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Cathedral Counseling Center
50 East Washington, Suite 301
(The Garland Building)
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 252-9500
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Hyde Park Location
4945 South Dorchester, Floor 1
Chicago, Illinois 60615
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1509 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Catholic Charities
721 N. LaSalle
Chicago, IL. 60610
(312) 655-7700 (intake)
Fulfills the Church’s role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities.
Services include:
Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
Office of Extended Learning Opportunities
125 S. Clark 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
(773) 553-3590
Provides additional education opportunities including:
Crisis Center for South Suburbia
P O Box 39
Tinley Park, IL. 60477
(708) 429-7233
Family Rescues
9204 S Commercial Ave, Suite 402
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1918
(773) 375-8400 -Crisis Line
Family Services of Oak Park and River Forest
120 S. Marion St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-7500
FORUM
200 E. 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 994-9200
Offers free group counseling for youth, ages 10-19, on Tuesdays.
Services include:
Illinois Masonic Outpatient Mental Health
938 W. Nelson
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL
(773) 866-6990
Services include:
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Church of Christ
206 Crawford
Matteson, IL
(708) 798-3862
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Tutor Mentor Connection
Cabrini Connection (Main Office)
800 W. Huron
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 492-9614
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WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
1800-323 GROW
Has a three-fold purpose:
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National Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
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