Community Support Resources

Food Pantry Map
Click HERE for a map of local Will County food pantry locations and dates. 

FindHelp.org
Search for food resources by zip code.

Community Micro Pantries & Food Pantries (Compiled by Joliet Township Government)
*It is recommended to call ahead and verify before visiting to ensure that services will be available.*
Click HERE to view resources in English.
Click HERE to view resources in Spanish.

Food Assistance Phone Numbers (Compiled by Will County AOK)
Blessing Bench Pantry 815-722-4800
Community Care Center 630-738-8863
Community Christian Church (Loaves and Fishes) 815-267-1717
Fairmont Food Pantry 815-723-3577
Family Outreach Program, Inc. 815-730-9567
Joliet Hope Center 630-886-1553
Kuzma Care Cottage 815-476-2030
Life Line Food Pantry 815-722-2570
Mt. Zion Lift Him Up Ministries 815-722-3812
Northern Illinois Food Bank 630-443-6910
Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry 815-439-8394
Sacred Heart Family Table 815-722-0295
Salvation Army 815-726-4834
Second Baptist Food Pantry 815-726-3731 ext.115
SNAP (Food Stamps) 815-740-5350
Spanish Community Center 815-727-3683
St. John Lutheran Food Pantry 815-439-2320
Warren Sharpe Center  815-722-2727
www.WillCountyIllinois.com/FindFood

My Pantry Express (Northern Illinois Food Bank)
MyPantryExpress.org offers a variety of free grocery items such as fresh produce, dairy products, frozen meats, canned items, and more. These items can be picked up from Northern Illinois Food Bank’s South Suburban Center in Joliet on Larkin on Wednesday evenings and no income or residency restrictions apply. Visit website for instructions on how to participate, select dates and pick up location, to choose your needed groceries. If you have any questions regarding the ordering and/or pick-up of food, please call (630) 443-6914.

Daybreak Shelter Catholic Charities & Shepherd’s Table (Meal)
611 Cass Street
Joliet IL 60432
815-774-4663

East Side Café (Meal)
MorningStar Mission
350 East Washington Street
Joliet IL 60433
815-722-5780
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Illinois Dept of Human Services (DHS)
(Food Stamps – LINK)
45 East Webster
Joliet IL 60432
815-740-5350

Second Baptist Church  (Meal)
158 S Joliet St
Joliet IL 60436
815-726-3731
 

Immigration Resources

• Non-Regulatory Guidance on Immigration Enforcement Actions. It includes information on the rights of students as well as the legal obligations of schools under both state and federal law. Key highlights include:
  • The rights of all children in the U.S. to receive a basic public education, regardless of immigration status.
  • The need for school districts to adopt policies that protect students from undue discrimination, harassment, and fear related to immigration enforcement.
  • Guidance on how to respond to immigration enforcement actions on school grounds, including information on handling federal court warrants, ICE administrative warrants, and subpoenas.
• Illinois Immigration Information Hub, a comprehensive website designed in partnership between leading immigrant serving organizations and local and state government to empower immigrants with reliable immigration-related information and guidance. Among other resources, the site offers:
  • The Illinois Immigration Information Hub Know Your Rights Toolkit
  • A comprehensive overview of free and low-cost immigration legal services
  •  A family emergency plan template, with step-by-step guidance
  • Organizational preparedness resources for businesses and employers
• To support the mental health needs of families, visit the School Wellness/Mental Health webpage. It includes information about Beacon, which has resources available in several languages.
• Spanish Community Center in Joliet (phone: 815-727-3683)
• Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project in Bolingbrook (phone: 630-296-6755) - Provides low-cost or free workshops, consultations, and/or services related to immigration, including DACA, citizenship, detainment, and more.
• Additional information is available through the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights through this link: Immigrant Community Resources
• National Immigration Legal Services Directory: search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Only nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services are included in this directory. 
• Centro Romero: A community-based organization that serves the refugee immigrant population on the northeast side of Chicago. Programs include the Youth Learning and Leadership Program, Family Services (encapsulating the Domestic Violence Prevention Program, the Public Benefits Program, and the New Americans Initiative), Adult Education, and Legal Services.
• Travel Emergency Preparedness Plan: A document checklist for individuals traveling within the US.
• Know Your Rights (Airport): Learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport. View in Spanish, French, and Arabic.
• Resources for Undocumented & DACA Students (Higher Ed Immigration Portal): Support, tools national policies, and more.
• Immigration Rapid Response Resource Guide: List of resources on legal assistance, family preparedness plans, response to immigration enforcement actions, fraud reporting, and more.
• Healthcare Access Resources (Illinois Coalition for Immigration & Refugee Rights): As an immigrant in Illinois, you have certain rights when it comes to your health, regardless of immigration status.
• The Resurrection Project: Immigration justice resources with critical, actionable information to help you understand and exercise your constitutional rights, create emergency preparedness plans, and protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence and dignity.
• Illinois Immigration Services Directory: The Illinois Immigration Services Directory lists not-for-profit organizations that provide immigration legal services to clients in Illinois, including several organizations in neighboring states.
• CLINIC: Offers highly specialized direct legal representation, and training and technical assistance for immigrant defenders about current practice and strategy before the courts. 

