Resource List
This resource list is a living collection for those seeking specific types of support. We’re always looking to add more resources and encourage you to reach out to us if you’d like to contribute. We prioritize resources in the Chicagoland area or available virtually. Can’t find what you’re looking for here? Check out our extended resource list at the link below.
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211: City of Chicago line for support with housing, food, health care, child care, transportation, employment resources
Renaissance Social Services: housing, health, and other social service supports
Greater Chicago Food Depository: food pantries
SNAP Benefits: support hotline # (773) 843-5416
The Care Plan: care navigation and care plan development services for adults in need, specializing in LGBTQ+ elder support
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THRIVE Lifeline: trans-led and operated crisis text line for adults at (313) 662-8209
Trans Lifeline: trans-led and operated crisis phone line, in commitment to no non-consensual active rescue at (877)565-8860
Call BlackLine - crisis phone line prioritizing members of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or Muslim communities (although anyone can call). (800)604-5841
Renaissance Living Room: physical space in Chicago for mental health crisis support, alternative to hospitalization or police intervention. 24 hour virtual support, and in-person support by hours listed
Fireweed Collective Crisis Toolkit - list of resources for navigating mental health crisis
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center - comprehensive suicide support resource list
The Chicago Recovery Alliance: training resources on overdose prevention and response and better vein care
Autistic Self Advocacy Network: library of resources and advocacy opportunities for autistic people
The Embodiment Institute: free recordings of somatic practices, and other related programmatic offerings
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Trans Lifeline- trans-led and operated crisis phone line, in commitment to no non-consensual active rescue at (877)565-8860
Trevor Project- crisis phone, text, and chat support for LGBTQ+ folks, including minors at (866)488-7386 for call and 678-678 for text. Also other resource offerings.
The Care Plan - care navigation and care plan development services for adults in need, specializing in LGBTQ+ elder support
Queer Sober Social - monthly sober social meet ups for LGBTQ folks in Chicago; bi-weekly virtual meetings for support
Life Is Work - Black trans-led social service and advocacy organization in Chicago, offering free ID/birth certificate support, HIV testing, housing referrals, clothing, vaccines, and jobs training program
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network - therapist directory, occasional therapy support fund, healing justice resources
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The Chicago Recovery Alliance: van offering safe injection and drug use equipment, naloxone, drug testing kits, training resources, and harm reduction counseling referrals
Life Is Work: Black trans-led social service and advocacy organization in Chicago, offering free ID/birth certificate support, HIV testing, housing referrals, clothing, vaccines, and jobs training program
SAVE Support Groups: local support group meetings for survivors of suicide attempts
A New Way of Life: housing, legal, and leadership development support for formerly incarcerated women
Israel’s Gifts of Hope: family support, community engagement, and advocacy efforts for survivors of gun violence in Chicago; in loving memory of Israel Aragon Jr.
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Gilleon Health: queer-affirming primary care services in Chicago
Alison Cromwell, MD: highly rated primary care doctor in Chicago
All For Women Healthcare: highly rated OBGYN practice
Enfuse Medical Spa & Hair Restoration: gender-affirming medical spa services and post-surgical care
Birth Control Access Map: national map of accessible clinics and birth control providers, as well as other reproductive health resources
Chicago Birthworks Collective: comprehensive doula services, including prenatal, postnatal, and lactation support. Focus on supporting BIPOC families.
Midwifery at Northwestern Medicine - group of certified nurse midwives available for support.
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Institute of the Development of Human Arts Movement Calendar: calendar of support groups, workshops, and events related to transformative justice, healing justice, and wellness
Dynamic Cooperative - collective of social justice practitioners and educators with an array of anti-oppressive training and consultation offerings.
Sins Invalid Disability Justice Syllabus- compilation of disability justice resources
Critical Resistance Resource List - compilation of resources related to collective accountability, interpersonal harm, and healing from traumatic violence
Transform Harm - a resource hub for ending violence through transformative justice means
Spring Up - transformative justice resources for safety planning, relationship building, and more
Ahimsa Collective People First Reentry Model - overview of People First Reentry model and resource lists for returning loved ones
A Restorative Conversation Toolkit by Project NIA - resource for gentle communication in conflict resolution
Creative Interventions Toolkit - massive compilation of violence prevention resources
Rape Culture Toolkit by Hope Praxis Collective - curriculum to address rape culture
Accountability Mapping Centered Accountability Course- a self-paced course using qigong and somatics as a self-accountability practice. Offered on a sliding scale.
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Growing Gardeners Club: caregivers can bring children ages 3-6 for periodic explorations of parks and nature around the city. Email growinggardeners312@gmail.com for more information
H.O.O.D. House: temporary housing in Greater Grand Crossing for girls ages 18-21
Gyrls In The H.O.O.D.: reproductive health services center in Greater Grand Crossing
Brilliant Brown Boys Book Club: literacy- and community-building group for Black boys ages 7-11
Marwen: free arts programming for eligible young people in Chicago
SkyART: free arts programming for young people in Chicago
TrevorSpace: through the Trevor Project, an online moderated community for LGBTQI+ young folks ages 13-24
Lurie Children’s TARGET Program: behavioral therapeutic intervention for parents and children 3-10 years old
JCFS: a large array of assessment, individual, and group support opportunities for children and parents
Queenie’s Crew - abolitionist resources for children
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Spaces: for building queer community
Insight Timer: wide variety of types and styles of meditation and sleep support tracks
Suicide Safety Plan - app providing resources and safety planning support for suicidality
Monterey Bay Aquarium Jellyfish Cam - visual and auditory regulation support
Fragrant Heart - large collection of free audio meditations
JNS Meditations - free Black feminist audio meditations
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The Chicago Recovery Alliance: pack harm reduction supply kits
Chicago Community Jail Support: support people being released from Cook County Jail
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange: organize and sort donated items for an organization dedicated to keeping usable materials out of landfills and in community circulation
Chi-Care - pack and distribute care packages to Chicago’s unhoused neighbors
Southside Blooms - support farm tasks for an organization committed to sustaining a “beyond-organic” urban farm, providing work opportunities and support to the local community.
Pushing Envelopes Chicago - help sort and send mail to and from incarcerated community members