Mental Health
Education & Outreach
River Forest Township works with local agency partners to fund a wide range of programs in the areas of behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, domestic violence, underage substance use and addiction recovery.
The following agencies receive funding from River Forest Township to provide EDUCATION AND OUTREACH services to our community.
NAMI Metro Suburban - provides community advocacy, outreach, and education; also provides a drop-in center and multiple living room crisis centers. RFT funds outreach and education.
Housing Forward - offers emergency shelter, housing stability, interim housing, street outreach for those experiencing homelessness. RFT funds street outreach and emergency assistance.
Sarah’s Inn - provides intervention services to those in domestic violence crisis situations; conducts domestic violence prevention education to area schools. RFT funds education, intervention and case management services.
Progress Center for Independent Living - services for those with disabilities relating to advocacy, outreach, disability aid search, and job training services. RFT funds community outreach and services.