Community Networks of Illinois: Professionals Serving LGBTQ Youth

02/22/2022

02/22/2022

05/27/2021

Second annual VIDA X Conference of Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth!

The Pinta Pride Project and the Human Rights Campaign Chicago bring you a half-day virtual conference full of amazing presenters and workshops that prepare YOU and YOUR ORGANIZATION to create a more inclusive, affirming, and supportive community for LGBTQ+ Youth.
June 10th - Adult Virtual
BIT.LY/VIDAXADULT21

June 11th - Youth In-Person
BIT.LY/VIDAXYOUTH21

05/27/2021

DuPage County Health Department will be hosting a Teen Vaccination Night for youth ages 12 to 17 this Thursday, May 27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.

Each youth receiving their first dose COVID-19 vaccination and one accompanying adult (parent or legal guardian) will receive a FREE admission ticket to Six Flags. Supplies are limited to the first 200 teens.

05/27/2021

FREE WALK-IN HIV TESTING TODAY IN NAPERVILLE

Today from 3:00pm-6:00pm you can come by for a free HIV test.

Please message us for the address if you’re interested!

05/21/2021

Mark your calendars! Saturday June 5th at 7:30pm - 360 Youth Services is hosting a FUN-raiser with Drag Queen Bingo with Muffy Fishbasket!

Only 100 screens available so make sure to register now!

https://one.bidpal.net/dragqueenbingo2021/welcome

05/21/2021

360 Youth Services in Naperville is hiring!

Counseling Department is looking for a Clinical Therapist.

Cornerstone Group Home in Lisle - Full-time/Part-time and Respite positions are available.

Transitional Housing Programs - Life Skills Caseworker - Two positions available.

360 Youth Services, a non-profit agency transforming the lives of youth for almost 50 years. Please share with your networks.

More information in the website below!

https://360youthservices.org/employment/

05/21/2021

Our friends over at YWCA are still looking to hire an Advocate for their Addison location!
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is the oldest and largest women’s organization in the region, with a mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
Share this if you or someone you know may be interested!

https://ywcachicago.hrmdirect.com/employment/view.php?req=1600956&jbsrc=1014

05/18/2021

Walk-in opportunity for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in DuPage!

05/18/2021

Greetings Community Network!

Rental Assistance for families in Illinois are available! The 2021 Illinois Rental Payment Program (IRPP) launched on May 17, 2021 for landlords to initiate applications.

For more information or to apply visit the following website: https://www.ihda.org/about-ihda/illinois-rental-payment-program/

**The Illinois Rental Payment Program is now open for landlords only. Please visit the application site at https://ilrpp.ihda.org ** ILRPP is an emergency rental assistance program designed to support households in Illinois that are unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The application si...

03/26/2021

In honor of Trans Week of Visibility, LGBTQ youth centers all over are hosting a virtual screening of the documentary Mama Gloria - A black trans icon from Chicago! More info here: https://www.mamagloriafilm.com/

02/18/2021

360 Youth Services in Naperville is hiring!

Counseling Department is looking for a Clinical Therapist!

360 Youth Services, a non-profit agency transforming the lives of youth for almost 50 years, is looking to hire a Clinical Therapist to support youth and families. Please share with your networks.

This full-time (40 hours/week) nonexempt position is a member of the agency’s Counseling Department. Our ideal candidate enjoys variety in their week and case load. Our staff work with office based youth as well as provide services within a school setting 2 days a week. Additionally, our team participates in on call hours each week to assist the local community with youth who have runaway or have been locked out of their home. Please see the attached job description for more information.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Margot Smith, Clinical Director at msmith@360youthservices.org

https://360youthservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Clinical-Therapist-at-360-Youth-Services.pdf

02/18/2021

Our friends over at YWCA are still looking to hire an Advocate for their Addison location!
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is the oldest and largest women’s organization in the region, with a mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
Share this if you or someone you know may be interested!
http://ywcachicago.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=1493878&&

02/12/2021

Lurie Children’s Hosptial is launching The Gender Journey Project. This project is an online research study examining transgender and gender-diverse children’s understanding of their gender, mental health, and in what ways their parents and family influence their wellbeing. Please share with those who qualify for the study to help improve professional care services!

02/12/2021

Family Shelter Services is launching a LGBTQIA+ Support Group starting March 3rd! Support and resources for those 18+ experiencing domestic violence. Please share this resource for folks to get connected!

02/11/2021

City of Aurora Warming Shelters - Locations stated below. Please share if you know someone who may need access to them!

01/22/2021

We also have more information on a couple other surgeons for top surgery that take Medicaid in IL:

Dr. Corcoran at UIC- https://hospital.uillinois.edu/find-a-doctor/julia-corcoran

Dr. Jordan From Northwestern and Dr. Gottlieb from UChicago
https://www.nm.org/doctors/1225349350/sumanas-wanant-jordan-md-phd
https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/find-a-physician/physician/lawrence-j-gottlieb

As a reminder, Dr. Huma Khan (Adolescent Medicine) through Advocate is a good primary care for our youth and did training on hormone therapy at Stroger (Cook County) Hospital. https://care.advocatehealth.com/doctors/huma-a-khan-evergreen-park-adolescent-medicine

Sumanas Wanant Jordan, MD, PhD is a physician associated with Northwestern Medicine.

01/22/2021

Rush recently launched the Affirm center for gender, sexuality, and reproductive health. Their LGBTQ+ affirming patient navigation support covers all aspects of medical care, including primary, specialty, behavioral health, and gender-affirming care.

Here is some info about Affirm, including ways for clients to get connected to the LGBTQ+ patient navigation team:
https://www.rush.edu/services/affirming-care
https://www.rush.edu/services-conditions/affirming-care/meet-our-team
https://www.rushcopley.com/services/affirming-care-at-rush/

A direct contact for Affirm; Matt Vail matthew_vail@rush.edu. Matt is instrumental at Affirm.

Rush provides comprehensive, expert gender-affirming procedures, including hormone therapy, top surgery, bottom surgery and other services.