JOLIET LIBRARY
INFORMATION CRISIS CENTER

Main: 150 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Branch: 3395 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60431

Phone:
(815) 740-2660

   
 

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AMERICAN RED CROSS
(Local: AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER CHICAGO)
Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people's immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and health and mental health services to address basic human needs.
Emergency: (312) 729-6100
Non-emergency (630) 378-0344

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF JOLIET
Providing food and travel vouchers; clothing and furniture vouchers; financial assistance for prescriptions; and rent/mortgage assistance, and information and referral to other community resources.
Emergency: (815) 723-3405

CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF WILL & GRUNDY COUNTIES
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties is a non-profit trade organization comprised of general contractors, subcontractors, and businesses associated with the commercial, industrial, and institutional construction industry.
Phone: (815) 741-1455

CRISIS LINE OF WILL COUNTY
Crisis Line is a 24-hour a day, 7 days a week telephone information and referral agency. Suicide prevention and telephone counseling are always available for those who just need to talk to someone.
Joliet Emergency: (815) 722-3344
Non-emergency: (815) 744-5280

JOLIET FIRE DEPARTMENT
The primary mission of the Joliet Fire Department is to protect lives and property of the residents and visitors to the City of Joliet. The Joliet Fire Department offers a wide range of programs to protect our citizens from the adverse effects of fire, sudden medical emergencies or dangerous conditions created by either man or nature. Click onto “Capt. Dave’s Favorite Links” for more safety information.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: (815) 724-3280

JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Joliet Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the City of Joliet by working with the community for a safe city. We pledge to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide a safe environment in which to live, work and recreate, and to do so within the framework of the United States Constitution. Click onto “Links” for more safety information.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency (815)724-3100

JOLIET REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
The Mission of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry is to advance the interests of business, professional and service organizations in the Joliet Region, acting as their voice in governmental and social affairs, communicating and servicing their needs and thereby enhancing the business environment and the local quality of life.
Phone: (815) 727-5371

NICOR GAS
Nicor Gas is one of the nation's largest gas distribution companies. Owned by Nicor, Inc. (NYSE: GAS) a holding company, Nicor Gas has provided safe, reliable and cost-effective natural gas services for nearly 50 years. The Company serves two million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago.
Natural Gas Emergency: (888) NICOR4U, (888) 642-6748.

PROVENA SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
The 517-bed Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center is a division of Provena Health, the integrated health care delivery network formed by the merger of Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corporation, ServantCor, and Mercy Center for Health Care Services. For more health information, click “Tools and Resources” then click “Links”.
Emergency Services: (815) 741-7133
General: (815) 725-7133

SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army has a 120-year history in Joliet and Will County. In past disasters the Salvation Army helped feed people, house people, provided clean-up kits, provided necessary household goods, and counseling.
Emergency: (815) 726-4834

SBC
SBC Communications Inc. is a committed leader in the effort to bring technology infrastructure, education and access to its customers and underserved communities. It is committed to enriching and strengthening America’s diverse communities through financial support and millions of volunteer hours.
Residential Customer Service: (888) 611-4466

SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers team members are dedicated to meeting the needs of the people they serve. For more health information click “Health Info” then click “Health Links.”
Phone: (815) 740-1100

SPANISH CENTER
Spanish Center, Incorporated is a bilingual community center dedicated to providing education and social services to low-income members of the community. The organization is committed to assisting our life long neighbors as well as assisting the newly arrived resident in settling into the community.
Phone: (815) 727-3683

THE UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY
The United Way of Will County provides critical funding to local not-for-profit organizations that address the diverse needs of our community. One in four persons from Will County will receive help from United Way of Will County funded agencies each year.
Phone: (815) 723-2500
In an emergency after business hours, call The Crisis Line of Will County: (815) 722-3344.

THE WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
From bioterrorism preparedness to environmental health programs, mental health and addictions services, and family case management ... we provide a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the public health needs of one of America's fastest growing counties. Our companion Will County Community Health Center provides primary care and dental services for the area's medically underserved. Services are always provided regardless of age, race, color, national origin or disability. Click “Emergency preparedness” for links. Also, click “Services” for a complete list of departmental phone numbers.
Phone: (815) 727-8480
Mental Health: (815) 727-8521

WILL-GRUNDY COUNTIES HOME BUILDERS & ASSOCIATES
As the voice of the building industry in Will & Grundy Counties, the association works with local government agencies and officials to ensure a healthy business and building climate for the benefit of the community. Of special interest, click either “Know Your Consumer Rights” or “Choosing a Builder”.
Phone: (815) 773-9103

 
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