Local mental health resource areas
- Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Mental Health Centers
- Pilsen South Ashland Health Hub: 1713 S. Ashland Ave. (Walk-in services offered).
- Englewood West 63rd Street Health Hub: 641 W. 63rd St..
- Other Chicago-based providers
- Ada S. McKinley Community Services: Offers counseling and other services.
- Anixter Center: Provides mental health support.
- Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4): Locations include 2542 W. North Ave. and 4740 W. Clark Ave.
- Metropolitan Family Services: A location in Chicago offers various services.
- Pilsen Wellness Center: Provides mental health services
Food Pantries
- La Casa Norte’s Fresh Market: A pantry providing free fresh, nutritious food.
- Address: 3533 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
- Pilsen Food Pantry: Serves the area southwest of the district, which is accessible to many West Town and Near North residents.
- Address: 2124 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
- Catholic Charities Chicago: Multiple locations in Chicago are accessible to Near North residents.
- Address: 721 N. La Salle St., Chicago, IL 60610
- Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center: Operates a food pantry by appointment.
- Address: 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL
- Share Food Share Love Food Pantry: Located in Brookfield, west of the district, and offers compassionate service.
- Address: 9030 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513
- Salvation Army Corps Community Center Midwest: Several Salvation Army locations offer food assistance. This one is near the district.
- Address: 20 S. Campbell Ave., Chicago, IL
Community Gardens
- Maxwell Street Community Garden: 1150 W 13th St, Chicago
- McKinley Park Community Garden: 2210 W Pershing Rd.
- Harrison Park Harvest Garden: 1824 S Wood St.
- Jefferson Playlot Park Community Garden: 1640 S Jefferson St.
- Community Roots Community Garden at Skinner Park: 1331 W Adams St.
Organizations that assist with immigration issues
- The Resurrection Project (TRP): Based in the district, TRP offers high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services aimed at keeping families together. It provides assistance with family-based petitions, residency applications, naturalization, and more.
- Phone: 312-666-3062
- National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC): This Chicago-based organization provides free legal consultations and representation to low-income immigrants. NIJC works to defend the legal rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
- Phone: 312-660-1370
- Greater Chicago Legal Clinic (GCLC): GCLC's immigration team specializes in family-based immigration, including assistance with family petitions, naturalizations, waivers, and deportation defense.
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF): MALDEF can assist tenants in Illinois who have been threatened or evicted due to their immigration status.
- Phone: 312-427-0701
