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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

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South Side Help Center (SSHC) is purposed to help people of all ages embrace a lifestyle of prevention.
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South Side Help Center (SSHC) is purposed to help people of all ages embrace a lifestyle of prevention against mental, physical and social ills by providing positive, healthy alternatives so that community residents can lead productive lives. South Side Help Center (SSHC) has been serving Chicago’s South Side for over thirty years. Our programs and services have grown and evolved so that we may better serve the needs of our clients and community. However, our reason for being remains the same: to provide people with positive healthy alternatives.

10/27/2026

Thank you Alderman Ronnie Mosley, 21st Ward Chicago for inviting us out to discuss the services we offer the community.

10/26/2026

We provided information and literature on our programs and services for HIV Prevention and Youth Mentoring at the 21st Ward Town Hall meeting this weekend. Thank you Alderman Ronald Mosley and staff and residents. State Representative Justin Slaughter was present also and spoke on upcoming cuts in food programs. You will continue to see us in the community and you can contact us to provide free, confidential HIV testing and counseling at your events and other community locations.
And, please visit our office in Fridays for our food pantry. Alderman Ronnie Mosley, 21st Ward Chicago9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. BealeChicago Aldermanic Black Caucus - CABCBWOP Chicago-Black Women Organizing for PowerRobin KellyState Representative Kam BucknerLt. Governor Juliana StrattonCoalition on Urban Girls - ChicagoFar South Chicago CoalitionYvette J. Moyo

10/23/2026

10/20/2026

Condoms are Excellent for preventing transmission of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections. BWOP Chicago-Black Women Organizing for PowerLadies of Virtue, NFP Transforming Lives. Destined for Greatness.Congressman Jonathan Jackson - IL-01Reese LaFrances PurnellBlack Lives Matter SPIAdvocates for YouthBlack Women's Health ImperativeThe Black Women's Expo

10/20/2026

No matter your age…if you are s*xually active, get tested for HIV and practice safer s*x, use condoms or PrEP. Alderman Ronnie Mosley, 21st Ward ChicagoBWOP Chicago-Black Women Organizing for Power9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. BealeChicago Aldermanic Black Caucus - CABCRobin KellyState Representative Kam BucknerLt. Governor Juliana StrattonCoalition on Urban Girls - ChicagoFar South Chicago Coalition

10/18/2026

Looking for afterschool for your 5th–8th grader? 👀
Meet us at our Open House, Thurs Oct 22 •
10420 S. Halsted
See the program. Meet the staff. Sign up on the spot. Alderman Ronnie Mosley, 21st Ward ChicagoBWOP Chicago-Black Women Organizing for Power9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. BealeRobin KellyCongressman Jonathan Jackson - IL-01Far South Chicago CoalitionChicago Sun-TimesYvette J. MoyoMarcus J FlenaughBlack Lives Matter SPI

10/15/2026

Our Executive Director, Vanessa Smith, speaking at annual BLACHE Forum on impact of City, State and Federal Health HIV funding cuts on South Side Help Center and other community based organizations and need for greater transparency and equitable funding for Black-led organizations.

Alderman Ronnie Mosley, 21st Ward Chicago9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. BealeChicago Aldermanic Black Caucus - CABCBWOP Chicago-Black Women Organizing for PowerCongressman Jonathan Jackson - IL-01Robin KellyLt. Governor Juliana StrattonChicago Sun-TimesGyrls In The HOOD Foundation(NABJ) National Association of Black JournalistsHope Center Foundation of ChicagoState Representative Kam Buckner

10/13/2026

Our Parent Mentorship Program is purposed to help the entire family and Community.
Alderman Ronnie Mosley, 21st Ward ChicagoBWOP Chicago-Black Women Organizing for Power9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. BealeChicago Aldermanic Black Caucus - CABCRobin KellyCongressman Jonathan Jackson - IL-01Lt. Governor Juliana StrattonCoalition on Urban Girls - ChicagoFar South Chicago CoalitionLadies of Virtue, NFP Transforming Lives. Destined for Greatness.Ida Ella MayaYvette J. Moyo

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10/11/2026

October 11th is a day of multiple commemorations. BWOP Chicago-Black Women Organizing for PowerCongressman Jonathan Jackson - IL-01Robin KellyState Representative Kam BucknerLt. Governor Juliana StrattonThe AdvocateFar South Chicago CoalitionLadies of Virtue, NFP Transforming Lives. Destined for Greatness.Alderman Ronnie Mosley, 21st Ward Chicago

Address

10420 S Halsted Street
Chicago, IL
60628

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.southsidehelp.org/

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