S. Lacrosse
Chicago, IL 60661
(773) 767-1709

The Community Center offers a teen parent initiative / young parent services program.  Additional programs include job readiness computer training, teen video classes, youth afterschool classes, youth field trips and interagency collaborations and community partnerships.

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LePenseur Youth and Family Services Inc.
15028 Dorchester
Dolton, IL 60419
(773) 375-8637

This agency offers programs on health and physical skills, personal and social skills, cognitive and creative skills, vocational and citizenship skills, sexual health education, mentoring and peer partnerships, self-esteem education, family, child, and youth violence prevention, as well as cultural diversity.   It also assists homeless young women (aged 16-21) without children. A transitional Living program is also available.
http://www.lepenseur.org/

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Lincoln's Challenge
205 Dodge Ave.
Rantoul, IL 61866
Information Line: (312) 842-7729 or (800) 851-2166

This program is operated by the Illinois National Guard. Youth who would benefit from this program are motivated and drug-free.
The program requires a 5 1/2 month residential stay and starts in July and September. All youth must first attend orientation. The program offers periodic orientations for parents and guardians. During the program the youth work on attaining their GED. The program is free and accepts young men and women aged 16 - 18.
www.ngycp.org/state/il/

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Lydia Home Association
4300 W. Irving Park
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 736-1447

Lydia's residential treatment program provides a structured, therapeutic environment for children and adolescents with serious behavioral issues, many of whom have been traumatized by abuse or neglect. Children are referred for residential treatment for serious emotional and behavioral issues such as aggression, suicidal thoughts, impulsiveness and other harmful behaviors.  The Association can accommodate forty residents and provides a high degree of structure and consistency.  Clients are aged 6-15.  Counseling is offered on a sliding scale fee, but no less than $35. Only DCFS wards are accepted.  Private insurance is accepted, when available.  Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted.  The Association also accepts court payment, ICG grants or DCFS payments.  Children with serious mental illnes are not accepted.
http://www.lydiahome.org/

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Maria's Shelter
7320 S.Yale
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 994-5350

This agency serves women and children (girls must be under the age of 17, boys must be under 10 years old).  Single women must be at least 18 years of age.  Domestic violence cases are not accepted.  Only DHS referrals are accepted.  The maximum length of stay is 120 days.

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Methodist Youth Services
954 W. Washington Blvd. 4th flr East
Chicago, Illinois 60607
(312) 733-8810

This agency is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian child welfare agency that serves otherwise homeless abused and neglected or delinquent youth under the direction of DCFS or DOC. We also serve at risk youth in the general population by providing services to schools or via specialized programming specifically tailored to meet the needs of a community.  The agency serves DCFS wards in multiple programs.  The basic program can accommodate twelve males.  Another program for male/female pregnant or parenting teens aged 17-21 is also offered. 
Methodist Youth Services also offers an independent living program for males and females aged 17-21 that are transitioning from group homes or foster care.  Our residential programs include therapy and life skills training.  Residents attend Corden High School of alternative schools in the area.
http://www.myschicago.org/

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Metropolitan Family Services
3843 W. 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 884-2235
Elder Abuse (312) 986-4332

Provides various services in several locations. Seven major community centers, over 25 different locations.  Services include child and youth programs, counseling and mental health, family economic development, employee assistance network, legal aid, emergency fund,  domestic violence assistance, post adoption services, an elders care program, programs for first time mothers, legal assistance for families that are dealing with landlord issues, Parent's Plus early childhood program. a financial advisor, Operation Headstart program, childcare center and an afterschool program.
http://www.metrofamily.org/

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MidSouth Chicago Workforce Center
4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Room 209
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 538-5627

We are looking for youth that are serious about being successful. We can assist you with finding employment and occupational skills training.

