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Health Education How We Help Healthy Lifestyles is our health education program that aims to increase awareness, knowledge, and skills for healthy practices to help decrease risk factors for nutrition-related health problems and chronic diseases through a series of adult and child-friendly workshops. Depending on the series, each workshop ranges from 30 to 60 minutes. Cancer This workshop provides an overview of several different types of cancer, including lung, skin, breast, and prostate cancers. We cover risk factors, preventative measures, treatment, and diagnosis. We discuss how food and healthy eating can affect our health and influence our health outcomes. Cooking demonstrations include healthy recipes, tips on making smarter choices for takeout, and understanding food labels. Resources from National Cancer Institute, CDC, Mayo Clinic, Harvard Health, Cancer Center. Diabetes This workshop provides basic information, symptoms, and everyday diabetes care for newly diagnosed people. Topics include Type I, Type II, and Gestational Diabetes. Workshops cover risk factors, controlling blood sugar levels, and possible treatments. Our cooking demonstrations consist of diabetic-friendly and low-sugar recipes. ​ Resources from American Diabetes Association, CLOCC, Mayo Clinic, CDC. Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease These workshops provide background knowledge and education on asthma, allergies, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Participants will be able to recognize symptoms, risk factors, treatments and management skills. We also discuss the range of food and seasonal allergies. Cooking demonstrations incorporate finding and swapping out certain ingredients to manage any food allergies. ​ Resources from Harvard Health, CDC, American College of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology, American Lung Association. Cardiovascular Disease These workshops include learning more about the heart and how to take both preventative and proactive measures for heart disease, cholesterol, high blood pressure, and strokes. We cover heart-healthy foods that can help with specific heart issues and concerns. Cooking demonstrations include heart-friendly recipes. ​ Resources from American Heart Association, Harvard Health, CDC. Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness in their family, friends, community, and workplaces. We offer Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings in English and Spanish, in-person or virtually. The in-person training requires an 8-hour time commitment. The virtual training is six hours with pre-work required. Learn More “Many of our participants do not have access to mental health resources where they live. Some people do not even know where or how to seek help. Other individuals may not be willing to talk about their mental health issues due to stigma. The skills and tools learned from the MHFA trainings provide individuals with the skills, support, and resources needed to aid a person that is going through a potential mental health crisis. In doing so, we hope to empower individuals to get the assistance they need." - Enrique Galarza, Instructor Want to Join In? Workshops are offered to current staff and enrolled participants. If your organization is interested in hosting a workshop or in receiving Mental Health First Aid Training, please contact Community Health Supervisor Myra Rodriguez at 773-772-7170 Ext. 3204 or by email at myrodriguez@associationhouse.org . Related Content Food Pantry Learn More HIV Testing Learn More Back 2 School Fair Learn More

Dulcinea How We Help We offer a structured living setting for adults with severe and persistent mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The program’s overall goal is for participants build their skills to function independently and confidently in the community. What to Expect Independent living, social, adaptive and coping skill building activities that include groups and individual sessions Medication Monitoring and Training Case Management and Community Support Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services Access to psychiatric and medical care Individualized treatment plans to support goal achievement Opportunities to develop natural supports Eligibility & Enrollment This program serves Medicaid-eligible individuals with severe mental health or substance use disorder. Individuals must be enrolled in a referring Association House program. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us at 773-772-8009 ext. 1020. ​ Adults 18+ years Adults with a mental health diagnosis or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder. Adults with functional living needs who require assistance with activities of daily living and support to transition into the community. Medicaid and source of income (SSI/SSDI) Do not require 24 hour medical attention Ability to self-administer own medications Ability to ascend and descend stairs without assistance (there are stairs to enter the building and to access the floors with bedrooms). History of psychiatric hospitalizations “When I first came here, I was going through hard changes because I had nowhere to live. I was so happy that they (AHC) gave me a hand, It felt like they understood me. When I was in the hospital I lost my apartment, and they gave me a place to stay. I made friends with lots of people here, they helped me a lot. ” - Association House Participant 88% of participants improved their Independent Living Skills in order to obtain their main goal of moving into the community independently. Related Programs Counseling Learn More Case Management Learn More Community Health Learn More Developmental Disabilities Learn More

