Community Resources

Offers mobile food pantries and direct network food distributions. Search for local partners by zip code.
Website: solvehungertoday.org

A massive community resource providing choice food pantries, emergency financial aid, and stability programs.
Website: loaves-fishes.org

Providing families living in Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Will, and DeKalb counties with nutritious food and an emergency clothing closet.
Website: aurorafoodpantry.org

Serving surrounding communities with choice-based grocery support and essential household goods.
Website: plainfieldfoodpantry.org/

All People’s Resource Center services are free and open to DuPage County residents: food, clothing, rent assistance, job help and more.
Website: peoplesrc.org

Provides comprehensive emergency assistance, including utility bill relief (LIHEAP), housing counseling, and community services for local residents.
Website: wcccc.net

CoC provides Coordinated Entry to lead individuals and families from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Also assists in finding emergency shelters, domestic violence shelters, and other community aid.
Website: willcountycoc.com

Provides housing and utility assistance (LIHEAP), resources for senior citizens, caregiver assistance, and more.
Website: dupagecounty.gov

Provides access to safe, affordable housing and a comprehensive, integrated system of support services.
Website: dupagehomeless.org

A public housing agency (PHA) that administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, provides resident resources, and offers several scholarship opportunities.
Website: dupagehousing.org

Provides rental assistance and housing rehabilitation, utility bill assistance, low-income housing, and disaster services for Illinois residents.
Website: dceo.illinois.gov

A faith-based organization offering many different programs and services to help families and individuals in need.
Website: catholiccharitiesjoliet.org

Provides ophthalmologist-reviewed information about eye diseases and treatments, tips for maintaining good eye health, and other resources for individuals in need.
Website: aao.org

Offers programs, services, and a wealth of resources to defend the rights of blind Americans, and to provide information/support to blind children and adults.
Website: nfb.org

Provides low-income families in DuPage, Cook, and Lake counties several resources that offer low-cost or no-cost dental services.
Website: cds.org

Dental services for children and adults in need. The main government website also has links to other essential services for families in Illinois.
Website: hfs.illinois.gov

Individual counseling, psychiatric services, sliding-scale healthcare assistance, and more.
Website: dupagehealth.org

Transportation options, resources for women, behavioral health services, and more.
Website: willcountyhealth.org

Provides essential items for children such as diapers, seasonally appropriate clothing, and hygiene kits. Use your zip code to search for partner locations.
Website: cradlestocrayons.org

Enter your ZIP code to find nearby food banks in the Feeding America network.
Website: feedingamerica.org

Search by state/city for food pantries, food banks, and mobile food delivery in your area.
Website: freefood.org

Call 211 or Text 898-211 any time 24/7 for help finding important resources in the United States.
Website: 211.org

Provides a list of partners across the United States dedicated to helping parents and guardians care for their children.
Website: nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org

Free or low-cost money-saving strategies, apps, and tools across every spending category. Created to help others save on necessities, the website includes helpful articles, recipes, and more.
Website: frugalforless.com

Call or text 988. Free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, 24/7.
Website: 988lifeline.org

Text HOME or HOLA to 741741. Available for any crisis, 24/7.
Website: crisistextline.org

Call (630) 627-1700. A mental health support system that deals with mental health emergencies 24/7.
Website: dupagehealth.org

Call 988 – Press 1. Free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available 24/7 to anyone, even if you’re not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA health care.
Website: veteranscrisisline.net

Call 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678. For LGBTQ youth to speak confidentially with trained counselors 24/7.
Website: thetrevorproject.org

Call 1-800-799-7233 or Text START to 88788. Speak confidentially with someone 24/7. Provides assistance nationwide in multiple languages.
Website: thehotline.org

Call or Text the hotline 24/7 at 877-863-6338 (877-TO END DV). Provides crisis safety planning and referrals to emergency housing and support services to survivors of domestic violence in Illinois, as well as concerned family and friends.
Website: the-network.org

Call 1-866-359-7953 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays). The Warm Line is not a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover.

Call 833-234-6343. Available 24/7 to support individuals with substance use disorders and their families to find local treatment and recovery services.

Call 800-950-NAMI (800-950-6264) or Text NAMI to 62640 Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm CT. Free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.

