COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Finding Hope in Times of Need

At Victory, we believe in extending God’s love by connecting people to resources that offer support and relief during challenging times. Life can bring unexpected hardships, but you don’t have to face them alone. As the Bible reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). We are here to help you find the assistance you need with grace and compassion.

Our Community Resource Center provides a comprehensive list of local support services, from food and clothing assistance to housing and mental health resources. Whether you’re facing financial difficulties, need a warm meal, or seek emotional support, these resources are available to uplift and guide you.

As Jesus taught, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). Let us stand beside you, reflecting His love and compassion in every step. We invite you to reach out, knowing that, at Victory, you are cherished, valued, and never alone.

pastoral care help resources

The Compass Church Food Pantry
151 E. Briarcliff Rd. Bolingbrook
Wednesdays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Bring photo ID and proof of residency

DuPage Township Food Pantry 
719 Parkwood Ave.  Romeoville
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Saturdays 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Bring a utility bill and identification

For KIDS Sake Food Pantry
192 Lily Cache (Behind Living Water Church) Bolingbrook
Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Highpoint Church Drive-Up Care Center
1251 Windham Pkwy  Romeoville
Receive a bag filled with household toiletries and groceries on Tuesdays from 6-7pm 
Care Centers operate every day of the week at different locations.  

Romeoville Community Pantry
2 Belmont Dr.  Romeoville
Open every Saturday from 9:30am-11:30am (Families can attend twice a month)
Must bring photo id and be a Romeoville resident

Spanish Community Center Food Pantry
309 N. Eastern Ave. Joliet, IL
Tuesdays 11:00am – 2:00pm
Open to all but must bring an identification (a school id will work)

West Suburban Community Pantry
6809 Hobson Valley Drive, #118, Woodridge, IL
Mondays, 10:00am – noon
Tuesdays, 8:30am – 2:30pm
Thursdays, 8:30am – 7:30pm
Saturdays, 8:30am-11:30am
Bring photo ID, proof of residency, and bags or boxes for your food.

Illinois Department of Human Services:  Child Care Assistance Program Information  

Catholic Charities’ Head Start – 815-724-1148

Early Head Start – 815-724-1149

Child Care Resource & Referral – 815-741-1163

Hill Memorial Center – 815-723-0942

Spanish Community Center – 815-727-3683

Vilaseca Day Care Center – 815-727-1467

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255(TALK)

Violence Prevention and Support Resources

Linden Oaks Webinar Series:  Mental Health Education for Parents of Teens

Madrigal Consulting & Counseling, LLP

Elyssa’s Mission webinars and support for teachers and parents on suicide prevention

Safe2Help Illinois provides students with a platform to share school safety issues, resources to get help, and encouragement to help others

Alcohol Rehab Guide

Call4Calm – The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a support line called Call4Calm that is reachable via text. Individuals who want to speak with a mental health professional can text the word “TALK” or “HABLAR” (for Spanish speakers) to 552-020. Within 24 hours, that individual will receive a call from a mental health professional employed by a local community health center.   People can also text other terms, like “unemployment” or “food” or “shelter” to the same number to receive information on how to navigate and access supports and services. Call4Calm is free, and individuals who use it can remain anonymous.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  – 1-800-273-8255

Mosaic Therapy Virtual Clinic

7 Cups – Free online text chat with a trained listener for emotional support and counseling. Also offers fee- for-service online therapy with a licensed mental health professional. Service/website also offered in Spanish.

Emotions Anonymous – An international fellowship of people who desire to have a better sense of emotional well-being. EA members have in person and online weekly meetings available in more than 30 countries with 600 active groups worldwide. The EA is nonprofessional and can be a complement to therapy.

Hey Peers – Offers virtual support groups on numerous mental health conditions – free or low-cost. Website also offered in Spanish.

Therapy Tribe – Free, online peer support groups offering members facing mental health challenges and/or difficult family dynamics a safe place to connect. Support groups include Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, HIV/AIDS, LGBT, Marriage/Family, OCD and Teens.

Online Support Groups – Website featuring 200+ online support groups.