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Give Through A DAF How You Can Help You can recommend a grant to Association House of Chicago through your DAF at any time with DAF Direct. How It Works A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a centralized vehicle for charitable giving that makes it easy for donors to dedicate funds to support their favorite nonprofit organization. It also provides an operationally convenient and tax-efficient method for donors to manage their charitable giving. Make a charitable contribution to receive an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants from the fund over time. ​ ​ Grants made to Association House through Donor-Advised Funds can be designated in one of two ways:​​ For use in a specific area that matches your interests, such as high school, workforce development, community health, or behavioral health For use wherever the need is greatest DAF Direct facilitates grant recommendations from donors of Fidelity Charitable®, Schwab Charitable®, and the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund®. You can make a designation through the DAF Direct window on this page. ​ To make a DAF gift from another institution, reach out to your fund holder and nominate a grant to Association House of Chicago, EIN 36-2166961. ​​ ​ There are no fees for using DAF Direct - 100% of the funds transfer to the recommended nonprofit, with no administration or transaction fees for using the DAF Direct service. Related Content Give Now Learn More Matching Gifts Learn More Corporate Partnership Learn More

Impact Supporters like you fuel our social impact. Thanks to your generosity, we're opening the door to opportunity in the community. What We Do Since 1899, we have served a vibrant, multicultural community. We use a trauma-informed, culturally responsive model to promote health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. Impact Stories Why We Do It We envision a more inclusive society: one where each person is fully participating - economically, politically, socially and culturally - in the life of their families, communities and society. Mission How We Do It We serve thousands through direct services in four divisions that work collaboratively to meet the varied needs of those we serve: Association House High School, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, and Community Health & Workforce Development. Programs We respond to real and urgent needs in our community. Low Educational Attainment 25% of adult residents have not graduated high school. High Unemployment Humboldt Park’s unemployment rate of 18% is double the national average. Barriers to Health Care 15% of residents do not have health insurance. Children at Risk 16% of children experiencing abuse in Illinois were abused again within 12 months from the first substantiated report. Opioid Crisis 40% of all Chicago opioid overdose EMS calls were from within 2.5 miles of Association House. And make a lasting impact, year after year. High School Graduation 30+ youth earn their high school diploma at Association House High School Child Safety 99% of children served by Child Welfare team remain free from abuse, helping to break the cycle of abuse Living Wage Jobs 85+ individuals receive job training for careers that enable long-term stability Reducing Substance Use 82% of Visions participants successfully reduce drug use within 30 days of treatment, many reach full abstinence Community Mental Health 250+ adults and youth obtain Mental Health First Aid certification Developmental Disability Support 38,077 hours of direct support provided to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families Support Our Work You can be the key to opportunity for the next person we serve. Whether we're awarding a scholarship to promising graduates, giving out food packages to struggling families, or helping an individual heal from years of trauma - this work is made possible by a village of supporters just like you. At Association House, no person is alone. Donate Now Strategic Plan Association House's Strategic Plan is more than just a document - it's a guide to making real, lasting impact in our community. Our Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap in identifying the goals and strategies that will enable us to advance our mission. Leadership, staff, participants, and donors worked together to ensure this plan reflects our collective goals and vision for the House. From our history and identity to priorities and strategies, we look forward to working toward our goal for a brighter future. Read our Strategic Plan

