Community Resources

The Community Resource webpage contains information about local and regional non-profit organizations that provide free or low-cost support services. The page serves as a directory to help individuals and families find assistance for a wide range of needs, from housing and food to mental health, legal aid, and more.

Please note that the links provided to non-library websites do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Glenview Public Library.

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Domestic Violence

Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Assistance

Assists victims and survivors of domestic violence through a team of compassionate professionals with opportunities to regain their dignity and independence, and move toward a safer, happier future.

Phone: 877.863.6338

Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline

Dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by gender-based violence through education, public policy and advocacy, and connecting community members with direct service providers.

Call or text: 877.863.6338

WINGS (24 hr.)

Provides housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence.

Phone: 847.221.5680

Shalva

SHALVA is one of the nation’s oldest independent domestic abuse agencies, rooted in the Jewish community. The organization provides counseling, supportive services, and community education to help survivors break the cycle of abuse.

Phone: 773.583.4673

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic

Provides free domestic violence legal aid to at-risk survivors living in north suburban Cook County and Lake County.

Phone: 847.737.4042

Environment

SWANCC

Reduces waste volume and toxicity through responsible waste management and environmentally sound disposal. It supports this mission through coordinated services, education, special material collections, and community programs like secure document shredding.

Greener Glenview

Education and resources to preserve the natural environment, including information on composting, recycling, community solar, and more.

Citizen’s Utility Board

The CUB Act gave the nonprofit, nonpartisan group the mission to fight for the rights of customers of investor-owned electric, gas and telecom utilities across Illinois.

309 West Washington Street, Suite 800
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Phone: 800.669.5556

Family Services

Youth Services

Supports teens and families and provides services for LGBTQ youth including group and individual therapy.

3080 W. Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026

Phone: 847.724.2620

PEER Services

Engages youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and supporting a path to recovery. Provides substance education and intervention.

906 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201

Phone: 847.492.1778

Family Service Center

Guides families through counseling, crisis support, and safety assessments.

191 Waukegan Road, Suite 206
Northfield, IL 60093

Phone: 847.251.7350

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (Cook County North Suburban)

Grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons and their families affected by mental illness through support, education, advocacy and research.

8324 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847.716.2252

CATCH: Community Action Together for Children’s Health

To empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health in children through educational programming, peer support, and access to resources.

2424 Maple Avenue
Northbrook, IL, 60062

Phone: 847.348.9122

Food Pantries

Hotlines/Helplines/Crisis

988 Hot Line Illinois

Suicide and Crisis Line 24/7: Dial 988

To reach caring, qualified responders within the Department of Veterans Affairs, connect with the Veterans Crisis Line.

Veteran’s Crisis Line 24/7: Dial 988 then press 1 at the prompt OR text 838255.

For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1.800.273.8255.

Online Chat: www.veteranscrisisline.net

Safe2Help Illinois

In the absence of a trusted adult, Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety.

Call: 844.4.SAFEIL (723345)

Text: SAFE2 (72332)

Download the Safe2Help App at either Google or Apple.

Illinois Warm Line

The Warm Line is not a crisis hotline. It is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover. Wellness Support Specialists are professionals who are trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy.

Phone: 866.359.7953

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 AM-8 PM except holidays

Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances

Speak with a trained professional for support and advice in addiction.

Phone: 1.833.234.6343

Text: "HELP" 833234

Gambling Helpline: Are you really winning?

Connect to resources and treatment if you or someone you know is suffering from a gambling disorder.

Call: 1.800.GAMBLER (800.426.2537)

Text: GAMBLER TO 833234

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Phone: 1.800.622.4357 (HELP)

National Runaway Safeline

This 24-hour 7 day a week national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help.

Call: 1.800.Runaway (786.2929)

Text: 66008

Crisis Text Line

The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, 24-hours. Text HELLO to 741741. Trained crisis counselors will respond.

Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people through counseling, advocacy, education, and research.

