Medical/Health and Wellness Resources
Hands & Voices Guides and Resources for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Plus
Hands & Voices provides a variety of resources specific to children who are deaf/hard of hearing plus – the combination of being deaf or hard of hearing and having additional medical complexities or other needs.
Information includes the “Connecting Families of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Plus (DHH Plus) with Resources and Support” guide, an Educational Plan Checklist for D/HH-Plus Students and presentations, articles and other guides for families of children who are D/HH plus.
Hands & Voices Virtual Waiting Room
Hands & Voices virtual waiting room provides resources and connections for families with children who have been referred to or are in the care of an audiologist and who are receiving those services through technology or “telehealth.” Much of the information is also useful for families who are preparing for onsite visits.
Hands & Voices virtual waiting room includes:
- A video about the importance of next steps when your child is referred for more testing after a hearing screening
- A guidebook for parents about audiology and telehealth
- Information about tele-audiology options
- Questions to ask your audiologist, understanding your child’s audiogram, help making decisions with communication and more
- Connections to family-to-family support from trained parent leaders
- Explanations of help offered by a variety of professionals in addition to your child’s audiologist
- Resources to promote health and well-being for you and your child
- A link to email a Hands & Voices trained parent who can answer your questions and direct you to additional resources
Healing Horse Stables in Sidney, Ill., is a non-profit organization offering therapeutic riding and equine-facilitated learning for individuals of all ages and abilities. Healing Horse Stables promotes learning and physical, social and emotional well-being through programs that include:
- Therapeutic riding
- Riding for relaxation
- Horsemanship programs
- Field trips
For questions, fill out the Healing Horse Stable online form or email healinghorsestables@gmail.com
Healing Hurt People Chicago (HHPC) is a hospital-based, youth advocacy program for violence recovery. HHPC services begin in the hospital and include crisis intervention, mental health care, medical advocacy, team support support and patient advocacy. The program also connects participants to supports and a community where they can continue to grow, thrive and break the cycle of violence once they leave the hospital.
HHPC programs and resources for individuals, families and loved ones recovering from trauma also include:
- Information about trauma and the SELF (Safety, Emotion, Loss, and Future) model
- Stories of healing
- Strategies for coping
- Resources for families
- Resources for providers
For questions, please contact HHPC at info@HealingHurtPeopleChicago.org or (312) 864-2735.
Health Information Videos in American Sign Language
The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) offers a variety of health education videos in American Sign Language (ASL), with voice-over and captions. The videos cover topics such as behavioral health, general health and wellness, heart disease, breast health, substance use and more. Some of the videos are also available in Spanish. These videos are for informational purposes only.
For questions or assistance, please contact CHS’s Community Outreach and Advocacy Team at CHSCOA@anixter.org.
The HealthWell Foundation aims to reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. It provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover copays, healthcare premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.
For any questions, please call (800) 675-8416, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email grants@healthwellfoundation.org.
Mail all grant-related documents to the HealthWell Contact Center, P.O. Box 489, Buckeystown, MD 21717.
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.
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, adolescents and young adults. All articles are also provided in Spanish.
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, Saline, White and Williamson). The Network brings together local health departments, area health centers, hospitals and others interested in improving the health of their communities. HSIDN provides an extensive collection of health and community resources, workshops and prevention programs.
HSIDN provides information on a wide range of resources, including:
- Access to Care resources and tips for finding a primary care physician (PCP)
- Comprehensive lists of healthcare and hospital systems, local health departments, and federally qualified health care providers (FQHC)
- A Dental Health Resource Guide
- A Diabetes prevention program and Camp Beta for youth with diabetes
- A community health calendar
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 your child, and where to find support.
The information includes:
- Signs your child may need more help
- Important information about tweens
- Resources for more information