< Back Career Navigator – Workforce Development Apply Now Job Type Full Time About the Role The Career Navigator helps workforce development participants plan and pursue their career goals. This includes facilitating career assessments, developing career plans, matching applicants to our various training programs, connecting program graduates with job opportunities, providing job retention services, and maintaining current knowledge of industry and hiring trends. Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to program services and outcomes preferred. Minimum of 3 years of professional adult training experience (trainer, teacher, instructor, or educator). Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a diverse participant population. Experience in recruiting, assessing, enrolling, career coaching and placing participants strongly preferred. Background in retail branch banking preferred. Strong customer service orientation and results orientation. Demonstrated sales skills strongly preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Flexibility to work evening and weekends to meet program operations and needs. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data entry. Equal Opportunity Employer Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law. Application Instructions Please email Yvonne Rodriguez, Human Resources Coordinator with your resume and cover letter directly at yrodriguez@associationhouse.org .

< Back Margarita Rosas Director of Finance Margarita Rosas (she/her) serves as Director of Finance. Reporting directly to the President, Margarita collaborates with the other members of the leadership team, as well as the Board of Directors, to support the financial goals of the organization managing a $17M budget. Margarita brings 20 years of experience in process improvement, systems design, project management, strategic financial planning, monitoring and evaluation, public finance & policy planning across various organizations at the local, national, and international level. Before joining Association House, Rosas served as the Director of Finance with New York Sun Works, driving financial functions and performance. In her five years, Rosas was instrumental in expanding the organization from 90 to over 400 school partners, impacting 120,000+ students annually. Born and raised in Colombia, Margarita has been an international consultant for the International Monetary Fund, deputy director for social investments with the Colombian national government, and Founder of New Life for Everyone, a foundation that supports educational opportunities for over 400 children in marginalized communities in Bogotá. Margarita holds a Master’s of Public Administration from Cornell University, a Master’s in Regional Planning with an emphasis in Local Economic Development, and a dual BA/BS in Business Administration and Economics, both from Universidad de Los Andes. As a Latina, an immigrant, and a mother of a child with disabilities, Margarita feels strongly connected to Association House’s mission for inclusion and creating opportunities for marginalized communities. ​ ​

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< All Staff Mrs. Tiana Thomas tthomas@associationhouse.org Assistant Principal How long have you been an administrator? I have been an educator for many, many years but have been in leadership for 7 years. What inspires you as an administrator? I continue to be inspired by the opportunity to create change in the lives of the youth I serve. I also continue to be inspired by my passion and desire to take on challenges when they arise. Thirdly, I continue to be inspired by success stories of the youth I have served and those I am serving. What is one fun fact about yourself? One of my favorite movies is Big Daddy starring Adam Sandler. Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More

< Back Damaris Acevedo Director of Child Welfare Damaris currently oversees the Child Welfare Division, which provides quality services for more than 200 active family cases, including foster care, intact family services, and adoptions. She is a Licensed Social Worker with an Illinois Department of Children and Family Services license and is 402 & CCA certified. Since 2005, Damaris has worked in the Child Welfare Division and began her tenure as a foster care case manager. Damaris attended the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Jane Addams School of Social Work, where she received her Bachelors of Social Work; and received her MSW from Dominican University. Damaris also obtained her LCSW in 2017. Damaris is passionate about helping families, and her commitment is to ensure we treat every participant with dignity and respect regardless of what brought them to our program. She says her work is difficult but very rewarding. ​ ​

< Back Tanya A. Wade Clinical Director Since 2014, Tanya has served as our Clinical Director where she monitors program performance, provides clinical supervision and direction, and ensures participants receive high-quality clinical services and care. Tanya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and originally joined Association House as a Continuity of Care Coordinator in May 2013. Tanya graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. In 1998, Tanya moved to Chicago and received a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago. Tanya then honed her clinical skills as a trainer, diagnostician, and therapist within Child Welfare and Community Mental Health. Tanya works at Association House because she has a personal commitment to clear the path for participants and staff alike to realize their full potential. She believes that Association House leads by example; opens doors, encourages ideas, nurtures healing, and empowers change. ​ ​