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Skokie Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Skokie, Illinois that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Illinois page.

Legal Aid ChicagoFree civil legal assistance
Websitelegalaidchicago.org
Phone312-341-1070
AddressSkokie Courthouse, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Room 206A, Skokie, IL 60077
HoursWednesday, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Legal Aid Chicago runs a free walk-in help desk for survivors of domestic violence at the Skokie Courthouse. Attorneys answer questions, explain the court process, and help with basic drafting for Orders of Protection and Domestic Relations cases. The desk cannot file an appearance or represent you in court. Call the main intake line at 312-341-1070 for other civil legal help.1

North Suburban Legal Aid ClinicFree legal help
Websitenslegalaid.org
Phone847-737-4042
Address3500 Western Avenue, Suite 2A, Highland Park, IL 60035
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic provides free legal services in domestic violence, housing, and immigration to low-income residents of Lake County and north suburban Cook County. Services are available regardless of immigration status. Call to set up an appointment.2

Food

Niles Township Food PantryFood pantry
Websitenilestownshipgov.com
Phone847-983-0073
Address8341 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM; Tuesday extended hours, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Closed the last two business days of each month

The Niles Township Food Pantry provides food at no cost to low-income residents of Niles Township. It hands out school supplies, holiday meals, and holiday gift cards at set times of year. The pantry closes on the last two business days of each month for cleaning and restocking.3

Social services

Village of Skokie Health and Human ServicesSocial work and referrals
Websiteskokie.org
Phone847-933-8208
Address5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077
HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Village of Skokie Department of Health and Human Services manages health and human services for residents, with a focus on children, older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Its Human Services division offers social work help and referrals. Call 847-933-8208 to reach Human Services.4

Illinois Department of Human Services, Northern Family Community Resource CenterSNAP, TANF, and medical assistance
Websitedhs.state.il.us
Phone847-745-3200
Address8001 Lincoln Avenue, 4th Floor, Skokie, IL 60077

The IDHS Family Community Resource Center in Skokie is the local office where residents apply for SNAP, TANF, and medical assistance. It can provide proof of benefits and help with applications. The office locator lists the office as temporarily working remotely, and older listings give a different street address. Call before you go.5

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Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Chicago, Court Based Help Desks. The Skokie desk address and hours come from that page. The main intake phone 312-341-1070 and the main office address 200 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601 come from the IDHS office locator listing for Legal Aid Chicago. ↩

  2. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, About NSLAC. Address, phone, and hours come from the clinic’s own site, read from a search-indexed copy after the live page load hit a rate limit. ↩

  3. Niles Township, Food Pantry. Hours differ in some listings: the township site gives Tuesday extended hours of 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, while older listings give 4:15 PM to 6:45 PM. Call to confirm before you go. ↩

  4. Village of Skokie, Health and Human Services. The Human Services phone is 847-933-8208; the department phone is 847-933-8252. ↩

  5. Illinois Department of Human Services, Office Locator. The locator lists the Northern office at 8001 Lincoln Ave, 4th Floor, Skokie, IL 60077, and notes it as temporarily working remotely. Older listings give 8020 Saint Louis Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076. Call before you go. ↩

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  3. Arlington Heights Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  4. Aurora Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  5. Bloomington Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  6. Bolingbrook Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  7. Champaign Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  8. Chicago Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  9. Cicero Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  10. Decatur Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.

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