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Financial Support Services

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Reviewed Date

Oct 4, 2025

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This page provides a list of programs and services available to residents of Chicago and Cook County and beyond, including help with housing, utilities, food, healthcare, disability support, and legal aid. It connects people to nonprofit, city, county, and federal resources that offer financial assistance and other support.


Connects people to local help for housing, food, and more.
Phone: 211


Helps people with disabilities save and invest money for living expenses.


Federal programs that offer financial help to people with disabilities.
Phone: 800.772.1213


Offers help with education, jobs, energy, health, housing, and emergency needs.
Phone: 312.782.2332


Helps with gas, electric, water bills, and heating system repairs.
Phone: 800.571.2332


Provides emergency food, housing help, caregiver support, and transportation.
Phone: 312.743.0300


Gives free furniture to people in need.
Phone: 312.752.0211


Helps with rent during emergencies like job loss, fire, or eviction.
Phone: 312.743.0300


Free legal help for housing and debt problems.
Phone:855.956.5763


Helps people raise money for medical and caregiving costs not covered by insurance.
Phone: 800.642.8399


Offers cash assistance, food help, and job support.
Phone: 800.843.6154
TTY: 866.324.5553


Lists grants and funding opportunities for health programs.
Phone: 217.782.4520


Explains tenant rights and how to get legal help if facing eviction.


Tips for getting help paying for medicine under Medicare Part D.


Offers financial help and programs for Chicago residents.


Provides food, clothing, and other help to people in need.
Phone: 773.779.6700
 

 

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