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Midwest Center for Youth
1012 W. Indiana
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999 x116

Midwest serves kids who have already had one acute hospitalization. Services are very clinically based, its not for kids who just have behavioral problems. Severe emotional, behavioral and psychiatric problems.  Clients may be referred by DCFS or by private referral.  Payment may be private, or by private insurance or Indiana Medicaid.  Illinois Medicaid is not accepted.  Both male and female youth aged 6 -18 can be accepted, but they must be in school.  Services offered include individual, group and family therapy as well as psychological testing.  An on-site theraperutic day school is also available.  The average length of stay is 6 months.  Fifty-eight beds are available.  The center is a locked facility and treats aggressive behavior, emotional or psychiatric issues co-occurring with substance abuse problems, and chronic or acute psychosis.   Youth with a primary diagnosis of behavior problems would probably be better served in a less restrictive environment.
http://www.myschicago.org/

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The Mill
3445 Elmwood Rd.
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 877-3440

The Mill seeks to help abused, neglected and at-risk youth and their families to develop and establish appropriate values, healthy relationships, behaviors, and life skills that will lead to responsible and productive lives.  Potential clients would demonstrate significant emotional and/or behavioral issues that preclude them from living in a community setting.   The Mill accepts males and females aged 12 - 18.  The length of stay varies from 6 to 24 months, depending on the individual's needs and progress.   Residential youth attend either The Mill therapeutic day school, a public school, or pursue a GED.  The professional staff works cooperatively with community mental health agencies, law enforcement organizations and educational institutions to coordinate effective intervention for youth.  Treatment includes group therapy, art music and recreational activities.
http://www.themillrockford.com/

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Milwaukee Academy
9501 Watertown Plank Road
PO Box 13397
Wauwatosa, WI 53213-0397
(414) 257-3141

The Academy provides treatment for girls (only) who are presenting a pattern of behavioral and mental health symptoms such as emotional disturbance, aggressive behaviors, substance abuse, and self harming behaviors, which are inhibiting their ability to remain safely in their community.  Both DCFS and private referrals for girls on probation (court ordered residence) are accepted.  Fees are not assessed on a sliding scale.  Private insurance is required.  However ICG grants are accepted.  No Medicaid is accepted.  Potential clients may have mental health issues, have experience abuse, or be perpetrators.  However girls with active psychotic diagnoses or who display extreme physical aggression are not accepted.   The Academy can accommodate 17 - 22 girls.  Clinical services are available to address theft, lying, sexual activity, aggression, anti-social behaviors, anger, and substance abuse.  The Academy provides a structured living milieu and an on-grounds school.  Individual, group and family therapy are offered.  Independent living school training is also offered.  The length of stay is individualized to each resident as defined in their individual treatment plan.
http://www.clinicarecorp.com/  

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Mooseheart Child City and School
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3631 (Admissions)

Mooseheart is located on a 1,000-acre campus 38 miles west of Chicago. The Child City is a home for children and teens in need, from infancy through high school. The typical Mooseheart client has average intelligence or above, at or near grade level achievement, no special education, no drugs or alcohol, no significant involvement with the law, not in need of psychiatric treatment, and generally under that age of 14 at the time of admission. Children live in one of thirty residences designed like a spacious single-family residence. Each is home for six to twelve children. Their website features a video about the services.
http://www.mooseheart.org/

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MUJERAS LATINAS EN ACCION
2124 W. 21st Pl.
Chicago Il 60608
(773) 890-7676

This agency provides domestic violence and abusive relationship counseling for women.
http://www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org/

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Nachusa Lutheran
1261 Illinois Route 38
Nachusa , IL 61057
(815) 284-7796

Nachusa offers community-based and 24-hour residential treatment for youth experiencing either emotional, behavioral and/or substance abuse problems. Residential treatment services are offered to both males and females aged 12-17. Nachusa offers an alternative for court-ordered detainment (8 beds) and a 16-bed adolescent inpatient substance abuse treatment program. The education program is a cooperative agreement between Nachusa and the Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education. The program is an Alternative Learning Opportunity Program (ALOP) and serves all residents of Nachusa Lutheran Home, as well as being an alternative school for youth from the local communities. The ALOP provides a credit recovery program for youth to catch up missed credits and GED preparation for those needing that service. The typical stay is four to five months. Nachusa does not accept youth who are actively suicidal. It requires clients to be above a certain IQ level. Medicaid may be accepted. For more details regarding funding options and services, contact Stacy Noble ext. 2329
http://www.lssi.org/

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Narcotics Anonymous-Chicago
212 S. Marion
Oak Park, IL
(708) 848-4884

Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.  These are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs.  There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.  We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break.  Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives.  The most important thing about them is that they work.  There are no strings attached to NA.  It is not affiliated with any other organizations.   We have no initiation fees or dues, no pledges to sign, no promises to make to anyone.
http://www.chicagona.org/

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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Church of Christ
206 Crawford
Matteson, IL
(708) 798-3862

NAMI is a self-help, grassroots organization composed of families and friends of persons who have mental illnesses and consumers of mental health services. The agency promotes the general welfare and fair treatment of all persons who have mental illnesses.  Services are provided at no cost, however a membership fee may be required.
http://www.namigc.org/

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New Phoenix Assistance
7624 S. Phillips Ave., Ste 1 A
2531 E. 75TH ST.
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-7380

This agency provides quallity housing and support services to HIV women,children and/or homeless,families,pregnant/ parenting teens.

