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In addition to offering programs and services on-site, Center on Halsted serves as a gateway to the broad array of community resources available in Chicagoland and beyond.
If you are interested in having your organization listed or have a revision to an existing llisting, please contact us at mail@centeronhalsted.org.
17 N. State St., Ste. 900, Chicago, IL 60601
312.427.8990
Legal Council for Health Justice uses the power of the law to secure dignity, opportunity, and well-being for people facing barriers due to illness or disability. Legal Council provides free, immediate legal assistance to people in need at over a dozen sites across the Chicago region.
3245 N. Halsted St., Chicago IL 60657
773.296.8400
A primary health care practice, Aris Health delivers a wide-range of comprehensive medical and behavioral health services with a specialization in LGBTQ health. Aris Health continues Howard Brown Health Center’s mission to provide quality health care to the entire community, regardless of its ability to pay.
615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
773.935.3151
Free and non-judgmental social, educational, and health services for youth ages 12–24.
5038 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, Il 60639
773.385.9080
AskCALOR@anixter.org
CALOR is dedicated to helping people impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly Latinos and people of color, as well as family members, improve the quality of their lives.
900 E. 57th St., Box 5, Chicago, IL 60637
773.702.5872
info@Care2Prevent.com
The mission of the University of Chicago Care to Prevent (C2P) program is to eliminate new infections of HIV/STIs among young people living in Chicago.
Washington Park Refectory, 5530 S. Russell Dr., Chicago, IL 60636
773.702.5872
mrichards@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu
C2P Youth Center @ Washington park offers services to LGBTQ youth, and youth experiencing homelessness or housing stability.
1925 N. Clybourn Ave., Ste. 401, Chicago, IL 60614
773.248.5200
info@chicagohouse.org
Chicago House and Social Service agency serves individuals and families who are disenfranchised by HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ marginalization, poverty, homelessness, and/or gender nonconformity by providing housing, employment services, medical linkage and retention services, HIV prevention services, legal services, and other supportive programs.
312.660.1300
The leading anti-poverty organization in the Midwest—believes that all of us deserve the opportunity to improve our lives. Each year, we help ensure this opportunity for nearly one million people around the world who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety.
3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60613
773.661.0910
Center on Halsted offers free, rapid HIV testing every day from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (Late-night and off-site testing are also available.) The test takes 15–20 minutes to process. A trained Health Educator will conduct your test, provide you with current and accurate medical information and emotional support, and is able to refer you to other social service and medical agencies. We are only able to see walk-in clients on a limited basis, so appointments are strongly preferred. Anonymous and confidential testing options are also available.
4025 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60613
773.388.1600
Howard Brown Health Center exists to eliminate the disparities in health care experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people through research, education, and the provision of services that promote health and wellness.
Illinois HIV Care Connect is an extensive network of medical case management, health care, and support services for people living with HIV. Through HIV Care Connect, HIV+ individuals can find the services they need to achieve optimal health and self-sufficiency. Illinois HIV Care Connect leads agency offices in Belleville, Champaign, Chicago, Murphysboro, Peoria, Rockford, and Springfield; and serves people living with HIV in all 102 counties in Illinois. Illinois HIV Care Connect is funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health and administered by the Illinois Public Health Association.
625 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60611
312.503.5935
impact@impactprogram.org
Our mission is to conduct translational research that improves the health of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and to increase understanding of the development of sexual orientation and gender identity. We seek to achieve this mission by developing innovative, evidence-based interventions; collaborating with the LGBT community; training the next generation of LGBT scholars; and disseminating research findings to scientific and general audiences.
225 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
773.303.6056
jleininger@luriechildrens.org
At Lurie Children’s Gender and Sex Development Program, you will find warmth, support, and exceptional care provided by a diverse team of specialists from disciplines including General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Endocrinology, Urology, Surgery, Psychiatry and Psychology.
Aurora Health Center
157 S. Lincoln Ave., Aurora, IL 60505
630.264.1819
Elgin Health Center
1665 Larkin Ave., Elgin, IL 60123
847.695.1093
West Chicago HOPWA Office
245 W. Roosevelt Rd., West Chicago, IL 60185
630.520.0904
Open Door continues to expand efforts to provide education, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections by providing opportunities in under served communities throughout five counties. Open Door continues to expand specialty medical services to people who are living with HIV/AIDS by increasing medical and case management staff, introducing behavioral health and substance abuse services and developing a state-of-the-art medical facilities. Open Door is developing primary medical services to consumers who need their doctors to provide discrimination and stigma free care, specifically those in the GLBT community.
4045 W. 26th St., Chicago, IL 60623
773.522.4570
Project VIDA is a culturally-focused HIV/AIDS prevention and direct services community-based organization located on Chicago’s West Side. Project VIDA was founded by a consortium of volunteers in 1992 to address the unique needs and concerns of Latino and African American individuals at risk for or currently living with HIV/AIDS.
1.800.AID.AIDS
State of Illinois AIDS/HIV & STD Hotline answers your sexual health questions with friendly, professional, and trained staff. The Hotline staff can also find you no-cost and/or low-cost HIV and STD testing services. A wide variety of other referrals are also available, including referrals for Linkage-to-Care for HIV+ individuals.
5050 N. Broadway St., Ste. 300, Chicago, IL 60640
773.989.9400
TPAN empowers everyone living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS to live open, healthy, and productive lives through peer-led support programs and collaborative wellness services.
5050 N. Broadway St., Ste. 300, Chicago, IL 60640
312.427.8990
The TPAN Legal Clinic with ALCC provides legal assistance in cases where an individual’s real or perceived HIV status is the cause of his or her legal difficulties. We assist clients with discrimination cases, insurance disputes, return-to-work questions, and confidentiality issues. We help those who come to us because they are too ill to work and need assistance applying for public benefits. We provide legal help to immigrants with HIV who want to normalize their status in the United States. And we help clients who need to write wills, powers of attorney, or guardianships to guarantee that their loved ones will be cared for in case of serious illness or death.
1925 N. Clybourn Ave., Ste. 401, Chicago, IL 60614
773.248.5200
info@chicagohouse.org
Trans Life Center provides comprehensive programming and support to transgender individuals.
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