Illinois Resources
We've compiled general Illinois resources for support under the following categories
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Childcare/Activities
Illinois Action for Children (State funded child care assistance program)
Counseling
Offers counseling; talk about a past or current experience with abortion, adoption, parenting, infertility or pregnancy loss
If you are an Illinois resident and make less than $1500 a month, you can apply for free therapy through Sista Afya’s Thrive in Therapy program. Fill out the application here. If they have reached capacity, they have a list of preferred providers for low cost therapy here.
Mental Health Services for downstate Illinois
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Parenting
New Moms (resources for mothers)
Domestic/Sexual Abuse
Education
Statewide GED prep classes
Employment/Job Training
Illinois Department of Employment Security (Employment resources)
Birth Control/Health
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (Youth & Adult education, youth organizing)
Planned Parenthood
