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The Beye School PTO updated the D97 resource list, to help families identify community resources. It is not an exhaustive list. Information is changing frequently in this ever-evolving situation, so please consult the resources directly for the most up-to-date information. The Beye School Social Workers are also available to assist families in connecting with support. Their contact information is below. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, our principal, our social workers or any PTO Executive Board members at any time. It takes a village!
Beye School Social Workers
Lori Janu-Chosek at [email protected]
Beye School Social Workers
Lori Janu-Chosek at [email protected]
The Hub
The Hub is an online tool to search for and connect with a wide range of resources including housing, food, transit, legal, and education in the Oak Park and Berwyn area. This will provide information/access/linkages/referrals to anyone regardless of working with a provider. The general public can access the website and search by zip code information for the 10 social determinants of health: Transportation, Food, Housing, Mental Health, Seniors, etc.
Oak Park Mutual Aid
A coalition of neighbors dedicated to directly caring for one another and those around us in greatest need through dynamic economic and social support during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Examples of mutual aid requests made and fulfilled by this group are financial assistance, wellness checks, tutoring, referrals, and pick up/drop off of groceries, meals, prescriptions, and other essential items.
ABE Application for Benefits Eligibility
Public benefits including healthcare, food and cash assistance
**If you have difficulty navigating this site or applying, contact Amanda, Beyond Hunger’s Social Service Coordinator at 708-386-1324 x 1106.
Unemployment benefits
The Hub is an online tool to search for and connect with a wide range of resources including housing, food, transit, legal, and education in the Oak Park and Berwyn area. This will provide information/access/linkages/referrals to anyone regardless of working with a provider. The general public can access the website and search by zip code information for the 10 social determinants of health: Transportation, Food, Housing, Mental Health, Seniors, etc.
Oak Park Mutual Aid
A coalition of neighbors dedicated to directly caring for one another and those around us in greatest need through dynamic economic and social support during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Examples of mutual aid requests made and fulfilled by this group are financial assistance, wellness checks, tutoring, referrals, and pick up/drop off of groceries, meals, prescriptions, and other essential items.
- To make a request for assistance, please fill out this form (English) or this form (Spanish).
- To volunteer at a level of your choice, please fill out this form. More information is available on the Facebook page "Oak Park Mutual Aid"
ABE Application for Benefits Eligibility
Public benefits including healthcare, food and cash assistance
**If you have difficulty navigating this site or applying, contact Amanda, Beyond Hunger’s Social Service Coordinator at 708-386-1324 x 1106.
Unemployment benefits
Beyond Hunger- Oak Park
HOURS: 1st Wed: 3:30PM-6:30PM, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wed 3:30PM - 5:00PM, Sat: 9:00AM-12:00 PM
New Life Ministries Church of God in Christ
HOURS: Thursday 10AM-12PM
634 N Austin Blvd , Oak Park, IL 60302
(773) 640-0919
Fraternite Notre Dame
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
502 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-0101
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
HOURS: Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
1511 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 637-4800
HOURS: 1st Wed: 3:30PM-6:30PM, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wed 3:30PM - 5:00PM, Sat: 9:00AM-12:00 PM
New Life Ministries Church of God in Christ
HOURS: Thursday 10AM-12PM
634 N Austin Blvd , Oak Park, IL 60302
(773) 640-0919
Fraternite Notre Dame
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
502 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-0101
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
HOURS: Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
1511 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 637-4800
D97’s Community Childcare Providers
Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch receive scholarships to these programs.
West Cook YMCA
Collaboration for Early Childhood
The Collaboration for Early Childhood can help you identify child care and other resources for your children under age 6.
By Discovery
By Discovery is an enrichment program providing opportunities for exploration and growth through creative, project-based learning in art and science, grades K-5.
Curriculum is developed by Jocelyne Adkins, MAAE, School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Stacey Grieff, MSEd, Erikson Institute. Stacey is our lead enrichment educator at Beye School. For more information, please visit By Discovery at https://www.bydiscovery.org.
Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch receive scholarships to these programs.
West Cook YMCA
Collaboration for Early Childhood
The Collaboration for Early Childhood can help you identify child care and other resources for your children under age 6.
By Discovery
By Discovery is an enrichment program providing opportunities for exploration and growth through creative, project-based learning in art and science, grades K-5.
Curriculum is developed by Jocelyne Adkins, MAAE, School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Stacey Grieff, MSEd, Erikson Institute. Stacey is our lead enrichment educator at Beye School. For more information, please visit By Discovery at https://www.bydiscovery.org.
Oak Park Public Library HelpNow Virtual Tutoring
HelpNow offers real-time help in skill building and test preparation. Learners of all ages can connect directly online with live, vetted tutors every day from 2 to 11 pm.
HelpNow offers real-time help in skill building and test preparation. Learners of all ages can connect directly online with live, vetted tutors every day from 2 to 11 pm.
Oak Park Public Library Virtual Mental Health and Social Services Support
Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park COVID-19 Social Services Resource Guide
Support4U is a mental health resource for students, by which you can text licensed mental health clinicians any time of the day for assistance or guidance. You can text about any issue, including anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of suicide, eating disorders, bullying, abuse, or any other mental health-related topic. Support4U is safe, anonymous, and always available, so don’t hesitate to reach out for support.
D97 – Text: HOPE to 1-844-670-5838
D200 – Text: CARE to 1-844-670-5838
Thrive Counseling Center
24/7 Crisis Line 708-383-7500
Thrive has a free check-in support phone line, accessible by dialing 708-383-7500, ext. 8
Thrive also provides phone-based counseling and medication management; mental health evaluations
NAMI Metro Suburban
Offering mental health resources available virtually for students and families
Illinois Text Line
Text TALK or HABLAR to 552020 to talk to a mental health professional for free anonymously
Text a keyword (UNEMPLOYMENT, FOOD, SHELTER) to 552020 to receive program information
Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park COVID-19 Social Services Resource Guide
Support4U is a mental health resource for students, by which you can text licensed mental health clinicians any time of the day for assistance or guidance. You can text about any issue, including anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of suicide, eating disorders, bullying, abuse, or any other mental health-related topic. Support4U is safe, anonymous, and always available, so don’t hesitate to reach out for support.
D97 – Text: HOPE to 1-844-670-5838
D200 – Text: CARE to 1-844-670-5838
Thrive Counseling Center
24/7 Crisis Line 708-383-7500
Thrive has a free check-in support phone line, accessible by dialing 708-383-7500, ext. 8
Thrive also provides phone-based counseling and medication management; mental health evaluations
NAMI Metro Suburban
Offering mental health resources available virtually for students and families
Illinois Text Line
Text TALK or HABLAR to 552020 to talk to a mental health professional for free anonymously
Text a keyword (UNEMPLOYMENT, FOOD, SHELTER) to 552020 to receive program information
D97 Internet for All program
The Internet for All program offers free home Internet service to District 97 students in grades kindergarten through eight who do not currently have access. Contact Michael Arensdorff at [email protected].
Device / Online Programs
If you are having difficulty with any remote learning-related technology, please contact your child’s teacher. For assistance with District devices, please email [email protected].
The Internet for All program offers free home Internet service to District 97 students in grades kindergarten through eight who do not currently have access. Contact Michael Arensdorff at [email protected].
Device / Online Programs
If you are having difficulty with any remote learning-related technology, please contact your child’s teacher. For assistance with District devices, please email [email protected].