Resources
Career and Job Opportunities
Explore job listings, career planning tools, and workforce training to help you find the right path and land meaningful work.
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Illinois WorkNet Center: Job listings, career planning, and training programs.
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Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership: Job training and placement services in Cook County.
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Indeed's Teen Jobs: Search for youth job opportunities.
Mental Health and Wellness
Access 24/7 crisis support, mental health services, and culturally competent therapists focused on the needs of young men.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or dial 988: 24/7 support for crisis situations.
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NAMI Chicago: Mental health support and resources.
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Therapy for Black Men: Directory of therapists for Black men.
Education and Scholarships
Discover financial aid, scholarship databases, and affordable educational programs to support your academic goals.
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Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Apply for financial aid for college.
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Scholarships.com: Search for scholarships by demographic or field of study.
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City Colleges of Chicago: Affordable education and GED programs.
Financial Literacy
Learn how to budget, save, and manage credit through trusted financial education platforms and counseling services.
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MyMoney.gov: Government resource for financial education.
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Illinois Financial Wellness Hub: Budgeting, saving, and credit resources.
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service: Help with debt management and credit counseling.
Housing Assistance
Find rental support, affordable housing options, and emergency services to help you stay safe and stable.
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Chicago Department of Housing: Rental assistance and affordable housing programs.
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All Chicago: Homelessness prevention and housing services.
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Gap Year Housing Program (Internal link to your program).
Legal Resources
Navigate the legal system with free legal help, bail assistance, and guidance on expungement and record sealing.
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Illinois Legal Aid Online: Free legal information and assistance.
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Chicago Community Bond Fund: Help with legal fees and bail.
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Cook County Expungement Resources: Information on sealing and expunging records.
Health and Hygiene
Get connected to low-cost or free healthcare services, clinics, and sexual health support in the Chicago area.
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Howard Brown Health: Affordable healthcare services in Chicago.
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Chicago Family Health Center: Clinics for low-cost medical and dental care.
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois: Sexual health services.
Community Programs and Events
Stay engaged with your community through volunteer opportunities, park programs, and local workshops and events.
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Chicago Park District: Free and low-cost events and programs for youth.
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Eventbrite Chicago: Find local workshops and community events.
Emergency Resources
Locate food assistance, domestic violence support, and 24/7 hotlines for crisis and emergency needs.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository: Food pantries and meal programs.
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Domestic Violence Helpline (Illinois): Support for survivors of domestic violence.
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211 Illinois: Comprehensive database of local resources for housing, food, and crisis support.