Corporate Partnership How You Can Help Businesses and employees actively seek to improve the communities where they live and work. Through team-building projects, in-kind drives, and event sponsorship opportunities, your corporate allyship invests in our community’s advancement. A partnership may take on many forms. Learn about the different ways you can partner with us and help create change. Volunteer As a corporate team, you can volunteer at our community events. Association House’s Back 2 School Fair occurs in August, where volunteers hand out backpacks or lead activities with children and families. In December, join us for our Holiday parties and pass out food to families or lead arts and crafts for children. Schedule a volunteer service day with us, and promote team building among your group while doing good in the community. In-Kind Drive Host an in-kind drive with your team, or at your workplace. Collect school supplies and backpacks for the summer Back 2 School Fair, or toys, games and winter wear for children in November. Learn More Sponsorship Opportunities Our board-hosted Faces of Hope gala takes place each Spring. Our Auxiliary Board of Young Professionals hosts multiple networking and fundraising events throughout the year. Email Drew Williams for any questions. Contact Us For more information about corporate partnership opportunities, please contact Drew Williams , Donor Experience Manager, at 773.772.8144; or Lillian Bui , Development Director, at 773.772.7170 ext. 9104. Related Content Give Now Learn More Matching Gifts Learn More Give Items Learn More

Mentoring & Support Services How We Help Every student at Association House is matched with a mentor. That mentor is their champion, advocate, and confidant as they work toward graduation. Most students see their mentor daily, and our mentors are always available for a check-in. Our mentoring programs offer different levels of support to meet the unique needs of our students. Academic Advising & Compass Mentoring The Academic Advisor meets with students regularly to ensure they are taking the classes they need to graduate. Compass mentoring provides students with a mentor to help motivate and assist them through their time at Association House High School. The mentor addresses how work, friends, and family could be impacting school and helps students create a plan to achieve personal and academic goals. Meet Your Mentor YES Mentoring Youth Experiencing Success (YES) offers wrap-around services to ensure that students are on track with their academic and employment goals while addressing barriers that may arise. Services include individual mentoring, group mentoring, family counseling referrals, advocacy at school and with outside agencies, health advocacy, career readiness, field trips, and post-secondary support. Meet Your Mentor RSP Mentoring Re-enrolled Student Project (RSP) focuses on getting students re-enrolled and supporting them to attain their high school diploma and continuing their studies at a college or place into a job. The program also represents and advocates for individual students by providing one-on-one support and counseling; helping with attendance problems and social issues; recommending methods for improving time management and goal setting skills. Meet Your Mentor SCaN Program Service Coordination and Navigation (SCaN) provides mentoring and support services to adjudicated youth in the form of mentoring, transportation, advocacy, service connections, and emergency needs such as food and clothing. Meet Your Mentor YS3 Mentoring Youth Scholars, Skills and Service (YS3) is a collaborative program between Alternative Schools Network and the Department of Child and Family Services to provide programming and mentoring for Cook County youth in care between the ages of 15 and 21 who are looking to get their high school diploma. Specifically at AHHS, we work with our youth to provide wrap-around services that include mental health and employment. We have after school programming, monthly recreational field trips and paid incentives for youth participation in programming. Meet Your Mentor Post-secondary Mentoring Post secondary mentorship provides support to seniors in filling graduation requirements and supports all students and graduates in career and college exploration and planning. Meet Your Mentor Mr. P would text me asking me if I was going to school. He would stay late with me at school. I felt like I wasn't alone. - Alejandra, Class of 2021, Sadauskas Scholarship Winner Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More Family Literacy Program Learn More

Back 2 School Fair Anchor 1 How We Help The annual Back to School Health Fair connects neighborhood families with everything they need to send their children back to school ready for success. From school supplies and local resources to vaccines and full physicals, this giant block party has something for everyone and truly brings the community together. Event Details When Summer 2025 Where Association House of Chicago 1116 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Parking lot at Kedzie and Thomas Community Resources Each year, we are joined by partners from across Chicago to offer connections to hundreds of resources. 2024 Partners Big Brothers Big Sisters, Casa Central, Chicago Low Income Housing Fund, Chicago Public Library, City Colleges of Chicago, Comcast NBC Universal, Contextos, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago Treasurer's Office, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Girls on the Run, Northwestern Medicine Neurology, Safer Foundation, Mujeres Latinas en Acción, Open Books, SGA-Youth, University of Illinois Extension, Wilbur Wright College Physicals & Pediatric Vaccines Free school and sports physicals are offered in partnership with local doctors and healthcare professionals. ​ Free pediatric vaccines are provided in partnership with the Blue Cross Care Van. Get Involved You can be a part of this incredible event by donating funds for supplies, donating school supplies through our wish list, or spending the day volunteering with us. For more information about these opportunities, reach out to Drew at 773-772-8144. Make a Donation Donate Supplies Booth Interest Form Volunteer 573 children received resources at the 2024 Back 2 School Health Fair. Related Programs Food Pantry Learn More Health Education Learn More Mental Health First Aid Learn More

