Illinois – Associate National Resources

Monday through Friday 8:30 m. to 5:00p.m.

To Apply: Contact the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966 or email aging.ilsenior.illinois.gov

Report Abuse: 1-866-800-1409

Independent Living is the right of people with disabilities to control and direct their own lives, to have choices and options and to actively participate in all aspects of society.

Call 1-800-843-6154 to speak to a representative between 8:00 AM-5:30 PM Monday through Friday

Apply for SNAP, Rehabilitation Services, and more on their website.

If you need assistance with paying rent, contact the Homelessness Prevention Call Center by dialing 3-1-1 or (312) 744-5000 and ask for “short-term help.”

For callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, please dial (312) 948-6817. State homelessness prevention funds are available for those with documented needs.

The Call Center is open Monday to Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will refer you to a community organization that manages these funds.

If you live in suburban Cook County, call 1 (877) 426-6515 for assistance with basic needs.

Visit their website for more information on LIHEAP (energy assistance) and many other programs.