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Association House is committed to raising awareness about problem gambling and can help you find support that is right for you. Problem Gambling Services How We Help Problem gambling can cause financial, emotional, and relationship problems, severely impacting a person's life. Seeking help for problem gambling is a courageous step and can lead to a better, healthier future. Association House is committed to raising awareness about problem gambling and can help you find support that is right for you. Problem Gambling Support You are not alone. If you feel your betting has gotten out of hand, call: 1.800.GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) OR TEXT GAMB TO 833234 All calls are confidential. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. Problem Gambling Helpline Know the Signs & Symptoms This short gambling screening is designed to evaluate your relationship to gambling and can help identify any potential problems with how gambling impacts your life. This confidential survey can be completed online or in-person. Screen yourself below or schedule an appointment/follow-up with our Visions Intake Specialist by calling (773) 772-8009 ext. 6004. Screen Yourself: Have you ever felt restless, on edge, or irritable when trying to stop or cut down on gambling? Have you tried to ask other people for money to help deal with financial problems cause d by gambling? Have you tried to hide how much you have gambled from your family or friends? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you can get help. Problem Gambling Screening "Many assume gambling is a harmless pastime, but for some, it can have devastating consequences. It is our mission to raise awareness about problem gambling and provide the support and resources necessary for those in need." Ayanna, Gambling Outreach Coordinator Additional Resources National Organizations: National Problem Gambling Helpline (800) 522-4700 or chat online at SAMHSA's National Helpline (800) 662-4357 National Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 or chat online The Trevor Project (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678 LGBT National Hotline (888) 843-4564 Gambler's Anonymous Gam Talk SMART Recovery Chicago-Based Organizations: Way Back Inn (708) 345-8422 ext. 1 Gateway Foundation (773) 933-3080 HRDI (773) 966-0333 Related Programs Mental Health Counseling Learn More Substance Use Learn More Drop-In Center Learn More Partners & Funders

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All students are matched with mentors who advocate for them, while cheering them on as they work to graduation. They are available whenever students may need. Mentoring & Support Services How We Help Every student at Association House is matched with a mentor. That mentor is their champion, advocate, and confidant as they work toward graduation. Most students see their mentor daily, and our mentors are always available for a check-in. Our mentoring programs offer different levels of support to meet the unique needs of our students. Academic Advising & Compass Mentoring The Academic Advisor meets with students regularly to ensure they are taking the classes they need to graduate. Compass mentoring provides students with a mentor to help motivate and assist them through their time at Association House High School. The mentor addresses how work, friends, and family could be impacting school and helps students create a plan to achieve personal and academic goals. Meet Your Mentor YES Mentoring Youth Experiencing Success (YES) offers wrap-around services to ensure that students are on track with their academic and employment goals while addressing barriers that may arise. Services include individual mentoring, group mentoring, family counseling referrals, advocacy at school and with outside agencies, health advocacy, career readiness, field trips, and post-secondary support. Meet Your Mentor RSP Mentoring Re-enrolled Student Project (RSP) focuses on getting students re-enrolled and supporting them to attain their high school diploma and continuing their studies at a college or place into a job. The program also represents and advocates for individual students by providing one-on-one support and counseling; helping with attendance problems and social issues; recommending methods for improving time management and goal setting skills. Meet Your Mentor YS3 Mentoring Youth Scholars, Skills and Service (YS3) is a collaborative program between Alternative Schools Network and the Department of Child and Family Services to provide programming and mentoring for Cook County youth in care between the ages of 15 and 21 who are looking to get their high school diploma. Specifically at AHHS, we work with our youth to provide wrap-around services that include mental health and employment. We have after school programming, monthly recreational field trips and paid incentives for youth participation in programming. Meet Your Mentor Post-secondary Mentoring Post secondary mentorship provides support to seniors in filling graduation requirements and supports all students and graduates in career and college exploration and planning. Meet Your Mentor Mr. P would text me asking me if I was going to school. He would stay late with me at school. I felt like I wasn't alone. - Alejandra, Class of 2021, Sadauskas Scholarship Winner IYIP Mentoring The Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP) helps young people ages 16–24 build the skills, confidence, and experience they need to succeed in the workplace and beyond. The program supports each participant as a whole person—addressing barriers to employment and focusing on their physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being. Whether you’re in school and looking for part-time work or out of school and ready for a full-time job, IYIP connects you with opportunities for employment, education, and career planning. By focusing on long-term success and self-sufficiency, the program empowers you to take meaningful steps toward your goals and future career. Meet Your Mentor Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More Family Literacy Program Learn More

