Assistance Resources
Those individuals seeking assistance for homelessness, hunger, financial need, and dealing with cancer may find relief with the following organizations.
McHenry County Crisis Line
1-800-892-8900
Anyone exploring options to work through a crisis can call the Crisis Line.
Richmond Township
7812 S. Route 31, Richmond, IL 60071
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 2:30pm
www.richmondtownship.org
815-678-0077
Richmond Township administers General Assistance and Emergency Assistance, as well as Salvation Army Assistance through the Supervisor's Office.
McHenry County Pads
1805 South IL Rt 31, McHenry, IL 60050
open 24/7, 365 Days a Year
www.pioneercenter.org/homeless-services/mchenry-county-pads
815-344-1230
Meeting people’s most basic needs of food, shelter and support through programs designed for youth, families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
Spring Grove-Richmond Food Pantry
5512 May Avenue, P.O. Box 78, Richmond, Illinois 60071
224-444-0117
Serving Richmond, Spring Grove and surrounding areas.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
2118 Main Street, Spring Grove, IL 60081
815-675-2288 x208
StPeters.svdp@gmail.com
person-to-person service to individuals in need while maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served.
1st Way Life Center
3714 Fairview Ave., Johnsburg, IL 60051
(815) 385-2999
https://www.1stwaymchenry.com/
Material Resources are given such as maternity clothes, baby clothes, baby items, baby food, diapers and more.
Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance
5141 W. Bull Valley Rd.
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-6956
catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org
Assistance for Rent, Utilities, Food, and Diapers. Bi-lingual support for the Hispanic Community.
Medical and Mental Health Resources
OSF Healthcare
www.osfhealthcare.org
Catholic Physician Search
www.cathmed.org/physician-directory
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org/find-aa
Rosecrance
(866) 330-8729
substance abuse treatment and mental health care
Mental Health Services
Catholic Charities Mental Health Ministry
(779) 210-8699
Catholic Charities Community Counselling
(799) 210-8698
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
(800) 273-8255 engl.
(888) 628-9454 espa.
711, then (800) 273-8255 tty
Housing and Nutrition
Northern Illinois Food Bank
630-443-6910
solvehungertoday.org/get-help/where-to-get-food
Home of the Sparrow
4209 W. SHamrock Lane, Unit B
McHenry, IL 60050
815-271-5444
www.hosparrow.org
Legal Services
Prairie State Legal Services
400 Russel Court
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-344-9113
Legal services for low income persons.
Cancer At Any Age Support Group
www.mercyhealthsystem.org
Mercy Health Conference Center
1000 Mineral Point Ave.
Janesville, WI 53535
608-756-6238
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
N2950 State Road 67
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
608-756-6238