LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HIV SCREENING SERVICES PLEASE REACH US BY PHONE OR EMAIL TO GET IN TOUCH WHILE WE CONTINUE WORKING REMOTELY. ABOUT OUR RESPONSE View the latest updates from the city of Chicago, including vaccine updates and guidance on staying safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID-19 continues impacting the globe, Chicago House leadership are actively monitoring the situation and taking all actions necessary to protect clients and staff during this unusual time. Read Chicago House’s full statement on COVID-19. Following guidance by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Chicago Department of Public Health, we have implemented a plan that addresses participant and staff needs. While services will continue, they have been modified to comply with the guidance offered by the agencies listed above. Our staff continues to prioritize the needs of our participants while protecting their health and well-being as well. Alternative working arrangements have been made for all staff until new guidance is delivered by agencies listed above. OTHER GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES What is COVID-19? COVID-19 FAQ (English)﻿ | COVID-19 FAQ (Spanish) City of Chicago Community-Based Testing State of Illinois Coronavirus Response City of Chicago COVID-19 Public Health Orders Guidance for People at Higher Risk Cook County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Hotline: 708.836.4755 (available M - F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) HIV/AIDS GUIDELINES US Department of Health and Human Services released guidance for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. COVID-19 and people living with HIV: Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 y personas que viven con el VIH: Preguntas Frecuentes OTHER CHICAGO-SPECIFIC RESOURCE GUIDES South Side Weekly’s comprehensive South side community resource guide (English | Spanish) City Bureau’s Chicago COVID Resource Finder The City of Chicago has launched a new mobile app intended to support residents during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The app will allow the Chicago Department of Public Health to communicate and provide information to Chicagoans who may be COVID-19 positive, or who are experiencing symptoms. The app is called "Chi COVID Coach" and information about the app is available here: https://covidcoach.chicago.gov/. CHICAGO HOUSE RESOURCES HOUSING Housing Hotline: if you are in need of housing information, call 773.248.5200 and press 2. Residential Housing: if you live in a Chicago House building and need to reach us, call 773.248.5200 x412. TRANSLIFE CARE For TransLife Care (TLC) programs, including trans specific housing and medical care, call Kevin Pleasant at 773.676.0824. TransSafe Virtual Drop-in: Mondays from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Zoom Meeting ID: 820 9862 0727 | Password: 484346 HEALTH Ryan White Case Management: call Tom Hunter at 773.231.8017. HIV prevention and linkage to care: call Michelle Minor at 773.738.3406 or call Mikey Forbes at 773.459.0003. Pharmacy Services: for questions about our pharmacy services, call Fred Myrick at 773.280.7734. EMPLOYMENT Employment Hotline: for assistance with employment services, call 312.600.7306. COMMUNITY RESOURCES EMERGENCY RENTAL & UTILITIES ASSISTANCE Guidance for Chicago tenants at risk of eviction due to decreased income during COVID-19 Guidance for suburban Cook County tenants at risk of eviction due to decreased income during COVID-19 Illinois Department of Housing Services Homeless Prevention Service COVID-19 Eviction Protection Ordinance City of Evanston Emergency Assistance City of Chicago Emergency Rental Assistance Program ComEd may be able to assist income-eligible customers who are struggling to pay their utility bills. Peoples Gas has extended its moratorium on residential service disconnection for customers indicating hardship until March 31, 2021. UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE You may be eligible for unemployment assistance if your loss of employment is due to COVID-19. Learn more. Submit a claim here. Resources for bartenders, their spouses, and their children Resources for restaurant workers, delivery drivers, or Uber/Lyft drivers Additional aid for restaurant workers can be obtained by expressing interest in the newly established Restaurant Workers COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund. Resources for US citizens who are blind, disabled, or over 64 years old. SUPPORT GROUPS & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES The Rose Petals: Trans Women/Femme Support Group will be held every first Monday of the month via Google hangouts. (Link to join) The Boi Talk: Trans Men/Masculine Support Group will be held every second Monday of the month via Google hangouts. The above link will be provided for you all the day of as well. Online Narcotics Anonymous Online Alcoholics Anonymous NAMI Chicago Helpline and virtual support groups Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 access to a trained crisis counselor. Bright Star Community Outreach’s trauma helpline has extended service during COVID-19. Chicago Department of Public Health mental health centers are offering free teletherapy services. Illinois Call4Calm 24/7 Text Line: Text TALK to 552020 (HABLAR for Spanish). Illinois Warm Line: Mental health and substance use support. Call 866.359.7953. INTERNET ASSISTANCE Comcast is offering new low-income families two months of free internet service through their Internet Essentials program. Apply and find more details. AT&T is offering discounted internet for $10/mo