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Help in Ottawa
9 service locations · 3 recurring meetings
Family and youth
OTTAWA
Child care and early childhood education
627 Gentleman Rd, Ottawa · 815-433-9750
Head Start early childhood program — 18 funded slots; operated by Tri-County Opportunities Council, Inc..
OTTAWA EXTENDED DAY
Child care and early childhood education
103 W McKinley Rd, Ottawa · 815-434-1355
Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by Tri-County Opportunities Council, Inc..
Family support servicesFood pantryOlder adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily and youth
516 W Madison Street, Ottawa · 815-433-0798
Salvation Army community center
Food assistance
Central Intermediate School
Meal program
711 E Mckinley Rd, Ottawa · (815) 433-3761
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Ottawa ESD 141.
Housing and shelter
Housing Authority For Lasalle County
Housing assistance
526 E Norris Dr, Ottawa · 815-434-0380
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Legal aid
Ottawa office
Legal aid services
1021 Clinton Street, Ottawa
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facility
1017 Clinton Street, Ottawa · 815-434-0034
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
315 East McKinley Road, Ottawa · 708-434-0228
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
Ottawa · 815-223-1610
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
Steps To Serenity
Thu 18:30 · in-person · Trinity Lutheran Church Education BuildingClosedStep studyWheelchair accessible
Women’s Meeting (Second Saturday)
Sat 10:00 · in-person · Trinity Lutheran ChurchClosedWomenWheelchair accessible
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