At Endeavor Health, we are deeply committed to meeting people where they are. Through community programs, neighborhood clinics and trusted partnerships, we work to bring care and support closer to home.
Community programs
The community programs at Endeavor Health are designed to uplift every member of our communities. Through these programs, we provide low-cost, accessible care options – from routine care and specialty services, to a variety of wellbeing programs and support groups – all located within Chicagoland or virtually.
Browse our community programs and other resources from our community partners, grouped by these key focus areas:
Community Health Center
Provides free and low-cost care for individuals with limited access to private healthcare. Services include internal medicine, OB/GYN, general surgery, orthopaedics and diabetes education.
Available to: Residents of Evanston and surrounding areas who meet predefined geographic and economic guidelines
Location: 2500 Ridge Ave., Suite 300, Evanston, IL 60201
For more information about membership eligibility, call (847) 570-2700.
Community Resource Center (CRC)
Supports under-resourced individuals and immigrant families in the northwest suburbs with multilingual services, referrals and other services in partnership with Partners for Our Communities (POC).
Location: Community Resource Center | 1585 N Rand Rd., Palatine, IL 60074
Community Health Worker (CHW) at Northwest Community Hospital
Meets bedside with low-income, primarily Spanish-speaking patients at Northwest Community Hospital to help them understand and comply with discharge instructions, find medical homes and receive other resources.
Community Nursing
Nurses from Northwest Community Hospital provide free chronic disease education, blood pressure screenings and diabetes support at three community locations.
Available to: All community members
Locations:
Arlington Heights Senior Center | 1801 W Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Community Resource Center | 1585 N Rand Rd., Palatine, IL 60074
Schaumburg Township | 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Learn more about Community Nursing
Explore diabetes education and support
DuPage Health Coalition
Provides assistance to individuals and families with low income in DuPage County seeking low-cost care, medications and health insurance.
Available to: DuPage County residents with lower income or no insurance
Location: DuPage Health Coalition | 845 E Geneva Rd., Carol Stream, IL 60188
We offer three programs at DuPage Health Coalition:
- Access DuPage
Provides low-cost health services, including primary care, specialty care, testing and medication for low-income or uninsured DuPage County residents. Learn more - Dispensary of Hope
Offers qualifying uninsured patients certain medications at no cost. Learn more - Silver Access
Provides financial help to lower-income families in DuPage County purchasing health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Learn more
Evanston Township High School Health Center
School-based health center at Evanston Township High School (ETHS) that provides free care for all students.
Available to: Students of ETHS whose parents register them
Location: Evanston Township High School Health Center | 1600 Dodge Ave., Office #H101, Evanston, IL 60201
Family Care Center
Comprehensive care for the whole family, from annual wellness visits, physicals and illness visits to chronic condition management and behavioral health support. Available on a walk-in basis or via appointment. Please call for walk-in availability.
Available to: All community members from newborns to seniors
Location: Evanston Hospital (Room G155) | 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
To schedule an appointment, log into your NorthShoreConnect account or find a doctor and schedule. You may also call (847) 570-1600 to get scheduled or ask about walk-in availability.
Financial assistance programs/applications
Endeavor Health financial counselors work with patients to create manageable payment plans and connect them with financial assistance programs that may help lower the cost of care.
Healthcare Transformation Program
Expands access to care by integrating specialty services and support into local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), helping reduce disparities and barriers for underserved communities.
Available to: Patients of our referring FQHCs, or patients of Swedish Hospital with medicaid, no insurance, or private insurance with the inability to pay for out of pocket costs
Location: Chicago north side
The Healthcare Transformation Collaborative is part of the Community CARE programs offered at Swedish Hospital.
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Mobile Dental Clinic
Provides low-cost oral healthcare for community members with low-income.
Available to: Residents of Elk Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg and Wheeling Townships who financially qualify in their residing township
1-847-HEALING
A free, 24/7 crisis helpline for any community member seeking mental health crisis support reachable at (847) 432-5464.
Bridges early childhood and adolescent program
Offers comprehensive mental healthcare to insured and uninsured children ages 3-18.
Available to: Children residing in the northern suburbs or Chicago north side
Location: Evanston Township High School | 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Call (847) 400-8450 for more information.
Care Center for sexually abused children
The Care Center at Edward Hospital provides medical care in a calm and caring environment for children and adolescence.
Location: Edward Hospital | 801 S Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540
Call (630) 527-3288 for more information, to schedule an appointment or make a referral.
