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This year, Association House is celebrating 125 years of making a difference in the lives of those we serve. As we honor this legacy, we invite you to become part of our story through 'Good Deeds, Good Neighbors.' By pledging a monthly donation, you will join the 'Good Deeds Society,'  committed to empowering Association House's mission to advance every individual's full participation in the lives of their families, communities, and society. Anchor 1 Make a difference with a monthly gift. In celebration of Association House's 125th year, we are inviting 125 monthly donors to join our giving community. By joining, you honor Association House's "neighbor helping neighbor" model and help us get back to our historic roots. Each of you are a neighbor who values that their fellow neighbor has the tools they need to succeed. Give Monthly Join Us! Your passion is clear: you want to make local impact. Every day. You want to inspire someone in the community to face their troubles. And win. For themselves, and for their families, communities, and society. Through monthly giving with the 'Good Deeds Society,' you provide reliable and sustainable support to the community Association House has served for over 125 years. Give Monthly As a member of the Good Deeds Society, you can pick a giving level that works for you. 125th Anniversary Donation Founding Year Donation Cornerstone Donation $10.45 a month provides bus passes so our participants can reach Association House no matter where they are from. $18.99 a month provides emergency food packages and basic-care items for members of our community every week. $125 a month ensures an adult can access affirming care for their primary health, substance use, or counseling needs. “To so touch by deed or words the life of everyone who enters its doorway, so that each shall feel the power of a better life, and shall know their purpose.” Our founder Ellen Holt spoke these words well over a century ago, but today they live through you. And through your good deeds. Join the Good Deeds Society, and make your impact all year long. When you join the Good Deeds, Good Neighbors campaign, you will receive a welcome gift from our participant community! Become a member today. Give Monthly Related Programs Ways to Give Learn More Volunteer Learn More Events Learn More

We provide culturally-affirming, trauma-informed support to individuals with mental health disorders to access resources, achieve independence & recovery.  Case Management How We Help Our culturally-affirming, trauma-informed case management programs support individuals with mental health disorders in accessing resources and achieving independence and recovery. Levels of Support Recovery and independence are different for every individual. Rooted in the belief that mental health should not stand in the way of reaching your goals, our case managers will work with you to create meaningful, achievable goals and help you reach them. At every level of support, common services include traditional case management, connections to resources, systems navigation, medication management, and therapy. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) ACT is an evidence-based model for high-intensity, wrap-around case management. Community Support Team Community Support Team provides high-intensity, case management. Community Connections Community Connections focuses on building supports and independence. "The services I receive are excellent and help me reach a sense of independence. They have impacted me in several ways, mainly with my mental stability and a sense of how incredible life can be. I'm not afraid to ask questions, and I always get the help I need.” - Community Support Team Participant Eligibility & Enrollment Our case management programs serve Medicaid-eligible individuals in need of mental health services. Please note, while we may connect participants to housing resources, this is not a housing program. These programs serve individuals with mental health needs beyond housing alone. If you are interested in learning more about case management services, please contact us at 773-772-8009 ext. 1020. Colbert & Williams Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program (CCMTP) Association House is one of thirteen agencies in Illinois proudly helping individuals transition out of nursing facilities to the least restrictive level of care in community-based settings through intensive case management. If you are interested in learning more about our CCMTP program, please contact us at 773-772-7170 ext. 6906. 95% of participants successfully avoid psychiatric hospitalization. Related Programs Integrated Health Learn More Substance Use Learn More Psychosocial Rehabilitation Learn More Drop-In Center Learn More

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< All Staff Mrs. Tiana Thomas tthomas@associationhouse.org Assistant Principal How long have you been an administrator? I have been an educator for many, many years but have been in leadership for 7 years. What inspires you as an administrator? I continue to be inspired by the opportunity to create change in the lives of the youth I serve. I also continue to be inspired by my passion and desire to take on challenges when they arise. Thirdly, I continue to be inspired by success stories of the youth I have served and those I am serving. What is one fun fact about yourself? One of my favorite movies is Big Daddy starring Adam Sandler. Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More

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Dulce is a bilingual mental health counselor with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Master's in Community Counseling from Argosy University. < Back Dulce Escano MA, QMHP As Clinical Assessor, Dulce provides intake and therapy services to adults, adolescents, and children in the Counseling program. She is a bilingual mental health counselor with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Master's in Community Counseling from Argosy University. Dulce has worked for more than a decade with multi-ethnic, multi-generational populations and individuals struggling with chronic mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and significant medical conditions.

