We understand many individuals and families across the Chicago region continue to face unprecedented challenges. We are committed to providing updates and information about where individuals and families across the region can seek critical support. Please reference the below information and utilize the locator tool to find support services online and in your community. Important: Please call all agencies prior to visiting in person to ensure they are still seeing clients and to confirm hours of operation.
911
If you are experiencing a medical or safety emergency, please call 911.311
If you are in the City of Chicago and in need of housing assistance, please call 311 and ask for short term help.Greater Chicago Food Depository
If you are looking for a food pantry, please visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository website at www.chicagosfoodbank.org. They are keeping careful track of what pantries are open, closed, or have reduced hours.Benny the Unemployment Virtual Assistant
If you have questions regarding unemployment benefits, please visit Benny the Unemployment Virtual Assistant - an online resource provided by CARPLS Legal Aid.COVID HELP (Housing and Economic Loss Prevention)
If you are an Illinois resident seeking free legal assistance for legal problems due to COVID-19, please visit www.covidhelpillinois.org. They address issues like debt and bankruptcy, unemployment, eviction, wills, and guardianship.FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
If you lost someone due to COVID-19 and need financial assistance with funeral expenses, please visit the FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance to learn about eligibilities and how to apply.Scroll below the map tool to find general health and human service contact information
City of Chicago
311
McHenry County
(815) 338-0234
Lake County, Indiana
(800) 826-7871
Suburban Cook County
(312) 655-7500
Homeless Prevention Services
(877) 426-6515
Find a food pantry
(773) 247-3663
For food benefits
(800) 359-2163
The Health and Human Services Resource Directory (a/k/a The Blue Book) was maintained by Community Resource Network (CRN) in both a hard copy and online subscription. CRN ceased operations effective 12/31/2012.
Thus, this resource is no longer available.