Connect to a Crisis Counselor:

Text: “START” to 678-678

Call: 866.488.7386

Housing Assistance/Shelters

The Harbour

Immediate, stable, and safe housing for youth and young mothers experiencing homelessness.

1440 Renaissance Drive, Suite 240
Park Ridge, IL 60068

Phone: 847.297.8540

360 Youth Services

Helps young people overcome challenges, find stability, and build futures filled with hope. From substance use prevention education, to counseling and housing.

Emergency and Transitional Housing providers:

Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
Phone: 773.940.2960
Counties Served: Cook

Alexian Brothers
Phone: 773.327.9921
Counties Served: Cook

Catholic Charities of Chicago
Phone: 312.655.7700
Counties Served: Lake, Northwest Cook

Center of Concern
Phone: 847.823.0453
Counties Served: Northwest Cook

City of Chicago
Phone: 312.743.0300 or 311
Counties Served: Cook

Connections for the Homeless
Phone: 847.475.7070
Counties Served: Northern Cook

Franciscan Outreach
Phone: 773.278.6724
Counties Served: Cook County

Sarah's Circle
Phone: 773.728.1014
Counties Served: Cook County

YMCA of Metro Chicago
Phone: 713.905.5115
Counties Served: Cook County

Eviction Help Illinois

Connects Illinois residents facing eviction with Legal Aid lawyers.

Phone: 855.631.0811

Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt

Serves any resident of Cook County with an issue of housing or debt, no income limits, helps landlords, tenants, and homeowners if they are not represented by a lawyer, sometimes called “early resolution program” attempts to get the two parties to come to an agreement before any court action is taken.

Eviction and Consumer Debt Hotline: 855.956.5763

Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program Helpline: 855.452.2637

Journeys the Road Home

Provides safe, overnight shelter and support services to people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in the North and Northwest suburbs.

1140 E Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60074

Phone: 847.963.9136

Center of Concern

Provides housing solutions, support services, and counseling for older adults, people with disabilities, and others in need.

1665 Elk Boulevard
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Phone: 847.823.0453

Connections for the Homeless

Supports people who are experiencing homelessness or struggling to keep their housing by providing shelter and drop-in service and homelessness prevention resources.

2121 Dewey Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

Phone: 847.475.7070

Immigration

Building Peaceful Bridges

Supports people of all faiths by helping refugees integrate into American society and educating communities about refugee challenges through their stories.

1400 Patriot Blvd, P.O. Box 535
Glenview, IL 60026

Phone: 847.242.1596

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic

Provides free immigration legal services to our immigrant neighbors residing in north suburban Cook County and Lake County.

3500 Western Avenue, Suite 2A
Highland Park, IL 60035

Phone: 847.737.4042

Illinois Department of Human Services

Statewide resources for immigrants and refugees

Phone: 1.800.843.6154

Office of Welcoming Centers for Refugee and Immigrant Services (Illinois Department of Human Services)

A comprehensive service center for the integration of immigrants and refugees in Illinois, working to eliminate systemic barriers that immigrants may have in approaching state services.

401 S Clinton St, 4th Floor
Chicago IL, 60607

Phone: 312.793.7120

Email: DHS.BRIS@illinois.gov, opens a new window

Refugee One

Creating opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.

6008 N. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Phone: 773.989.5647

Hana Center (Northwest Office)

Assists immigrants at varying stages of the immigration process, providing a wide array of application services: citizenship, adjustment of status, Consular processing, family petition, re-entry permit, and the smaller steps in between (passport, interpretation and “Green Card” renewal and replacement).

664 N. Milwaukee Ave. #213
Prospect Heights, IL 60070

Phone: 847.520.1999

Jobs & Unemployment

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

Provides employment services to employers and job seekers throughout Illinois.

Unemployment Claimant Services: 800.244.5631

Appointment Scheduling Hotline: 217.558.0401

American Job Center in Wheeling

Provides free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs.

1400 S. Wolf Road, Building 200
Wheeling Illinois, IL 60090

Phone: 847.484.8187

Illinois Job Link

Explore jobs, create resumes, and find education and training.