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The Night Ministry
Administrative Office
4711 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-9000

Health Outreach Bus
Voicemail: 784-9000 (x7004)
If you need to reach bus personnel before the bus leaves for the night, leave a voicemail here.

Open Door Youth Shelter-West Town
(773) 506-4100
Toll-free number for youth: 1-877-286-2523

Open Door Youth Shelter-Lakeview
(773) 506-3120
Toll-free number for youth: 1-877-286-2523

The Night Ministry serves youth and adults who face multiple complex challenges on a daily basis, including homelessness, poverty, abuse, loneliness and neglect. http://www.thenightministry.org/

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Northside Housing and Supportive Services
(formerly Lakeview Shelter)
835 W Addison
Chicago, IL
(773) 327-1389
Contact Mike Hill

Northside Housing provides an overnight shelter for men aged 18 and older.  The shelter provides three meals a day.  Their capacity is 30 beds.  While there is no limit to the time a man can stay, Northside Housing will refer their clients for permanent housing.  They also offer therapy, and can refer clients for substance abuse treatment and job training.  Sex offenders or perpetrators of violent crime are not accepted.  For admission either walk-in or call for a phone screening.  Intake begins at 7:45 am until space is full. They then take residents on a rolling basis.  The office is located in the basement of Lakeview Lutheran Church.  Services are provided without charge.  Turnover occurs daily, which makes space available.  Referrals are accepted from other agencies.
http://www.lakeviewshelter.org/

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Oconomowoc Development Center
36100 Genesee Lake Rd.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-5515

Offers residential service to girls and boys aged 3 - 18.  The program components include academic instruction, adaptive physical education, occupational therapy, pre-vocational and vocational training, and speech and language therapy.   This agency offers services primarily for Autism spectrum with adjustment/emotional, developmental and behavioral problems.  It is nationally renowned for offering services to kids with Prader Willy Syndrome -- a rare syndrome that involves a lower IQ, unusual eating issues and more.  Children with an IQ within the normal range are not accepted.  Services include a school on grounds; occupational therapy; sensory, art and speech therapy and neuro feedback.  Referrals are usually initiated by schools or by the courts.  Sliding scale fees are not available.  ICG grants are accepted.  This agency can house up to 110 youth.  A group home is available for higher functioning youth up until age 21.
http://www.odtc-wi.com/

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Omni Youth Services
1111W. Lake Cook Rd.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-1500

Omni is located in the Northwest suburbs, and provides youth and family counseling, anger management, a juvenile justice program, community service, Journey Outreach program (wilderness camping, etc.), programs for DCFS kids, Parents Mentoring Parents program, and volunteer community mentors for kids.  It also provides a parents program that is set up to allow parents talk about frustrations.
http://www.omniyouth.org/

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Onarga Academy
110 W. Locust
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4001

Ornarga uses innovative treatment approaches, research-proven techniques and the premise that all children must be treated with dignity and respect.  The agency has earned Nexus, a nonprofit, national recognition in treating male children and adolescents.  They offer sex offender residential program for young men aged 15-20, a residential psychiatric treatment program for boys aged 13-17, and a transitional living program for young men aged 15-20.  Referrals usually come from the state, DCFS or the courts.  An on-site day school is also available.  Costs vary per program.  An admissions interview is required.
http://www.nexustreatment.org/   

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Open Door Shelter
The Night Ministry
4711 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640-4407
(773) 506-4100

The Open Door Shelter is located in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.  It serves homeless youth (not DCFS wards) aged 14-21. Any run away or homeless youth who are not wards of the state and his/her children will be accepted, providing space is available.  Usually there is no waiting list.  Youth are accommodated on a first come first served basis.   The average length of stay is 21 days.
http://www.thenightministry.org/

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Prevention Partnership
5934-36 W Lake
Chicago, Il 60644
(773) 378-4195
Contact: Daryl Edwards (x-12)
Beverly Walker-Donley (x-17)
Adedoyin Emily Ogunsanya (x-21)

