West Cook Coalition's Partners

AgeOptions – Food Support for Older Adults
AgeOptions offers evidence-based falls prevention and health promotion programs to West Cook Coalition members. These group programs take place throughout the West Cook Coalition area. We offer four different falls prevention programming to address the different needs of older adults. These include, A Matter of Balance, Fit & Strong!, Bingocize and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention. Our health promotion programs are called the Take Charge of Your Health Programs and offer information and tools so that people can make meaningful changes to their health. 

To learn more about AgeOptions please visit their website and to learn more about these specific programs and find a class near you, visit this page.  Please visit us on our YouTube and Facebook pages.

BEDS Plus Care – Housing Support
BEDS Plus Care provides housing and supportive services for West Cook Coalition members experiencing homelessness who have severe, chronic health conditions. The program offers safe, dignified housing for medically vulnerable adults while they stabilize, recover, and work toward permanent housing. By providing interim, bridge, and transitional housing options with on-site support and care coordination, BEDS Plus Care helps reduce avoidable emergency room use and hospital readmissions and supports long-term health and housing stability.   

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Beyond Hunger – Food Support
Beyond Hunger provides food assistance to West Cook Coalition members experiencing food insecurity through its food pantry and mobile food pantry. Services include pop-up mobile pantry sites in underserved communities and access to pantry food at no cost to eligible members. Through WCC support, members may receive food assistance to help meet household needs for an average of up to four months.   

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Care Advisors – Social Care Management & Data Coordination
Care Advisors is a minority-owned social care management organization that supports West Cook Coalition’s efforts to reduce health disparities through coordinated social care. Care Advisors leads WCC’s social care management initiatives and provides a secure, web-based platform that enables data sharing across clinical providers and community-based organizations. This interoperability supports coordinated care, improves communication among partners, and helps ensure members receive timely, appropriate services across health and human service systems.   

To learn more, please visit their website.  Please visit our Linkedin page.

Catholic Charities 

Catholic Charities is developing a new multi-service community center in Summit, Illinois, designed to expand access to essential food and dining services for West Cook Coalition members. Through this capital project, the new site will support an enhanced food pantry and congregate dining area, creating a welcoming space that strengthens food access and community support. The project focuses on building sustainable infrastructure to meet ongoing community needs once the center is fully operational.  

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Community Fiscal Organization (CFO) – Fiscal Sponsorship & Collaborative Support

Community Fiscal Organization is a trusted fiscal sponsor that supports the West Cook Coalition by providing fiscal sponsorship for the overall collaborative. Community Fiscal Organization delivers financial oversight, compliance management, and administrative infrastructure that promote accountability and sustainability across WCC’s initiatives. This support enables coalition partners to operate efficiently, steward resources responsibly, and remain focused on advancing workforce development and community impact. 

To learn more visit their website.

Community Support Services (CSS) – Developmental Disability Specialty Care
Community Support Services provides support for West Cook Coalition members with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The program promotes independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful community participation through medical advocacy, care coordination, and access to supportive services. Members may also be connected to community day programs, respite care for caregivers, and additional services that support independent living, employment, and long-term stability. 

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Family Focus – Maternal and Child Health Services
Family Focus provides maternal and child health services for West Cook Coalition families, supporting pregnant individuals from the final trimester through the postpartum period. The program also offers home visiting services for families with children from birth through age three. Services include doula support, parenting education, developmental screenings, and care coordination to promote healthy pregnancies, positive parenting, and strong early childhood development.  

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Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) – Community Support Team Expansion
Healthcare Alternative Systems is expanding its Community Support Team (CST) program to better serve West Cook Coalition members experiencing substance use disorders. This initiative supports the purchase and renovation of a new, accessible site in the Broadview or Melrose Park area to deliver CST services and host additional community-based programs. The expanded location will strengthen access to care, support recovery, and enhance service coordination across the WCC service area.   

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Housing Forward – Street Outreach, Shelter, and Housing Support

Housing Forward provides supportive services for West Cook Coalition members experiencing homelessness or housing instability. By preventing homelessness whenever possible and responding quickly to housing crises when they do occur, the organization helps individuals and families move from housing crisis to stability. Through prevention, diversion, street outreach, rental assistance, and ongoing case management, Housing Forward responds to immediate housing needs while supporting long-term stability and self-sufficiency.  

