Community Resources

All descriptions are taken from the organizations’ websites.

The Bridge Teen Center
Our mission is to provide free programs during after-school and unsupervised hours where students can develop mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually in a safe environment. The vision of The Bridge Teen Center is to provide teens with a place to find hope, purpose, and directions. We serve students in 7th-12th grade….
15555 S. 71st Ct
Orland Park IL 60462
708-532-0500

Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center offers various programs for those affected by cancer at no charge to participants.

19657 S. LaGrange Road
Mokena, IL 60448
708-478-3529

CASA of Will County
CASA of Will County works diligently to ensure that all of the abused and neglected children we serve find safe and secure homes where they are able to recover from their past and look towards a brighter future. We act as the child’s voice in court, helping to navigate the confusing maze of the juvenile court system and making sure that the child’s needs are being met.
3200 W. McDonough St.
Joliet, IL 60433
815-730-7072

Crisis Center for South Suburbia
Crisis Center for South Suburbia (CCSS) was incorporated in 1979 and has been helping families for 38 years find a safe way to understand domestic violence, receive counseling or escape a domestic violence situation.
Crisis Center 24 Hour Hotline 708-429-SAFE (7233)

Crisis Line of Will County
Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties is a not-for-profit United Way agency. Since 1976 we have provided a 24/7 comprehensive suicide hotline. We are a 24-hour, 7 day a week listening ear.

Frankfort 815-469-6166
Mokena 708-479-1399

Food Pantry Village of Frankfort
“The Frankfort Township Food Pantry is here to assist families in need in Frankfort, Mokena, parts of Tinley Park and Orland Park.

11000 W. Lincoln Highway
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-4907

ILAO (Illinois Legal Aid Online)
Many people can’t afford a lawyer, but they still must engage in the legal system to solve critical problems like domestic violence, divorce, and foreclosure. Illinois Legal Aid Online uses technology to lower barriers to the law so that people can understand their legal options, make informed decisions, and when necessary represent themselves in court.

Meals on Wheels
The nutrition program, offered by Kankakee County Community Service, Inc., serves the entire County of Will. Nutrition services are provided to assist older Americans to live independently by promoting better health through improved nutrition and reduced isolation through a program coordinated with other supportive services.

815-726-0094 for more information

MorningStar Mission
Since 1909, MorningStar Mission has served men, women, children and entire families in Joliet and Will County, offering hope for the hurting through one-time meals and long-term recovery programs.
350 East Washington Street
Joliet, IL 60433-1150
815-722-5780

Senior Services of Will County
Senior Services of Will County acts as the representative of the Illinois Department of Aging within our communities. Folks seeking to see if they qualify for our services may call our intake line at 815-740-4225. Case managers will follow up to see what programs might be right for you or your loved ones.

251 N. Center Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-723-9713 main line
Hearing Impaired TDD:815-723-1718

Village of Frankfort Resident Resources
The Village of Frankfort often receives inquiries about our schools, local community organizations and area not-for-profit services. These links listed in the section provide contacts, and websites when available.
432 N. Nebraska St.
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-2177

Will County Department Services
County Offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except for holidays.
302 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-722-5515