through its Access plan. Xfinity is currently offering free WiFi hotspots. FOOD PANTRIES AND RESOURCES Follow Chicago Delivers on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter for information on upcoming hot food drives and giveaways. Need help finding food? Find resources through the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Place an order for grocery pickup or delivery through Lakeview Pantry. Follow these steps on Expensify.org (scroll to bottom of linked page) to be reimbursed for essential goods and groceries purchased with your SNAP card. Apply for food assistance benefits through SNAP View grocery store chains with special hours for the elderly, those who are pregnant, and other vulnerable populations. (NOTE: last updated March 2020. Check with individual retailers to confirm.) Chicago Public Schools provides grab-and-go meal pickup for families at over 450 schools Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:-00 PM. View menus and find your nearest pickup site here. APPLICATION ASSISTANCE Brave Space Alliance is offering 30-minute online appointment slots for assistance with applications for LGBTQ+ individuals on the South and West sides. Appointments can be used for assistance with applying for recently expanded unemployment insurance benefits, SNAP and Medicaid, public housing, and other offerings such as career services and financial planning services. Contact: 773.424.2959 RESOURCE SIGN-UPS Tenants United Hyde Park, Woodlawn, and South Shore Sign-Up to Build Local Community Relief Network LEGAL SUPPORT Many criminal and civil cases in the Circuit Court of Cook County will be postponed for a 30-day period starting on Tuesday, March 17, due to the spread of the COVID-19. Court will resume on Thursday, April 16. Call 312.603.6000 to confirm whether your case is temporarily paused. Domestic violence orders of protections will continue. No eviction orders will be entered or enforced during this time. Hearings that will proceed in the 30 days include bail hearings, arraignments and preliminary hearings. In addition, defendants may continue to enter into plea agreements to conclude their case. Any pretrial defendant may also request a bail review during this time. Only high-risk clients will still be required to report to their probation officers in person. Legal Aid Chicago is open and working remotely. Clients can contact Legal Aid at 312.341.1070 or go to their website. Other legal resources, including FAQs about labor laws relating to COVID-19: COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers Legal Aid at Work Coronavirus FAQs (available in English, Spanish, and Chinese) City of Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Friends or family of people being held in pre-trial detention can request bond money through the Chicago Community Bond Fund. Westside Justice Center is open and providing services remotely. To contact WJC, call 773.940.2213. HEALTH & FITNESS AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s HIV Resource Hub provides linkage to care and emergency financial assistance to individuals living with HIV. For more information, call 844.482.4040. Planet Fitness offers free “Work In” sessions via Facebook Live each day at 6:00 pm and uploads past sessions to their YouTube channel. 305 Fitness posts at-home dance-based fitness videos on their YouTube channel. Studio Three hosts classes on Instagram Live several times per day, with workouts available for playback on their app. The FitOn app offers free fitness classes that include everything from HIIT to strength to Pilates. Tips for managing anxiety SOCIAL SECURITY & BANKING ASSISTANCE For Social Security office locations and info, visit the SSA website or call 800.772.1213 (TTY 800.325.0778). For the critical issues below, you can contact your local office directly using this directory (you will find the general inquiry telephone number under “Show Additional Office Information” for the office you select): Dire need benefit payments, which include if you did not receive your benefit payment, presumptive payments, or if you need your benefit, payments reinstated. Severe disability, blindness, and terminal illness cases. Dire need SSI and 1619B eligibility decisions required for urgent Medicaid approval. SEX WORK RESOURCES Harm reduction guide for individuals engaged in sex work Resources and harm-reduction tips for sex work National mutual aid resource compilation Pandemic unemployment assistance Mutual aid financial assistance for sex workers in Illinois SWOP Chicago is delivering harm-reduction supply kits until shelter-in-place orders are lifted. KIDS & PARENTS Childcare centers and childcare assistance for essential workers Daycare guidance from IDPH Guidance for parents in talking to children about COVID-19 Audible.com is offering free audiobooks. Learning enrichment resources from Chicago Public Schools (with or without internet access) Learning resources for children being schooled at home Free recorded learning resources and instructional videos from Great Minds Kahoot! offers free “premium” access to its game-based learning platform. Legends of Learning offers free access to math and science based games. Zearn provides their K-5 math curriculum to teachers for free. SUBSTANCE USE Substance use harm reduction guide Online Narcotics Anonymous Online Alcoholics Anonymous JOIN US Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. SIGN UP info@chicagohouse.org | 773.248.5200 | 2229 S. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 304, Chicago, IL 60616 Privacy Notice • Non-Discrimination Policy • Careers GIVE By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. English