For Like Minds – Online mental health support network that allows for individuals to connect with others who are living with or supporting someone with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and stressful life events.

Psych Central – Offers online mental health resources, quizzes, news, an “Ask the Therapist” function, and online support communities.

ADDICTIONS    
Agape Missions    815-723-1548
Family Guidance Center    815-730-7521
Stepping Stones    815-744-4555
Will County Addiction Services    815-727-8521

COUNSELING    
Agape Missions    815-723-1548
Aunt Martha’s Youth Services    877-692-8686
Catholic Charities    815-723-3405
Community Service Council (Northern Will County)    815-886-5000
Crisis Line of Will County    815-722-3344
DCFS    815-730-4000
Groundwork (Domestic Violence) 24/7    815-729-1228
Guardian Angel    815-729-0930
Hartgrove Hospital    773-413-1700
Heart Haven Outreach    630-226-8403
Lutheran Social Services of IL    847-635-4600
MidAmerican Psychological Institute, P.C.    815-735-0732
The Salvation Army    815-726-4834
Warren Sharpe Community Center    815-722-2727
Will County Mental Health    815-727-8521
Will County Youth Services    815-727-5065
Disability Resource Center    815-729-0162

CRISIS HOTLINES    
AIDS Hotline – IL Dept. of Public Health    800-243-2437
Alcohol Abuse Hotline    800-252-6465
American Red Cross 24 Hour    877-597-0747
Birthright of Joliet    815-725-3411
Child Abuse    800-252-2873
Child Help USA – National Child Abuse Hotline    800-422-4453
Dept. of Children & Family Services    815-730-4000
Disaster Distress Hotline    800-985-5990
Drug & Alcohol Hotline    800-662-4357
Focus Treatment Center (drug,alcohol,eating disorder)    800-675-2041
Guardian Angel    815-729-0930
Military Communication Line    877-272-7337
Narcotics Anonymous 24/7    708-848-4884
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration    877-726-4727

EDUCATION    
JJC – Division of Adult & Family Education    815-729-9020
American Red Cross    630-378-0344
Catholic Charities’ Head Start &    815-724-1148
Early Head Start (Spanish)    815-724-1149
Dept. of Children & Family Services    815-730-4000
Fountainbrook Library – Bolingbrook    630-759-2102
GED Hotline    800-321-9511
Joliet Junior College (City Center)    815-727-6544
Joliet Public Library    815-740-2660
Will County Regional Office of Education    815-740-8360
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension    815-727-9296
Disability Resource Center    815-729-0162
White Oak Library – Romeoville    815-552-4200
Workforce Center of Will County    815-727-4444

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING    
Catholic Charities Daybreak Center    815-774-4663
Cross Paths – Joliet    779-707-0444
IL Dept. of Employment Security    815-740-5100
IL Dept. of Rehab Services (DORS)    815-730-4200
Joliet Job Corps    815-727-7677
Prison Release Ministry    815-730-8541
Spanish Community Center    815-727-3683
Warren Sharpe Community Center    825-727-2727
Workforce Center of Will County    815-727-4444

Agape Missions    815-723-1548
Birthright of Joliet    815-725-3411
Cornerstone    815-727-6666
Child & Family Connections    815-730-2617
Catholic Charities Daybreak Center    815-744-4663
Lutheran Social Services    847-635-4600
Salvation Army    815-726-4834
Senior Services Center of Will County    815-723-9713
Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project    630-296-6755
Spanish Community Center    815-727-3683
Pregnancy Resource Center    815-744-7755
Warren Sharpe Community Center    815-722-2727

FINANCIAL SERVICES    
Catholic Charities Daybreak Center    815-774-4663
Center for Community Concerns    815-722-0722
Child Care Resource & Referral – Will County    815-741-1163
Daybreak Center    815-774-4663
Dept. of Human Services (Resource Center)    815-740-5350
Social Security Administration in Joliet    815-783-7302
Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County    815-740-8389
Will County Center for Community Concerns    815-722-0722