Phone: 877.342.7533

Illinois Worknet

Source for local and statewide resources and tools to help individuals, employers, and workforce/education partners achieve their training and employment goals

National Able Network

Receive personalized support and programs designed to assist job seekers from all backgrounds, including the unemployed, career changers, military veterans, seniors, and aspiring IT professionals.

Phone: 855.994.8300

Legal Assistance

Cook County Circuit Court Clerk

Maintains and provides access to court records. They are also protected by the Safe Harbor Policy and can help with filing a lawsuit, responding to a summons, submitting court-related paperwork, providing equipment, and assisting with e-filing.

50 W. Washington, Suite 1001
Chicago, Illinois 60602-1305

Phone: 312.603.5030

Illinois Legal Aid Online

Help with finding and filling out court forms (automated), understanding court processes and timelines, legal information, legal assistance applications.

Illinois Court Help

This is a free service from Illinois Courts. They can help with E-filing or paper filing, finding and filling out court forms, understanding court processes and timelines, legal information, legal assistance referrals.

Call or Text: 833.411.1121

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-3 PM

Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt

Serves Cook County residents with housing or debt issues, helping unrepresented landlords, tenants, and homeowners resolve disputes—often before court.

Eviction and Consumer Debt Hotline: 855.956.5763

Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program Helpline: 855.452.2637

Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN)

Provides civil legal services across Illinois. It is a network of more than 10 legal aid organizations and law school clinics.

Phone: 855.452.3526

Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline

Provides crisis safety planning and referrals to emergency housing and support services to survivors of domestic violence in Illinois. In addition, Victim Information Resource Advocates can provide information and local resources to concerned family and friends.

Call or text: 877.863.6338

ABA Free Legal Answers

A secure portal where someone can ask for legal advice, and volunteer lawyers will email the answer.

Eviction Help Illinois

Connects Illinois residents facing eviction with Legal Aid lawyers.

Phone: 855.631.0811

CARPLS (Coordinated Advice & Referral Program for Legal Services)

Provides free legal services through their main hotline and helps low- and moderate-income Illinoisans through special projects.

Phone: 312.738.9200

LGBTQIA+

Youth Services

The Pride Youth Program offers social, support, and leadership programming for LGBTQ+ youth ages 4-24 and their families from across Chicago’s northern suburbs.

3080 W. Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026

Phone: 847.724.2620

PFLAG Deerfield

Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7:15 to 9:15 PM. Access to meetings is also available via Zoom.

1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015

Phone: 630.415.0622

PFLAG Illinois

Nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

Resources: pflagillinois.org/find-resources-2/local-resources

Center on Halsted

Find support for every aspect of life—from behavioral health and healthcare to housing, employment, and legal assistance.

3656 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL

Phone: 773.472.6469

Illinois Pride Connect

Materials to empower you to know your rights and access resources in the areas of healthcare, vital records, family issues, schools, discrimination, immigration, and more.

Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people through counseling, advocacy, education, and research.

Connect to a Crisis Counselor:

Text: “START” to 678-678

Call: 866.488.7386

Mental Health

Youth Services

Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health support for children, teens, and families, helping young people build emotional well-being and resilience.

3080 W. Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026

Phone: 847.724.2620

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Provides free mental health education, support groups, and advocacy to help individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Cook County/North Suburban Chapter
8324 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847.716.2252

Email: info@namiccns.org

Willow House

Grief support and education for youth, families and schools dealing with the death of a parent/child/sibling.

2231 Lakeside Drive
Bannockburn, IL 60015

Phone: 847.236.9300

The Harbour

Immediate, stable, and safe housing for youth and young mothers experiencing homelessness.

1440 Renaissance Drive, Suite 240
Park Ridge, IL 60068

Phone: 847.297.8540

North Shore Senior Center Counseling & Therapy

Clinical social workers helping older adults and their families.