Community Behavioral Healthcare
Provides individual and group therapy for underserved populations, reduces stigma around mental health and builds provider capacity to support our diverse community.
Location: Chicago north side
Community Behavioral Healthcare is part of the Community CARE programs offered at Swedish Hospital.
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Doreen E. Chapman Center
Offers comprehensive treatment for individuals facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Available to: Adults (18+) and their families with concerns about substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
Location: Doreen E. Chapman Center at Evanston Hospital | 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
To reach The Doreen E. Chapman Center, call (847) 570-3100 from 8:15 am - 4:45 pm, Monday-Friday.
Haymarket Center
Haymarket Center works within crisis teams at Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals to talk with patients about substance use issues and help connect them with the appropriate care.
Available to: Patients of Edward Hospital or Elmhurst Hospital
Outpatient Clinic for Adult Community Services
Provides a wide range of psychiatric and case management services, from assessments and treatment planning to assistance with reduced free prescription programs.
Available to: Adults (18+) dealing with chronic and severe mental illness who require medication management
Location: Evanston Hospital | 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Call (847) 432-5464 for more information.
Perinatal wellness program
Offers a 24/7 free crisis hotline (MOMS Line) at (866) 364-6667. This provides support through Parentline, short-term virtual psychotherapy, a screening, mental health triage and referral program.
Available to: The MOMS Line and Parentline are available to birthing persons and their family members across Illinois, regardless of where they receive their care. The perinatal screening, triage and referral program is available to birthing persons who receive their care at NorthShore and Swedish locations, as well as select affiliate practices.
Location: Northern suburbs, Chicago north side and virtually across Illinois
Suboxone clinic
Provides weekly treatment for opioid addiction, helping individuals regain control of their lives and improve their health.
Location: Emergency Department at Swedish Hospital
Walk-in service Wednesdays, 7-11pm
For more information, call Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital’s Emergency Department at (773) 989-3800.
Smoking cessation program
Provides an 8-week, comprehensive support group combined with personalized strategies to help participants quit smoking through self-awareness and guided behavioral change.
Available to: All community members
Location: Hybrid. Sessions are held virtually and in person. In person sessions take place at Swedish Hospital.
Swedish Hospital Anderson Pavilion | 2751 W. Winona St., Chicago, IL 60625
Tobacco cessation
Free tobacco cessation counseling and support to aid with lung cancer prevention provided at Northwest Community Hospital.
Available to: All community members
Location: Endeavor Health Fitness and Wellness Center – NCH (2nd Floor, Room 1)
900 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Call 866-QUIT-YES or (866) 784-8937 to reach the Illinois Quitline (telephone counseling and resources).
Learn more
Bystander CPR AED Training
Offers free hands-on CPR and AED training to help participants respond confidently in emergency situations.
Available to: All community members
Location: Swedish Hospital in the Community Wellness Center | 5157 N Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Endeavor Health Diabetes Centers
Provides community-focused education, resources and support to help individuals manage diabetes.
Available to: All community members
Location: Western suburbs
Learn more
Additional diabetes support
Nutrition and Diabetes Center
Offers education, resources and personalized support for managing type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, prediabetes and other nutrition-related needs.
Location: Swedish Hospital | 5157 N Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Interested or have questions? Call (773) 878-8200, x5256.
Young Hearts for Life
Young Hearts for Life (YH4L) is the largest cardiac detection program in the United States for preventing sudden cardiac death for youth. At Endeavor Health, we’re honored to support YH4L with financial contributions and volunteer support.
Available to: Available to students enrolled at participating schools
Location: Primarily in DuPage County. Expanding into Will, Kane, Cook and Lake County.
Community Outreach Registered Dietitians (CORD)
Free nutrition and wellness classes provided by our registered dietitians to the community. Classes include the EAT Series, Community Flavors, Living with Diabetes and the Diabetes Prevention Program.
Location: Community Wellness Center | 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Located in Galter Life Center
Interested in bringing our dietitians to your event or organization? Email FoodConnections [at] schosp.org (foodconnections[at]schosp[dot]org).
CORD is part of the Community CARE programs offered at Swedish Hospital.
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Community Resource Center (CRC)
Supports under-resourced individuals and immigrant families in the northwest suburbs with multilingual services, referrals and other services in partnership with Partners for Our Communities (POC).
Location: Community Resource Center | 1585 N Rand Rd., Palatine, IL 60074
Emerald Circle/Sapphire Circle
Free program for older adults offering in-person programs, events, newsletters and other perks.
