Resources for Illinois
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Healthy Chicago Resource Directory
The Chicago Department of Health provides a wide range of health care and social services for women, infants, children and families in Chicago. For questions, please call the Chicago Department of Health at (312) 747-9884.
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HealthyChildren.org is the official parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The site provides the latest information to help support the optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children,...
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Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network
The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network (HSIDN) is a grassroots effort to support and build healthy communities in Illinois’ 16 southernmost counties (Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hardin, Hamilton, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Union,...
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HealthyChildren.org’s “Childhood Grief: When to Seek Additional Help”
Many children experience the death of a close family member or friend at some point during their childhood. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ website HealthyChildren.org provides information for parents about childhood grief, ways to help...
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A number of heart conditions can affect children. Some are structural abnormalities they are born with. Others deal with the electrical system that controls the heartbeat. HealthyChildren.org, the official parenting site of the American Academy...
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Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association
The Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association (HOIDSA) offers support and information to help families adjust to the special needs of a child with Down syndrome. Its programs and resources for families and caregivers include...
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Heartland Alliance Health, Housing and Legal Services
Heartland Alliance in Chicago provides programs to address the root causes of poverty, generate social change and inspire people to build better lives not only for themselves but for their communities. Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant...
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Help for Caregivers, Grandparents/Relatives Raising Children in Northeastern Illinois
AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois provides programs offering respite, legal services, counseling, financial help, training programs and more for caregivers and grandparents/relatives raising children. Residents in DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties may...
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Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events
Every year, children and adolescents experience disasters and other traumatic events. Family, friends and trusted adults play an essential role in helping youth cope with these experiences. The National Institute of Mental health has numerous...
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Helping Hand is a nonprofit organization empowering children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Chicagoland through person-centered education, therapy, residential and employment programs. Helping Hand programs and services, include: An outpatient clinic School...