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Financial Support Services

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Oct 4, 2025

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This page provides a list of programs and services available to residents of Chicago and Cook County and beyond, including help with housing, utilities, food, healthcare, disability support, and legal aid. It connects people to nonprofit, city, county, and federal resources that offer financial assistance and other support.

2-1-1 Metro Chicago
Connects people to local help for housing, food, and more.
Phone: 211

Achieving a Better Life Experience (IL ABLE)
Helps people with disabilities save and invest money for living expenses.

Benefits for People with Disabilities (SSA.gov)
Federal programs that offer financial help to people with disabilities.
Phone: 800.772.1213

CEDA - Find Services
Offers help with education, jobs, energy, health, housing, and emergency needs.
Phone: 312.782.2332

CEDA - Gas and Electric Bill Utility Assistance Program
Helps with gas, electric, water bills, and heating system repairs.
Phone: 800.571.2332

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Program Guide
Provides emergency food, housing help, caregiver support, and transportation.
Phone: 312.743.0300

Chicago Furniture Bank
Gives free furniture to people in need.
Phone: 312.752.0211

City of Chicago Rental Assistance
Helps with rent during emergencies like job loss, fire, or eviction.
Phone: 312.743.0300

Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt
Free legal help for housing and debt problems.
Phone:855.956.5763

Help Hope Live
Helps people raise money for medical and caregiving costs not covered by insurance.
Phone: 800.642.8399

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
Offers cash assistance, food help, and job support.
Phone: 800.843.6154
TTY: 866.324.5553

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Lists grants and funding opportunities for health programs.
Phone: 217.782.4520

Know Your Rights: Eviction and Lockout Resources
Explains tenant rights and how to get legal help if facing eviction.

Medicare.gov - Help with Prescription Costs
Tips for getting help paying for medicine under Medicare Part D.

Resources for Residents - City of Chicago
Offers financial help and programs for Chicago residents.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Provides food, clothing, and other help to people in need.
Phone: 773.779.6700
 

 

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