Individual counseling, psychiatric services, sliding-scale healthcare assistance, and more.
Website: dupagehealth.org
Phone: 630-682-7400

Transportation options, resources for women, behavioral health services, and more.
Website: willcountyhealth.org
Phone: 815-727-8480

Offers free peer-led mental health support groups, family education programs, and community advocacy across DuPage County.
Website: namidupage.org

Offers free peer-led mental health support groups, family education programs, and community advocacy across Will and Grundy Counties.
Website: namiwg.org

Serving youth ages 10 to 25, and their families, within the surrounding western suburbs of DuPage and Kane Counties through educational programs, counseling, and community connections.
Website: 360youthservices.org

Call 211 or Text 898-211 any time 24/7 for help finding important resources in the United States.
Website: 211.org

Find local affiliate partners throughout Illinois to connect you to mental health support groups, services, and resources.
Website: namiillinois.org

Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Website: findtreatment.gov
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Provides locally tailored mental health support in communities across the country via its affiliate partners. Search by state.
Website: mhanational.org

A national network of contact centers that provide people with mental health support, local resources, and care across the United States and its territories.
Website: 988lifeline.org

Guided journals, planners, and daily rituals to help you start a writing practice that reconnects you to yourself. Also offers a mobile app.
Website: insidethenout.com

Designed for men, MindJournal provides a distraction-free space to focus on goals, build better habits, and make time for yourself. Free, digital trial guidebook.
Website: mindjournals.com

Beautiful and thoughtfully crafted journals to inspire better writing habits for your mental health.
Website: archerandolive.com

Daily gratitude journals and calendars for men and women.
Website: myryve.com

Rugged, functional journals, notebooks and accessories designed not just to go wherever you go, but to inspire and support your creative process every step of the way.
Website: lochby.com

An eco-friendly brand of notebooks designed and developed in a masterful consideration of materials and design.
Website: dingbats-notebooks.com

Offers notebooks, journals, bags, luggage, apps, writing instruments, and reading accessories for everyday creative pursuits.
Website: moleskine.com

Handcrafted personalized leather journals, notebooks, gaming accessories, wallets, and luggage tags for any occasion.
Website: oxandpine.com

Semi-guided journals for any season. Download the free PDFs for mobile or print.
Website: marstheory.org

Fourth graders can receive a pass for themselves, and up to three adults traveling with them, granting them free admission to participating national lands and waters during the 2026-27 school year.
Website: everykidoutdoors.gov

A virtual pop-up studio led by Emily Anderson (she / her). The studio is committed to accessibility, deconstructing diet culture, intersectional feminism, and JOY.
Website: allbodieswelcomeyoga.com

Provides high-quality practices on yoga and mindfulness at no cost to support and inspire people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds across the globe.
Website: yogawithadriene.com

Provides essential education and discussion around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in yoga. Offers teacher trainings, online courses, workshop series, podcasts, mentorship, and more.
Website: accessibleyogaschool.com

Online yoga, meditation, and Pilates for all fitness levels and styles. Search for classes by preferred activity.
Website: glo.com

Providing easy to follow dances to popular songs for people of every age, size, ability, color, and gender expression. Option to subscribe on YouTube.
Website: thefitnessmarshall.com

Provides at-home workouts for all fitness levels and workout styles. Offers a mobile app and YouTube channel.
Website: maddielymburner.co

Offers various programs, workshops, retreats, and classes for free at their center in Lisle.
Website: sos.org

A large library of free guided meditations, breathwork timer tools, and ambient sleep sounds from psychologists, spiritual leaders, and mindfulness teachers. Also a mobile app.
Website: insighttimer.com

A mental health app designed to help you manage stress, sleep better, and live a happier, healthier life.
Website: calm.com

A digital mental health company that provides guided meditation, mindfulness, and online therapy services through its mobile app and website.
Website: headspace.com

A free web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life. For adults, youth, and educators.
Website: smilingmind.com.au

Insights and practices from experts in modern science and ancient wisdom. On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

A global community of mindfulness practice centers offering retreats and teachings on engaged Buddhism and the art of mindful living, founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Also a mobile app.
Website: plumvillage.org

A free app that guides you step-by-step to improving your wellbeing, with no ad interruptions. Now a global non-profit called Humin.
Website: humin.org

A personalized meditation app by The Mind Company designed to improve your stress, sleep, and more.
Website: themindcompany.com

Free focus timer for individuals with ADHD. Adjustable pace to suit your personal needs.
Website: open-adhd.org

Provides community support and ADHD-specific tools and resources as well as a Pomodoro timer.
Website: add.org

A free, fully customizable focus dashboard designed to help you get more done during the day. Features a customizable focus timer, stats, priority-based to-do lists, and more.
Website: flocus.com

An online directory that connects you with certified instructors committed to safe, accessible, and high-quality yoga instruction. Search by city and designation.
Website: yogaalliance.org

Search for mindfulness teachers and events in your area. Also provides articles on meditation, sleep habits, focus, and more for both children and adults.
Website: mindful.org

