When temperatures in Cook County rise to unsafe levels, the County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security provides an updated list of cooling centers for residents who do not have access to air conditioning. Residents may bring their pets, provided they are secured in a carrier.

This article looks at the specific health considerations for members of the LGBTQ+ community to showcase the importance of personal health for LGBTQ+ individuals.

To support Chicagoans impacted by high temperatures, flooding, and tornadoes, CRS released a list of weather resources from local, state, and federal agencies including information on cooling centers, dry shelters, home security for looting prevention, animal care needs, Red Cross services, and more.  

This practical guide from Innerbody Research explores crisis support, shelter/housing resources, and mental health care for LGBTQ+ youth and adults facing homelessness or housing instability.

Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or balancing a job and kids, chances are you’ve felt the mental, emotional, and physical toll. If you’re looking for someone to talk to, want to feel less alone, or need practical parenting support, this article shares some trusted, no-cost resources you can turn to.

Estate planning can look different for same-sex couples, especially when legal protections and family recognition vary by state. In this guide, explore how a thoughtfully prepared estate plan helps protect your partner, clarify decision-making authority, and ensure your wishes are respected, regardless of where you live.

Educating yourself and others about the scale and impact of anti-Asian prejudice is the best way to better understand those who experience racism. Sharing information about their experiences helps to uplift their voices, foster compassion, and diminish prejudice or ignorance to the problem. This compilation includes 25 facts and statistics about anti-Asian hate.

Warming centers offer residents refuge from oppressive winter cold. Access this map from the Chicago Data Portal and use the filters to find a warming center location near you.

IDP’s community defense work is geared toward building the capacity of advocates and directly impacted individuals to respond to immigration issues.

If you have experienced abuse and domestic violence, you aren’t alone. Help is out there. This article will provide you with resources for navigating or escaping domestic violence. These resources can be for you, or shared with someone who may need them.

This article provides insight into what menopause can look like for trans individuals, the unique challenges they may face, and how to foster more inclusive care.

Cybersecurity has traditionally lacked LGBTQIA+ visibility, especially in technical and leadership roles. In this guide, you will learn about inclusive education options, scholarships, entry points, supportive employers, career paths, and how to navigate challenges while thriving in this rapidly growing field.

Here you’ll find resources dedicated to giving marginalized groups all the support necessary to be successful in substance use disorder treatment and sustained sobriety.

In this article, learn how to identify and avoid microaggressions in your education journey, whether you’re in a physical classroom or an online learning environment.

This site includes resources from the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), the largest, oldest, and most active support group for people wounded by religious and institutional authorities.

Check out this toolkit compiled by the Coalition For Free And Fair Filing to learn how you can file your taxes for free and access Tax Day resources.

This article includes a diverse collection of LGBTQIA+ resources for mental health, scholarships, and more.

Explore this comprehensive guide to health and wellness for the transgender community, covering inclusive healthcare, mental and physical well-being, and advocacy for rights and support by SingleCare.

Gaza has been muted! Read CRS 2024 AMA Jerusalem Delegate Rev. Ronald A. Nathan’s second Love and Lament reflection, where he questions who pressed the mute button so that we are unable to hear the cries of Gaza’s babies, the sick, the aged, the hungry, and the prisoners.

Following the results of Election Day on November 5, 2024, CRS Board Member and Chairperson and Project Manager for the Illinois Alliance for Reentry & Justice Rev. Avalon Betts-Gaston shares her reflection on resilience and gifts from our ancestors.