High School Forms Interest Form Think Association House High School might be for you? Complete the interest form. Get Started Enrollment Form Ready to enroll? Use this form to complete all the paperwork you'll need to start school. Get Started Transcript Request Need a transcript? Complete this form to receive an official copy of your transcript. Get Started Association House prepared me to keep going no matter what because at the end of the day it’s gonna be worth it. - Ashley Roman, 2021 Sadauskas Scholarship Winner Related Content High School Staff Learn More Curriculum Learn More Mentoring Program Learn More Family Literacy Program Learn More

Case Management How We Help Our culturally-affirming, trauma-informed case management programs support individuals with mental health disorders in accessing resources and achieving independence and recovery. Levels of Support Recovery and independence are different for every individual. Rooted in the belief that mental health should not stand in the way of reaching your goals, our case managers will work with you to create meaningful, achievable goals and help you reach them. At every level of support, common services include traditional case management, connections to resources, systems navigation, medication management, and therapy. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) ACT is an evidence-based model for high-intensity, wrap-around case management. Community Support Team Community Support Team provides high-intensity, case management. Community Connections Community Connections focuses on building supports and independence. "The services I receive are excellent and help me reach a sense of independence. They have impacted me in several ways, mainly with my mental stability and a sense of how incredible life can be. I'm not afraid to ask questions, and I always get the help I need.” - Community Support Team Participant Eligibility & Enrollment Our case management programs serve Medicaid-eligible individuals in need of mental health services. Please note, while we may connect participants to housing resources, this is not a housing program. These programs serve individuals with mental health needs beyond housing alone. If you are interested in learning more about case management services, please contact us at 773-772-8009 ext. 1020. Colbert & Williams Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program Association House is one of thirteen agencies in Illinois proudly helping individuals transition out of nursing facilities to the least restrictive level of care in community-based settings through intensive case management. 95% of participants successfully avoid psychiatric hospitalization. Related Programs Integrated Health Learn More Substance Use Learn More Psychosocial Rehabilitation Learn More Drop-In Center Learn More

Get Involved We’d love to have you as part of our Association House community. Check out the various way you can get involved below and help us be a voice for those in Chicago. Careers Association House is rooted deep within our community and works day in and out to meet the needs of those living right down the block. Come and join our amazing team today! Join Us Auxiliary Board Together, Auxiliary Board members make a collective impact that changes the lives of those we serve. They volunteer, raise funds, and grow awareness in the wider community. Learn More Events Find an event you love, and make an impact that lasts. There are plenty of ways to support the work we do and what's better than attending an event and seeing our work first hand. Learn More Ways To Give Supporters like you fuel our social impact. The success of those we serve relies on your contributions to us. Find the way to give that works for you and change a life today! Give Now Volunteer There are many opportunities to utilize your skills and become involved in the programs at the House that serve a diverse and multi-generational community. Learn More Success Stories 23 hours ago 2 min Meet Olivia, Our Salesforce Administrator! Introducing one of the newest additions to our team! Sep 6 2 min An Unlikely Family Reunion for Floyd How Association House's social media connected Floyd to his estranged family. Sep 5 1 min A Tribute to Ron Kurz: Board Member, Leader, and Friend of the House Few people have left as profound an impact at Association House as our dear friend, Ron Kurz, who passed away in late August. Today, we cele

