Resources

Safety Resources

Smart 911 is a mobile app that allows first responders with information about you and your household in case you are not able to speak or are not aware of your location.

Chicago Abused Women Coalition is a non-profit organization that provides services that includes shelter, counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, outreach and nutrition.

• Phone Number: 773-489-9087

• Crisis Hotline: 773-278-4566

Family Rescue assists victims of domestic violence and their children escape violence and work towards their full potential. Family Rescue provides a number of services like the Rosenthal Family Lodge, Community Outreach Program, Ridgeland Apartments & Children’s Program.

• Spanish-Speaking

• Phone Number: 773-375-1918
• 24-hour crisis line: 800-360-6619

Mujeres Latinas En Accion is a Latina-led organization that dedicates their services to community members seeking domestic violence or sexual assault services located in near Pilsen.

• Spanish-Speaking

• Phone number: 773-890-7676
• Crisis Hotline: 312-738-5358

BASTA! (Enough!) Domestic Violence Program in Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S.) offers a wide range of counseling and supportive services that includes safety planning, court and legal advocacy, emergency food and shelter as well as more.

• For more information call, 773-252-3100
• The program is FREE of cost

Cardiovascular Resources

Cardiovascular Program for Women is within UI Health (UIC) and provides cardiac screening, prevention, therapy services and specialized care for pregnant women with heart disease.

• To request an appointment with the Cardiovascular Program for Women call 312-996-6480, or fill out the form: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/request-an-appointment
• There are several UI Health facilities around the Chicago area.

Mental Health Resources

• Perinatal Mental Health Discussion Tool can help track your symptoms and discuss them with your healthcare provider.

Nutrition Resources

For more information and resources on nutrition education and assistance visit:

• MyPlate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides nutritional information for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals.
  • Use the MyPlate Plan for a personalized plan on what to eat, how much to eat and the benefits of a healthy diet during and after pregnancy. Other services offered is the MyPlate Kitchen for a variety nutritional of recipes in English and Spanish.
• Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program is a food assistance program improve the health of nutritionally at- risk women, infant and children. WIC provides services that include nutritious foods, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, healthcare referrals, and community program information.
  • To review eligibility requirements visit, WIC Eligibility Requirement
  • For WIC locations in Chicago visit, WIC Offices in Chicago

• Spend Smart. Eat Smart from Iowa State University helps to plan, shop and cook your meals when on a tight budget

For information on how your medication might affect you and your baby through pregnancy and breastfeeding:

• LactMed is a drugs and lactation database with information on medicine and how it might affect you or your baby through breast milk. All information and data are derived from scientific literature and peer reviewed.

Social Support Resources

Support groups for new and expectant moms in the Chicagoland area:

Transitions to Motherhood program at Northwestern Memorial’s Prentice Women’s Hospital offers classes, events and support groups for new mothers. Services include lactation specialists, information on birth and child safety.

• For more information call: 877-926-4664

Healthy Tomorrows is a support group open to the community that allows breastfeeding moms the opportunity to connect, learn about resources, and share experiences.

• Phone number: 773-299-7930

Baby Bistro Breastfeeding Support Group at UChicago Medicine is a weekly support group that provides expert guidance on personal breastfeeding challenges and successes for free. A board-certified lactation consultant is available at each meeting.

• Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm

• Virtual sessions via zoom, register online to attend:  https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMod-yrrD4sGN1rPBFfZMiAi1SxV6ws3a5o

Support groups for grieving mothers:

• Never Forgotten: Miscarriage and Infant Loss Support Group at UChicago Medicine provides encouragement and guidance for parents and loved ones who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss. This support group is free of cost.
  • Group meets on the last Saturday of the month, 10:30am-12 pm
  • Virtual sessions via zoom, register online to attend: https://uchicagomedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G3VaGVp1Q923s8hoc7pcNA

For perinatal education and information visit the following resources:

• March of Dimes Supportive Pregnancy Care provides prenatal healthcare and education to pregnant individuals by fostering health literacy and health equity in pregnant individuals. Supportive Pregnancy Care offers:
  • Prenatal Health & Health Education
  • Social Support
  • Positive experiences for both pregnant people and providers

• March of Dimes: News Moms Need is a blog to give moms the information they need to have a healthy pregnancy.

For Text based support:

• Peanut App: https://www.peanut-app.io or Text4Baby: https://www.text4baby.org

Opioid and Substance Misuse Resources

National Helpline

• SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a 24/7 and free informational service for individuals and family facing mental and substance abuse disorder, 800-662-HELP (4357)

National Addiction Resources

• AddictionResource.net connects individuals to reputable treatment centers across the country that best suit their individual needs as it leads to long-term addiction recovery.

For treatment centers and services in Chicagoland area:

COVID-19 Resources

March of Dimes