Social Services

At Village Church we are all about caring for your needs, spiritual, physical and emotional! The CPR Team (Care, Pray Response) has compiled these resources to aid you in getting the help or assistance you need. If you have a prayer request or need help please don't hesitate to contact us by email (care@villagechurchoakpark.com) by phone (708-622-8929) or by filling out the contact form on our website, linked below.


Financial, Mental Health, Senior and Youth Services


OAK PARK TOWNSHIP

The township has many resources from community mental health and general assistance to prevention services that educate the public on positive youth development, strengthening families, suicide prevention and much more.


phone | 708-383-8005 

address | 105 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302



OAK PARK TOWNSHIP YOUTH SERVICES

They support area youth through the implementation of prevention techniques, crisis intervention, restorative justice, therapeutic involvement, case management and coordination of wraparound services with other community partners and agencies. Look through their website to view information on crisis intervention, youth groups, school supply drives, scholarships, and a court diversion program.


phone | 708-445-2727

address | 105 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302



OAK PARK TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES

Offering a variety of assistance such as meal programs, senior events, support programs case management and transportation to medical appointments, social activities and errands. Transportation appointments can be made 24 hours to 1 week in advance. Call 708-383-4806 to reserve a ride!


transportation phone | 708-383-4806

main phone | 708-383-8060

address | 130 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302



NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

They provide recovery programs, family programs and community services dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of those affected by mental illness in the western suburbs of Cook County. Visit their website to view more information on their drop-in center, The Living Room, their community wellness center, connection support groups and family support groups.



TEEN CHALLENGE

Offering a residential, Christian, faith-based discipleship and recovery support program, they seek to provide an effective and comprehensive faith-based solution to life-controlling problems. Visit their website to view information on their women's center and men's center.


phone | 773-772-2211

email | chicago@teenchallengeillinois.org




Children and Family Services


HEPHZIBAH CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION

Their mission is to enhance the safety and well-being of children while preserving the dignity of parents and families. They offer group homes for neglected and abused children, foster care and adoption, day care, comprehensive services for children and families in crisis, and a sibling camp. Visit their website to find out more about their services and also find ways to help.


phone | 708-649-7100

address | 1144 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301






Food Pantry


BEYOND HUNGER

They provide hunger-relief programming and services to 13 zip codes across Cook County, including portions of Chicago and its near-west Suburbs. They provide food through the OPRF Food Pantry and home delivery, and offer social services, nutrition education, cooking classes and a surplus food project. Visit their website for more information on how to give and get help. If visiting their office, call before arriving.


phone | 708-386-1324

address | 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL




Homeless Shelter


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phone | 708-338-1724

address | 6634 W. Roosevelt Road, Oak Park, Il 60304



Veterans Affairs


VET CENTER

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phone | 708-457-8805

address | 1515 South Harlem, Forest Park, IL 60130




Resale and Thrift Shops


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