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Health Story A Community of Compassion for Mental Health

WEBHealth Story A Community of Compassion for Mental Health Years ago, Estela Diaz, a mother of five, sought therapy as she navigated a family crisis, chronic depression and …

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Neighbors Call for Mental Health Treatment, Not Further Trauma

WEBIn September, BPNC and its partners launched the “Treatment Not Trauma” campaign to advocate for more mental health services, like public mental health clinics. …

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Healthcare Navigators Help Enrollees Steer Clear of Insurance …

WEBIn a city where 10.5 percent of people lack health insurance coverage, United Way of Metro Chicago community partners are turning to healthcare navigators to help reduce barriers …

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Suburban Coalition Relieves Families of High Healthcare Costs

WEBThe coalition helped the family enroll in health insurance and, later, accepted them into its Silver Access Program to further reduce their healthcare costs. With their …

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Healthy Kids Resource Fair Opens Doors to Good Health

WEBWith a goal of enrolling 10,000 students in Medicaid and Marketplace health insurance over the next two years, United Way and CPS, in partnership with the Greater …

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UIC Neighborhood Center Brings Hope and Services to Auburn …

WEBOne of the first workshops offered in the Neighborhood Center are conducted regularly by BA NIA Inc, a reproductive justice and health-based organization …

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South Chicago Network Trains Neighbors On Crisis Response

WEBTo help neighbors like Luz recognize crises and offer support, the South Chicago Neighborhood Network and Advocate Aurora Health hosted free mental health …

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Little Village Leaders Invest in Residents’ Success

WEBOur community partners in the neighborhood also offer obesity prevention and weight loss services at neighborhood schools and obesity reduction programs at …

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LGBTQIA+ Organization Expands Reach Across Chicago through …

WEBHistorically, Howard Brown Health Center has been a site for the LGBTQ community, known for their health care and research. Founded in 1974, Howard Brown …

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Neighborhood Network Spotlight: Little Village

WEBThe members of the Health Committee, led by Sofia Mendez of Latinos Progresando, the lead agency for the Neighborhood Network, went around the room, …

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211 Metro Chicago Connects Thousands of Residents in First Six …

WEB211 Metro Chicago was a decade in the making. The free, confidential helpline was launched by United Way of Metro Chicago, the City of Chicago, and Cook …

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What Makes Brighton Park Strong

WEBHealth. Improving residents’ physical health and emotional wellness is a top priority for the Brighton Park Neighborhood Network. Its Health Committee unites …

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211 Metro Chicago Celebrates One Year of Impact

WEBSince United Way of Metro Chicago launched 2-1-1 on January 27, 2023, in partnership with the City of Chicago and Cook County, the 24/7 helpline has made a …

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Press Release (01.27.2023)

WEBChicago, IL – January 27, 2023 - 211 Metro Chicago—a free resource connecting individuals in need of assistance with essential health and social services support—is …

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List of All Agency Partners

WEBChildren’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County. A leading resource to heal and prevent violence against children that unites public, private and community …

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211 Metro Chicago Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

WEB211 Metro Chicago helps residents connect with a variety of resources such as housing, food, utility payment assistance, heating and other free-to-low-cost health …

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