11/19/2022
Illinois Department of Public Health
Community Resources
IHDA - Housing Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners. WHO - Health for All Film Festival (HAFF). The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) is now open to support qualified homeowners who need help with past-due mortgage payments and related expenses due to financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting today, eligible households may apply for grants of up to $60,000 for past-due mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance and homeowner and/or condo association fees. Applications will be accepted at www.illinoishousinghelp.org until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.
Cancer Prevention & Control (CAPAC) Research Training Program - Summer Program. Information about the 3rd cohort of the CAPAC Summer Program for Master level graduate students, health professions students, and recent graduates of these programs. Program flier HERE.
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances. The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services in Illinois. The Helpline refers to hundreds of treatment and recovery providers across Illinois, and we don’t operate any treatment programs. Helpline services are always free and confidential. Our goal is to guide you to the treatment options that are best for you.
Call (833) 234-6343
Text HELP to 833234
Visit the Illinois Helpline website for more information
WHO - Health for All Film Festival (HAFF). The Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) invites independent filmmakers, production companies, public institutions, NGOs, communities, health professionals, scientists, students, and film schools from around the world to submit their original short films on health. More information HERE.
Research Opportunity: Food Access and Communication Research Study. An online research interview to learn about our food environment and to help make sure that the survey is appropriate for learning about your community food environment. This interview will be recorded. In order to participate, you must be: Aged 18-39 years old, Live on the West or South sides of Chicago and Purchase food for your household. Participants will be compensated $50 for completing the online interview. The interview will take place on UIC Zoom. For more information, contact Saria Lofton at: [email protected] or call (312) 884-1594.
Volunteer Opportunity: Donation and Volunteer Support for New Arrivals from Texas. On Wednesday, August 31, the City of Chicago welcomed nearly 100 migrants bused from Texas to Chicago. Our city greeted them with dignity and respect, and the City government, in collaboration with local, state, federal, and community partners, took action to ensure they had access to shelter, food, and other resources. We anticipate that the state of Texas will continue to bus migrants to Chicago and we remain committed to providing support and resources to our newly arrived neighbors during this transition period. To donate or register to volunteer, click here.
Healthy Illinois: Healthcare Coverage for Immigrants Age 42+. Information about enrolling in health insurance programs for immigrants can be found on Healthy Illinois shared Google drives in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, and Arabic. Visit the One-Page Eligibility Fliers and the One-Page Public Charge Flyers for more information.
Helping Immigrant Families Move Forward: Last week buses filled with immigrant families began to arrive from Texas. Many more will come. Infants, toddlers, school-aged children, moms and dads with just a plastic bag with a few necessities and nothing more. They left places where poverty and violence meant daily life was dangerous and often deadly. They came with hope and fear. Let's help them take their first steps forward. Cook County Health welcomes these families, provides health screenings, and tries to meet their immediate basic needs. But, we need your help! These families need diapers, baby food, underwear, clothing, shoes, and more. Donate through the CCH Amazon Wishlist.
Guidance for Providers Caring for Newcomers Arriving through the Uniting for Ukraine Program (Dept. of Health & Human Services): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is supporting the arrival of Ukrainian newcomers, working closely with federal, state, and local partners, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. Ukrainian newcomers may be admitted to the United States (U.S.) on several different categories, including humanitarian parole through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program, non-immigrant short-term visas (tourist or business), immigrant visas, or refugee status. This notification provides an overview of the U4U program, additional clinical considerations, and resources for clinicians and others working with Ukrainian newcomers. For more information, visit: Uniting for Ukraine.
Chicago residents in need of baby formula- New local and national mutual aid networks are connecting parents who are in most need of formula with those who are willing to donate: the Chicagoland Baby Formula Collection Project, Share Our Space, and Free Formula Exchange are all resources for those in need.
Find out if you qualify for emergency housing assistance in Illinois due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
