Support Resources
Childcare Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
KanIHelp - Kankakee and Iroquois County Information Network
For Kankakee/Iroquois county resources related to mental health, substance abuse, family issues, legal issues, health care, emergency and disaster services, or aging.
WIOA (Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act)
United Way
General search for all resources including but not limited to food, housing, legal services, etc.
KCCSI (Kankakee County Community Services, Inc.)
LIHEAP
Assistance with low income heating and energy assistance, including weatherization and more.
Transformative Growth Counseling
Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center
The livingroom provides comprehensive services through integrated programs, including prevention and educational resources for substance use/abuse and the disease of addiction. Free and walk-ins are welcomed.
Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health
Accepts Medicaid and no-insurance.
Contact Katrina Deutsche-Vaclavik: katrina@helenwheelercenter.com
815-939-3543
WIOA (Workforce Innovative Opportunity Act)
A service by which you can obtain support through resources, workshops, and school assistance, job search, and more — should you qualify. All you must do is fill out the application, attend the workshop, and remain in contact with your corresponding coordinator (listed below.)
- Under 24 years of age: Kristney Vaux - 815-802-8272
- Over 24 years of age: Ericka Esters - 815-802-8977
Xfinity FREE Internet (students)
Receive a great discount through Xfinity/Comcast, eligibility is based on income and student status.
Rincon Family Services
Employment services, financial support programs, food pantry, legal assistance and Immigration Services, mental health services, medical services, and substance use treatment.
KCC Foundation
Complete one online application to be considered for all eligible scholarships.
Application open Oct. 1 to May 1.
KCCSI
This program provides financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons with high academic potential who are enrolled or will be enrolled in a college, university, trade or vocational school.
WIOA (Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act)
Child Care Discount (Childcare Resource & Referral)
$40 discount per week available until June 2023
TRIO Student Support Services
Transferring from KCC to a four-year college or university)
See website for eligibility.
Contact Kelsey Hart: 815-802-8473 or kjhart@kcc.edu.
Assistance filling out SNAP/LINK application
My Pantry Express
You can create an order of food and pick up at the KCC Food Pantry or another location. This is a FREE service offered through the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
For KCC pickups
- Location: KCC Food Pantry, Room L114.
- Dates: Second and fourth Tuesday each month.
- Pickup: Appointments are between 1-3 p.m. Orders will not be held past 3:30 p.m. on the pickup date. No other pickup arrangements can be made.
- Ordering: Place orders beginning on the Friday following a pickup-date. Orders close the Friday before a pickup, or when the order capacity is reached.
See the attached fliers in English and Spanish for more details.
List of rental assistance resources
From Rincon Family Services
Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (LHAF)
Mortgage help: www.illinoishousinghelp.org/ilhaf
Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)
Rental assistance: www.illinoishousinghelp.org/ilhaf
Legal Aid Foreclosure Prevention: www.illinoishousinghelp.org/ilhaf
Childcare Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
Pregnancy Resource Center
FREE classes for new parents, supports, resources, diapers, wipes, formula, and more.
Asistencia Legal
Praire State Legal Services
Dirección: 187 S. Schuyler Ave. #350, Kankakee IL 60901
Teléfono: 815-935-2750
https://pslegal.org
Regas, Gubbins & Regas
Dirección: 1 Dearborn Square #300, Kankakee IL 60901
Teléfono: 815-933-2600
Immigration Project INC
Dirección: 211 Landmark Dr. Suite D4, Normal IL 61761
Teléfono: 309-829-8703
www.immigrationproject.org/es/inicio
National Immigrant Justice Center
Dirección: 224 S. Michigan Ave. Ste 600, Chicago IL 60604
Teléfono: 312-660-1370
https://immigrantjustice.org
Servicios Leyva
Dirección: 9701 Franklin Ave., Franklin Park IL 60131
Teléfono: 773-227-3434
www.serviciosleyva.com
Frida Kahlo Community Organization
Dirección: 5133 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago IL 60632
Teléfono: 312-421-7599
https://fridacommunity.org
Salud
Community Health Partnership of Illinois
Dirección: 202 N. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee IL 60901
Teléfono: 815-932-6045
https://chpofil.org
Aunt Martha’s Kankakee Community Health Center
Dirección: 1777 E. Court St., Kankakee IL 60901
Teléfono: 877-692-8686
Kankakee County Health Department
Dirección: 2390 W. Station St., Kankakee IL 60901
Teléfono español: 815-802-9350
www.kankakeehealth.org
First Care Family Clinic
Dirección: 70 Meadowview Center #200, Kankakee IL 60901
Teléfono: 815-802-0000
Salud Mental
Harbor House
Linea de emergencia 24 horas
Teléfono: 815-932-5800
Project Sun
Dirección: 701 S. Harrison Ave.., Kankakee IL 60901
Teléfono: 815-304-5933
www.projectsunkankakee.org
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Dirección: 806 S. College St., Springfield IL 62704
Teléfono: 217-789-2830
Asistencia de emergencia
KCCIS
Dirección: 657 E. Court St., Kankakee IL 60901
Teléfono: 815-933-7883
https://kccsi-cap.org
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