The Survivors of Gun Violence program consists of four key components: peer support groups, information & referral services, advanced 1:1 support services, and topic of the month informational sessions. Whether you’re newly injured or have been living with your injury for years, we’re here to support you and connect you to resources and information.
- Information & Referral Services
- Advanced 1:1 Support
- Peer Support Groups
- Topic of the Month Sessions
Information & Referral Services
We assist in directing survivors of gun violence living with a disability, their family and friends, or anyone who knows a survivor to community-based resources, services, and information.
Who is this for:
Anyone looking for information & referrals for resources and services for survivors of gun violence living with a disability.
When:
You can contact an SGV coordinator any time to inquire about information & referral services. Complete the Contact Us Form below.
Advanced 1:1 Support
We provide survivors of gun violence living with a disability, one-to-one support:
- Navigating systems and barriers
- Achieving a personal goal to increase independence
- Connecting to resources, services, employment, and educational opportunities
Who is this for:
Survivors of gun violence living with a disability requesting support to achieve a goal.
Examples of Advanced 1:1 Support Services include guidance and support with:
- Adaptive Devices & Equipment
- Identifying adaptive devices/equipment you may need to live more independently
- Locating adaptive devices/equipment resources and providers
- Completing adaptive devices/equipment applications
- Using adaptive devices/equipment
- Education
- Completing college applications
- Completing financial aid applications for college (i.e. FAFSA, etc.)
- Requesting accommodations for college
- Employment
- Searching for jobs
- Completing job applications
- Resume and cover letter writing
- Requesting workplace accommodations
- Financial
- Completing Social Security (SSI & SSDI) applications
- Utilizing online banking
- Food
- Completing food pantry registration processes
- Completing SNAP benefits applications
- Searching for low-cost food in your community
- Healthcare
- Completing Medicaid and Medicare applications
- Completing the annual renewal process for healthcare coverage
- Housing
- Searching for accessible/affordable housing
- Completing housing waitlist applications
- Independent Living Skill Development
- Developing an emergency preparation plan
- Requesting home maintenance
- Learning how to interact with landlords
- Managing your mail
- Using adaptive devices/equipment in your home
- Searching for low-cost products/services in the community
- Technology
- Using smart phone accessibility features
- Using smart phone apps
- Using social media platforms
- Using Microsoft Word
- Using email and text messaging
- Transportation
- Completing Pace Paratransit applications
- Completing Reduced Fare permit applications
- Completing Ride Free permit applications
- Applying for accessible parking permits
- Requesting accommodations for national/international travel
- Locating low-cost parking based on location
When?
You can contact an SGV coordinator any time to inquire about advanced 1:1 support services to get connected to resources, services, and information. Complete the Contact Us Form below.
Peer Support Groups
Survivors of gun violence living with a disability, meet to connect and support one another.
Who is this group for?
Survivors of gun violence living with a disability of any age, living in Chicago.
When?
ONLINE: 4th Monday of each month from 11:00am-12:00pm on Google Meets
IN-PERSON: 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:00pm-4:00pm at Access Living (115 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60654)
***Meeting Dates Subject to Change Due to Holidays***
To attend the peer support group, please contact an SGV coordinator or complete the Contact Us Form below.
Topic of the Month Sessions
Educational and informational sessions addressing resources, services, and disability rights for survivors of gun violence living with a disability. Topics change monthly.
Who is this session for?
Survivors of gun violence living with a disability or anyone who knows a survivor of gun violence living with a disability.
Topics Include:
- Civil rights/legal resources
- Disability awareness and self-advocacy resources
- Educational resources
- Employment resources
- Financial management resources
- Housing resources
- Independent living skill development resources
- Mental health resources
- Recreational/social resources
- Technology training resources
- +MANY MORE!!!
When?
IN-PERSON ONLY: 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30pm-2:30pm at Access Living (115 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60654)
***Meeting Dates Subject to Change Due to Holidays***
To attend the Topic of the Month, please contact an SGV coordinator or complete the Contact Us Form below.