Community Resources
United Way-211 Phone Line gives families access to many resources such as food, clothing, shelter, counseling and more. The phone line offers support in over 150 different languages.
Food Assistance
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| Minooka & Channahon | Morris | |||
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Mission Bible Church: Living Manna Food Ministry: Three Rivers Public Library District- Minooka Branch (Small food pantry) The Hive Kitchen Chanooka Wish foundation |
We Care Of Grundy County, Inc.: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program (WIC Clinic) United Way of Grundy County |
Helmar Lutheran Church Pantry: |
Northern Illinois Food Bank (South Suburban Office) DHS Family Community Resource Center in Will County (Medical card, link card, child support, etc). Judson Baptist Church Spanish Resource Center Troy- Shorewood Library (small food pantry) |
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Mental Health Assistance
Crisis Lines: Screening Assessment Support Services (SASS)
CARES Line: CARES is a telephone response service that handles mental health crisis calls for children and youth in Illinois. CARES links parents, caregivers or callers to a special screening, assessment and support program known as SASS. CARES will ask questions about the child's behavior. Then CARES will either send the local SASS to see the child and guardian or refer them to mental health or other services.
800-345-9049
866-794-0374
Crisis Line of Will & Grundy Countries
Day and Times: 24-Hour Hotline Phone
Number: 815-942-6611
Website Address: crisisline247.org
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| Minooka & Channahon | Morris | |||
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Evolve Therapeutic Counseling Center Kusinski & Associates Alliance Counseling |
Institute for Personal Development Rivier Counseling Group, LLC Crossroads Counseling Services LLC Grundy County Health Department - Mental Health Family Counseling Agency of Will and Grundy Counties Crisis Line of Will and Grundy County Catholic Charities |
Kendall County Health Department Centennial Counseling Joi Counseling Center NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Health Illinois Health Connect Conventions Psychiatry and Counseling VNA of Fox Valley |
Alliance Counseling Cornerstone Services, Inc Outpatient Community Mental Health Services for Will County Residents Family Counseling Center of Will and Grundy Counties (Behavioral Health) Crisis Line of Will and Grundy County Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center, Inc Catholic Charities Individual, Family, and Group Bereavement CounselingJoliet Area Community Hospice Community Solutions, Inc. |
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Income & Housing Assistance
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Kendall-Grundy Community Action- We Care Of Grundy County, Inc.: Catholic Charities: HALC provides the section 8 housing voucher program in Grundy County. This is the main federal government sponsored rent assistance program with a focus on low-income families, seniors, and the disabled. Grundy County Housing Authority |
Kendall-Grundy Community Action- grundyco.org/kendall-grundy-community-action 1802 N. Division St., Suite 602 Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815-941-3262 Fax: 815-942-3925 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Applications taken by appointment |
Catholic Charities Emergency Services/Homelessness Prevention Program Spanish Resource Center |
Medical, Dental, and Vision Assistance
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Grundy Health Department (815) 941-HELP Will-Grundy Medical Clinic Eyecare Associates of Minooka Walmart Eyecare Ortiz Hearing & Eye Center George Roebuck Family Eyecare Lombardi Dentistry |
Kendall County Health Department Brenart Eye Clinic Community Health Partnership of Illinois Gentle Dental Kendall Free Clinic |
Will County Health Department (Vaccinations, WIC, checkups) Aunt Martha’s East Joliet Community Health Center Will-Grundy Medical Clinic |
Disability Assistance
| Program | Offers | Contact Information |
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| Child & Family Connections |
Birth to 3 year old services through Early Intervention |
815-768-3795 |
| Service Inc. of Will County |
Provides coordination services to people of all ages |
ISSA Program Manager PAS/PUNS Program Manager |
| Division of Specialized Care for Children University of Illinois at Chicago |
University of Illinois at Chicago's Division of Specialized Care for Children provides free care coordination for families of children with special health care needs. |
800-322-3722 dscc.uic.edu |
| Easter Seals Joliet Region Easter Seals has a satellite location in Morris in the We Care Building, 530 Bedford Road. |
Provides services for people with disabilities and their families: medical rehabilitation; job training; child care; adult day programs; and camping and recreation. |
815-725-2194 |
| Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service |
The Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any Illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. |
800-426-0709 ilbph.org |
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Special Connections of Grundy County |
The mission of Special Connections of Grundy County is to connect people with disabilities to their community through social interactions, education, recreational opportunities and shared information. We promote an environment of inclusion, self-determination and knowledge. |
815-545-3397 |
| Sunrise Center North Therapeutic Riding Program |
Provides horseback riding lessons and equine assisted activities to help individuals with special needs. | 815-467-9332 sunrisenorth.org |
| The Arc of Illinois | The Arc of Illinois, for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offers advocacy, services, and support resources. | 800-588-7002 illinoislifespan.org |
| Special Recreation of Joliet and Channahon Channahon Park District |
A cooperative extension of the Joliet and Channahon Park Districts, which provides year-round recreation activities for individuals who wish to participate in alternative Park District programs. These programs are designed to help participants who have physical or mental disabilities, sensory impairments, or any other type of disability, to develop leisure skills, independent living skills, and motor skills. | 815-741-7275 ext. 176 jolietpark.org/special-recreation-of-joliet-channahon |
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Support
Domestic Violence Services
Sexual Assault Services
http://www.gacsprograms.org/
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Breaking Away, Inc |
Guardian Angel Community Services Advocate Health Care
Will County Children's Advocacy Center
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