Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness is based in Olympia Fields, Ill., and offers community support services that promote healthy lifestyles and help people and families overcome challenges. Its community support services for youth include crisis services and Reporting Centers for Justice-Involved Youth in Cook County.

Aunt Marth’s also provides support for new parents (first-time moms and dads) as well as any parent or family feeling the stress of having a new baby or infant at home. Its support services include home visits and coaching to help parents feel more confident, keep their home safe and get other care and services in their community.

For more details, call (877) 692-8686 or fill out Aunt Martha’s Contact Us form.

Special Recreation of Joliet & Channahon

Special Recreation of Joliet & Channahon (SRJC) is a cooperative extension of the Joliet and Channahon Park Districts. SRJC provides year-round social and recreation activities for people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. Programs offer opportunities to build new skills, create friendships and have fun.

Transportation is available to residents of Joliet and Channahon for some SRJC programs for an additional fee. For non-resident transportation, please contact the SRJC office at (815) 741-7275, ext. 176.

For more information about SRJC or to request a registration form, call the Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center at (815) 741-7275, ext. 160.

Plainfield Park District

The Plainfield Park District provides recreational opportunities for all residents. If you or a family member needs special assistance or accommodations to participate in any park district program, please indicate that need on your registration form.

In addition, the park district coordinates with the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA) to offer a wide range of recreational opportunities.

To discuss any special accommodation requests, please contact the NWCSRA at (815) 407-1819.

Will County Health Department

The Will County Health Department provides comprehensive public health programs, primary health care, and dental services for medically underserved residents.

For appointments or questions, please visit the Contact Us page on the Will County Health Department’s website.

Job Corps

Job Corps is a comprehensive program that provides essential academics and career skills training. The program helps eligible youth ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

For questions,  please visit the contact page on Job Corps’ website.

Illinois Department of Employment Security Youth Program

The Hire the Future Program at the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is designed to provide youth ages 16 to 24 with employment assistance, job readiness and career development services. You can find out what careers match your skills and interests by using IDES’ online job resources.

Cornerstone Services – Employment Services

Cornerstone Services’ Employment Services help people with disabilities gain and maintain employment in the community.

Services are available in Will, Kankakee and southern Cook counties. Services include career counseling, job development and job coaching.

For more information, visit Cornerstone Services’ contact page for phone numbers and email addresses.

Career Access Network at Trinity Services

The Career Access Network at Trinity Services assists people with disabilities and mental illness in finding community-based employment with competitive earnings and benefits.

For more information, contact Trinity Serves at (815) 485-6197 or info@trinityservices.org.

Bridges to a New Day

Bridges to a New Day provides counseling, intervention and educational services to foster non-violence in the lives of children and adults. Telehealth and in-person services are available.

For more information, please call (815) 838-2690. The best time to call is Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Infinite Potential Through Technology (Infinitec)

Infinite Potential Through Technology (Infinitec) brings assistive technology to people with disabilities in Illinois. Infinitec provides information about assistive technology as well as training, equipment and access to specialists and resources.

Infinitec includes information about mobility devices, home modifications, independent living, orthotics and prosthetics, adaptive toys, adaptive sports, hearing resource guides, vision resource guides and more.