Do you or a neighbor need help? The HNA has compiled a list of services that are available to help you navigate a change in lifestyle during this challenging time.
If you would like to help as a volunteer / block club captain, you can lean more here.
Sickness / CORONAVIRUS
Free Covid Testing: chicagocovidtesting.com
Emergency medical care - call 911
Routine doctor visits: if you are a senior, call your doctor to check if the appointment should be postponed to practice social distancing out of caution
If you are experiencing possible symptoms (cough, fever) , READ the RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FROM the HEALTH DEPARTMENT FIRST.
If you need general help understanding the recommendations, contact info@ourhermosa.org
FOOD/MEAL DELIVERY
Food for CPS Students: Free meals are available, see CPS.edu/coronavirus
Food Pantries
Greater Chicago Food Depository, various locations, 773-247-3663
60641 only: Irving Park Food Pantry: 4256 N. Ridgeway Avenue, 773-283-6296 INCLUDES PET FOOD 🐶🐱
All pet food pantries Anticruelty.org/pantries
TRANSPORTATION
Low cost: The CTA remains open, check for outages on their website or call 312-836-7000
Order car service online (prices vary) - Uber.com or Lyft.com
Taxi Service:
Wheelchair Access Cab: 312-701-4559
Checker Cab: 312-243-2537
Yellow Cab: 312-744-2244
INTERNET / WIFI / LIBRARY
Comcast
Internet Essentials low cost internet
1-855-846-8376 or https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
Xfinity free wifi hotspots: go to your wifi settings and look for the "xfinity" network
Libraries: Open
Library eCards: Apply for an eCard at the Chicago Public Library
UNEMPLOYMENT / UTILITY SHUTOFF / EVICTION
Utilities
People’s Gas: trouble paying bills - 1-866-556-6001
Comed: 1-800-334-7661
If you’re struggling to make your energy bill payments contact the Northwest Side Housing Center to apply for energy assistance programs https://form.jotform.com/nwshc/liheap or call 773-283-3888.
Employment/Job
Unemployment Support: https://www.arisechicago.org/unemployment_benefits
Unemployment Benefits- If you are out of work, you may be eligible for benefits > Start here or call IDES at 1-800-244-5631
Housing
Emergency Rent Assistance:
First, call your landlord to discuss options and explain your situation
Call 311 and they can route you to a Community Service office
Landlord Guidance -- Metropolitan Tenants Organization: 773-292-4988 - Monday-Friday, 1:00-5:00pm.
Eviction - City of Chicago Social Services: 312-603-3337
Mortgage/Rent/Shelter/General Housing Needs: Northwest Side Housing Center - 773-283-3888
Shelter: La Posada Family Shelter - Casa Central - 3209 W. Evergreen - 773-782-8820
PARENTS / CHILDREN / CPS STUDENTS
For complete details, go to CPS.edu/coronavirus
Meals for ALL CHILDREN
For in person pickup: go to ANY CPS SCHOOL, M-F, 9am-1pm. Hermosa area school locations are listed here
For delivery call 773-553-5437 or familyservices@cps.edu
Need-Based Childcare
SitterCity.com is offering free access to their trusted childcare worker database
MENTAL HEALTH
Domestic violence hotline: 1-877-863-6338
National Suicide Hotline - online chat or 1-800-273-8255
Suicide: Youth Suicide + Bullying - The Trevor Project
hotline 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678