JCFS Chicago is offering extra support to our community through our warm line. Call 855.275.5237 to talk with someone Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm, and Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Support for organizations, schools and synagogues interested in further services focused on healing through words of comfort, can also call the number above or email Ask@JCFS.org to request programming.

In addition to our warmline, JCFS offers a virtual drop-in group for those in the Chicagoland Jewish community who are seeking connection, support, and coping strategies to get through these difficult times. The group meets on Wednesdays, 12 – 1pm CT via Zoom. Call 855.275.5237 or email Ask@JCFS.org for more information and to obtain the Zoom link.

Locations

Central Office

230 W. Monroe
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
United States

RECEPTION

312.357.4800

Abe and Ida Cooper Center

6639 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60645
United States

RECEPTION

773.765.3100

Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center

3145 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
United States

RECEPTION

773.467.3700

Knapp School & Yeshiva

Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
United States

RECEPTION

773.467.3900

Response for Teens

Seigle Building
5140 Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60077
United States

RECEPTION

847.676.0078

Elaine Kersten Children’s Center

255 Revere Dr.
Suite 200
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States

RECEPTION

847.412.4350

Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building

5150 W. Golf Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
United States

RECEPTION

847.745.5400

In case of emergencies, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

  • To report the abuse or neglect of a child, please call the Illinois Child Abuse Hotline at 800.25.ABUSE. If you are out-of-state, please call 217.524.2606.

  • If you are a youth seeking immediate non-emergency support, please contact the DCFS Youth Hotline at 800.232.3798.

Do you have questions about our programs or services? Our team will complete a phone intake and connect you to the appropriate JCFS Chicago program or service.

We’re ready to help!

Learn more about all that we offer—from counseling, psychological testing and assessment, early childhood development and special education K-12, services for people with disabilities,  career support, Jewish community programs and much, much more.

To speak to a knowledgeable member of the JCFS Chicago intake team, call 855.275.5237 Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm or email Ask@JCFS.org.