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Advocate Aurora Health / Maine Township High School District

We are apart of a collaborative effort and have work in the School Based Health Center and provide services to all high schools within the Maine Township 207 District.

AIDS Foundation Chicago- Getting to Zero Illinois

Getting to Zero Illinois is our public-private partnership, led by AIDS Foundation Chicago, along with the Illinois and Chicago Departments of Public Health, working with people and partners across the state to address the HIV epidemic in Illinois by 2030 through comprehensive strategies in prevention, care, and treatment so all Illinoisians may thrive.

Big Noise Theatre

Producing quality stage entertainment in Des Plaines for 20 years. Performances occur within the Prairie Lakes Community Center there are adult productions and youth productions.

Center of Concern

A nonprofit social service agency in Des Plaines serving residents throughout suburban Cook County. All agency services are provided at no cost and include housing assistance, older adult programs, and community services.

Chicago Gender Society

The Chicago Gender Society (CGS) was founded in May 1987 for transgender education and support. CGS continues to provide a safe place for people to explore their gender identity. We do this through our monthly meetings, socials and events. If you are new to the community, CGS meetings provide our members and guests an opportunity to network with other individuals exploring similar feelings and provide educational programs from experts in the fields of interest to our members. Our monthly socials provide an evening out with members and friends in a public environment. Our events range from a golf outing, an evening of bowling, to a grand Holiday Party.

Christ Church United Church of Christ – Des Plaines

An Open & Affirming, WISE for Mental Health congregation committed to justice, welcome, and spiritual depth. We celebrate diversity, practice inclusive love, and seek to be a community of compassion and belonging for all. 

Cook County Department of Public Health

The Community Engagement and Health Education unit aims to build healthier communities by connecting the Public Health System and community stakeholders with a commitment to equity and improving the health outcomes of Suburban Cook County.

Des Plaines Public Library

Working hard for over 100 years to be an essential resource for Des Plaines. Whether it's through the items we buy for the collections, the programs we run for enrichment or fun, or the partnerships we foster within the community, we want to be a valuable part of your daily life.

Des Plaines History

The Des Plaines History Center collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Des Plaines and its people and provides access to those resources through exhibits, educational programs and research facilities.

Our vision is to create a great future by inspiring and connecting people to the history of Des Plaines and to the world through an understanding of heritage, traditions, culture, and community.

We are a local history museum located in downtown Des Plaines, Ill. The Kinder House, at 789 Pearson St., is a 1907 Queen Anne Revival house with room displays portraying early 20th-century life. The Visitor Center, next door at 781 Pearson St., was built in the 1950s as the Des Plaines Savings & Loan Association. We now populate it with exhibits, art shows, programs, offices, and archives. We are an Illinois nonprofit corporation with 501(c)(3) federal tax designation. We gratefully acknowledge operating support from the City of Des Plaines, the Des Plaines Park District, our numerous members, and many other partners and contributors.

First Church UMC of Des Plaines 

A welcoming, Christ-centered community committed to worship, service, and spiritual growth. Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, the church offers vibrant worship services, community outreach, and programs for all ages.

Friends of the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 

The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame is a historic event and an exhibit. Through the Hall of Fame, Chicagoans and the world are made aware of the contributions of Chicago’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and their efforts to eradicate homophobic bias and discrimination.

Gerber/Hart Library and Archives

Founded in 1981, seeks to collect, preserve, and make accessible the history and culture of LGBTQ+ communities in Chicago and the Midwest, advancing the larger goal of achieving justice and equality.

Go Green DP

Our mission is to promote sustainability and educate our community on eco-friendly practices to safeguard the future of Des Plaines and our planet.

Howard Brown Health Center

Rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation, Howard Brown Health provides affirming healthcare and mobilizes for social justice. We are agents of change for individual wellbeing and community empowerment. Howard Brown Health was founded in 1974 and is now one of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) organizations. With an annual budget of over $200 million, the agency serves more than 40,000 adults and youth in its diverse health and social service delivery system focused around seven major programmatic divisions: Primary medical care, Behavioral health, Research, HIV/STI prevention, Youth services, Elder services, and Community initiatives.

Kenneth Young Center

Provides compassionate and holistic care to people of all ages through mental health programs, recovery services, youth empowerment, and crisis interventions. At KYC, we believe that our community is stronger, healthier, and more vibrant when we support one another through the challenges of life; that’s why our vision is “Together We Thrive”. To learn more about our programs, visit our website at www.kennethyoung.org – we’re here to help!

