A Guide to Resources in your Community
This guide is a directory of agencies and organizations that provide social services in our community. The information is provided as a resource to assist individuals and families in finding where to get help for social services they need, such as food, health, basic needs, warming or cooling centers, and mental health and substance abuse recovery. The Guide was updated January 2021.
Warming and/or Cooling Centers
♦ Warming Centers
Bremen Township, 16361 S. Kedzie Ave., Markham, IL, (708) 333-9530
– Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Lemont Community Center, 16300 Alba St., Lemont, IL, (630) 257-2522
– Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
– Transportation available
♦ Warming and Cooling Centers
Orland Park Township, 14807 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL, (708) 403-4222
– Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00am-4:30pm
– Transportation available for seniors 55 and older
Palos Township, 10802 S. Roberts Rd., Palos Hills, IL, (708) 598-4449
– Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Worth Township, 11601 S. Pulaski Rd., Alsip, IL, (708) 371-2900
City of Harvey, 15301 Dixie Hwy., Harvey, IL (Police Department), (708) 331-3030
– Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Hazel Crest Fire Department, 3000 W. 170th Place, Hazel Crest, IL, (708) 335-9640
– Open until Midnight
Basic Needs
Sertoma Centre, 4331 W. Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL, (708) 748-1951
– Mental health services
– Case management
– Linkage to housing
– Access to food, clothing and hygiene products
Respond Now, 1439 Emerald Ave. Chicago Heights, IL, (708) 755-4357
– Food and clothing pantry: Mondays, 10:00am-4:30pm, Wednesdays, 10:00am-6:30pm, Fridays, 10:00am-4:30pm (walk-ins welcome)
– Prescription assistance
– Utility and rent assistance
Ford Height Community Service Organization, 999-971 Lincoln Hwy., Ford Heights, IL, (708) 758-2565
– Case management
– Homeless prevention
– Free lunch program: Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30pm
– Food Pantry: Thursdays, 9:30am-2:00pm
– Rent/mortgage/utility assistance
– Vocational training
– Short-term motel stays resulting from fire, flood, eviction or natural disaster
PADS: Chicago Heights Housing and Shelter Support Office, 414 W. Lincoln Hwy., Chicago Heights, IL, (708) 332-7700
– Emergency shelter
– Supportive services
– Homeless prevention
– Housing
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W. 15th St., Chicago Heights, IL, (708) 754-0323
– Homeless initiative; daily resource presentations
– Warming and cooling center
Together We Cope, 17010 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL, (708) 633-5040
– Food, fresh produce, clothing, emergency shelter
Open Access Free Clothing Closet, (708) 799-9190 (Available in various locations)
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 4800 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL
– First Saturday of every month, 9:00-11:00am
– Clothing, toys, books, coats, toiletries
Saint Irenaeus School, 78 Cherry St., Park Forest, IL
-Second Saturday of every month, 9:00-11:00am
– Clothing, toys, books, coats, toiletries
Shepherds Community Church, 10 W. 150th St., Harvey, IL
– Third Saturday of every month, 9:00-11:00am
– Clothing, toys, books, coats, toiletries
New Community Church, 14801 Lincoln Ave., Dolton, IL
-Fourth Wednesday of every month, 2:00-4:00pm
– Clothing, toys, books, coats, toiletries
Chicago Heights Park District with Chicago Miracle Temple, 1400 Chicago Rd., Chicago Heights, IL, (708) 209-0949
– Food Pantry: Every 4th Friday, 9:30-11:30am
Pentecostal Church of Christ Cathedral, 3840 W. 216th St., Matteson, IL (708) 757-7000
– Food Pantry: Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm
St John Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 2650 Plainfield Rd., Joliet, IL, (815) 439-2320
– Food Pantry: Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30pm; Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am; Saturdays, 9:00-11:00am
Rich Township Food Pantry, 22013 Governors Hwy.,Richton Park, IL, (708) 748-6722
– Food Pantry: Monday through Friday, 1:30-3:30pm
– Fresh Produce Day: Fresh produce is available on the first Wednesday of every month.
