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4-H
of Will County - University of Illinois Extension One part of the Youth
Development Program of the University of Illinois Extension. (815)727-9296
Agape Missions, Inc.
Serves men, women and children with HIV/AIDS through case management, housing,
education/prevention programs, social support, pastoral care, counseling, advocacy,
support groups and ongoing volunteer support. (815)723-1548
American
Red Cross Provides emergency assistance within 48 hours of a disaster.
Emergency assistance to Armed Forces/family members. Blood Services for Will County
(800) 728-3543. Community Services Education Programs, Health & Safety Classes,
and International Services. (630) 378-0344. 24-hour: (312) 729-6100.
Aunt
Martha's Youth Service Center Comprehensive, community-based services
for youth and families including child welfare, counseling, crisis intervention,
delinquency intervention, parenting skills, and support for runaway youth. (815)727-3002
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will
& Grundy Counties Community volunteers provide guidance, friendship
and educational support on a one-to-one basis to at-risk children. (815)725-4324
Boys and Girls Club
Serves boys and girls ages 8 through 18. Programs provide for the social, educational,
health and character development of its members. (815)723-3434
Boy
Scouts of America - Rainbow Council Provides youth development programs
for over 7,500 boys and girls of Will County. (815)942-4450
Camp
Fire USA Illinois Prairie Council Builds caring, confident youth and
future leaders through a variety of youth development programs including in-school
and after school clubs, camping, and community empowerment programs. (630)629-5160
CASA of Will County
Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers
to represent the best interests of children in specific abuse and neglect cases
in Will County. (815) 730-7072
Catholic
Charities Provides counseling, adoption and foster care training and
licensing, maternity services, early childhood services/Head Start, child care,
and residential and volunteer programs for seniors. (815) 723-3405
-Daybreak
Center- Provides a 24-hour shelter with on-site support services for homeless
families including emergency assistance for food, rent and transitional housing
for single mothers.(815)774-4663
-Retired Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) - Provides seniors with volunteer opportunities that allow
them to share their knowledge, wisdom, time and talents in community-based agencies
and organizations.(815)723-3405
Center
for Correctional Concerns Serves residents of the Will County Adult
Detention Facility (WCADF) - education, social services, chaplaincy, lifestyle
intervention and outreach. (815)740-5631
Childhood
Trauma Treatment Program Dedicated to the treatment of child sexual
abuse victims, their families, and molesters. (630)679-0127 or (800)216-1110
Child Care Resource and Referral
Helping individuals in locating legal child care, training of individuals for
professional in-home child care and assisting low income families with child care
costs.(815)741-1163
Community
Service Council of Northern Will County Provides family and individual
clinical counseling, housing counseling (foreclosure or eviction), anger management
and domestic violence group sessions and D.U.I. evaluations. Sliding scale fees.
(815)886-5000
Cornerstone Services
Progressive, comprehensive services for people with disabilities promoting choice,
dignity and the opportunity to live and work in the community. (815)727-6666
Crisis Line of Will County
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Comprehensive suicide prevention hotline, information,
referral, telephone counseling, and "Sunshine" calls. Services are available
for the hearing impaired. (815)722-3344. Non-emergency: (815)744-5280
Eastern
Will County Senior Services Provides transportation for seniors and
people with disabilities (all ages), recreation, advocacy, and nutrition programs.
Strives to keep individuals in their homes for as long as possible. (708)534-2323
Easter Seals Joliet Region
Rehabilitation services to children and adults with disabilities - physical, occupational
and speech therapy; inclusive developmental day care, early intervention clinics
and residential programs. (815)773-9362
Girl
Scouts of Trailways Council Girl Scouting offers all girls the opportunity
to develop their potential, make friends, and learn new skills.(815)723-3449
Good Shepherd Manor
A long-term care facility providing vocational and developmental training for
adult men with disabilities.(815)472-3700
Guardian
Angel Home Before and after school programs, summer camp, individual
and family counseling, foster care, alternative school, domestic violence shelter,
and sexual assault services. (815)729-0930. 24-hour hotline: (815)729-1228
Hill Memorial Center
Provides pre-school care and a social service outlet for youth and adults with
health education, counseling, and food assistance. (815)723-0942. Pre-school:
(815)723-2009
Joliet Area
Community Hospice Provides compassionate care to the terminally ill
utilizing physical, psychological, social and spiritual means. Medicare, Medicaid,
and private insurance certified. (815)740-4104 or (800)360-1817
Lamb's
Fold Women's Center Provides transitional housing for women over 18
and their children, offering recovery classes to help women become self sufficient.
