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2morrowstartz2day Inc.

Youth program empowering students from underserved communities, providing mentorship, education, and enrichment opportunities.

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Agape Missions

Social service agency dedicated to providing innovative and comprehensive re-entry programs, HIV/AIDS care and prevention, and general counseling.

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Blueprint Agency

Provides the necessary tools to enable women to overcome and conquer obstacles by offering counseling, life coaching, wellness, and resources & referrals.

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Beecher Fire Protection District

Offers a Community Mental Health Program for residents of our fire district, enabling community members to access long-term solutions for mental health issues and get out of the revolving door of emergency room visits for chronic mental health issues.

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Bridges to a New Day

Counseling agency whose mission is to provide prevention, intervention and educational services which foster non-violence in the lives of children and adults.

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CASA of River Valley

CASA of River Valley's mission is to draw from community resources to reduce the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social impacts of abuse and neglect experienced by children in foster care in the Will and Grundy Counties.

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Center for Correctional Concerns

Social service agency located within the Will County Adult Detention Facility. CCC's goals are to motivate, inspire, and support the incarcerated in their desire to better their life.

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City of Joliet Fire Department

The JFD Mental Health Program aims to provides no cost mental health care. The JFD social worker refers callers to providers and ensures they are seen within days of their call.

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Cornerstone

Cornerstone Services provides progressive, comprehensive services for people with disabilities, promoting choice, dignity and the opportunity to live and work in the community.

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Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley ensure children with disabilities and their families are empowered through physical, occupational, & speech-language therapy, audiology, nutrition, mental health, and diagnostic clinics.

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Easterseals Joliet Region

Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.

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Fighting Chance

Through year-round programming that blends boxing and fitness, STEM and academic enrichment, life skills development, and mentorship, Fighting Chance helps youth build confidence, resilience, and purpose.

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FOCUOS

The F.O.C.U.O.S. (Focus On Critically Using Our Skills) mission is to break barriers, eliminate the school-to-prison pipeline, and provide life-changing opportunities for underserved and at-risk youth.

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Gateway Foundation, Inc.

Gateway offers a full continuum of behavioral health care across a wide range of clinical settings, including outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment, residential treatment, and recovery homes.

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Governors State University

Jaguar Jumps is a bridge program for students with disabilities to transition from high school to college and career pathways.

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Heart Haven Outreach

Heart Haven Outreach aims to transform the lives of teens through caring relationships and programs that support healthy development on an emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual level.

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Heartlife Ministries

HLM Recovery 180, is a R.O.S.C program of Heartlife Ministries, provides essential resources and support for individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges.

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HHH Ranch

Individuals navigating physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges discover confidence and connection through riding lessons, farm classes, Equine Assisted Learning, and enriching camps.

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Holsten Human Capital Development

HHCD strengthens at-risk populations by expanding their access to viable resources that promote self-sufficiency, wellness and stability through comprehensive service provision, developing low-income and affordable housing, and fostering economic development.

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JTHS Foundation

The JTHS Foundation African American Mentoring Program is dedicated to promoting high academic performance and personal growth among participants.

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Little Friends, Inc.

A comprehensive human services agency dedicated to supporting children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and social-emotional needs.

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Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

LWSRA's mission is to provide recreation and leisure services for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities while promoting greater disability awareness in the community.

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Lockport Twp Fire Protection District

LTFPD's Community Risk Reduction officer is available throughout the week to address the needs of district residents and align them with resources for long-term mental health support and basic needs.

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Mental Health Matters Fund, Inc

Provides mental health education, awareness, prevention, and financial resources for mental health treatment for children, adults, and families in our local communities.

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Moose & Me Baking Company

Moose & Me Baking Company employs adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities and create meaningful interactions within our community.

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Morning Star Mission Inc.

Morning Star Mission is a non-denominational organization dedicated to relieving the spiritual and physical hunger of the poor by providing food for the hungry, clothes for the needy, shelter for the homeless and the gospel of Jesus Christ for all.

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NAMI Will-Grundy

NAMI Will-Grundy provides free, confidential, peer-led mental health support sessions and education courses for those living with a mental health concern and for family & friends supporting someone with a mental health concern.

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New Day Employment Network

New Day Employment Network is dedicated to supporting individuals in Will County, IL with challenging backgrounds to achieve employment, self-sufficiency, and community inclusion, helping them rebuild their lives.

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Reclaim 13

Reclaim 13's mission is to forge healing pathways for survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation through services like trauma-informed therapy, residential care for minor survivors, child and family case management, and more.

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Riverwalk Adult Day Services

Riverwalk Adult Day Services provides a safe, social and stimulating environment for adults in need of daytime care through community environment, adult enrichment, recreational activities, nutritious meals and snacks, and trusted facility.

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Steger School District 194

Steger implements Leader in Me which is a whole-child framework that builds students' social-emotional skills, leadership, and personal responsiblity through explicit instruction in self-management, goal setting, and collaborations.

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Stepping Stones Inc.

Stepping Stones is dedicated to providing substance use disorder treatment and related mental health services even if persons served are unable to pay for the cost of services.

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The Arc of Illinois

The Arc offers resources and information, supports families in their individual advocacy efforts and trains and educates people with disabilities, families and professionals among other things.

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The Hive Day Program

The Hive Day Program is a community-based day program for teens and adults with disabilities. Through vocational training, life skills development, recreational activities, and community inclusion, we help our members grow in confidence and independence.

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The Recovery Community Center of Joliet

RCCJ aims to create an environment that supports overall wellness through Education, Peer Recovery Support, Self Help Groups and Resource Linkages for those who have experienced substance use and addiction.

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The Second Story Foundation

Through recovery housing, workforce development, transportation assistance, and community-based support services, the Second Story Foundation focuses on strengthening the systems and resources that help people sustain recovery after treatment.

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Trinity Services, Inc

Trinity's mission is to provide the highest quality, person-directed services and support to people with disabilities and mental health needs so they may flourish and lead full and abundant lives.

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Uniquely You Behavioral Health

Uniquely You Behavioral Health therapists are extensively trained in affirming care for the neurodivergent, providing a supportive environment where you can begin or continue your mental health journey without judgment.

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Wheatland Township

Project Pulse is a Wheatland Township initiative focused on helping young people build resilience, strengthen social and emotional skills, increase awareness of opioid and fentanyl risks, and connect with supportive resources before challenges become crises.

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Will County Children's Advocacy Center

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center is a child-focused, coordinated response center that provides hope, healing, prevention, and justice for children who have endured severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence.

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Will County Problem Solving Courts

Among many responsiblities, the Will County Problem Solving Courts provides emergency housing for participants of the Mental Health Court Program as Clinical Case Managers work with participants to obtain permanent housing.

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Will County Sheriff's Office Building Resilience for a Healthy Community

The Will County Sheriff's Office implements a wellness program for all of their employees which includes annual mental health screenings, a peer support porgram, and implementation of Mindbase.

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Will County Sheriff's Office Substance Use Prevention

The Will County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition focuses on coordinating, collaborating and connecting multiple sectors of the Will County community with a comprehensive approach to reduce substance abuse among our youth.

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Will Grundy Medical Clinic

Free medical and behavioral healthcare is provided to uninsured and underinsured adults, and free housing support and case management is provided to residents who are homeless or housing insecure.

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Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community (WCHC)

The Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community sponsors educational groups, organizes youth events, and provides programs to assist young people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

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