Services include comprehensive culturally diverse prevention, and education services in such areas as alcohol and other drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, anger management and violence, and peer leadership.
http://www.preventionpartnership.org/

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Rainbow House
4149 W 26th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-1815

Our Community Resource Program offers services through two community centers including intervention, counseling, advocacy, resources, and referrals for women and children affected by abuse . We are the only resource for victims of domestic abuse in Beverly/Morgan Park, and the only agency focusing exclusively on domestic violence in the Latino community of Little Village.  Our Children's Program offers specialized, comprehensive programming that addresses the emotional and developmental needs of children affected by abuse through individual, group, and family counseling; nondirective play therapy and art therapy; healthcare; and educational advocacy.  Finally, our Domestic Violence Prevention and Education Program (DVPEP) focuses on the roots of domestic violence by providing community education, training, and public policy work to individuals and organizations at a local, regional, and national level.
http://www.rainbow-house.org/

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The Resurrection Project
2014 S. Racine
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 850-1935

Over the past 17 years, TRP has developed over 350 units of affordable housing, given hundreds of financial education workshops, helped close over 800 mortgage loans, and developed over 41,000 SF of commercial and community space--in total, leveraging more than $146 million in community reinvestment. To add social capital to this economic impact, TRP has also trained hundreds of community leaders in formation sessions who have grown into a lifestyle of civic engagement, working for social change at all levels and on issues most important to their families, parishes, schools and neighborhoods. www.resurrectionproject.org

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Rice Child and Family Center
1101 W. Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-5133

Highly trained therapists work with the children to correct negative behavior and reinforce positive social contact. The therapy is conducted in individual and group settings, and includes social skills training, counseling, and psychiatric intervention.  The Center offers residential treatment for emotional behavioral disturbances (Axis I. Common diagnosis is bipolar and PTSD, also reactive attachment).  Private insurance is not accepted.  Sliding scale fees are not available.  The Center accepts boys and girls aged 6 - 14 who are physically aggressive and/or runaways with LD, BD or mood-disorder diagnoses.  Referrals usually come through DCFS, DHS, ICG or ISBE.  However private referrals are also accepted.  The Center accommodates up to 45 youth.  The average length of stay is 1.5 - 2 years.  The Center offers a therapeutic milieu (residential) and a therapeutic day school.  Residential clients attend either a public school or the school on grounds.  Art, movement and pet therapy are also offered.  The Center uses a therapy / rewards system that is based on the circle of courage -- a Native American point based system which emphasizes belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.  Ninety-five percent of the Center's clients are discharged to a less restrictive environment.  The Center does not accept youth at risk of perpetuity or with an IQ below 70.
http://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/

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Rosecrance
324 North 5th Street
Rockford IL,
(815) 490-0777

Rosecrance is a not-for-profit organization that provides a full continuum of addiction treatment services for children, youth, adults and families. Rosecrance is Accredited with Full Standards Compliance by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and is nationally recognized as a premiere provider of treatment services
Rosecrance also offers a half way house.  The average length of stay is at this house is 3 months.
http://www.rosecrance.org/

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Sarah's Circle
4750 N Sheridan Suite 220
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 728-1991

Sarah's Circle is a drop in day center serving women (no children) aged 20 and above.  The center's hours are 1 PM to 6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.  The center is open from 1:30 PM to 6 PM on Thursdays.
www.sarahs-circle.org/

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Sarah's Inn
5846 W. Madison
Chicago 60644
(708) 386-4225
Contact Terry

Sarah's Inn provides crisis line services 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.  Individual and group advocacy for women, children,and teens are also provide to those who are suvivors/witnessesses for domestic violence.  Sarah's Inn will provide emergency shelter, if neccessary.  Referrals can also be supplied. This agency also provides abuse intervention, art therapy, financial consultations, emergency food pantry, toiletry panty, and economic assistance for people leaving abusive relationships.  No fees are charged.
http://uw-mc.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/partner.partner_detail/object_id/3b3473e5-a8f3-4c10-a488-ab2b8cc7de0f

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Shelter Inc.
1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-6190

