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CALOR: A Division of Anixter Center
Serving People with Disabilities in Chicago's Latino Community
In a relaxed and confidential atmosphere, our bilingual professional staff assists individuals with disabilities and their families, including those impacted by HIV / AIDS, to identify their needs and design a plan to best meet them.
Based on an individual’s needs and eligibility, CALOR helps people with disabilities to lead healthier and more productive lives. Our menu of services include the following and many more:
CASE MANAGEMENT
rent and utility assistance
transportation assistance
homemaker services
Certified Nurse Assistant (CAN) referrals
expense reimbursement for a personal assistant
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
non-clinical counseling sessions
weekly support groups for family and friends
PREVENTION AND EDUCATION
orients Latino gay / bisexual men and transgenders in safer sex techniques
provides prevention material, weekly support groups, HIV counseling / testing and appropriate referrals for STD screening
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
provides wide range of employment services and job placement
RESOURCE CENTER
information and workshops for the medical and consumer communities
counseling / testing for HIV and STD screening
CASA CONTRERAS
Apartment building for individuals and families affected by HIV / AIDS, eligible according to income.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Determines effective strategies and interventions, and establishes prevention and referral services for Latinos in the West side of Chicago.
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Assesses needs for individuals who are commercial sex workers, mentally ill, physically disabled or non-English speakers.
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