LEGAL    
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless    312-641-4140
Prairie State Legal Services    815-935-2750
Public Defender’s Office    815-727-8666
Will County Bar Association    815-726-0383
Will County Clerk’s Office    815-740-4615
Will County Office of Prairie State Services    815-727-5123

Homelessness Assistance and Resources

Mortgage, Rental, or Utilities Assistance in Will County

Will County Center for Community Concerns

Community Service Council of Northern Will County

Spanish Community Center

Owner Occupied Rehab Program

Morning Star Mission – 815-722-5780

Catholic Charities- Daybreak Center – 815-744-4663

Guardian Angel Domestic Violence    815-729-0930
Lamb’s Fold Women’s Center 153 S. Ottawa, Joliet    815-723-5262
Bridge Communities (DuPage Co.)    630-545-0610
Community Service Council of Northern Will County    815-886-5000
Housing Authority of Joliet    815-727-0611
Veterans Assistance Commission    815-740-8389
Will County Center Community Concerns    815-722-0722
Willfindhousing.org    815-723-3434

AMITA Bolingbrook Hospital    630-312-5000
Agape Missions – HIV/AIDS    815-723-1548
Christian Health Center    630-783-2832
Div. of Specialized Care for Children    800-322-3722
IL Dept. of Rehab Services (DORS)    815-730-4200
Linden Oaks    630-527-7225
Presence St. Joseph Medical Center    815-725-7133
Silver Cross Hospital    815-300-1100
VNA    630-892-4355
Will County Community Health Center    815-727-8670
Will County Health Department    630-679-7000
Will County Health Dept. Immunization Clinic    815-740-8143
Will-Grundy Medical Clinic    815-726-3377

Goodwill Bolingbrook: 123 S Weber Rd.    630-771-0474
Goodwill Joliet: 308 Hennepin Dr.    815-609-9740
MorningStar Mission Treasure Chest 2221 W. Jefferson, Joliet    815-725-6702
St. Vincent de Paul: 307 N. Chicago, Joliet    815-722-1140
Salvation Army: 300 3rd Avenue, Joliet    815-726-4834
Unique Thrift Store: 2155 W. Jefferson, Joliet    815-730-8099

Bolingbrook Rec Center    630-783-6529
Romeoville Rec Center    815-886-6222

Boys & Girls Club    815-723-3434
Camp Fire USA    630-629-5160
DuPage Township    630-759-1317
Joliet Park District    815-741-7275
Rainbow Council Boy Scouts of America    815-942-4450
Trailways Girl Scouts    815-723-3449

Channahon    815-467-2569
Crete    708-672-8279
DuPage    630-759-1317
Homer    708-301-0522
Joliet    815-726-4781
Lockport    815-726-6056
Manhattan    815-478-5154
New Lenox    815-485-6431
Plainfield    815-436-8308
Troy    815-744-1968
Wheatland    630-717-0092
Will    815-722-5515

Metra    815-723-2244
Pace Heritage Bus    815-723-3259
RTA (schedule service info)    815-836-7000

Finding Hope in Times of Need At Victory, we believe in extending God's love by connecting people to resources that offer support and relief during challenging times. Life can bring unexpected hardships, but you don't have to face them alone. As the Bible reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). We are here to help you find the assistance you need with grace and compassion. Our Community Resource Center provides a comprehensive list of local support services, from food and clothing assistance to housing and mental health resources. Whether you’re facing financial difficulties, need a warm meal, or seek emotional support, these resources are available to uplift and guide you. As Jesus taught, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). Let us stand beside you, reflecting His love and compassion in every step. We invite you to reach out, knowing that, at Victory, you are cherished, valued, and never alone.

Disclaimer : The organizations listed on this Community Resource page are provided as a referral to assist individuals in finding helpful resources. These organizations are not affiliated with, endorsed, or directly supported by Victory Cathedral Worship Center. While we strive to offer accurate and up-to-date information, Victory makes no guarantees regarding the services or assistance provided by these organizations.

It is the responsibility of each individual to verify the suitability, quality, and legitimacy of any organization or service they choose to engage with. Victory is not liable for any outcomes resulting from interactions with these organizations. For further assistance or inquiries, please contact the organizations directly