Education/Training
Community Services
Evanston Community Foundation & Leadership Evanston
http://www.evanstonforever.org
(Philanthropic organization building an endowment for new and worthwhile projects)
1007 Church Street, Suite 108
Evanston 60201 (847) 492-0990
United Way North Shore-Evanston Chapter
http://www.uwnorthshore.org
(Provides financial assistance to over 61 local social service organizations)
540 Frontage Road, Suite 3040
Northfield 60093 (847) 999-2990
Disabilities–Developmental
The Bridges Early Childhood and Adolescent Program
http://www.northshore.org
(Serves ages 3 to 17 who have been diagnosed with, or are at risk for emotional, behavioral and/or developmental delay)
2650 Ridge Avenue
Evanston 60201 (847) 570-2500
National Lekotek Center
(Ages 2 to 18)
http://www.lekotek.org
2001 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago 60614 (773) 276-5766 ext.403
Neighborhood Services
(Residential support for adults with developmental disabilities)
1837 N. California Avenue
Chicago 60647 (773) 486-6070
Orchard Village
http://www.orchardvillage.org
(Residential facility teaching living skills and vocational training)
7670 Marmora Avenue
Skokie 60077 (847) 967-1800
Rimland Services NFP
(Ages 3 to adult, housing and day vocational facilities for people with autism)
http://www.rimland.org
1265 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston 60202 (847) 328-4090
Shore Community Services, Inc.
http://www.shoreinc.org
(Services for children and adults)
4232 Dempster Street
Skokie 60076 (847) 982-2030
St. Francis Hospital Comprehensive Mental Health Center
(Outpatient mental health service offering group and one-on-one counseling)
http://www.reshealth.org
355 Ridge Avenue
Evanston 60202 (847) 316-6250
Disabilities–Physical
Anixter Center
(Provides handicapped services and facilities)
http://www.anixter.org
6610 North Clark Street
Chicago 60626 (773) 973-7900
Center for Independent Futures
(Bringing families together to create community living opportunities for young adults with disabilities)
http://www.independentfutures.com
743 Main Street
Evanston 60202 (847) 328-2044
City of Evanston Disabled Services
(Provides information and referral for citizens with disabilities; enforces City compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
http://www.cityofevanston.org
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston 60201 (847) 448-8054
Thresholds Transitions
http://www.thresholds.org
(Employment opportunities & psycho-social rehabilitation)
8050 North Monticello Avenue
Skokie 60076 (773) 537-3140
Over the Rainbow Association
http://www.otrassn.com
(Housing & employment opportunities
for disabled adults in wheelchairs)
2040 Brown Avenue
Evanston 60201 (847) 328-6633
Special Recreation Services
Evanston Recreation Division
http://www.cityofevanston.org
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston 60201 (847) 866-2910