Leyden Family Service

Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center provides a range of counseling, treatment and preventative care services for adults, adolescents, senior citizens, children and families. This includes treatment programs for those struggling with substance abuse, gambling addiction and other mental health problems. We specialize in offering professional help within a non-judgmental setting while supporting each individual's right to confidentiality. Whether seeking help for yourself, a loved one, close friend, employee or coworker, you will find at Leyden a diverse and dedicated staff committed to helping patients achieve their maximum level of independence, productivity and quality of life.

MaineStay Youth & Family Services

MaineStay Youth & Family Services is an award-winning department that has been serving the mental health needs of our community for 50 years. Our mission is to support the growth of healthier families in the Maine Township community by providing affordable strength-based counseling and comprehensive programs focused on prevention and education. Since our founding in 1975, we have worked diligently to ensure that all Maine Township residents have access to treatment because lack of financial resources should not be a barrier to accessing mental health services. All our programs are either free or low-cost. We offer flexible payment options to accommodate your financial situation.

NAMI CCNS National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons and their families affected by mental illness through support, education, advocacy, and research. NAMI CCNS is a grass roots organization and an affiliate of the NAMI National organization. Our affiliate was started in the early 1990’s by a group of family members who were all dealing with the challenges of loved ones with mental illness. They offered a Family-to-Family class and that was the beginning of our affiliate, which now serves over 17 communities in our catchment area. We now offer free of charge not only Family-to-Family but also a variety of support groups, webinars, and programs. People who have taken our classes and attended our support groups constantly comment about their positive experiences and how NAMI has helped them put their lives back together again.

Outpatient Family Medicine Transformed

At Outpatient Family Medicine Transformed we seek to inspire, heal, and affirm patients who visit our clinic by providing the highest standards of care to all members of the community, especially those marginalized by society.

PFLAG Council of Northern IL

PFLAG Council of Northern IL is a coalition of 18 chapters, striving for equality for the LGBTQ+ community, driven by justice, affirmation and always Leading with Love. Our life saving mission is to create a caring, just and affirming world for all LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines

A nonprofit established in 1971 serving Des Plaines residents in need by providing food, clothing and personal care items.

SPEAK Des Plaines

An anti-racist nonpartisan community group and open to anyone who wants to work together toward our mission regardless of race, religion, age, ability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political beliefs. Our mission is to encourage community engagement so that residents in our diverse city can stay informed of current events, local government, and important issues. Through this mission we strive to create a more inclusive, equitable, and healthier community. 

St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Des Plaines

A church welcoming all to a community of faith, worshiping in the Episcopal tradition. All = LGBTQ+ and pets! 

Suncloud Health

Residential, PHP, IOP for treatment of Mental Health needs, SUD, ED, and Trauma

The Harbour

Offers immediate, stable, and safe housing to youth and young mothers experiencing homelessness. We strive to promote safety, stability, and personal growth by providing services and support for long term housing stability, continued education and employment, and individual counseling to help break the cycle of homelessness.

The Juniper Center

Understands that it takes courage to ask for help. But we also understand asking for help can be hard. It can feel daunting to share your life with someone you don’t know. If you’re considering therapy – whether to improve your mental health, restore a relationship, adjust to a life transition, or to recover from a trauma – finding the right therapist is the first step on your path to achieving your goals. We’re here to help make this process as safe and comfortable as possible for you.

Trinity Lutheran Des Plaines Green Team

A team within Trinity Lutheran Des Plaines Church that promotes sustainability.

Youth Outlook

Celebrates, empowers, advocates for, and provides services to meet the ever-evolving needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families, friends, and communities. We work across northern and central Illinois, offering drop-in centers for youth, caregiver and parent support, plus community education and professional development.

Youth Services Glenview/Northrook

Believes every child should grow up happy, healthy and hopeful. Our mission is to foster the social and emotional growth of children and youth.The Pride Youth Program offers social, support, and leadership programming for LGBTQ+ youth ages 4-24 and their families from across Chicago’s northern suburbs. Our prideCONNECT, prideSUPPORT, and prideLEAD programs offer a variety of opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender youth, and youth who are questioning their sexual and/or gender identities to build relationships, get support, and lead their communities.