MorningStar Mission
350 E Washington Street
Joliet IL 60433
815-722-5780

Presence/St. Joseph Medical Center
815-741-7545

Silver Cross Hospital
815-300-1100

Stepping Stones
1621 Theodore Street
Joliet IL 60435
815-744-4555

Chestnut Health Services

Illinois Drug & Rehab Centers

Top 22 Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers in Joliet & Free Treatment Resources

Free Rehab Centers in Joliet

Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic
Will County Health Department has three locations throughout Will County. All Will County residents are eligible to receive immunizations from the clinic. School and sports physicals are also available at certain locations. Medicaid and Medicare and limited private insurance plans are accepted. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, a low-cost immunization option may be available. The clinics are unable to accommodate walk-ins. Families can contact the main line at 815-740-8143 to schedule an appointment at the location most convenient for them. 

1. Bolingbrook Location
   396 Remington Blvd., Ste. 230
   Bolingbrook, IL 60440
2. Joliet Location
   501 Ella Avenue
   Joliet, IL 60433
3. Monee Location
   5601 W. Monee- Manhattan Rd., Ste. 110
   Monee, IL 60449

VNA Health Care
VNA Health Care has various health centers that offer school and sports physicals with three locations in Will County. VNA Health Care offers a complete range of routine vaccines, immunizations, and school and sports physicals including an eye exam, hearing test, dental exam, illnesses screening, and mental health support. VNA Health Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Even if you don’t have any insurance, VNA Health Care will not refuse service to students due to a lack of payments. VNA Health Care is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with a mission to improve access to quality care among underserved communities in the suburban Chicago area. Families can contact the main line at 630-491-6530 to schedule an appointment at the location most convenient for them.

1. Bolingbrook Location
   323 Quadrangle Dr., Ste. 323
   Bolingbrook, IL 60440
2. Joliet Location
   1501 W. Jefferson St.
   Joliet, IL 60435
3. Romeoville Location
   160 N. Independence Blvd., (Route 53)
   Romeoville, IL 60446

Grief, Loss, and Trauma Support
Lightways (formerly Joliet Area Community Hospice) provides free grief counseling. grief support. You can request support through their contact form or by calling 815-740-4104.

The Dougy Center has great resources for parents and teens. Tip sheets and additional resources can be accessed on their site in English and Spanish.

The National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center has created the Transcend app to help students who have experienced trauma. The Transcend app is free and provides resources and information about common reactions to mass violence and strategies for recovery.

Lifeline Resources
If your child is experiencing a mental health crisis and is in need of immediate services, you can contact the Mobile Crisis Response staff through the CARES line at 800-345-9049. Additional information is available at https://willcountyhealth.org/mobile-crisis-program-mcr/.

You can also find support through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online or by calling 800-273-8255.

The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7 in English and Spanish. Text HOME or AYUDA to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.

Counseling services are available through the Will County Health Department. To register a child or adolescent for services call 815-727-8521 (press 2).

Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth with a Community Shooting
Click here to download the document in English
Click here to download the document in Spanish

Resources for engaging in discussions with loved ones about violence:
How do I talk to my kids about violence in the news?
Supporting Young People During Crises
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators
Tips for Grieving Teens

Bereavement and Grief Resource (Mental Health America)

Lightways (Joliet Hospice)
(815) 460-3282
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care grief support program can help you process your grief and begin to heal. Click HERE for Grief Support Program Guide

Will County Health Department
(815) 727-8670

Guardian Angel Community Services
IPV and Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence 24-hour hotline:1-815-729-1228
Sexual Assault 24-hour hotline:1-815-730-8984

Will County Center for Community Concerns
2455 Glenwood Avenue
Joliet IL 60435
815-722-0722
Housing Counseling, Case Management, home weatherization, limited home repairs

• Homeless Services
  https://wcccc.net/homeless-services/

• Mortgage Assistance
  https://wcccc.net/individual-and-family-assistance/mortgage-assistance/

• Rental Assistance
  https://wcccc.net/individual-and-family-assistance/rental-assistance/

• Utility Assistance
  https://wcccc.net/utility-assistance/

Car Ministry
https://www.orlandchurch.com/Get-Connected/Outreach-Ministries
Connects qualified individuals with donated, working vehicles. People can go to the website to determine if they are “qualified.”

Catholic Charities Daybreak Center
611 East Cass Street
Joliet IL 60432
815-774-4663
Limited rent/mortgage payment, shelter for homeless

City of Joliet – Neighborhood Services
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet IL 60432
815-724-4090
Home repair loans – JOLIET residents only

Community Service Council of Northern Will County
440 Quadrangle Dr, Unit C
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(815)886-5000
Housing Counseling
Will / DuPage County residents

Guardian Angel Community Services
168 North Ottawa Street
Joliet IL 60435
815-729-0930
Domestic violence shelter, counseling

Housing Authority of Joliet
6 South Broadway
Joliet IL 60436
815-727-0611
Section 8, public housing

MorningStar Mission
350 East Washington Street
Joliet IL 60433
815-722-5780
Male only emergency shelter.
Women & children/family program.

Will County State’s Attorney Helpful Resources
Phone numbers for crisis lines, legal services, community health centers, domestic violence prevention, housing, family counseling and more.

Spanish Community Center
(815) 727-3683

Free pregnancy testing, mentoring, ultrasound screening, parenting classes, post abortion support, STI testing, and pantry full of diapers, formula, and infant/toddler clothing/items are available through the Pregnancy Resource Center. 

The Will County Health Department is also a great resource for pregnancy and family health care.

Safe2Help IL is a program with a multifaced approach to help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence, or other threats to school safety.  This is a 24/7 confidential way to share information regarding safety issues.