This agency provides emergency shelters for male / female adolescents aged 11 - 17.  Two shelters are available. The typical stay is 2-3 weeks.  A group home-longer is also available for longer term stays.  The group home accommodates up to 6 males aged 16-18. Only DCFS wards are accepted for the group home.  The agency also provides a Healthy Families child abuse prevention program for new mothers or pregnant moms.  The initial screening may occur in a hospital or the client may be assessed after the pregnancy.  The client must be willing to participate in the program and qualify with certain risk factors. This program offers support for parenting, child development, and dealing with new family dynamics. Counselors will help with any familial issues. Clients may participate in this program for up to 5 years.   A traditional and relative foster care program is also available for DCFS cases aged birth to 18.  Sliding scale fees are available for all programs.
http://www.shelter-inc.org/

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Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
at the University of Chicago
1365 E. 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-1203

This is a residential facility located on the University of Chicago campus, a beautiful school and program.  Imported Italian tiles in halls and bathrooms, murals, lots of artwork, windows and gardens.   Length of stay is typically 2 years.  Eighty-six percent of clients go onto college.
Funding can be a barrier.  Forty percent of funding is via a ICG grant.
Sixty percent of the kids are funded through their local school district, which is the same process for a therapeutic school.  Otherwise, it costs $130,00 per youth per year.  DCFS clients are not accepted.
http://www.oschool.org/ 

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SOS Children's Village
223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 412
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(312) 957-1800

The Village is a non-profit child welfare agency that builds Villages for children who are removed from their biological families due to neglect, abuse, abandonment or inability to care for them.  SOS Children's Village offers services for males and females aged 0-18.  They also offer foster care/group homes for DCFS wards.  DCFS payment is accepted.
The Village specializes in long term placement (usually at least 5 years) and keeping siblings together.  SOS Children's Village has both homes and a community center.  Children are sent out for school.   No on grounds school is available.  There are 2 locations: Lockport and Chicago.  They have program that places siblings in the same home with a foster parent.
www.sosillinois.org/

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Southwest One Stop Career Center
7500 S Pulaski Road, Building 100
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 884-7000

Part of the Illinois Department of Employment Services, this agency helps clients to file claims for unemployment and also offers job placement services.  http://www.servicelocator.org/search/etasearchoffice.asp? sortBy=name&state=IL?

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Tabitha House
550 N. Time
Chicago, IL. 60644
(773) 261-1100

Tabitha Community Services, Inc. is dedicated to servicing the immediate and long-term needs of the less fortunate in Chicago with emphasis on programs for victims of domestic violence and homeless women and children.   Maximum occupancy  is 60 beds.  This agency provides services for victims of domestic violence, homeless women and children, recovering substance abusers, fire victims, those in need of clothing, furniture or food, work and training program participants, residents, and clients from other programs. The typical length of stay is three months.  However those with extenuating circumstances can stay for 4 months.
http://www.tabithahousecs.org/

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Teen Living Programs
3741 S. Indiana
Chicago,IL 60653
(773) 548-4443

Teen Living Programs offer a variey of services to adolescents aged 14 - 21.  The program offers a 24 hour crisis hot line.  A group home is also available for male / female adolescents aged 14 - 21.  Facilities are not available for pregnant or parenting teens.  In addition, short term shelter is also available for short term placement (usually 2 weeks).  Teen Living Programs also provide a transitional living program for youth aged 18 - 21.  Call for information to assist runaway, homeless or abused youth.  The program also provides resources to help with education issues or job placement.  All placements at the Teen Living Program are voluntary.  Facilities are not available for youth who are physically aggressive or have been diagnosed with severe mental illness.
http://www.teenliving.org/

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The Therapeutic Milieu

This website provides a national directory of agencies providing services to youth. To access the directory, click on the website below, then click on "Directory", then click your gegographic region, then your state.
http://www.therapeuticmilieu.org/

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Turning Point Adolescent Treatment Center
8324 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 933-0051

Turning Point serves the mental health needs of the community using a sliding scale fee based system.  The thirty-five licensed and highly credentialed social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists provide outpatient individual and group services for all ages. The program also supports a residential living program.  The agency's services include 
mental health programs for children and adolescents, crisis intervention, outpatient treatment, community housing, crisis inervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation.
http://www.tpoint.org/

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Tutor Mentor Connection
Cabrini Connection (Main Office)
800 W. Huron
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 492-9614
This website lists a network of MANY agencies throughout the Chicago area which offer tutoring, mentoring and after-school programming. The program locator allows you to input information such as zip code and the age of the youth to easily find a program to fit your needs.
http://www.therapeuticmilieu.org/