Search for local programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages.
Website: napervilleparks.org

Search for local programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages.
Website: bolingbrookparks.org

Search for local programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages.
Website: foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Search for local programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages.
Website: romeoville.org

Provides free, customized English tutoring to help adult learners in DuPage County reach their life skill goals.
Website: literacydupage.org

Provides a free Literacy Tracker Tool that enables educators and families to quickly check students’ reading progress throughout the year.
Website: rif.org

Developed specifically to help adults with limited or no reading skills achieve success and become confident readers.
Website: laubach-on.ca

A scripted, open-and-go program developed for busy parents, teachers, and tutors who want to teach reading in the most effective way possible.
Website: allaboutlearningpress.com

A tutoring system for children, teenagers, or adults who struggle with reading, writing and spelling due to dyslexia or a learning disability.
Website: bartonreading.com

Includes robust pronunciation and foundational decoding modules specifically designed for adult immigrants and English language learners.
Website: burlingtonenglish.com

An effective program that teaches students the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading.
Website: ufli.education.ufl.edu

Free, fun, and science-based way to learn languages, chess, and more. Also provides a mobile app.
Website: duolingo.com

A language learning service that is free with many library cards. Accessible through your computer or as an app on your phone.
Website: mangolanguages.com

Take courses at your own pace and levels. Classes range from Basic English Speaking Skills to ESL Grammar Skills Level 5.
Website: universalclass.com
** Must have a Fountaindale Public Library card to access this link.

Get free help with math, English language arts, science, economics, and more.
Website: khanacademy.org

Free, personalized 1-on-1 support from live tutors, 24/7. Academic coaches are certified to help you in grades 6-12 course work, SAT & ACT exam prep, college counseling, and more.
Website: upchieve.org

HelpNow offers a dynamic suite of tools for tutoring, homework help, and skills building, designed to empower learners of all ages.
Website: home.brainfuse.com

Unlimited, free online tutoring in Math, English, biology, and more.
Website: freetutoringcenter.com

Learn to code online with free basic access for foundational courses and concepts.
Website: codecademy.com

Dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five.
Website: imaginationlibrary.com

Choose from over 60,000 free, public domain eBooks to download or read online. Free to use.
Website: gutenberg.org

A nonprofit education initiative of Rice University providing free, peer-reviewed textbooks built to the same standard as any traditional publisher.
Website: openstax.org

Open Library is a project of the non-profit Internet Archive. Read free library books, comics, and graphic novels online and contribute to the community.
Website: openlibrary.org

Check with your local library for low-cost ways to source physical books.

Offers a free magazine great for kids 5-9 years old. Sign up online and receive the printed magazine 5 times per year.
Website: lego.com

An online, independent used bookseller making books affordable and accessible.
Website: thriftbooks.com

A large retailer of new and used books, movies, music, and more. Shop online or at a brick and mortar store.
Website: hpb.com

Royal Road® is the home of free web novels and fan fictions.
Website: royalroad.com

A non-profit organization providing free literacy activities that build reading comprehension, writing, and language skills.
Website: quill.org

Public library located in Bolingbrook, IL that offers many different resources and services for the community.
Website: fountaindale.org

Public library located in Romeoville, IL that offers many different resources and services for the community. Several locations in other cities.
Website: whiteoaklibrary.org

Public library located in Aurora, IL that offers many different resources and services for the community. Several locations.
Website: aurorapubliclibrary.org

Public library located in Naperville, IL that offers many different resources and services for the community. Several locations.
Website: naperville-lib.org

Provides free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes to adults 16 years and older.
Website: waubonsee.edu

Improve your reading, writing, listening, or speaking abilities for free.
Website: cod.edu

Provides a supportive environment with resources for basic literacy, English language learning, high school equivalency, citizenship prep, and digital skills.
Website: peoplesrc.org

Provides coordinated and aligned family learning systems to increase education and economic outcomes and create thriving communities.
Website: familieslearning.org

A free website that enables immigrants to find local citizenship, civics, and/or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
Website: nld.org

Get quick access to each state’s Department of Education and Special Education Agency. Also provides other resources relating to literacy and reading/writing.
Website: readingrockets.org

Search by city/state or zip code for public libraries in your area. Also search for local employment and training programs and community services.
Website: careeronestop.org

Register an account to find and view detailed profiles for more than 35,000 public, academic, special and government libraries, and library-related organizations in the United States and Canada.
Website: americanlibrarydirectory.com

Search the online catalog to find items you need at libraries near you.
Website: search.worldcat.org