Referrals to Community Resources

Today we know that the Zip code where you live is one of the main predictors of your life expectancy. Access to decent affordable housing and neighborhood safety are just a couple examples of how where we live affects our health.

As your primary care providers, we aim to support your whole health. We may not provide services you need – such as help with food or housing, or if you are experiencing a mental health or other crisis. But we may be able to refer you to another agency that can help.

For example, our Behavioral Health Consultants can suggest options for seniors, such as caregiver programs. We can also recommend options if you are looking for psychotherapy or other long-term counseling. Below are some organizations we work with regularly:

• New!! National Mental Health Crisis Line, 988
• Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, C4, Services & 24-Hour Crisis Line, 773-769-0205
• Trilogy 24-Hour Crisis Line 800-322-8400
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 24hr crisis line, 312-926-8100
• 24-Hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-8255
• CARES Line (Call if your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or for referral to services for children, youth, and families), 800-345-9049

Also:

• The Crisis Text Line lets you text your feelings to someone who cares. Text HOME to 741741 and a trained crisis counselor will text back.
• The Trevor Project offers young people in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.

If you need to call 911 due to a mental health crisis, the National Alliance for Mental Illness offers these tips on Calling 911 & Talking with the Police.

More mental health resources

Thresholds Intake Line, 773-572-5500

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare Intake Line, 773-382-4060

Domestic Violence Crisis

Sexual Assault/Rape crisis hotline 888-293-2080

Between Friends, 24 hr hotline, 800-603-4357

Domestic Violence Resources

Apna Ghar, 24hr hotline 773-334-4663 or 1-800-717-0757

City of Chicago Domestic Violence Helpline, 1-877-863-6338

National Organization for Victim’s Assistance 1-800-879-6682

Alcohol/Drug Treatment

Tapestry 360 Health Medication-Assisted Treatment, call or text 312-590-2291

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, 4840 N. Marine Drive, 773-878-9700

Alcohol and Drug 24hr helpline and treatment, 800-234-0420

Alcoholics Anonymous 24hr helpline, can help locate meetings, 312-346-1475

Narcotics Anonymous 24hr helpline, can help locate meetings, 708-848-4884

Child and Elder Abuse

Child Abuse Hotline 800-252-2873

Elder Abuse Hotline 866-800-1409

Developmental Disabilities

Anixter Center, 2001 N. Clybourn Avenue, 773-973-7900

Envision Unlimited, 312-346-6230

Employment

EZRA Multi-Service Center, 909 W. Wilson, 773-275-0866

Inspiration Cafe, 4554 N Broadway, Suite 207, 773-878-0981

Northside Workforce Center, 5060 N Broadway, 773-334-4747 x222

Food

Greater Chicago Food Depository Food Bank Map

Hunger Hotline 800-359-2163

Homelessness, Tenants Rights, Housing

Access Living, housing for people with disabilities, 312-640-2100

Bedbugs-Call 311

Homeless-Call 311 or go to nearest hospital or police station

Housing Opportunities for Women, 1607 Howard Street, 773-465-5770

Illinois Department of Human Services, shelter referrals, 845 W Wilson 2nd floor

Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, 312-347-7600

Metropolitan Tenants Organization Renters’ Rights Hotline at 773-292-4988

Immigrant and Refugee Services

Cambodian Association of Illinois, 2831 W. Lawrence, 773-878-7090

Chinese Mutual Aid, 1016 W. Argyle, 773-784-2900

Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago, 1730 W. Greenleaf, 773-508-0303

Indo American Center, 6328 N. California, 773-973-4444

Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Association, 6240 N. California Ave., 773-409-4597

Refugee One, 4753 N. Broadway, 773-989-5647

Southeast Asia Center, 5120 N. Broadway, 773-989-6927

Vietnamese Association of Illinois, 5110 N. Broadway, 773-728-3700

Legal Services

Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago, 312-341-1070

Uptown Peoples Law Center, 4413 N. Sheridan Road, 773-769-1411

Centro Romero, 6216 N. Clark Street, 773-508-5300

Midwest Immigrants’ Rights Center, 312-660-1370

LGBTQ

Violence Resource Hotline 773-871-CARE (2273)

Lesbian/Gay Hotline (referrals, support, crisis intervention) 773-929-4357

Senior Service Centers

Offering a variety of services and activities for seniors:

The Northeast (Levy) Regional Center, 2019 W. Lawrence Avenue 312-744-0784

Edgewater Satellite Center, 5917 Broadway 312-742-5702

Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine, 800-252-8966

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program

City of Chicago, 845 W. Wilson 312-744-0073/1365 or 312-724-1733

WIC/CEDA 1516 W.Howard, 773-338-7334

Medication Disposal

Find a convenient site to dispose of over-the-counter medications when they expire or are no longer needed, Cook County MEDS