Why not donate that car that’s been costing you more to insure than to use? Our Vehicle Donation Program allows you to donate your car and give back! Vehicle Donations How You Can Help Why not donate that car that’s been costing you more to insure than to use? Our Vehicle Donation Program allows you to donate your car and give back! By doing so, you will provide valuable proceeds that support our programs and mission. How It Works Call 855-500-7433 (855-500-RIDE) or Complete our Online Donation Form at https://careasy.org/nonprofit/associationhouseofchicago . The Vehicle Donation Support Team is available seven days a week and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We accept all types of vehicles, the pick-up. Schedule Your Free Pick-up: We arrange to have a licensed tow company pick up your vehicle at a time convenient for you. The vehicle will be taken to one of our many sale locations where it will be sold—all at no cost to you. We Receive the Funds and You Could Qualify for a Tax Deduction! Vehicle donations are tax-deductible, and we work to get the highest return per vehicle for us and for your tax benefit. In most cases, when the driver arrives for your tax-deductible gift, you’ll be provided with the donation receipt. You will be mailed a thank-you letter within 30 days of the sale of the vehicle, which also serves as a donation tax receipt. Related Content Give Now Learn More Matching Gifts Learn More Corporate Partnership Learn More

We offer a variety of programs to best suit each participant's individual needs. Daily, we work on skills to help participants live successfully & comfortably. Developmental Disabilities How We Help We understand that each and every participant has a specific set of needs and goals. With that in mind, we offer a variety of programs to best suit and support each person with intellectual/developmental disabilities. We strive to create environments filled with dedicated staff to help our participants live successfully and comfortably. From day programs that take place here at Association House, to residential living centers, we aim to create the best experience possible for our participants and their caretakers. All of our housing and programs are licensed by the State of Illinois. Levels of Support Life Skills Education (LSE) The LSE Program is a day program that helps adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities improve their cognitive, psychosocial, educational, vocational, and community functioning. Home Based Self Directed Assistance Home-Based SDA assists Home-Based Waiver recipients and their families in arranging for, directing and managing services. We also teach practical skills to help individuals and families to independently direct and manage Waiver services. Respite Care Respite services is available for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, is a temporary relief to caregivers and support the individual in their family home or in the community. Residential CILA Our CILA is a 24-hour supervised residential for adults focusing on promoting community integration. Residents can practice economic self-sufficiency and daily living skills, while we handle medication monitoring and case management services. Please note that all of our programs for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities programs are by referral only , and are not always accepting referrals. Questions? Give us a call or send us an email. 94% of individuals served in 2021 increased their daily living skills in pursuit of their individual goals. Related Programs Integrated Health Learn More Case Management Learn More Psychosocial Rehabilitation Learn More

Ronald received his MBA in Finance from Northwestern, and he has been as a stockbroker for A.G. Becker, Smith Barney, and RBC. < Back Ronald W. Kurz Ronald received his Bachelor’s in Economics from Miami University and an MBA in Finance from Northwestern. His livelihood has been as a stockbroker for A.G. Becker, Smith Barney, and RBC. Most recently, he has begun a one-man investment management shop. Why I Serve? Ronald was introduced to Association House as a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Evanston. The Director, Hank Murray, turned out to be his high school Youth Minister. He lured Ronald in because he found that the work they were doing in job training, job placement, and life skills was the most important thing you could do. Fifty-four years later, Ronald is still invested in the House because it continues to get people into life-sustaining positions.

< Back Pat Brown Pat attended University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and received her Master’s in Journalism. She also holds a certificate from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business for completing the Ellen Gabriel Fellows Leadership Development Program. Before retiring, Pat was the Executive Accelerators Managing Director at Deloitte. She also served as the Deputy Global Research Director for the CFO Program and is a facilitator for the program’s CFO Transition Lab™. Prior to joining Deloitte, Pat held various communications and marketing positions with other professional services firms and financial institutions. In those roles, she supported a range of practice areas and business development, working at local, national, and global levels.