Community Health Our Community Health programs address many of the chronic community health issues facing low-income populations in underserved Chicago neighborhoods. Surveys have found that prevalent issues include food insecurity, obesity, sexually transmitted infections, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health issues. We offer a variety of health education services, cost-free to participants, to address these critical community health needs. Health Education Healthy Lifestyles offers age-appropriate wellness workshops, education, and food demonstrations to build knowledge around a variety of health topics including cancer, diabetes, and mental health. Learn More AmeriCorps Our AmeriCorps members act as health educators, counselors, and system navigators, helping participants manage their health and increasing community knowledge of healthy behaviors. Learn More Meet Our Staff Get to know our Community Health staff. Learn more about their background, interests, and passion for this work. Collectively, we offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise from educational tools to health aids. Learn More 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. Learn More Know Your Status Know Your Status offers no-cost STI and HIV testing, education, and outreach to reduce stigma, prevent new infections and link HIV positive individuals to services to achieve undetectable status. Learn More Back 2 School Fair Held in August, the Back 2 School Health Fair promotes healthy activity and connects neighborhood families with school supplies, physicals, vaccines, and resources from our partner agencies. Learn More Food Pantry Our in-house food pantry provides weekly food packets for participants and their families so they can focus on the programs they're enrolled in without worrying about their next meal. Learn More Success Stories Aug 29 2 min 18th Annual Back 2 School Fair Prepares Nearly 600 Students for School How Association House met the gap in access to school supplies and health resources. Jun 25 1 min Join Us at our Annual Back 2 School Fair on August 17th! Our end of summer bash is right around the corner! Mark your calendars. Dec 10, 2023 1 min Your 2023 Annual Report is Here! Dear Friends, As we reflect on a year of resilience, resistance and reimagination, I am moved by the unwavering commitment of you - our... Partners & Funders

Developmental Disabilities How We Help We understand that each and every participant has a specific set of needs and goals. With that in mind, we offer a variety of programs to best suit and support each person with intellectual/developmental disabilities. We strive to create environments filled with dedicated staff to help our participants live successfully and comfortably. From day programs that take place here at Association House, to residential living centers, we aim to create the best experience possible for our participants and their caretakers. All of our housing and programs are licensed by the State of Illinois. Levels of Support Life Skills Education (LSE) The LSE Program is a day program that helps adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities improve their cognitive, psychosocial, educational, vocational, and community functioning. Home Based Self Directed Assistance Home-Based SDA assists Home-Based Waiver recipients and their families in arranging for, directing and managing services. We also teach practical skills to help individuals and families to independently direct and manage Waiver services. Respite Care Respite services is available for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, is a temporary relief to caregivers and support the individual in their family home or in the community. Residential CILA Our CILA is a 24-hour supervised residential for adults focusing on promoting community integration. Residents can practice economic self-sufficiency and daily living skills, while we handle medication monitoring and case management services. Please note that all of our programs for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities programs are by referral only , and are not always accepting referrals. ​ Questions? Give us a call or send us an email. 94% of individuals served in 2021 increased their daily living skills in pursuit of their individual goals. Related Programs Integrated Health Learn More Case Management Learn More Psychosocial Rehabilitation Learn More

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AmeriCorps Join Us! Are you ready to make a hands-on difference in our community? Association House AmeriCorps members act as health educators, counselors, and system navigators, increasing community knowledge of healthy behaviors and helping participants gain new skills. Join AmeriCorps at Association House to help individuals receive the care they deserve. Who We Are At Association House, we are dedicated to making a lasting impact in our community. Our mission is to promote health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement through our comprehensive, collaborative, and effective programs. As an AmeriCorps member, you will have the unique opportunity to gain familiarity with our wraparound social service model with over 30 programs. If you're passionate about making a difference and committed to serving your community, this is the opportunity for you. Your Impact Our AmeriCorps members will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of those in our community. You will be given the tools and resources to tackle systemic health disparities that leave individuals and families struggling. Through compassionate individual and community education, you can build a new path to equity. Become an Association House AmeriCorps member today to empower those in need and create a better future for all. "AmeriCorps members provide support in the form of health education, trainings, community outreach, and assessments, allowing community access to services and reducing barriers to care. - Myra, Community Health Supervisor Perks A living allowance Medical, dental, and vision benefits Education award for for past or future higher education and loan forbearance Valuable experience in the nonprofit sector Access to a network of like-minded individuals and organizations Apply Now We are currently recruiting for Americorps members in the following programs. Click the link to apply through Americorps.gov!​ ​ AmeriCorps: Community Resource Navigator Digital Literacy Financial Literacy ​ Public Health AmeriCorps: ​ Community Health ​ For more information, email Myra, our Community Health Supervisor. ​ Related Programs Know Your Status Learn More Healthy Lifestyles Learn More Mental Health First Aid Learn More Mental Health Counseling Learn More