COVID-19 Related Resources

A non-exhaustive list of resources for support in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 General COVID-19 Information

IL Department of Public Health Testing Guidance

Map of COVID-19 Testing Sites in Illinois

AA and NHPI In-Language Resources for Coronavirus
​created by The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) ​

 

We've compiled some resources for support under the following categories

Click the title to expand the list of resources.

Please email info@chicagoabortionfund.org with additional resources we could add to this list.

 

Food & Supplies

Housing

Unemployment & Education

For general school related inquiries 

Unemployment Assistance
Illinois Department of Employment Security set the following guidelines for applicants:

  • FOR ON-LINE APPLICATIONS, click here. If your last name begins with letters:

    • A through M file your claim on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays.

    • N through Z file your claim online on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays.

    • Saturdays – for those who missed their application window.

  • FOR PHONE APPLICATIONS, call (800) 244-5631. If your last name begins with letters:

    • A through M call between 7:30am – 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

    • N through Z call between 7:30am – 6pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.

    • Fridays (7am-6pm) & Saturdays (8am-noon) – for those who missed their call window.

Financial assistance for restaurant workers/gig workers

Relief and aid for the arts community and creative professionals, sponsored by the City of Chicago

Disaster unemployment benefits 

Healthcare

Medication Affordability Assistance 

Illinois DHS Resources for people with disabilities

Access Living COVID-19 Resources for the Disability Community

Help is Here resources - IL Dept. of Human Services

Chicago Low Cost or Free Medical Screening/Urgent Care:

Planned Parenthood of IL Telehealth Services

  • Video-based telehealth services - a new option for accessing high-quality, affordable health care, using a private and secure video conferencing platform that connects you directly with a provider.

  • Planned Parenthood Direct app - provides safe, remote access to essential health care, including contraception and UTI treatment.

Mental Health

Call4Calm - FREE anonymous emotional support text line for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. 

  • Text “TALK” to 5-5-2-0-2-0

  • For Spanish, text “HABLAR” to 5-5-2-0-2-0

NAMI Chicago Helpline - Connects to a mental health counselor

  • CALL 833-626-4244 or DIAL 311

Sista Afya - individual therapy, group therapy, support groups, and online resources

Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health FREE Teletherapy Services

  • CALL 312-747-1020

Bright Star Community Outreach Trauma Counseling

  • CALL 833-TURN-123

Help is Here - program of the IL Dept. of Human Services

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Talkline - SAMHSA 24/7 FREE service dedicated to emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

  • TEXT TALKWITHUS to 66746

  • or CALL 1800-985-5990

Crisis Text Line - 24-hours a day support from a trained crisis counselor, for any type of crisis.

  • TEXT HELLO to 741741 

LGBTQ+ Specific Resources

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Brave Space Alliance - the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ Center located on the South Side of Chicago.

Crisis Pantry
Support Groups
Job Board

Howard Brown - FREE PREVENTION SUPPLIES

  • Visit https://howardbrown.org/preventionsupply to request FREE condoms, lube, and at-home HIV screening kits and have them delivered to your door.

  • Information and ordering available in English and Spanish. Orders will be filled while supplies last and in the order they are received. If you have questions about prevention supplies or at-home screening, please call 773.388.1600 ext. 2991 or email PreventionSupply@howardbrown.org

Relief from Interpersonal Violence

​IL Dept. of Human Services Domestic Violence Helpline

  • CALL 1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338)

Crisis Text Line - 24-hours a day support from a trained crisis counselor, for any type of crisis. 

  • TEXT HELLO to 741741 

Between Friends Domestic Violence Hotline

  • CALL 800-603-HELP (4357)

Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline

  • CALL 888-293-2080

IL Dept. of Human Services - List of All Services Offered 

IL Dept. of Human Services - Domestic Violence Agencies by City

Futures Without Violence Resource & COVID-19 Updates

Safe Place for Pets -  housing for people and pets needing a safe escape from DV

Pets