Community Resources
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Resources below, categorized by topic and ordered alphabetically.
Immigration
Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health
https://www.ourcimh.org/Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health Directory of Therapists
Mental Health Services Directory Directorio de Servicios para la Salud MentalCook County Public Defender Immigration Division
https://www.cookcountypublicdefender.org/resources/immigration-divisionICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights)- Attorneys
List of Trusted Private Immigration Attorneys from the ICIRR
ICIRR- Family Support Network
https://www.icirr.org/fsn Información en españolFrom the website: ”The purpose of the ICIRR Family Support Network (FSN) is to connect immigrant communities throughout Illinois to a full range of support in collaboration with member organizations.”
Illinois Eyes on Ice Network
https://icirr.quorum.us/campaign/ileyesonice/Sign up for text alerts of verified activity.
Illinois Immigration Information Hub
https://www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/From the website: ”A comprehensive guide for Illinois’ immigrant communities to know your rights
and access essential resources.”Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Red Cards
https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojasFree, printable, wallet-sized cards that explain your legal rights. If you encounter an immigration officer, you can hand them this card instead of speaking.
Know Your Rights from 40th Ward Chicago
https://40thward.org/2025/01/know-your-rightsIncludes pictures of administrative compared to judicial warrants to be able to tell the difference.
Loyola School of Law- Guide for Parents in Illinois Who Are Undocumented
https://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/law/centers/childlaw/pdfs/guide-for-parents-who-are-undocumented.pdfNIJC (National Immigrant Justice Center)- Chicago Legal Protection Fund
https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/chicago-legal-protection-fundChicago residents are eligible for free legal services. Immigrants in Illinois and Indiana can obtain free or low-cost legal consultations and representation.
NIJC- Know Your Rights, What to Do if You or a Loved One is Detained
https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/what-do-if-you-or-loved-one-detained/OCAD- Organized Communities Against Deportation
https://www.organizedcommunities.org/resources Información en españolOCAD- Family Protection Plan Information
https://www.organizedcommunities.org/family-preparedness-packageUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement- Online Locator
https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/searchUS Immigration online locator that can be used if someone is detained by ICE; may not be updated
Welcoming Center for Immigrants and Refugees in Illinois
Illinois State Welcoming Center“We provide resources and referrals to free services for immigrants, refugees, and new arrivals.”
Centro de bienvenida del estado de Illinois
“Recursos y referidos a servicios gratuitos para inmigrantes, refugiados y recién llegados.”
Legal Resources
A4TE ID/Document Legal Support (Advocates for Trans Equality)
https://transequality.org/documentsFrom the website: ”Welcome to our one-stop hub for name and gender change information. Find out how to update your name and gender on state and federal IDs and records.”
Beyond Legal Aid
https://www.beyondlegalaid.orgFrom the website: “Our model of community activism lawyering unites lawyers and activists to help underserved communities access justice and pursue social change.”
Brave Space Alliance
https://www.bravespacealliance.org/From the website: “…providing services, programs, and an affirming space where trans and LGBQ+ people are centered, and all are welcome and served.”
Equality Illinois
https://www.equalityillinois.us/
https://www.equalityillinois.us/lgbtq-resource-guide/From the website: ”Equality Illinois is the state's oldest, largest and most effective advocacy organization dedicated to defending rights for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans.”
Know Your Rights for Activists (National Lawyers Guild)
https://nlgchicago.org/programs/know-your-rights-2/From the website: ”Whether you are an activist, organizer, or simply an ordinary person, it is essential that you know your rights and feel comfortable exercising them.”
Illinois Pride Connect Legal Hotine
https://www.ilprideconnect.org/legal-hotlineFrom the website: ”If you’re an LGBTQIA+ individual (or a concerned family member or friend), and you’re facing legal issues that impact your health, safety, or access to care, we’re here to help. The IL Pride Connect Legal Hotline offers free, confidential legal advice and referrals across Illinois.”
Illinois Pride Connect: Legal Support for Changes to Name and Gender Marker
https://www.ilprideconnect.org/vital-records-id-documentsFrom the website: ”The resources on this page provide information and resources for people seeking to change their name or gender marker on identification documents.”
TJLP Name Change Legal Clinics (Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois)
https://www.tjlp.org/name-change-mobilization-1From the website: ”Whether you are an activist, organizer, or simply an ordinary person, it is essential that you know your rights and feel comfortable exercising them.”
Local (resources in and around 60622)
Area Specific Pages
West Town Mutual Aid: https://www.westtownmutualaid.com/
Logan Square Mutual Aid: https://logansquaremutualaid.org/
Humboldt Park Community Portal: https://www.humboldtparkportal.org/
Education and Job-Related
Greater West Town Community Development Project: https://gwtp.org/
Illinois Pride Connect: https://www.ilprideconnect.org/school-and-education
Onward Neighborhood House: https://onwardhouse.org/
Food
Brave Space Alliance: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/programs-services-resources-food
Catholic Charities Cook County Locations Food Pantries: https://www.catholiccharities.net/food-and-basic-needs/food-pantries/
Dream Fridge (Englewood): https://dionschicagodream.com/dream-fridge/
Find Food Illinois: https://extension.illinois.edu/food/find-food-illinois
Freedge (Find a Freedge): https://freedge.org/locations/
Greater Chicago Food Depository: https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/
Illinois Dept of Human Services: Food Connection: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31245
LoveFridge Chicago: https://www.thelovefridge.com/
Nourishing Hope Chicago: https://www.nourishinghopechi.org/
St. Vincent Depaul Cook County Locations Food Pantries: https://stvincentdepaulchicago.org/food-pantries/
We Got You Illinois: Find Food Map: https://wegotyouillinois.org/find-food/
Housing
Brave Space Alliance: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/programs-services-resources-housing
Medical & Sexual Health
Aids Foundation of Chicago: https://www.aidschicago.org/
Brave Space Alliance for HIV and STD testing: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/programs-services-resources-health
Chicago Abortion Fund: https://www.chicagoabortionfund.org/
Illinois Pride Connect: https://www.ilprideconnect.org/healthcare
Planned Parenthood of Illinois: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-illinois
Trans UpFront Illinois Gender Affirming Care: https://www.transupfrontil.com/gac
Support Groups
Brave Space Alliance: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/programs-services-resources-identity
Dinner Party: https://www.thedinnerparty.org/programs
From the website, “Our programs are reserved for those living in the United States, ages 21-45, who have experienced bereavement.”NAMI Chicago: https://www.namichicago.org/groups-and-classes
From the website: “NAMI Chicago offers support groups virtually and in-person for people with mental health conditions to connect with one another, as well as family groups for people who are supporting someone living with a mental health condition.”PSI (Postpartum Support International): https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
Over 50 free online support groups, including fertility, loss, TFMR, eating disorders, OCD, and NICU experiences.