Available to: Seniors ages 62+ residing in the northern suburbs, northwest suburbs and Chicago north side
Locations:
Emerald Circle is located at Northwest Community Hospital | 800 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Learn more about Emerald Circle
Sapphire Circle is located at Swedish Hospital | 5140 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Sapphire Circle program details
Sign up for Sapphire Circle
Faith Feeds Food Pantry
Provides access to food at the Community Resource Center and through a mobile food pantry to combat food insecurity.
Location: Community Resource Center | 1585 N Rand Rd., Palatine, IL 60074
Food Connections Program
Provides free meals within the community to address food insecurity and help remove food access as a barrier to health.
Available to: Patients, staff and community members facing food insecurity
Location: Chicago north side
If you are in need of food or would like to donate food, contact foodconnections [at] schosp.org (foodconnections[at]schosp[dot]org).
Email foodconnections [at] schosp.org or call (773) 878-8200, x2241 to learn about volunteer opportunities through Food Connections.
Food Connections is part of the Community CARE programs offered at Swedish Hospital.
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Galter Life Center (GLC)
Provides medically integrated fitness and wellness services—the only certified medical fitness facility in Chicago—focused on mind, body and spirit, in partnership with Swedish Hospital.
Available to: Members and non-members of GLC
Location: 5157 N Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
MedFit
Low‐cost 60‐day guided customized exercise programs for individuals referred by physicians.
Location: Endeavor Health Wellness Center–NCH
900 Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL
Endeavor Health Simbulance
The “Simbulance” is an ambulance used for community outreach and other emergency training and prevention.
Available to: Community organizations hosting community and wellness events
Location: Chicago north side and northern suburbs
To learn more about bringing The Simbulance to your organization or event, email jcasey [at] northshore.org (jcasey[at]northshore[dot]org).
Nutrition and Diabetes Center
Offers education, resources and personalized support for managing type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, prediabetes and other nutrition-related needs.
Location: Swedish Hospital | 5157 N Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Interested or have questions? Call (773) 878-8200, x5256.
Pathways Program
Serves our patients and staff impacted by gender-based violence. Pathways' approach to care is rooted in trauma-informed principles—prioritizing safety, trust, transparency, self-determination and empowerment.
Available to: Patients and staff of Swedish Hospital who have faced IPV, TBI, DV or sexual violence, or human trafficking
For more information or referrals, email pathways [at] schosp.org (pathways[at]schosp[dot]org). Call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 to speak with an advocate at (877) 863-6338.
Pathways is part of the Community CARE programs offered at Swedish Hospital.
Explore all Community CARE programs
Community Resource Center (CRC)
Supports under-resourced individuals and immigrant families in the northwest suburbs with multilingual services, referrals and other services in partnership with Partners for Our Communities (POC).
Location: Community Resource Center | 1585 N Rand Rd., Palatine, IL 60074
Community Health Worker (CHW) at Northwest Community Hospital
Meets bedside with low-income, primarily Spanish-speaking patients to help them understand and comply with discharge instructions, find medical homes and receive other resources.
Faith Feeds Food Pantry
Provides access to food at the Community Resource Center and through our mobile food pantry to combat food insecurity.
Location: Community Resource Center | 1585 N Rand Rd., Palatine, IL 60074
Pathways Program
Serves our patients and staff impacted by gender-based violence. Pathways' approach to care is rooted in trauma-informed principles—prioritizing safety, trust, transparency, self-determination and empowerment.
Available to: Patients and staff of Swedish Hospital who have faced IPV, TBI, DV or sexual violence, or human trafficking
For more information or referrals, email pathways [at] schosp.org (pathways[at]schosp[dot]org). Call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 to speak with an advocate at (877) 863-6338.
Pathways is part of the Community CARE programs offered at Swedish Hospital.
Explore all Community CARE programs
Looking for other community resources? Findhelp is a free site which helps community members find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance and more.
Community CARE (Creating Access to Resources for Equity) is a resource offered by Swedish Hospital that supports our community with programs and services to improve healthcare access, food security, health literacy and overall wellbeing.
We’re able to uplift local partnerships that go beyond healthcare – tackling the root causes of health and creating more equitable opportunities for all – thanks to the support of our Community Investment Fund.
Community clinics
We understand that accessing healthcare can be challenging, especially without insurance. That’s why we’ve partnered with trusted community clinics to ensure uninsured and Medicaid patients have access to the care they need, close to home.
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