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Community Resources

At Highland Community College, we believe in providing our students the tools to thrive in, and beyond, the classroom. Our Community Resources page is designed to connect our students, and the community, with vital support services both on campus and in northwest Illinois.

Children’s Services

All our Kids (AOK) Networkhttps://aoknetworks.org/

Childcare

Illinois Cares for Kids: https://www.illinoiscaresforkids.org/provider-search/?zip=

Illinois Department of Human Services’ Child care Assistance Program: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30355

Illinois Department of Children of Family Services – Sunshine Website – Provider Look Up:
https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Daycare/ProviderLookup.aspx

Developmental Disabilities Assistance

Illinois Department of Human Services – 1840 S West Avenue Freeport, IL 61032: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx

RAMP (Stephenson County) – 2155 W Galena Avenue Freeport, IL 61032:
https://rampcil.org/

Equip for Equality: https://www.equipforequality.org/

Service, Inc. of Illinois: https://www.svcincofil.org/

The Arc of Illinois: https://www.thearcofil.org/

The Workshop (Jo Daviess County) – 706 S West St Galena IL 61036:
https://www.theworkshopgalena.org/our-staff

Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL) Carroll, Jo Daviess, Ogle:
https://nicil.org/

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

Voices of Stephenson County: https://voicesofsc.org/

Hope of Ogle County: https://hopedv.org/

Riverview Center (Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties): https://www.riverviewcenter.org/

Employment

Highland Career Services: https://highland.edu/careerservices/

The Workforce Connection – 524 W Stephenson St #230, Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 315-1850

BEST, Inc.: https://www.best-inc.org/

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Highland Community College: https://highland.edu/adulteducation/

Food Assistance

⟫ Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Family Community Resource Center – 1631 South Galena Avenue Freeport IL
https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/

Solve Hunger Today – Find a Local Food Pantry
https://solvehungertoday.org/get-groceries-resources/#googtrans(en|en)

F.A.C.C – 513 S Chicago Ave Freeport, IL
https://www.facc-freeport.org/

Joseph’s Pantry – Dream Center – 406 S. Adams Freeport, IL
https://www.josephspantry.org

https://www.facebook.com/josephspantryfreeport

New Jerusalem Pantry – 4 E Iroquois Street, Freeport, IL
(no website)

Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency (NICAA) – 27 South State Freeport IL
https://nicaa.org/

Hearts That Care – 420 Challenge Street Freeport IL
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064624871933)

The Salvation Army – 106 W Exchange Street Freeport, IL 61032
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/freeport/allevents/

Bread of Life Food Pantry – 105 Prairie Street, Apple River
By appointment only (815)594-2252

Faith Community Church Pantry – 212 W McKimmy St, Davis IL
https://fccdavis.churchcenter.com/pages/care-center

East Dubuque Lions Club Food Pantry – 100 School Road. East Dubuque, IL
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072003623059

Elizabeth Food Basket – 310 North West Street Elizabeth, IL 61028
https://www.elizabethfoodbasketil.org/

United Churches of Galena – 971 Gear Street Galena, IL
https://galenafoodpantry.org/about-us/

German Valley Food Pantry – 65 State Street, German Valley IL
https://germanvalleyumc.org/component/dashboard/dashboard/97.html

Hanover Food Pantry – 500 Fillmore Street Hanover, IL
(815)930-1652

Lena Food Pantry – 103 ½ W Main Stree, Lena IL
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/shelter/il_lena-winslow-pantry

Mt. Morris – Loaves and Fish Food Pantry – 409 W Brayton Road Mt Morris, IL
https://www.loavesandfishmm.com/?fbclid=IwAR2_beyPR0nBIxQFaJLnZVazrceK9E-vlWKSm23X4abVCIkwf33SqzUWwrg

https://www.facebook.com/LFpantryMM

Oregon – Lifeline Food & Self Help Project
https://www.oregonlifelinepantry.org/

Pearl City UMC Food Pantry – 411 S Main Street Pearl City, IL
https://www.pearlcityumc.org/missions

Pecatonica Community Food Pantry – 528 W Washington St, Pecatonica, IL
https://www.pecatonicacommunityfoodpantry.com/

Polo Lifeline Food – 113 Green Street, Polo, Illinois
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046228675846&sk=about

Savanna – Great River Outreach – 417 Main Street, Savanna IL
https://www.facebook.com/greatriveroutreach/

Shannon-Lanark Food Pantry – 109 E Badger Street Shannon, IL
(815)821-4951

Stockton Food Pantry – 126 W Front Avenue, Stockton Illinois
https://www.villageofstockton.com/community/community-services/

Warren – Caring Neighbors Food Pantry – 115 Main Street, Warren IL
http://www.stpaulswarren.org/?fbclid=IwAR3eFgS7ymQfrmPPQ7rGmqkTKSICu8I2lWeFdrFdKkFRLvE2QFIpt8XZRWc

Health Services

Stephenson Country Health Department – 10 W Linden Street Freeport, IL https://www.stephensonhealth.com/services-programs

Jo Daviess County Health Department – 9483 US-20 Galena IL 61036 https://www.jodaviesscountyil.gov/departments/health/index.php