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Loyola Physician Partners(LPP)  brings deep expertise in value-based care and advanced payment models, with a strong history of participation in CMS Medicare ACOs, Medicare Advantage, and bundled care initiatives. LPP oversees primary care navigation and care management for coalition members, primarily serving individuals with Medicaid, dual coverage, and limited uninsured populations. Through proactive, data-driven care coordination and close collaboration with coalition partners, LPP works to improve access to care, support preventive health services, and address social factors that impact health outcomes.  

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago – Pediatric Specialty Care Case Management
Lurie Children’s Hospital serves as the care navigation and case management lead for West Cook Coalition members and families receiving pediatric specialty care. The program provides coordinated support through a team of nurses and social workers, helping families navigate specialty services, manage chronic conditions, and access needed resources. Services prioritize children with ongoing specialty care needs, including pulmonary and endocrinology care, and emphasize consistent, two-way communication with families.  

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Mile Square Health Center is a committed healthcare partner of the West Cook Coalition, working together to expand access to comprehensive, high-quality care for underserved and marginalized communities across Chicago, Cicero, Rockford, and surrounding areas. Mile Square provides holistic primary care for children and adults through community-based clinics and school-based health centers, serving patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay through a sliding fee scale. Guided by a mission rooted in clinical excellence, community engagement, and patient-centered support, Mile Square extends care beyond its facilities and into the heart of the community to promote prevention, wellness, and long-term health equity.

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PAV YMCA (PAVY)  

PAV delivers community-based diabetes prevention and cancer survivorship programs for West Cook Coalition members. Through a structured, year-long Diabetes Prevention Program aligned with CMS standards, PAVY supports individuals with pre-diabetes in making sustainable lifestyle changes to prevent or delay disease progression. The program offers cohort-based sessions in accessible community settings and may also provide cancer survivorship support through the LIVESTRONG® program as needed.  

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PCC Community Wellness Center is a trusted healthcare partner of the West Cook Coalition, working collaboratively to advance health equity and improve access to high-quality, patient-centered care across the community. Guided by a commitment to respect, empowerment, and shared responsibility, PCC provides compassionate services ranging from preventive care to specialized treatment for individuals and families. Through its partnership with WCC, PCC helps strengthen coordinated, community-driven solutions that support long-term wellness and foster a healthier, more inclusive future for all. 

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PLCCA 

Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action (PLCCA) provides community-based treatment and care coordination for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder. As a certified provider of Level 1 and Level 2 services, PLCCA supports West Cook Coalition members through medication-assisted treatment, case management, and therapeutic services, including intensive outpatient care for individuals with higher acuity needs. PLCCA also connects members to essential wraparound supports, such as housing and workforce training, and collaborates with coalition partners to ensure access to comprehensive, coordinated care.  

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Real Foods Collective 

Real Foods Collective supports West Cook Coalition members by providing fresh vegetable food assistance through the VeggieRx Maywood initiative. The program helps individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, including those managing diet-related health conditions, by increasing access to nutritious, fresh produce. Food boxes are distributed at accessible community and healthcare locations, helping members improve nutrition and overall health while reducing barriers to healthy food access.  

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The HAP Foundation 

The HAP Foundation supports West Cook Coalition members and partners through its Hospice Specialty Navigation Program, increasing awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care. HAP provides education, decision-support tools, and guidance to help individuals and families make informed, patient-centered choices based on their unique needs. The program also connects members to community resources and offers training and advisory support to healthcare and community-based partners to improve access to hospice, palliative care, and grief support services.  

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West Cook YMCA 

West Cook YMCA (WCY) offers community-based programs that support chronic disease management, healthy weight loss, and cancer survivorship for West Cook Coalition members. WCY provides structured diabetes prevention, blood pressure self-monitoring, and weight management programs designed to help participants make sustainable lifestyle changes and prevent disease progression. Programs are delivered in accessible community settings and may include cancer survivorship support through the LIVESTRONG® program as needed.  

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