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.
Housing Forward - offers emergency shelter, housing stability, interim housing, street outreach for those experiencing homelessness. RFT funds street outreach and emergency assistance.
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.
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.
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.