Illinois Valley Industries
Find community living with support and guidance for cooking, budgeting, banking, shopping, other daily living activities, and community integration. The goal of this program is to obtain independent living skills.
(815) 942-6133
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
Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages.
Tri-County Special Recreation
Provides year round fun and recreational opportunities for individuals with special needs and abilities. Tri County SRA is a cooperative extension of the Lemont Park District, Lockport Township Park District and the Village of Romeoville.
Plainfield Park District
Provides recreational opportunities for all residents. Offers diversified programs and activities.
Will County Health Department
The Will County Health Department provides comprehensive public health programs, primary health care and dental services for medically under-served residents.
Sertoma Centre, Inc.
Offers a sheltered workshop environment where people work with supervision in a supportive setting.
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.
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 c an find out what careers match your skills and interests by using IDES’ online job resources.
Employment Services – Cornerstone 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.