(815) 723-5262
Learning and
Skills Center Provides literacy training, GED preparation and job placement
to disadvantaged youth throughout Will County. (815)744-8670
Model
Ex-Offender Program Provides help with finding employment and developing
employment-finding skills to ex-offenders residing in Will County. (815)723-8998
Peter Claver Center
Serving the economically disadvantaged of Will County for over 50 years, providing
educational, humanitarian, job training/placement and recreational services. (815)722-6361
Senior Services Center of Will
County Programs include arranging for in-home care, elder abuse investigation,
information and assistance, health screenings, nutrition, recreational and educational
programs, nursing home ombudsman, and care-giver support. (815)723-9713
Spanish
Center Provides bilingual social services, food pantry, immigration
assistance, licensed day care, full-day kindergarten, summer youth camp, and job
placement. (815) 727-3683
Stepping
Stones Offers licensed and accredited outpatient and residential alcohol/drug
treatment services for persons 18 years and older. (815)744-4555
The
Salvation Army Provides food, disaster relief services, financial assistance,
counseling, a community center youth program and related support services to those
in need.(815)726-4834
The
South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Provides residential
and outpatient alcohol and substance abuse treatment services. (708)957-2854
Trinity Services A non-sectarian
agency serving children and adults with developmental and mental disabilities
in a variety of residential and day programs. (815)485-6197 -Family Counseling
Center- Individual, family and group psychotherapy. Marital counseling and conflict
management services. Consumer credit counseling services for families in financial
debt. (815)722-4384
United
Cerebral Palsy of Will County People with disabilities and their families
receive care through the Reedswood School, Raynor Park Adult Center, residential
services, and respite and family support. (815)744-3500
Vilaseca
Day Care Center Provides day care and educational programs for low
income and single parent families. Everyone is welcome regardless of race, creed
or ability to pay. Serving children six months of age to six years. (815)727-1467
Warren Sharpe Community Center
Serves children, youth and families on Joliet's south side. Academic tutoring,
job training, recreation, athletics and family support services. (815)722-2727
Will-Grundy Medical Clinic
"The Free Clinic." Provides, at no charge, primary, diagnostic, therapeutic,
and referral medical and dental services to those who have no other access to
such care. (815)726-3377
Will
County Habitat for Humanity Provides affordable housing for low income
families that do not qualify for a conventional bank mortgage.(815)730-1830
Will County Legal Assistance Program,
Inc. Provides legal assistance to low income and senior citizen residents
of Will County in matters including domestic violence, housing, public benefits,
and consumer and family law. (815)727-5123
Will-Grundy
Center for Independent Living A clearinghouse that helps people with
disabilities lead lives of dignity, self-empowerment, self-sufficiency, self-respect
and independence. (815)729-0162. TTY: (815)729-2085
Will
County Community Health Center Provides preventive and primary health
services through direct care and partnerships to the under-served people of Will
County. (815) 740-7629
Will
County Children's Advocacy Center Provides a comprehensive approach
to services for all minors who are victims of physical and sexual abuse and their
non-offending family members. Stresses coordination of investigations and intervention
services. (815) 727-0710
Will
County Habitat for Humanity Provides affordable housing for low income
families that do not qualify for a conventional bank mortgage.(815)730-1830
Will County Legal Assistance Program,
Inc. Provides legal assistance to low income and senior citizen residents
of Will County in matters including domestic violence, housing, public benefits,
and consumer and family law. (815)727-5123 Will-Grundy
Center for Independent Living A clearinghouse that helps people with
disabilities lead lives of dignity, self-empowerment, self-sufficiency, self-respect
and independence. (815)729-0162. TTY: (815)729-2085 Will-Grundy
Medical Clinic "The Free Clinic." Provides, at no charge,
primary, diagnostic, therapeutic, and referral medical and dental services to
those who have no other access to such care. (815)726-3377
YMCA
of Greater Joliet Area Serving families, youth, and adults in fitness,
recreation and safety-oriented programs with values education a key component.
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