XILIN ILLINOIS WELCOMING CENTER
One-Stop Shop for Immigrant & Refugee Support
Welcome to Xilin IWC, where we make it easier for immigrants and refugees to feel right at home! Our center offers language and culture-sensitive case management to help you integrate into your new community. Whether you need help with applying for social benefits, housing, education, job searching, mental health support, or just figuring out where to go for healthcare, we are here to help—no stress, just solutions!
Heres How We Can Help
- Free Referrals: for social benefits, healthcare, housing and more.
- Language Services: We provide support in your language, making it easier to understand and navigate the system.
- Job Searching & Education Assistance: Helping you find your footing and get ahead.
- Mental Health Resources: Support to maintain your well-being.
Visit Us During Walk-In Office Hours
Date and Time Monday and Wednesday from 9 AM to 1 PM
Place: 2356 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
For questions, call (312) 265-1453.
For Appointments Only
Visit us at 145 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights.
Call 630-998-1634 to schedule your appointment.
Free Senior Resources: Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
If you're a senior navigating Medicare or Medicaid, Xilin offers FREE assistance through the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). SHIP is a statewide program designed to help Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers understand and make the best use of their health insurance options.
SHIP Program Resources:
SHIP Website
SHIP Counselors Available for Your Questions:
Ellen Chung - ltchung@xilin.org
Mia Chung : miachung@xilin.org
Lin Hu - linhu@xilin.org
Huanling Su - huanlingsu@xilin.org
Hannah Cha - hannahcha@xilin.org
Mandarin: (630) 935-5808
Spanish: (630) 935-7926
Korean: (630) 965-8438
Cantonese: (630) 863-0623
We’re here to answer your questions and make your health insurance process as smooth as possible!