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Uhlich Children's Advantage Network (UCAN)
3737 N Mozart
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 884-2235

Provides effective counseling, therapy, and training programs to help children, families, and individuals address challenging issues are handicap accessible, provide 24-hour on call service, culturally diverse staff.  Insurance is accepted.  A sliding scale fee is available for those without insurance coverage.
http://www.ucanchicago.org/

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United Way

United Way is a national network organizations that work towards positive changes in communities and people's lives.
http://www.unitedway.org/

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Warren Wright Adolescent Center
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
446 East Ontario Street, 6th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 926-8100
Intake: (312) 926-8200

A crisis department of Northwester Memorial Hospital, this agendy provides treatment for adolescents, adults, and older adults.
The Center offers out-patient treatment for male / female adolecscents aged 13 to 21 with mood disorders (depression), attention deficit disorders (ADD, ADHD) and anxiety disorders.  Treatment includes group and individual therapy and medication management.  The Center also treats adolescents who have mild substance abuse problems and are also dealing with other issues (ie depression, anger management, needs counseling, etc).   Treatment sessions are weekly.  Please call the Intake number above to make an initial appointment.  Both Medicaid and private insurance are accepted.  A sliding payment scale applies to residents within the Center's service area. www.nmh.org/nmh/specialtiesandservices/servicescenters/wwac/main.html

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West Side Employment Education Center
1019 S. May
Chicago, IL 60607
Ground Floor Entrance
(312) 243-7207

This agency offers GED classes and tutoring for GED exam. Hours are Monday through Thursday,  9am-12pm.  Prospective clients must be aged 16 or older.   Preferably they live in the neighborhood.  Services are free of charge.

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Westside Employment & Training Center at Grand Avenue
3500 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-7117

This agency helps clients to file claims for unemployment either manually or online.  A resource room is available equipped with computers and with information on preparing resumes.  Hours are from 8 AM to 5:30 PM.

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WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
1800-323 GROW

WIC has a three-fold purpose.   1) Improve the health and nutritional status of women, infants and children.  2) Reduce the incidence of infant mortality, premature births and low birth weights.  3) Aid in the development of children.  WIC may also refer women to other health care and social service provider.   WIC serves pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and infants and children up to 5 years of age who have a medical or nutritional risk.  WIC allows care givers who have medical and financial responsibility for children and are relatives but not legal guardians of the children to apply for WIC benefits on behalf of the children in their care.  Such care givers might include grandparents, aunts or uncles.

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Womencare Counseling Center
1740 Ridge Ave Suite 201
Evanston, IL 60201
(708) 429-7233

This agency provides a Growth and Action program. The program explores how society impacts girls today discussing the pressures and demands placed on girls, the managing relationships of family and friends, and making decisions about the future.  Discussions focus on the stress accompanying the transition from girlhood to womanhood. Private counseling is available. Group, individual, family and adolescent therapy is available. 
http://www.womencarecounseling.com/

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YES (Youth Empowerment Services)
4711 N. Ravenswood Ave
Chicago IL 60640
(773) 784-9000

YES is a program for pregnant and parenting teens and their partners serving adolescents aged 14 - 19 .  Services include prenatal services,  medical services for teen moms, dads and children, emergency shelter for homeless pregnant teens or teens with kids, counseling (someone to talk with, someone who truly listens), parenting classes, job training and help finding a job and comprehensive case management.  All services are offered at no cost.
http://www.thenightministry.org/

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Youth Outreach Services
2411 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 777-7112

This agency provides a runaway/homeless youth shelter, an independent living program and supportive community-based services designed to keep families intact.  They collaborate with the Cook County Juvenile Court to provide intensive community-based services to reduce detention and recidivism rates among juvenile offenders.  The agency also provides outpatient drug/alcohol treatment and early intervention services at six community locations. YOS serves families on the west and northwest side of Chicago and the near western suburbs.
http://www.yos.org/

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Youth Service Project
3942 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-6270

YSP's career development programs offer job readiness training, tutoring, GED classes, as well as initiatives in multimedia arts and entrepreneurship. Through health services, YSP works with youth and their families to overcome difficulties and stabilize lives. And, programs focusing on community building engage youth, their families and the community at large in activities that benefit the lives of young people.
http://www.youthserviceproject.org

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