7000 W. 111th Street
Suite 101, Worth, IL 60482
Contact: Jeff Simms
Phone: (708) 430-0428
Fax: (708) 430-0502

Summary of Services

Central Information and Referral (CI&R) is the point of entry for clients and others on their behalf who are seeking information, case assessment, emergency assistance, advocacy, linkage and/or referral to appropriate Catholic Charities' programs or community resources. Central Information and Referral completes applications for service in the following programs: Emergency Assistance Program, Family and Aged, and Shelter Services.

For information contact CI&R: 708.430.0428 * or 312.655.7700

St. Blase Service Site:

• Early Childhood Development Center - bilingual program provides pre-school, day-care and after-care services for children ages 3 years to 12 years old. For information call: 708.496.1193


• Wednesday Evening Supper Program - provides a warm meal served at 6:00 p.m. to anyone hungry or homeless. For information contact: 708.430.0428


• Emergency Food Pantry - available in food emergencies


• Mother and Child Nutrition Program (MAC) - monthly supply of food for low-income pregnant or postpartum women and children 6 and under.


• Supplemental Food Program for Seniors - monthly food supplement for low-income Seniors For information on St. Blasé food programs contact: 708.563.2407

Emergency Assistance Program (Food Pantry) provides quality food to people coming to our office for assistance. A food package is issued, which contains nonperishable food items for four days of food. This is meant to be a supplemental package until the person can connect with an ongoing food resource.
For information contact CI&R: 708.430.0428 * or 312.655.7700

Family and Aged Services provides professional problem solving, case management and counseling services to families and individuals who are overwhelmed by multiple and varied problems. These problems may include: family violence, sexual abuse, homelessness, grieving, coping with a disability or medical illness, incest, parent-child issues, marriage difficulties or other issues that affect the family's or individual's ability to cope. Initial contact would be through Central Information and Referral.
For information contact CI&R: 708.430.0428* or 312.655.7700

Suburban Shelter Services/New Hope Apartments provides access to Catholic Charities' individual and family shelters and transitional apartment housing for homeless families from Southwest Suburban Cook County.
For Information contact CI&R: 708.430.0428*

Holbrook Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy provides therapy for individuals of all ages, couples and those in relationships. Our professional staff is licensed by the State of Illinois to provide counseling services. Fees for services are available through insurance coverage, private pay or from subsidies based on income and family size if insurance coverage is not possible. Counseling in Spanish is available in some locations. In addition to the Palos Hills office, services are available at SS. Cyril and Methodius in Lemont, Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Orland Park, and St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr Parish in Tinley Park. By appointment only.
For information contact CI&R and ask for Holbrook Center: 312.655.7700

LOSS (Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide) provides services for those who are grieving a death by suicide of a family member or close friend. The LOSS Program offers monthly group meetings at Queen of Martyrs Church in Evergreen Park on the third Sunday of each month. LOSS offers weekly groups for the newly bereaved in 10-week sessions, individual and family counseling and a monthly newsletter.
For information contact Bruce Engle: 312.655.7283*

Maternity and Adoption Services - 312.454.1717 or 1.800.CARE.002 - Adoptive Parents, Maternity and Adoption staff are available for speaking engagements to inform the public about adoption as a positive option.

• Adoption Services include both domestic and inter-country adoptions. Planning and education preparation is provided to families prior to placement. Post placement services include home visits and legal support.
  For information contact the Intake Department: 312.655.7086*


• The Maternity Department provides counseling for the pregnant woman, birth father and their families to assist in planning for themselves and their baby. Services include arranging for prenatal care and delivery, providing temporary care of infants in licensed homes for a short period of time while a permanent plan is made for the child. If adoption is the plan of choice by both parents, they are encouraged to actively participate in the selection of an adoptive family.
  For Information contact a maternity counselor: 1.800.CARE.022*

South Suburban Senior Services provides information on programs and services available in the south suburbs in the townships of Bremen, Calumet, Thornton, Rich and Bloom. Located in Harvey, this center provides case management, assessment and linkages to home-delivered meals, housekeepers, homemakers, adult day care, respite care, senior companions, senior advocacy, money management, Medicare fraud and elder abuse services.
For information contact: 708.596.2222

Central States Institute

• Alcohol and Drug Assessment Services (A.D.A.S) is located in the Circuit Court of Cook County in Bridgeview, Illinois. The service provides evaluation and assessment services to DUI offenders referred by the Circuit Court and the Secretary of State's Office.
  For information contact the administrative offices: 312.655.7529


• Drug Prevention Program provides substance abuse prevention education and programming in schools, churches, organizations and community groups. Training, workshops and in-services are designed for all ages (including preschool). There is a fee for this program.
  For information contact: 312.655.7580

Keenager News is a free monthly publication of the Catholic Charities of Chicago with explanations of benefits for older persons, humor, nostalgia, health and safety tips, puzzles, and recipes tailored to the needs and pleasures of seniors. Publications are available in English and Spanish. To subscribe: please call 312.655.7425 or visit http://www.catholiccharities.net/keenager/subscribe

Job Development - A weekly job club assisting persons in search of employment. Clients receive assistance regarding interviewing, resume writing, and learning how to become a valued employee. The client, with the assistance of the developer, will learn to do job searches efficiently. Clients will also be afforded job leads and the resources needed to apply for those jobs and also to problem-solve issues. There will be assistance in setting long-term career goals.
For information contact Maurine Cody: 708.430.0428*

12220 South Will-Cook Rd.
Palos Park, Illinois 60464

Bishop Timothy Lyne Residence for retired priests - 18 apartments For information call: 630.257.2291