Community Information
- Community Resources / Social Services
- Educational Institutions
- Law Enforcement
- Local Community Events
- Local Resources
- Park Districts & Libraries
- State & National Health Resources
Community Resources / Social Services
Food
- Catholic Charities of Des Plaines: 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. Call 847.376.2100.
- Maine Township Food Pantry: 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Call 847.297.2510 x 236.
- Niles Township Food Pantry: 8341 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie. Call 847.983.0073.
- Niles Family Services Food Pantry: 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles.
- Northwest Compass, Inc. Food Connection Program: 1300 West Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Call 847.392.2344.
- Self Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines: 769 Holiday Lane, Des Plaines. Call 847.375.1443.
Mental Health
- Niles Family Services, 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles. Counseling services offered to Niles residents and/or students/families that attend a Niles School. Contact 847.588.8460.
- Maine Township MaineStay Youth & Family Services. 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Counseling services offered at reduced cost/sliding fee. No one is turned away. Contact akalvelage@mainetown.com, call 224.257.4849, or complete the intake Counseling Inquiry Form.
- Turning Point. 8324 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Accepts Medicaid and some provide insurance. Call 847.933.0051.
- Metropolitan Family Services. 5210 Maine Street, Skokie. Accepts Medicaid and private insurance. Call 847.425.7500.
- Josselyn Center. 405 Central Ave, Northfield. Accepts all medicaid and some private insurance. (847) 441-5600.
- Call4Calm: Illinois Department of Human Services' free and anonymous support line. To speak to a mental health professional, text the word “TALK” or “HABLAR” (for Spanish speakers) to 552-020. Within 24 hours, you'll receive a call from a mental health professional employed by a local community health center. People can also text other terms, like “unemployment” or “food” or “shelter” to the same number to receive information on how to navigate and access supports and services.
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Call 800.273.8255.
Utilities & Rental Assistance
- ComEd: Call 800.334.7661 or the ComEd Mobile App.
- Peoples Gas: Call 866.556.6001
- Internet: Check out our Low Cost Internet Webpage.
- Illinois Housing Development Authority. Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program: call 312.836.5200.
- Housing Authority of Cook County and HACC Applicant Portal. Assistance finding housing.
Educational Institutions
- Maine Township District 207: District 63 students feed into D207 Maine East High School
- Oakton Community College: Free English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Law Enforcement
Local Community Events
- Max Martial Arts Fall Special
- Maine East High School Preschool has openings
- Morton Grove Park District Fall Programs
- Internet Safety Presentation for Parents: September 20 - Maine Township
- Digital Navigation Service: September 21 - Maine Township & Niles-Maine District Library
- One Pill Can Kill - What Parents Need to Know About Opioids: September 27 - Chicago Behavioral Hospital/Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation/Maine Township/Maine Township High School District 207/Niles Family Services/Park Ridge Police
- Maine Township International Day: September 30
MaineStay Youth & Family Services Activities:
- Counseling services
- Youth programs
- Youth Pride Program
- Anxiety Coping Skills Group (3-8 grade): September 5 - October 24
- Art in the Town (ages 6-12): September 19 - December 11
- Workshop Improv Theatre (ages 8-13): September 20 - November 8
- YAM Squad: Youth Anger Management Group (6-9 grade): September 27 - December 13
- Tutoring (1-5 grade): October 4 - December 6
District 63 Community Announcement Guidelines
East Maine School District 63 is happy to promote community programs and events that might benefit our students and their families. If your organization is interested in sharing information with our seven schools, here’s what you need to know. District 63 Community Announcement Guidelines