Energy Assistance Programs

Commonwealth Edison
Description: A number of resources are offered by ComEd to struggling and income qualified customers.
Phone: 1-888-806-2273
Nicor Gas
Various programs include the Nicor Gas Sharing Program, Nicor Gas Budget Plan and Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program. Specific information regarding the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program can be found online.
Phone: 1-888-642-6748
Website: www.nicor.com
LIHEAP / PIPP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program or Percentage of Income Payment Plan. Hardship programs and grants are available for customers facing challenges in paying electric and gas bills. Eligibility is based on several factors including household size, location and income.
Phone: 1-877-411-9276

Social Service Organizations

Access to Care
Provides eligible members who live in suburban Cook County with a primary healthcare program that includes low-cost doctor visits, laboratory, radiology, and mammogram services for $5 copays, and a prescription medication plan ranging from $15 to $40 for a 30-day supply.
Phone: 708-531-0680
Aging Care Connections
Provides services to adults 60 and older and their family members. Programs and services are designed to provide options for care to seniors in order to enhance their ability to remain as independent as possible.
Phone: 708-354-1323
Aging Well Neighborhood
Programs are available to Countryside and provide evidence-based health workshops, expert speakers, preventative screenings, support groups, and healthy choices information. Check out the monthly calendar of classes and events on their website.
Phone: 708-603-2259
Beds Plus
An agency that helps homeless individuals obtain stable, affordable housing and professional counseling.
Phone: 708-354-0858
Cantata Home Services
Provide an in-home support program, Take2, to help people age in place.
Phone: 708-485-2047
Community Assisted Rides (CARS)
A non-profit organization that works together with volunteers to provide rides to older adults in the Lyons, South Proviso and Riverside townships. Over 115 volunteers provide accompanied transportation to medical appointments, and life-enhancing errands.
Phone: 708-354-9328
CEDA
Community and Economic Development Association. Offers case management and supportive services to residents in Suburban Cook County with low incomes who demonstrate the motivation to be sustainable.
Phone: 708-222-3824
Community Nurse Health Association
Community healthcare center for residents of the western suburbs of Chicago, focusing on those who have limited access to care. A modest sliding scale is available for low-income and uninsured individuals.
Phone: 708-352-0081
Crisis Text Line
Provides free 24/7 mental health support via text message in English and Spanish.
Text: NOW to 741741
Gateway Special Recreation Association (SRA)
Provides recreation services throughout the year to children, teens, and adults with disabilities.
Phone: 1-630-325-3857 (ext. 110)
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Provides free food at pantry and mobile distribution sites throughout Cook County.
Phone: 1-773-247-3663
Website: Find Food Map
Helping Hand Center
Provides quality programs and services to children and adults with disabilities.
Phone: 708-352-3580
The LeaderShop
Offers programs for elementary through high school aged youth. Designed to give youth the tools, confidence and passion to make a difference in their community.
Phone: 708-579-5898
Meals on Wheels
Community Nutrition Network. Offers home delivered meals, Monday through Friday, to qualified individuals.
Phone: 1-312-207-5290
NAMI Metro Suburban
Offers free mental health services throughout the metro suburban region.
Phone: 708-524-2582
Pillars Community Health
Provides mental health services, social services, and education for people of all ages. Fees are collected on a sliding scale.
Phone: 708-745-5277
The Living Room
Provides free mental support in La Grange, Summit, and Broadview locations for anyone 18 and over who needs someone to talk to. Walk-ins welcome.
Phone: 708-524-2582
The Loft at Eight Corners
Located in Brookfield, provides free mental health support services to high school teens including screening, mental wellness education, and skill building.
Phone: 708-883-3300
Young at Heart
Provides comprehensive adult day care and home assisted support services.
Phone: 708-639-4342