Leading with Love since 1992
Connect with us today to access our free and affordable services, including behavioral health support, case management, housing assistance, wellness services, HIV/STI testing counseling, and food pantry services. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier future for all.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life and reduce health disparities in underserved communities by promoting self-empowerment and providing holistic health education and direct services.
Project VIDA was founded in 1992 to address the urgent needs of racial and ethnic minorities. We are a non-profit organization located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago’s southwest side. Initially, the organization started by providing HIV Education through street outreach services to area youth. Now, we have grown to offer free and affordable programs and services for prevention, care, health education, and wellness to ensure that everyone has access to quality programs and services, regardless of their income or insurance status.
Programs
Behavioral Health Services
provide individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and support groups for mental health needs
Case Management Services
offer four levels of case management tailored to individual needs, including medical, non-medical, intensive case management, and DRS case management services
Housing Services
provide housing navigation support, connecting individuals to resources specific to their needs, such as housing search assistance, rental assistance, and utility support, especially for individuals at high risk of homelessness
Wellness Services
offers a diverse range of services, including acupuncture, massage therapy, individual and group fitness classes, dance classes, cooking classes, and demonstrations, ensuring comprehensive support for overall well-being and promoting a healthy lifestyle
HIV/STI Testing and Counseling Services
provide confidential HIV/STI health screenings by appointment or walk-in basis, along with counseling services, ensuring a comprehensive approach to testing, support, and education
Food Pantry Services
aim to address community nutritional needs by providing assistance one meal at a time
Our Impact
We lead with love to ensure that everyone has access to quality care and support, regardless of their background.
In the News
Project VIDA has been in the news throughout the years providing street-level insight and candid perspective of the communities served… CLICK on a media image to read further.
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