Lakeview Chicago Social Services
Lakeview Chicago Social Services
A true measure of a society is the extent of its concern for those less fortunate-its intent of keeping families together, preventing abuse and neglect, and encouraging self-sufficiency and independence. These Lakeview area agencies, charities, organizations, and clubs need your talent, time and support. We encourage you to contact these organizations to find out how you can help make a difference.
Counseling Center of Lake View
3225 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 549-5886
The Counseling Center of Lake View, a nonprofit organization, provides individual counseling/therapy services. Specialty areas include service for children and their families (such as immunizations and preventive care, laboratory test and x-rays, prescription drugs, dental care, eye care, mental health and substance abuse services) and adult outpatient mental health and substance abuse.
The staff includes bilingual, bicultural workers able to serve the Spanish-speaking individual or family looking for culturally sensitive services. In addition, they offer in-home counseling and case management for those 55 and older, and are able to respond to referrals from family members, building managers, and others concerned about frail elderly persons in the community. For those with serious mental illness and without financial resources, grants from the State of Illinois underwrite care.
Fairygodmother Foundation
2020 Lincoln Park West Suite 37E
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 388-1160
Fairygodmother Foundation is a volunteer-driven charitable organization granting wishes nationally to adults (18 and older) facing terminal illness (having a year or less to live). By fulfilling last wishes, for a fragile and frequently overlooked population, our wish-granting program adds quality to the end of life.
We give adults facing terminal illness the opportunity to seek one last chance to laugh and cry with family or friends, visit a special place for the first or last time, and bring closure to their lives in a personal way. We enable wish recipients to leave loved ones with photos and memories of a happy time spent together instead of the turmoil of medical treatments, emotional upheaval, financial challenges, and fear of the unknown. - V, MC, DS.
Jane Addams Senior Caucus
4040 North Sheridan
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 404-6429
The Jane Addams Senior Caucus is a grassroots, non-profit organization of senior citizens that works to address quality of life issues by organizing older adults to have an impact on local, state, and national issues.
Jewish Community Centers of Chicago
524 W. Melrose
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 871-6780
Our community extends throughout Chicago, with programs and events for older adults at Temple Sholom and Congregation Kol Ami, through partnerships with Chicago businesses like the Lill Street Art Gallery and Screenz Digital Universe, and through events that take advantage of the city's greatest resources. For 19 years, the Florence G. Heller JCC has been serving the residents of Chicago's north side with a wide range of educational, recreational, social and cultural programs that make their lives more complete.
Lakeview Shelter
835 W. Addison
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 327-1389
The Lakeview Shelter is an organization that works to eliminate problems that lead to homelessness and set individuals on the path towards self-sufficiency. The shelter offers job training for those in need and provides support groups for residents with drug abuse problems. Professional social service workers and volunteers counsel residents who have mental illnesses.
Lakeview Pantry
3831 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-7718
Established in 1970, Lakeview Pantry is a private, non-profit, emergency food pantry. The pantry provides food for over 12,000 people a year as well as providing help for clients to become self-sufficient. If you are in need, have questions, or want to help, please contact us. Mon., Wed., Fri., 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Lincoln Belmont Pantry
(773) 404-6333
1414 W. Oakdale
Chicago, IL 60657
Provides food for those in need, especially families. Tues. & Thurs. evenings, and Sat. morning. Volunteers needed.
The Night Ministry
4711 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-9000
Since 1976, The Night Ministry has served people at difficult crossroads in their lives. Our staff and trained volunteers listen and respond affirmingly to the needs of people on the nighttime streets of Chicago - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or social status. They are a non-profit, non-denominational social service organization that has created hope throughout our community. Staff and trained volunteers build non-judgmental, supportive relationships with individuals in need through The Night Ministry's core programs. Open Door Youth Shelter, Outreach & Health, and Youth Shelter Network provide services and resources to youth and adults struggling with a wide range of life challenges.
Open Hand Chicago
909 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-1000
The mission of Open Hand Chicago is to provide food and nutrition services free of charge to people living with or significantly affected by HIV/AIDS without regard to race, religion sex, sexual orientation, national origin or mode of infection.
Teen Living Programs
3179 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 883-0025
Teen Living Programs has been effectively and creatively serving homeless, runaway and exploited youth for the past 25 years. TLP's services include street outreach; a day shelter offering meals, counseling and referrals; emergency shelter; and transitional and independent living programs. We welcome community visits, volunteers and specified, in-kind donations. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
