Guide to Local Support & Services
We know when times get difficult or overwhelming, a helping hand can be hard to find. The good news is, there are many options in our area. Whether you are a little down on your luck or in desperate need, the resources below are intended to be a starting point to guide you toward support, assistance, and hope when you need it most.
Housing and Shelter
SSPADS: Emergency shelter, supportive services, transitional housing, affordable housing support.
South Suburban PADS Main Office
Address: 414 W. Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (708) 332-7700
Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am-3pm; Closed on Friday.
South Suburban PADS Country Club Hills Wellness Center
Address: 4411 W. Gatling Blvd. Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Phone: (708) 550-4411
Hours: Monday through Friday 9am–5pm
Website: sspads.org
South Suburban Housing Center: Provides fair housing and housing counseling services.
Address: 18220 Harwood Avenue, Suite 1, Homewood, IL 60430
Phone: (708) 957-4674 (Ext 104 bilingual/spanish)
Website: southsuburbanhousingcenter.org
DHS Homeless Prevention: Rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, case management, supportive services.
Phone: (877) 426-6515
Website: dhs.state.il.us
Utility Assistance
LIHEAP (Heating/Utilities): Helps eligible households pay heating or energy bills.
Phone: (833) 711-0374
Website: dceo.illinois.gov
CEDA (Energy/Water Assistance): Utility assistance programs (for gas, electric, water, heating).
Phone: (312) 782-2332
Website: cedaorg.net
Medical and Mental Health Care
Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness: Primary care, behavioral health, women’s health / OB-GYN, pediatrics, care coordination.
Address: 19990 Governors Highway, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Phone: (708) 747-7100
Website: auntmarthas.org
Access to Care: Primary care for uninsured/underinsured, labs & x-rays, prescriptions at reduced cost (co-pays).
Address: 2225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2507, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 531-0680
Website: accesstocare.org
Cook County Health CareLink: Helps Cook County residents get reduced cost or free care at Cook County Health facilities.
Phone: (866) 223-2817
Website: cookcountyhealth.org/carelink
Tinley Park Mental Health Center (Sandstone Care): Offers mental health treatment for teens and young adults dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Services include intensive outpatient programs and family therapy.
Address: 16325 S Harlem Ave #260
Phone: (708) 905-2509
Old Irving Park Community Clinic: Free primary care and behavioral health clinic.
Address: 5425 W. Addison Street, Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 427-0298
Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm
Website: https://www.oipcc.org
Family Christian Health Center: Includes Family Practice (annual exams), Maternal and Child Health and Wellness (pregnancy care/obstetrics), Pediatric care (annual exams, vaccinations, diagnosis and treatment), Dental care (cleanings, fillings, whitening, etc), Today Care (pregnancy testing, asthma and allergy care, etc), Mental Health Care, Health Management (medication management, insulin pump training, etc), and more. Service never refused regardless of ability to pay. Offers an onsite pharmacy.
Offers sliding fee scale discount program which gives discounted fees based on income and family size.
Address: 31 West 155th St Harvey, IL 60426 (Main Campus), 15620 S. Wood St Harvey, IL 60426 (Maternal Child Health and Wellness), 713 E 142nd St Dolton, IL 60419 (Pediatrics)
Phone: (708) 596-5177
Hours: Varies by location. Main campus hours are Monday-Wednesday 7am-6pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 7am-6pm, and Saturday 9am-3pm.
Website: https://familychc.com
Prescription Assistance
Access to Care co-pay program: Prescriptions at reduced cost (co-pays).
Address: 2225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2507, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 531-0680
Website: accesstocare.org
Dispensary of Hope
Phone: (615) 736-5075
Website: https://www.dispensaryofhope.org/
Illinois Dept. on Aging
Phone: 1-800-252-8966
Website: ilaging.illinois.gov
Additional Resources
Public Transportation Information:
Route 352 – Halsted
Service: Provides 24-hour service daily between the CTA Red Line 95th/Dan Ryan Station, the Pace Harvey Transportation Center, and the Pace Chicago Heights Terminal via Halsted Street.
Frequency:
Weekdays: Approximately every 10–16 minutes during peak hours.
Saturdays: Approximately every 15 minutes.
Sundays: Approximately every 29–30 minutes.
Route 358 – Torrence
Service: Provides weekday and Saturday service between the Pace Chicago Heights Terminal and the South Shore Railroad in Hegewisch.
Frequency:
Weekdays: Approximately every 30 minutes during peak hours.
Saturdays: Approximately every 30 minutes.
Domestic Violence Support:
Crisis Center for South Suburbia: Provides a 24/7 hotline for domestic violence intervention and counseling. The center also offers an emergency shelter and other support services for victims.
24-Hour Hotline: (708) 429-7233
Tinley Park Food Pantry:
Located in the basement of the Tinley Park United Methodist Church, the pantry provides food to families in need.
Address: 6875 173rd Pl, Tinley Park, IL
Phone: (708) 614-7739
Northern Illinois Food Bank:
Works with over 900 food banks, mobile food trucks, and soup kitchens to distribute free and fresh groceries that you can choose from based on your dietary needs.
Locations and schedules posted monthly to the website below:
First come, first serve. No ID, proof of income, or referral is needed.
Nearest distribution center: South Suburban Center, Joliet
171 South Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436
Phone: (815) 846-1041
Integrity Trade Services:
Staffing agency in Tinley Park connects job seekers with employment opportunities.
Address: 18324 W Creek Dr
Phone: (708) 995-7365
Important Notice:
This handout is for informational purposes only. Availability of services may vary. Please contact the organizations directly for the most up-to-date information.