

RESOURCES
Accessing Health Care
We need to focus on health and healthy lifestyles from pre-natal to elder-hood by giving the people of the 5th District the sufficient resources to lead a successful journey through life. We need to ensure that our greatest treasures and assets; the children, youth and families of the 5th District can have quality healthcare.
Accessing Health Care Resources:
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https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalClients/health/Pages/default.aspx
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Parents can sign up their children for the state's affordable health insurance programs
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Seniors can sign up for one their affordable prescription drug programs
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Women can find information on free breast and cervical cancer screenings
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Anyone can see what health coverage options might be available to them under the Affordable Care Act
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Medical Assistance programs are designed to provide Illinois’ residents access to quality health care
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All Kids offers Illinois’ uninsured children comprehensive health care that includes doctor’s visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and medical devices like eyeglasses and asthma inhalers.
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For further information, please follow the link below:

For Businesses
A healthy and flourishing 5th District is fueled by a thriving educated workforce. We'll secure public and private investment opportunities in every neighborhood in order to make the 5th District a vital economic engine of Chicago. We'll aggressively create public and private partnerships that will grow a booming small business community throughout the District.
For resources, follow the links below:
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Find Illinois Small Businesses Development Centers in your area
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Starting your business in Illinois Handbook
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Business Information Center
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SCORE - Counselors To America's Small Businesses
For further resources, please follow the links below:

Refugee and Immigrant Services
What is the purpose of this service?
The Bureau of Refugee and Immigrant Services funds, manages and monitors contracts designed to:
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Help newly arriving refugees achieve self-sufficiency in the United States;
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Provide outreach and interpretation services to low-income and limited English-proficient individuals requiring supportive services
What is being offered?
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List of Community Service Agencies Serving Immigrants
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Know Your Rights and Resources
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Department of Human Services
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Eligibility for Assistance
Get Help – Legal Resources
Further Help:

Senior Citzens' Resources
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Agencies & Organizations Serving Seniors
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What does this site contain?
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Contains documents on Alzheimer’s Association Chapters in Illinois
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Contains documents on Family Caregiver Resource Centers in Illinois
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Contains Community Care Program - Care Coordination Units
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Contains Hispanic/Latino Affairs Office
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Contains Nursing Facility Associations in Illinois
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And more!
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What is the Senior HelpLine?
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Senior HelpLine provides information on programs and services and links person 60 years of age and older and their caregivers to local services
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Professional staff briefly assess needs, send literature and write referrals for a range of services such as care coordination services, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, legal services, transportation, employment and nutrition services
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Senior HelpLine staff also provide abuse intake and accept appeals and service inquiries from the Community Care Program clients
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2019 State & Federal Programs for Older Adults
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What are some ongoing programs for Older Adults?
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Caregiver Resources
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Comprehensive Care Coordination
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Various Consumer Services
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Senior Community Service Employment Program
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Congregate Meal and Nutrition Sites
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Insurance Counseling and Senior Health Insurance Program
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Veterans' Resources
Local Health Care Facilities:
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Auburn Gresham Clinic (Chicago) (Outpatient Clinic)
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Chicago Heights Clinic (Outpatient Clinic)
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Joliet Clinic (Outpatient Clinic)
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Oak Lawn Clinic (Outpatient Clinic)
Vet Centers in Chicago:
Mental Health Resources:
Health Care Resources:
Government Resources:

Voting and Elections
Federal Resources:
State Resources:
Local Resources:
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Election Information
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Voter Registration Status