Blue Island Food Pantry, 2155 Broadway, Blue Island, IL, (708) 389-6578
– Food Pantry: Tuesdays, 9:30am-1:30pm
Bloom Township Food Pantry, 425 S. Halsted St. North Entrance, Chicago Heights, IL, (708) 543-2555
– Food Pantry: Mondays, 3:00-7:00pm and Wednesdays, 10:00am-2:00pm
Salvation Army, 2900 Burr Oak Ave. (127th), Blue Island, IL, (708) 332-0100
– Food Pantry: Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-3:30pm
– Shelter: Mondays (women and children)
Helping Hands, 200 W. Crawford St., Peotone, IL, (708) 258-9204
– Food Pantry
Palos United Methodist, 12101 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL, (708) 878-9995
– Food Pantry: Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00am and 4:00-6:00pm
Society of St Vincent de Paul St. Christopher Conference, 14641 S. Keeler Ave., Midlothian, IL, (708) 371-4621
– Food Pantry: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
St. Mary Queen of Apostles Parish Food Pantry, 14424 S. Wentworth Ave., Riverdale, IL, (708) 849-4901
Food Pantry: Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Emergency Shelter
South Suburban PADS Chicago Heights Housing and Shelter Support Office, 414 W. Lincoln Hwy., Chicago Heights, IL, (708) 332-7700
– Transportation to shelter
– Case management
– Supportive living
– Meals provided
Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Rd., Flossmoor, IL, (708) 798-2800
– Sundays (men only)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
Hazel Crest Community Church, 17050 S. California Ave., Hazel Crest, IL, (708) 335-4500
– Sundays (men only)
– 6:30pm-6:30am
– October-April
Restoration Ministries, 15331 S. Broadway Ave., Harvey, IL, (708) 333-3370
– Sundays (women and children)
– 6:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
Faith Lutheran Church, 18645 Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL, (708) 799-1160
– Mondays (men only)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
The Salvation Army, 2900 Burr Oak Ave. (127th), Blue Island, IL, (708) 332-0100
– Mondays (women and children)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
Infant Jesus of Prague, Leavitt & Flossmoor Rd., Flossmoor, IL, (708) 799-5400
– Tuesdays (men only)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
Church of the Holy Family, 102 Marquette St., Park Forest, IL, (708) 748-1100
– Tuesdays (women and children only)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
Bethel Community Facility, 1250 Portland Ave., Chicago Heights, IL, (708) 758-5585
– Wednesday and Thursdays6:00pm-8:00am
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
St. Lawrence O’Toole, 4101 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Matteson, IL, (708) 747-3322
– Wednesdays and Fridays (men only)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April, SUMMER SHELTER AVAILABLE
St. Andrews Methodist Church, 18850 S. Riegel Rd., Homewood, IL, (708) 798-8904
– Wednesdays (women and children only)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
St. Irenaeus, 78 Cherry St., Park Forest, IL, (708) 748-6891
– Thursdays (co-ed)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
New Faith Baptist Int’l Church, 25 S. Central Ave., Matteson, IL, (708) 720-1318
– Thursdays (co-ed)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 69th Ave., Tinley Park, IL, (708) 532-1600
– Fridays (women and children only)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4955 W. 158th St., Oak Forest, IL, (708) 687-2432
– Saturdays (men only)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
Living Springs Community Church, 19051 S. Halsted St. Glenwood, IL, (708) 709-0100
– Saturdays (women and family only)
– 7:00pm-7:00am
– October-April
Daybreak Shelter, 611 E. Cass St., Joliet, IL, (815) 774-4663
– Open daily for shelter
– Daily soup kitchen
– Emergency and homeless prevention services
Medical Care
Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness Center, (877) 692-8686
– Various locations
– Primary care, dental, psychiatry,
– OB/GYN and family planning
University of St. Francis Health and Wellness Center, 311 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, (815) 768-8750
– Sliding fee scale health and wellness center
Cottage Grove Health Clinic, 1645 Cottage Grove Ave., Ford Heights, IL, (708) 753-5800
– Primary Care, pediatricians, nutritionist, dental, HIV Treatment, WIC
Will Grundy Medical Clinic, 213 E. Cass St., Joliet, IL, (815) 726-3377
– Medical and dental services for those with no insurance benefits
Oak Street Health, 1401 Western Ave. Chicago Heights, IL, (708) 292-7000
– Medicaid/Medicare/sliding scale health center
Family Christian Health Center, (708) 596-5977
3 locations:
- 31 W. 155th St., Harvey, IL
- 713 E. 142nd St., Dolton, IL
- 19767 Torrence Ave., Lynwood, IL
– Medical, dental and behavioral health – Medicaid/Medicare/sliding scale services
Domestic Violence Shelters
South Suburban Family Shelter, Homewood, IL, (708) 335-3028
– Counseling
– Court advocacy
– Emergency services
– Medical advocacy
– Abuser intervention program
– Sanctuary
Crisis Center for South Suburbia, P.O. Box 39, Tinley Park, IL, (708) 429-7233
– Emergency shelter, interim housing, and transitional housing.
– Emergency services
– Counseling
– Court advocacy
– Child counseling
Guardian Angel Community Services, Joliet, IL, (815) 729-1228
– Domestic violence counseling and support
Sarah’s Inn, Oak Park, IL, (708) 286-4225
– Domestic violence shelter
– Emergency services
Recovery Care
Sertoma Centre, 4331 W. Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL, (708) 748-1951
– Mental health services
– MISA (mental illness substance abuse) groups
– Linkage to housing
– Case management
– Access to food, clothing and hygiene products
Affordable Recovery Housing, 13811 S. Western Ave. Blue Island, IL, (708) 299-0758
– Faith-based, safe and sober living environment
Morningstar Mission, 350 E. Washington St., Joliet, IL, (815) 722-5780
– Men’s Residential Recovery Program
– Christian counseling
– Addictions counseling- East Side Café: 3 free meals a day for the homeless population
Restoration Ministries, 253 E. 159th St. Harvey, IL, (708) 333-3370
– Emergency Shelter: Sunday 7:00pm-7:00am- Harvey House: Men’s recovery house- Tabitha House: Women’s recovery house
Together We Cope, 17010 Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, IL, (708) 633-5040
– Families First Program (permanent supportive housing)
– Skill building
– Housing assistance
– Case management
South Suburban Council, 1909 Cheker Square, Hazel Crest, IL, (708) 647-3333
– Substance use treatment
– TB testing and HIV counseling
Elite Treatment Center, 395 W. 14th Place, Chicago Heights, IL, (708) 755-5117
– Substance use treatment
Guildhaus, 2413 Canal St., Blue Island, IL, (708) 385-3228
– 12-step drug and alcohol recovery program
– Warm and supportive environment
– Recovery house
HOTLINES
South Cook and East Will Cook
Homeless Prevention Hotline
(Alliance To End Homelessness):
1- 877-426-6515
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
HUB HELP Line: Immediate
assistance with basic needs
708-966-9HUB
Domestic Violence Hotline
(Crisis Center for South Suburbia):
708-429-SAFE (7233)
Domestic Violence Hotline (Pillars):
708-485-5254
Sexual Violence Hotline (Pillars):
708-482-9600
Addiction Help Line:
1-877-421-3038