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General Resources

  • Find Treatment for Mental and Substance Use Disorders

    FindTreatment.gov is a confidential and anonymous resource for people seeking treatment options anywhere in the United States. Information about paying for treatment and understanding addiction and mental health is also available. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ) oversees the site.

    FindTreatment.org also offers:

    • The National Helpline at (800) 662-4357
    • State substance use and mental health agency links and phone numbers
    • Video tutorials for using the site
    • Information about the Disaster Distress Helpline for counseling related to disasters
    • Other treatment resources

  • Find Your Local Food Bank – Feeding America

    The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks and food programs helps millions of people find food and grocery help in their communities every year. Connect with your local food bank to learn about upcoming free food distributions and to apply for national food programs.

    You can also visit Feeding Illinois for more information about Illinois food banks.

  • Flying Horse Farms Camp for Families and Children with Serious Illnesses

    Flying Horse Farms (FHF) is a free medical specialty camp for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with complex medical conditions and their families. Located in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, FHF offers fun, transformative overnight and family camping experiences to campers across the United States. Camps are available for children and young adults with diagnoses and conditions that include:

    • Heart and lung conditions
    • Rheumatologic diagnoses
    • Craniofacial diagnoses
    • Blood disorders
    • Gastrointestinal disorders
    • Spinal cord diagnoses
    • Mental health conditions

    There is no cost to attend camp sessions. Lodging and meals are also provided.

  • Food and Support Programs in Chicago and Cook County

    Get help finding food, diapers, job training and accessing programs at over 700 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other community partners in the Chicagoland area.

    Visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository website for more information.

  • Food Pantry at Christ Church in East Moline and Silvis

    The Food Pantry at Christ Church provides groceries to over 10,000 people annually at its Silvis and East Moline campuses.

    Food is distributed at:

    • The Silvis Food Pantry, 1301 2nd Ave., on Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m.
    • The East Moline Campus in the Family Life Center, 3801 7th Street, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    For more information, email connect@christchurchquadcities.com or call (309) 755-2508

  • FoodFinder

    FoodFinder’s free website and app display an interactive food assistance map, helping users find their nearest food pantry or other free food programs anywhere in the United States.

  • Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources

    The Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources (FHSR) is a private, non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all children affected by hearing and communication disorders.

    Parent resources and programming include:

  • Free American Sign Language Classes at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills

    Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) offers free American Sign Language (ASL) classes for families who have children ages birth through high school who are deaf or hard of hearing. Deaf instructors teach the classes in sign language and written English. MVCC serves residents in Moraine Valley and Cook County.

    To register for the classes and get more details, email ASL@morainevalley.edu.

  • Freefood.org

    FreeFood.org is a website where people can find and add free food resources locally and nationwide.

  • Friends of Man

    Friends of Man is a non-profit that uses 100% of donations for charitable assistance. The charity receives applications requesting mobility equipment, prosthetics, home modifications, medical equipment, hearing aids, basic needs and much more from referring professionals. Referring professionals include caseworkers, case managers, healthcare workers, social workers, school counselors, teachers and clergy who apply on behalf of their patients and clients.

    In addition to the assistance listed above, Friends of Man can provide assistance nationwide for adaptive equipment, assistive technology, lift chairs, mobility equipment, orthopedic braces and shoes, stairlifts, vehicle adaptations and wheelchair ramps.

    More details are on the Friends of Man Eligibility page.