Resources
Access to Capital
We offer support in financial services through our amazing partners. Learn more about the opportunities here.
Mental Health
We are pleased to offer complimentary mental health support to our students through our valued partner, New Life Knew Solutions. We also invite you to stay informed about our upcoming mental health workshops,
Reentry
The 2023 Illinois reentry guide has a wealth of information on preparing for reentry while incarcerated, steps to take following release, and directories of resources. Topics include housing, employment, healthcare, finances, substance use and more
Mental Health Resources:
NAMI Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Support groups, education, and advocacy for mental health.
- Website: www.namiillinois.org
- Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Thresholds
- Provides comprehensive mental health services, including housing and employment support.
- Website: www.thresholds.org
- Phone: 773-572-5400
Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice
- Resources for mental health services, including crisis services.
- Website: www.
illinoismentalhealthcollaborat ive.com - Phone: 866-359-7953
Drug Addiction Resources:
Gateway Foundation
- Substance use treatment centers across Illinois.
- Website: www.
gatewayfoundation.org - Phone: 877-505-HOPE (4673)
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) – Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
- Provides access to substance use treatment programs across the state.
- Website: www.dhs.state.il.us/
page.aspx?item=29738 - Phone: 1-866-213-0548 (Helpline)
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation – Chicago
- Comprehensive addiction treatment for individuals and families.
- Website: www.
hazeldenbettyford.org - Phone: 866-831-5700
Expungement Resources:
Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA)
- Provides legal services for expungement and record sealing.
- Website: www.cgla.net
- Phone: 312-738-2452
Illinois Legal Aid Online
- Expungement and sealing resources, including a step-by-step guide to file petitions.
- Website: www.illinoislegalaid.
org
New Leaf Illinois
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- Free legal assistance for cannabis expungement.
- Website: www.newleafillinois.
org - Phone: 855-963-9532
Workforce Development Resources:
Illinois WorkNet
- Statewide resource for job seekers, including training and career services.
- Website: www.illinoisworknet.
com
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
- Workforce development and job placement services in Chicago and Cook County.
- Website: www.chicookworks.org
- Phone: 1-800-720-2515
JARC (Jane Addams Resource Corporation)
- Provides job training in manufacturing, welding, and CNC machine operation.
- Website: www.jane-addams.org
- Phone: 773-728-9769
Computer Training Resources:
Chicago Public Library – CyberNavigators
- Free computer classes and one-on-one assistance.
- Website: http://www.chipublib.org
National Able Network
- Offers free technology skills training for job seekers.
- Website: www.nationalable.org
- Phone: 855-994-8300
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