Carroll County Health Department – 822 S. Mill Street Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
http://www.ccphd.org/

Ogle County Health Department – 907 Pines Road Oregon, Illinois 61061
Branch office – 510 Lincoln Highway Rochelle, Illinois 61068
https://www.oglecountyil.gov/departments/health_department/about_us.php

Housing/Temporary Shelter

FACC 514 – S Chicago Ave Freeport, IL 61032
https://www.facc-freeport.org/?fbclid=IwAR1X0-EaoRE5FHC_wKNHvEnLc8x4o8iYv6qcSvUMd3PZTUBJq3gUS-4VcMM

VOICES Domestic Violence Program – 1401 Crestwood Drive Freeport IL 61032 (Women)
https://voicesofsc.org/

Salvation Army – 106 W Exchange Street Freeport, IL 61032
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/freeport/

Riverview Center – 901 Spring Street Galena IL 61032 (Women)
https://riverviewcenter.org/

Carroll County Housing Authority – 525 Third Street Savanna Illinois 61074
https://www.carrollcountyha.com/emergency-housing/

Immigration Resources

National Immigration Justice Center – 224 S Michigan Avenue Chicago IL 60604
https://immigrantjustice.org/immigration-legal-services

YWCA- Northwestern Illinois – 4990 E State Street Rockford, IL 61108
https://www.ywcanwil.org/la-voz-latina/immigrant-family-resource-program/

Rock Valley College Refugee and Immigrant Services –
(located at the Workforce Connection, 303 North Main Street Rockford, IL).
https://rockvalleycollege.edu/community/adult-education/refugee-and-immigrant-services
https://www.theworkforceconnection.org/event/illinois-immigration-welcoming-assistance-2/

Legal Assistance

Prairie State Legal Services – 303 North Main Street Suite 600 Rockford, IL 61101 (covering Stephenson, Jo Daviess, Carroll and Ogle Counties)
https://pslegal.org/

Illinois Legal Aid Online: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/

Mental Health

New Horizons Counseling Center – 34 Whistler Avenue Freeport, IL 61032
https://www.newhorizonscounselingcenter.com/

Sinnissippi Centers – 524 W Stephenson County, Suite 340 Freeport IL 61032
https://sinnissippi.org/

Rosecrance Stephenson County – 1631 S Galena Avenue Freeport, IL
https://www.rosecrance.org/locations/rosecrance-stephenson-county/

Midwest Medical Center – 1 Medical Center Galena IL 61032
https://www.midwestmedicalcenter.org/behavioral-health

Transformative Growth Counseling (Counselor on campus at Highland Campus)
24W500 Maple Avenue Suite 216A Naperville, IL 60540
https://transformativegrowth.org/

Mental Health – Substance Abuse

Stephenson County AA meetings Link: https://aa-nwil.org/meetings/

Stephenson County NA meetings Link: https://www.narcotics.com/na-meetings/illinois/freeport-illinois/

Rosecrance Stephenson County – 1631 S Galena Avenue Freeport, IL 61032 https://www.rosecrance.org/locations/rosecrance-stephenson-county/

Transportation Services

Pretzel City Transit – 206 E Stephenson Street Freeport IL 61032
https://www.pretzelcitytransit.com/

Carroll County Transit – 17612 E Benton Street Mount Carroll, IL 61053
https://www.carrollcountyil.gov/county_departments/carroll_county_transit.php

Jo Daviess County Transit – 710 S West Street Galena IL 61036
https://www.jdctransit.com/

Utility Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – 27 W State Ave Freeport, IL 61032 (Stephenson County)
https://dceo.illinois.gov/communityservices/homeweatherization/communityactionagencies/helpillinoisfamilies.html

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – 793 US Route 20 W Elizabeth, IL
(Jo Daviess County)
https://jcecoop.com/liheap

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – 103 Chicago Avenue Savanna, IL
(Carroll County)
https://tcochelps.org/liheap/

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – 405 Emmons Avenue Rock Falls, IL
(Ogle County)
https://tcochelps.org/

Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency (NICAA)
27 South State Ave. Suite 102 Freeport, IL
https://nicaa.org/

Freeport Township – General Assistance – 524 W Stephenson Street Freeport, IL 61032
https://freeporttownship.org/

Veteran’s Assistance

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs: https://veterans.illinois.gov/serviceoffices.html
– Stephenson County – 1842A S. West Avenue Freeport, IL
– Jo Daviess County – West Galena Townships Building 607 Gear Street Galena IL
– Carroll and Ogle Counties – contact (217)782-6641

Northwestern Illinois Veterans Association Freeport Chapter
https://nivafreeport.wixsite.com/niva

Contacts


House Liaison:

Beth Groshans standing outside.

Beth Groshans
Student Advisor
• Ph: (815) 599-3483
• beth.groshans@highland.edu


Counselor:

Liz Hamilton
Clinical Site Manager and Licensed Professional Counselor
• Call: (815) 599-3611
• Text: (815) 352-3195
• Counseling@highland.edu, liz@transformativegrowth.org

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