161 Northfield Road
Northfield, IL 60093

Phone: 847.784.6000

Family Service Center

Strengthens and empowers families and communities by providing accessible evidence-based counseling, crisis response, outreach, and education.

191 Waukegan Road, Suite 206
Northfield, IL 60093

Phone: 847.251.7350

Josselyn Center

Provides quality, accessible mental health services, including therapy, psychiatry, and other specialized services.

1135 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL, 60062

Phone: 847.441.5600

CATCH: Community Action Together for Children’s Health

Empowers families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health in children through educational programming, peer support, and access to resources.

2424 Maple Avenue
Northbrook, IL, 60062

Phone: 847.348.9122

Older Adults

North Shore Senior Center

Offers a wide range of services—from caregiver support and counseling to wellness programs and lifelong learning—helping older adults live with dignity, connection, and purpose.

161 Northfield Road
Northfield, IL 60093

Phone: 847.784.6000

Village of Glenview Senior Services

Provides comprehensive support for older adults and their families, including benefits assistance, care management, counseling, caregiver support, and adult protective services.

2500 East Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60026

Phone: 847.904.4366

East-Wing Senior Center

Enhances the lives of adults 55+ through friendship, learning, and recreation. Offers accessible programs, activities, and outings that foster connection and engagement in a welcoming community.

2400 Chestnut Ave.
Glenview, IL 60026

Phone: 847.724.4793

Medicare

U.S. government health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older, but also for some younger individuals with disabilities or certain health conditions. It helps cover the cost of healthcare, including hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drugs.

Phone: 1.800.633.4227

TTY: 1.877.486.2048

Social Security Administration

U.S. federal program that provides financial benefits to eligible individuals during retirement, disability, or upon the death of a family member.

Phone: 800.772.1213

Mt. Prospect Office

705 N Wheeling Rd
Mt Prospect, IL 60056

Phone: 866.931.8350

Evanston Office

2116 Green Bay Rd
Evanston, IL 60201

Phone: 888.371.0791

Illinois Department of Aging

Serves and advocates for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Phone: 800.252.8966

Local Area of Agency

AgeOptions

For information on transportation needs, household and personal care needs as well as other services to seniors and caregivers.

1048 Lake Street, Suite 300
Oak Park, IL 60301

Phone: 708.383.0258 or 800.699.9043

Evanston Vet Center

Community-based counseling centers offering social, psychological, and readjustment services to eligible veterans, service members, and their families.

1901 W Howard St
Evanston, IL 60202

Phone: 847.332.1019

Senior Only DMV Facilities

Senior only call center. Walk-in seniors-only DMV centers. Offering Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (including driving tests).

Phone: 800.252.8980 and press 2

Levy Senior Center
300 Dodge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60202

Elderwerks

Helps older adults and families make informed decisions about senior living, home care, benefits, and support services through personalized guidance, referrals, and education.

251 E NW Highway
Palatine (mall at Hicks and 14)

Phone: 855.462.0100

AARP

A nonpartisan nonprofit that empowers people as they age by providing resources and support in areas like financial security, healthcare, and advocacy.

Senior Health Insurance Program (S.H.I.P.)

Provides free, confidential and objective insurance counseling to people on Medicare and their families regarding Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare+Choice products and long-term care insurance.

Phone: 800.252.8966

Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association supports individuals and families affected by dementia through research, education, and care services.

2200 Cabot Dr Suite 460
Lisle, IL 60532

24/7 Hour Helpline: 800.272.3900

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Caring for your mental well-being is not just important, it’s essential. Learn about trusted tools, local services, and supportive networks.

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Resources for Older Adults

Get help navigating the changes of getting older. Whether you're seeking information, inspiration, or support, GPL has resources to help.

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Blog Post

Celebrate Pride Month

Honor the history, achievements, and resilience of our diverse LGBTQIA+ community at GPL with programs, materials, and resources.

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Blog Post

Mental Health Awareness Month

Caring for your mental well-being is not just important, it’s essential. Learn about trusted tools, local services, and supportive networks.

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