SOCIAL AGENCIES - 2011/2012
A SAFE PLACE – provides services to victims of domestic violence in Niles Township. (847)-249-5147; HELPLINE: (847) 731-7165 www.asafeplaceforhelp.org
ARK – provides food vouchers, food pantry, clothing, furniture and other miscellaneous items to needy Niles Township citizens. (773-973-1000) www.arkchicago.org
CANCER WELLNESS CENTER – offers psychological, emotional and social support to cancer patients and their families. Provides support services to cancer patients and their families in Niles Township. (847-509-9595) www.cancerwellness.org
CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING – non-residential, social, enrichment and skill development center for people with developmental disabilities. The Center is committed to enhancing the quality of life for persons with mental retardation. (847-948-7001) www.centerforenrichedliving.org
NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (FORMERLY CENTRE EAST) – provides theatre and entertainment programs for Niles Township citizens. Presents internationally recognized arts and entertainment that is accessible and affordable - programs include: feature attractions, youth theatre, family theatre, and an annual showcase for the performing arts of young people. (847-679-9501) www.centreeast.org
CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIP – The Township directly provides scholarships for over 30 Niles Township pre-school children in a number of fully licensed day care facilities.
Click here for Application.
[Note: to read this file you need Adobe® Reader to be installed on your computer. Download it here].
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER – provides support to child victims of violence and sexual abuse and their families. (847-885-0100) www.cachelps.org
GLENKIRK – provides quality lifetime support and services which empower individual residents in Niles Township with developmental disabilities to participate fully in all areas of community life. Provides services and support for people with developmental disabilities - new 12 group homes - services (adults, children) apartments, duplexes & single family homes - vocational training - employment program -retirement alternatives - children and infant school - rehabilitation training - foster care adoption assistance - respite program to relieve parents. (847-272-5111) www.glenkirk.org
THE HARBOUR - provides support services and emergency shelter to adolescent girls and their families. (847-297-8540) www.theharbour.org
INDO-AMERICAN CENTER – develops and fosters the interests of the Asian Indian Community in the Chicagoland area through educational, cultural and community service programs. Some services include immigration and naturalization assistance, senior programs, free medical and legal clinics, etc. (773-973-4444) www.indoamerican.org
INTERFAITH HOUSING – provides support services for affordable housing in Niles Township. (847-501-5760) www.interfaithhousingcenter.org
JEWISH COUNCIL CAMP RED LEAF - provides support services and camp facilities for developmentally disabled youth and adults in Niles Township. (312-726-8891) www.jcys.org/redleaf
LINCOLNWOOD CAB – provides subsidized taxi rides for senior citizens in Lincolnwood. (847-677-9740) www.lincolnwoodil.org
LINCOLNWOOD SENIORS – provides programs, services, activities and facilities for senior citizens in Lincolnwood. (847-677-9740) www.lincolnwoodil.org
LINKS – North Shore Youth Health Service empowers young people to make informed, responsible decisions about their health, well-being, and sexuality. Links provides health education in the schools and community, support services for minority youth, reproductive health care, and counseling. (847-441-619) www.linksyouth.org
MAINE-NILES ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL RECREATION – provides therapeutic recreational programs for individuals with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. (847-966-5522) www.mnasr.org
METROPOLITAN FAMILY COUNSELING – provides family counseling to residents of Niles Township. (847-328-2404) www.metrofamily.org
MIDWEST PALLIATIVE CARE/HOSPICE OF THE NORTH SHORE – provides support services to the needs of terminally ill patients in Niles Township. (847-467-7423) www.carecenter.org
MISERICORDIA HOME – provides residential, educational, recreational, and vocational services to children and adults with mental disabilities. (773-273-4175)www.misericordia.com
MORTON GROVE “MONDAY” SENIORS – provides programs, entertainment and activities for the Morton Grove Seniors Club. (847-965-3792)
NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER – provides case management and respite services for Alzheimer''s patients in Niles Township. (847-784-6000) www.nssc.org
NORTHWEST CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT (NW CASA) – provides emergency services to rape victims living in Niles Township. (Office: 847-806-6526); 24 HOUR HOTLINE: 888-802-8890. www.nwcasa.org
ORCHARD VILLAGE – provides residential and vocational training for developmentally disabled adults and children in Niles Township. (847-967-1800) www.orchardvillage.org
PRESBYTERIAN HOMES/GREAT OPPORTUNITIES – provides adult day services for frail elderly citizens with physical and mental impairments. (847-982-3318).
www.presbyterianhomes.org/services/adultday.html
RAINBOW HOSPICE Rainbow Hospice is a nonprofit organization serving terminally ill patients and their families in Niles Township and Surrounding Area. (847-685-9900)
RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY LIVING – provides support services and shared housing to developmentally and physically disabled adults in Niles Township. (847-701-1554)
RESPONSE CENTER – provides support services, counseling and education to adolescents and their families in Niles Township. (847-676-0078) www.responsecenter.info
RIMLAND SCHOOL – provides assistance to autistic clients in developing vocational and living skills as well as attending to their medical needs. (847-328-4090) www.rimland.org
ST. JOHN BREBEUF SENIORS – provides programming and entertainment for senior citizens in Niles Township. (847-965-7488)
ST. LAMBERT SENIORS – provides programming and entertainment for senior citizens in Niles Township. (847-272-1580)
ST. MARTHA SENIORS – provides programming and entertainment for senior citizens in Niles Township. (847-966-2569)
SHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES – provides programming and support services for children and adult residents in Niles Township with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Programs and supports include: early intervention, in-home respite, supported living, variety of residential group homes, service facilitation, adult and senior day programs, vocational and employment services. (847-982-2030) www.shoreinc.org/
SKOKIE COMMUNITY CHORUS – provides musical entertainment for citizens of Niles Township. (847-677-3835)
SKOKIE NORTH SHORE SCULPTURE PARK – provides beauty and culture to the Niles Township community by actively engaging in the selection, installation and exhibition of sculpture. (847-679-4265) www.sculpturepark.org
SKOKIE VALLEY ORCHESTRAL ASSOC. – provides beauty and culture to Niles Township by promoting good symphony music. (847-679-9501)
SUBURBAN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (Access to Care) – provides low cost primary health benefits to medically indigent residents of Niles Township. (708-531-0680) www.sphcc.org
THRESHOLDS TRANSITIONS (formerly Niles Township Sheltered Workshop) –provides adult day care services to frail elderly and sheltered workshop services to individuals with disabilities and older adults living in the Niles Township community. (773-572-5300) www.thresholds.org
TURNING POINT – provides mental health services to residents of Niles Township. (847-933-0051) www.www.tpoint.org
VISIONS (formerly BLARE HOUSE) – “Better Living for Autistics in Residential Environments” – 28 clients in six group homes. Provides services to autistic adults and children. (847-299-2200) www.thevisionsnetwork.org
NEW FOUNDATION CENTER (FORMERLY WILPOWER) – provides psychosocial rehabilitation, supportive group housing, job training and vocational placement to Niles Township residents. (847-501-2939) www.wilpower.org
WINGS – provides housing, food case management and support services to homeless women and their children in Niles Township. (847-908-0911) www.wingsprogram.com
