Services

	Appointment to Meet with MOPD Preliminary Plan Review The Pre-Permit Plan Review Process assists architects, builders and developers in the early stages of plan development with accessibility compliance.

	Board of Health Meeting The Chicago Board of Health formulates health policies and advises the Mayor and the Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner on all health issues.

	CSBG scholarship information The CSBG Scholarship Program helps low-income Chicagoans finance higher education. Students enrolled in an Illinois college, university or vocational training program may qualify for a CSBG Scholarship.

	Disability Mentoring Day Disability Mentoring Day is the first step in the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities' year-long Youth Employment Program.

	Emergency Food Assistance The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services has improved the quality and availability of the food that we provide to residents in need.

	Emergency Food Assistance The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services has improved the quality and availability of the food that we provide to residents in need.

	Find Free Computer Centers and Wi-Fi Hotspots (TechLocator) TechLocator is a service to help Chicago residents and visitors find places that offer free or affordable technology resources and services, like computers with Internet access, Wi-Fi hotspots and technology training.

	Fire Safety Tips Fire safety tips for home, hotel/motel etc. in Spanish, Polish and Chinese.

	Get Family Planning Our clinics provide Family Planning services including Birth Control methods.

	Get Free STI/HIV/AIDS Pamphlets/Brochures The Educational Resource & Information Center provides free STI/HIV/AIDS prevention education materials, pamphlets, brochures, and/or condoms for disbursement within the City of Chicago.

	Get Shots (Vaccines) Our clinics provide Vaccines, Shots, Immunizations for Elementary, High School and College students, flu & pneumonia and more.

	Get a Breast Exam and Mammogram A clinical breast examination is provided to clients prior to the mammogram, should be done annually.

	Get a Pelvic Exam and a Pap Smear Pelvic examination and pap smear are provided to women as needed.

	HIV/AIDS Online Courses CDPH, STI/HIV/AIDS, Capacity Building & Training Unit developed FREE online courses that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7).

	How to Find Weather Relief in Chicago While Chicago enjoys the diversity of four distinct seasons, our winters and summers can produce extreme temperatures. At times, weather conditions may pose a threat to health and safety. The Department of Family and Support Services works with other city departments to help residents through periods of severe weather.

	Infant/Toddler Programs Parents seeking care for infants and toddlers can access an array of quality options through programs administered by DFSS. Programs provide a secure, nurturing environment that stimulates growth and development for infants to age three.

	Information on hosting a public program at the Chicago Cultural Center The Illinois Humanities Council, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, invites community groups, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to host free public programs at the Chicago Cultural Center!

	Institutional Review Board (IRB) Forms The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), through the Institutional Review Board (IRB), monitors research involving the Chicago Department of Public Health patients/clients and staff.

	Internships and Volunteer Programs Internships and volunteer positions are available to qualified individuals; view open positions and submit applications on the CAREERS site.

	Job Training and Placement Referrals Job Training and Placement Referral is a service provided to people with disabilities under the age of 60 through MOPD's network of employment program partners.

	Juvenile Intervention Support Center The Juvenile Intervention Support Center (JISC) is a pilot program that uses a multi-disciplinary approach and interagency partnerships to provide prevention and intervention services to help youth arrested for low level misdemeanor offenses and youth at risk for juvenile justice system involvement.

	Keeping the Chicago River Clean Chicago has two boats that are dedicated to keeping the Chicago River clean and its banks graffiti free.

	Library Services Services are provided by the Chicago Public Library free of charge; some may require a valid library card.

	Produce an Athletic Event in Chicago Information on what steps you need to take to produce an athletic event in Chicago.

	Public Art Collection Use Explore Chicago and Google Maps to find the Chicago's public art collection.

	Report an Illegal Sale of Tobacco Products to a Youth The Chicago Department of Public Health in partnership with the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s Compliance and Investigation Division, conducts underage tobacco sales to determine if a vendor is adhering to the underage tobacco sale laws.

	Request Blood Lead Screening Department of Public Health has several phlebotomists who will come onsite to daycare centers, Head start, faith-based and community organizations, clinics, and health fairs for free lead blood screening.

	Request Tobacco Prevention for Middle Schools Preventing youth from smoking cigarettes is crucial in keeping them smoke-free for a lifetime. The Chicago Department of Public Health implements Project Towards No Tobacco Use (Project TNT) prevention program to middle age youth in schools and community-based organizations.

	Request an Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Screening Secondhand smoke can affect the health of those who live with a smoker or who are in another environment where someone is smoking.

	Review of Your STI/HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Materials The Community Review Standards Panel (CSRP) is a service unit of the STI/HIV/AIDS Division, Capacity Building & Training Section (HIV/AIDS Training Unit).

	School Age Programs Out-of-school time is a crucial period for a young person's development. Then Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (FSS) funds organizations that provide a variety of fun, challenging and safe ways for young people to develop self-esteem, a sense of responsibility and life skills.

	Substance Abuse and AIDS Prevention Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing The Substance Abuse and AIDS Prevention Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers unique prevention programming that addresses the specific needs of people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

	West Nile Virus West Nile virus can cause mild to severe illness. Most people who get infected do not get sick. Some get a mild, flu-like illness. In rarer cases, the virus can affect the brain and spinal cord, and can be fatal.

	Youth Activities in Chicago Then Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (FSS) funds organizations that provide a variety of fun, challenging and safe ways for young people to develop self-esteem, a sense of responsibility and life skills.