The Illinois Immigration Information Hub is a partnership between leading immigrant rights organizations, legal aid providers and state and local government partners in Illinois. It provides accurate and comprehensive information in a centralized place for individuals, families and employers. Information includes resources, legal guidance, and answers to common questions about immigration issues in Illinois. The hub also provides:

• Know Your Rights information cards, video series, toolkit, training and more.
• Essential planning strategies for emergencies and documents to create a family plan in English, Spanish, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole and Simplified Chinese
• Information on free and low-cost legal services
• Forms, applications and answers to frequently asked questions and more

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Family Support Network (FSN) Hotline at (855) 435-7693 (1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY). Help is available in  English, Spanish, Korean and Polish.

The City of Marion Housing Authority provides public housing to low-income families and individuals to promote affordable housing, self-sufficiency, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. Its public housing program offers 328 housing units. Interested individuals must complete the pre-application form and submit it to the Marion Housing Authority office to determine eligibility.

For questions, please:

• Visit the City of Marion Housing at 501 N. Market St., in Marion
• Call (618) 997-1258
• Email hacm@marionhousing.org

AFIRE (Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment) Chicago is a grassroots community organization that connects Chicagoland-area Filipinx/a/o community members, immigrants, domestic workers, seniors and youth to a variety of services and programs. In addition to its online Community Resources Directory, AFIRE offers health resources, legal aid, language learning, community education, and citizenship and professional development workshops.

For questions, please contact AFIRE at (773) 580-1025 or contact@afirechicago.org.

 

SWAN protects and advocates for adult victims of abuse, neglect and homelessness. SWAN offers programs and trained staff to help victims in Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Jefferson, Hamilton, Lawrence, Marion, Richland, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, and White counties. SWAN programs include:

• Information and assistance for seniors and people with disabilities
• ​Housing programs for victims of domestic violence and homelessness
• SWAN partner abuse intervention program
• Adult Protective Services (APS) for ages 18 to 59 with disabilities
• Legal advocacy
• Parenting groups, support groups and domestic violence abuser intervention counseling

For immediate help, call the 24-hour Domestic Violence and Temporary Shelter Hotline at (888) 715-6260.

You can also contact SWAN:

• Through its Contact Us page on the website
• By calling an office location (see the list of offices and services for each county)

Greater Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Community Health Centers are independent, non-profit, non-governmental health care organizations that provide access to quality, cost-effective health care services to everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Greater Family Health has 12 locations and offers patient-centered dental, health, and mental health services in the Elgin community and 54 municipalities in Illinois.

Greater Family Health services include:

• Women’s health and Better Birth Outcomes Comprehensive program
• Dental services
• Adult and senior health
• Behavioral health and counseling
• Sexual health

For questions or more information, please call Greater Family Health at (844) 599-3700.

Accessia Health is a national nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to individuals of all ages who are living with a rare or chronic health condition. It offers disease-specific patient programs for all ages and throughout the healthcare journey. Help includes case management, education and financial support for health insurance premiums, medication copayments travel and other essential medical expenses.

Visit Accessia Health’s website for more information about:

• Financial assistance
• Educational resources and webinars
• Provider resources

For questions or more information, call Accessia Health at (800) 366-7741. Interpretation services are available. You can also fill out the online form on the Contact Us page.

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming experience that strengthens community connections and invites broader participation. Its “Share-A-Seat” program fosters a sense of community and improves quality of life by allowing individuals to attend live symphony performances at no cost. The program provides tickets to non-profit human service organizations that serve families and individuals who would not be able to attend a performance without this help.

If you are part of an organization interested in participating, please:

• Visit the RSO’s Share-A-Seat webpage for more details
• Fill out the Share-A-Seat online application form.

Organizations may request tickets for individuals or larger groups during the concert season.

Navarro Farm in Frankfort, Ill., provides a safe, supportive environment where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can gain independence and purpose through agricultural experiences. It offers a wide range of hands-on programs and opportunities, including workplace readiness for transition and adult groups, a farmer and farmer trainee program, family-centered events, and seasonal and community celebrations.

Navarro Farm programs include:

• The Farmer and Farmer Trainee Experience, which focuses on helping people with IDD build confidence and life skills through agricultural activities, such as planting and harvesting crops, animal care, farm-to-table cooking lessons, running the farmstand and participating in social and recreational activities.
• The Post-Transition Groups Skill Development and Job Readiness Program, which provides meaningful farm activities that teach responsibility, time management and problem-solving to prepare participants for future employment or volunteer opportunities.
• Family-centered activities where families can come together, share experiences and create lasting memories.
• Carter’s Corner farm stand.
• Community events and open houses.

The Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is a national, nonprofit organization made up of law firms that provide financial planning and legal help for families with loved ones who have special needs. SNA offers resources, a “Helpful Resources for Families and Individuals with Special Needs” page,  and expertise to help families navigate financial planning, disability law and connecting with nearby attorneys who focus their practices on disability law.

For more details, visit the SNA Contact Us page.

Have Dreams in Evanston and Park Ridge provides innovative programming and compassionate care for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. It focuses on helping individuals with autism build social, communication and independence skills across the lifespan. Have Dreams’ services include free downloadable social stories and resources, counseling, support groups, after-school programs for students with autism and community-based social opportunities for neurodivergent young adults ages 22 and older.

Have Dreams also provides:

• ASD training and webinars
• Autism education flyers for kids and printable activities
• Have Dreams Academy (HDA) workforce training program in Evanston
• Counseling and employment services for neurodivergent individuals and families

Please visit Have Dreams’ Contact Us page for more information.