RESOURCES

ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES

At MedCast, we believe that healthcare, welfare, and social services should be easily accessible to all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to ensuring that our services are inclusive and culturally competent, and that we treat all individuals with dignity, respect, and compassion.

We recognize that there are systemic barriers that prevent marginalized communities from accessing healthcare, welfare, and social services. We are committed to identifying and addressing these barriers and to working with our community partners to develop solutions that promote equity and access.

Healthcare Services

Access Community Health Network - (866) 267-2353, info@accesshn.org
600 W Fulton St #200, Chicago, IL 60661
Provides primary and preventive health care services to low-income and uninsured individuals and families in the Chicagoland area, including those with disabilities.

Access Living - (312) 640-2100, info@accessliving.org
115 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities to increase their independence and quality of life.

Aunt Martha's - (630) 896-7900, aurora@auntmarthas.org
101 S Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
Offers affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care services to low-income and underserved communities, including undocumented immigrants.

Esperanza Health Centers - (773) 584-6200, info@esperanzachicago.org
2001 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Offers affordable primary health care and behavioral health services to underserved and low-income populations, including undocumented immigrants.

Erie Family Health Centers - (312) 666-3494, info@eriefamilyhealth.org
Multiple locations in Chicago and Evanston, IL
Provides comprehensive health care services to low-income and underserved communities, including medical, dental, and behavioral health care, as well as supportive services like case management and translation services.

Fox Valley Older Adult Services - (815) 786-9404, info@fvoas.org
1406 Suydam Rd, Sandwich, IL 60548
Provides a range of services to older adults and their caregivers in Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb Counties, including transportation, meals, and support groups.

Gateway Foundation - (630) 966-7400, contactus@GatewayFoundation.org
400 Mercy Ln, Aurora, IL 60506
Provides substance abuse treatment services, including detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient treatment, to individuals struggling with addiction in Illinois.

Social Services

CASA Kane County - (630) 444-3100, info@casakanecounty.org
100 S 3rd St #460, Geneva, IL 60134
CASA Kane County provides advocacy and support to abused and neglected children in Kane County.

Centro Romero - (773) 508-5300, info@centroromero.org
6216 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Centro Romero provides a range of services to immigrant and refugee populations, including legal services, English classes, and job training.

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry - (630) 897-5431, info@mariewilkinsonfoodpantry.org
834 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry provides food assistance and other support services to low-income individuals and families in Aurora and surrounding communities.

Mutual Ground - (630) 897-0084, info@mutualground.org
418 Oak Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Mutual Ground provides advocacy and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Kane and Kendall Counties.

West Suburban Community Pantry - (630) 512-9921, info@wscpantry.org
6809 Hobson Valley Dr, Unit 118, Woodridge, IL 60517
West Suburban Community Pantry provides food and other basic needs assistance to low-income individuals and families in DuPage County.

World Relief DuPage/Aurora - (630) 462-7566, chicagoland@wr.org
191 S Gary Ave #130, Carol Stream, IL 60188
World Relief DuPage/Aurora provides a range of services to refugees, asylees, and immigrants, including resettlement services, legal assistance, and job training.

Welfare Services

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry - (630) 897-2127, info@aurorafoodpantry.org
1110 Jericho Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
Provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families in Aurora and surrounding communities.

Family Counseling Service - (630) 844-2662, eward@aurorafcs.org
70 S River St #104, Aurora, IL 60506
Provides individual, couples, and family counseling services to improve the mental health and well-being of individuals and families in Kane County along with care coordination for peripheral services.

Northern Illinois Food Bank - (630) 443-6910, hunger@northernilfoodbank.org
273 Dearborn Ct, Geneva, IL 60134
Distributes donated food to food pantries and other organizations that serve low-income individuals and families in 13 counties in northern Illinois, including Kane County.

PADS Lake County - (847) 689-4357, info@padslakecounty.org
1800 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services to homeless individuals and families in Lake County, IL.

The Salvation Army - (773) 725-1100, usc.socialmedia@usc.salvationarmy.org
Multiple locations in Chicago and suburbs, IL
Provides a range of services to those in need, including emergency assistance, food and shelter, job training and placement, and addiction treatment.

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