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< All Staff Filiberto Rios frios@associationhouse.org Division Director What education or prior experiences do you have related to community health? I oversee community health education and intervention initiatives, as well as workforce development and technology training programs. I have over seven years of experience developing and implementing programs to assist underserved, racial and ethnic minority, and at-risk urban populations. I also hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Spertus Institute. What about your work inspires you? I strongly believe that Association House continues in the settlement house tradition of working toward a healthier community. I am proud and inspired to work with a dedicated team, who work to empower and elevate residents in areas of education, mental health, and employment. What's a fun fact about yourself? I am a life-long learner. During the pandemic, I ran with my passion for skin care and became a licensed esthetician. Related Content Back 2 School Fair Learn More Health Education Learn More Food Pantry Learn More

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We offer a variety of health education services, cost-free to participants, to address critical community health needs. Check out our workshop series today! Community Health Our Community Health programs address many of the chronic community health issues facing low-income populations in underserved Chicago neighborhoods. Surveys have found that prevalent issues include food insecurity, obesity, sexually transmitted infections, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health issues. We offer a variety of health education services, cost-free to participants, to address these critical community health needs. Affordable Housing In partnership with LUCHA, we are offering housing counseling, homebuyer workshops, and legal assistance to support you on your path to stable, secure housing. Learn More Back 2 School Fair Held in August, the Back 2 School Health Fair promotes healthy activity and connects neighborhood families with school supplies, physicals, vaccines, and resources from our partner agencies. Learn More Meet Our Staff Get to know our Community Health staff. Learn more about their background, interests, and passion for this work. Collectively, we offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise from educational tools to health aids. Learn More Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness in their family, friends, community, and workplaces. Learn More AmeriCorps Our AmeriCorps members act as health educators, counselors, and system navigators, helping participants manage their health and increasing community knowledge of healthy behaviors. Learn More Health Education Healthy Lifestyles offers age-appropriate wellness workshops, education, and food demonstrations to build knowledge around a variety of health topics including cancer, diabetes, and mental health. Learn More Food Pantry Our in-house food pantry provides weekly food packets for participants and their families so they can focus on the programs they're enrolled in without worrying about their next meal. Learn More Success Stories Your 2025 Annual Report is Here! Dear Friends, This year marks a defining moment in Association House’s 126-year long history. As we celebrate the completion of our 2023–2025 Strategic Plan, let us reflect on the journey that brought us here. Following the remarkable 27-year tenure of Harriet Sadauskas, I stepped into the role of CEO and President in 2021. During this time, our world was still navigating the lasting impacts of COVID-19. Still, we began drafting our new strategic roadmap. In an era marked b Jan 1 2 min read Association House Teams Up with Community Partners to Reduce Violence Across Chicago How the House is working to reduce violence in our community through our partnership with SC2 Humboldt Park. Dec 29, 2025 2 min read This Year's Back 2 School Fair Reached Over 600 Kids and Families! A recap of one of our biggest celebrations of the summer! Aug 26, 2025 2 min read Partners & Funders

Teaches one or more core classes and electives. Assists with individualized academic advisement and supportive services. Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of class and student progress. Models appropriate behaviors and teaches social skills needed to succeed in academic and vocational settings. Supports and collaborates with other teachers in a team approach to working with students.  Teacher salary schedule governed by collective bargaining agreement, ranges from lowest ($57,441) to highest ($81,423.02), based on years of experience and education.. < Back Science Teacher – Association House High School Apply Now Job Type Full Time About the Role Teaches one or more core classes and electives. Assists with individualized academic advisement and supportive services. Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of class and student progress. Models appropriate behaviors and teaches social skills needed to succeed in academic and vocational settings. Supports and collaborates with other teachers in a team approach to working with students. Teacher salary schedule governed by collective bargaining agreement, ranges from lowest ($57,441) to highest ($81,423.02), based on years of experience and education.. Requirements B.A./B.S. from an accredited institution in a field related to language arts, social science, science or mathematics. Prior experience with multi-ethnic population preferred. Illinois State Certification required. Annual salary is contingent on years of same or similar educational work experience and educational level. Equal Opportunity Employer Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law. Application Instructions Please email Yvonne Rodriguez, Human Resources Coordinator with your resume and cover letter directly at yrodriguez@associationhouse.org .