Social Services

COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER

Community Crisis Center in Elgin provides safety, hope, advocacy, respite and education for those impacted by crisis and violence in the Fox Valley Region in Illinois, including temporary shelter, individual and group counseling, medical, legal and financial assistance.

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: English (847) 697-2380 
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Spanish (847) 697-9740

2-1-1 KANE COUNTY - FOX VALLEY UNITED WAY

Fox Valley United Way - Dial "2-1-1" for a free, confidential, 24/7/365 information and referral helpline connecting individuals and families to available health and human services. As a Kane County resident you can connect to a wide range of services by phone or text regardless of the time of day, or the language you speak. Help is available in over 150 languages. Dial 2-1-1 or call 888-865-9903 or, text your zip code to 898-211

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs.

LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHWAP)

LIHWAP provides funds to assist low-income households with water and wastewater bills. LIHWAP) does not provide direct grants to individuals; LIHWAP does not charge a fee for receiving a benefit.