Alex Moros is a product marketer at Amazon with over 10+ years of experience at the intersection of marketing & technology. Prior to joining Amazon, Alex worked as Vice President, Marketing Strategy for JPMorgan Chase & Co. < Back Alex Moros Alex Moros is a product marketer at Amazon with over 10+ years of experience at the intersection of marketing & technology. Prior to joining Amazon, Alex worked as Vice President, Marketing Strategy for JPMorgan Chase & Co. Over her career, she has helped leaders of organizations both big and small scale their businesses to grow using data, insights, and creativity. Alex holds a bachelors degree from California State Polytechnic University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. Why I Serve? Alex has led a life of service and is proud to be able to join the Association House Board of Directors. She is looking forward to supporting all Chicagoans who use the many services that the organization has to offer and hope to help be a small part of making a difference in the community.

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NEWS All Posts Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Behavioral Health High School Child Welfare Community Health Counseling Workforce Development Staff Events Auxiliary Board In the News History Nick Malone 4 hours ago 1 min Auxiliary Board Meet Young Changemakers at Our Summer Soiree! Early bird tickets for our young professionals networking event now available! Nick Malone 1 day ago 2 min Community Health 18th Annual Back 2 School Fair Prepares Nearly 600 Students for School How Association House met the gap in access to school supplies and health resources. Nick Malone 2 days ago 2 min Events Renewing Our Vows to Chicago For Our 125th Year An inside look at one of our biggest celebrations in House history. Nick Malone Jul 15 2 min Workforce Development How Shaquitta's Investment In Her Future Paid Off Shaquitta came to Association House looking for a jumpstart to support her son. Six years later, her career is more than she ever imagined! Nick Malone Jul 1 2 min High School Caps Off to the Association House High School Class of 2024! How our graduating class defied the odds and reached a monumental accomplishment. Development Jun 27 1 min Events Faces of Hope Breaks Records Raising Nearly $250,000 to Directly Benefit Programs This year at Faces of Hope, Association House celebrated its 125th anniversary and welcomed over 270 guests. Together, nearly $250,000 was r DEI Committee Jun 26 3 min Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Shattering Stereotypes for Pride Month We asked Association House's LGBTQ staff what changes they want to see for Pride Month. Nick Malone Jun 25 1 min Events Join Us at our Annual Back 2 School Fair on August 17th! Our end of summer bash is right around the corner! Mark your calendars. Nick Malone Apr 17 3 min A "Jumbo" Step Forward: A New Beginning for Floyd Cummings A former pro boxer teams with Association House to jump start a new chapter of his life. Lillian Bui Mar 28 2 min Staff Heartbeat of this Work: Harriet Sadauskas – 125th Anniversary Women's History Month Highlight Celebrating Women's History with the story of Harriet Sadauskas, who has shaped Association House for 51 years and counting. Jennifer Sheridan Mar 27 3 min Behavioral Health From Shy to Self-Sufficient: How Amilcar Found His Voice How Life Skills Education at Association House opened up new possibilities for one participant. Nick Malone Mar 26 4 min Child Welfare Finding Normal: Jennifer Does Motherhood Her Way After a chaotic battle with addiction separated her from her daughter, Jennifer found compassion at Association House. Lillian Bui Mar 22 2 min Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Reformer’s Vision: Association House’s Founding Story “A busy life it is in this house, with hundreds crossing its threshold every week--indeed every day. Through it all our increasing... Nick Malone Feb 27 1 min Auxiliary Board Test Your Knowledge at Trivia Night! The House Auxiliary Board hosts a trivia night at Park & Field! Nick Malone Feb 6 1 min Behavioral Health Join Us for Gambling Disorder Screening Day on March 12th Association House of Chicago hosts a risk prevention screening day for Problem Gambling Disorder. Abby Ellis Jan 3 2 min Child Welfare A Home for Every Heart Every child deserves a home where they feel safe, loved, and cared for. For children whose safety is at risk, foster care provides a... Abby Ellis Jan 3 2 min High School Finding a Future Before coming to Association House High School, many of our students think graduation is impossible. Traditional schools often ignore the... Nick Malone Jan 1 1 min Events Run with us at the 2024 Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K! Join Association House for the Chicago Spring Half Marathon for exclusive team perks! Maddie Starr Dec 18, 2023 2 min Workforce Development Workforce Development Programs Open Doors for Tomica Tomica, a resilient single mother, always had the determination to succeed. Though her early life had its share of challenges, Tomica mainta Development Dec 11, 2023 1 min Behavioral Health Gift Responsibly this Holiday Season This month, Association House is participating in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining lotteries and community organizations across