Community Wellness

Recidivism rates have been proven to fall when those exiting the justice system are mentally and physically supported and provided opportunities to grow and change.

Lawrence Hall’s 13-week JAC offering offers a variety of supports to youth ages 14-24 who have been involved with the justice system. After a selective enrollment process, youth take part in group and/or individual therapies, mentoring, employment services, and educational support that help prevent the reoccurrence of high-risk behaviors and violence.

For more information or to refer a youth to JAC, contact Aaron at abrown@lawrencehall.org.

Every Tuesday at 1 PM, Lawrence Hall provides free weekly meals and resources to the South Shore community.

This offering works with South Shore community residents, non-profit leaders and other stakeholders to coordinate responses to acts of community violence and increase safety across the neighborhood. Lawrence Hall helps to address the root cause of childhood and community trauma through violence prevention.

This offering provides an alternative to detention for young people within the Cook County juvenile justice system to reduce recidivism rates.

Lawrence Hall supports youth as they heal from trauma and learn to make healthier choices to fulfill their greatest potential. 

In partnership with the Department of Human Services, the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) offering aims to address the root causes of violence in Illinois through investments in comprehensive youth development and violence prevention initiatives. RPSA focuses on giving young people safe and supportive places to be outside of school as well as providing access to trauma-informed mental healthcare.

South Shore youth ages 13-20 benefit from one-on-one life coaching and group socials such as movies, escape rooms, and outdoor activities through our free mentoring program. Having grown up on Chicago’s South Side, our staff mentors understand the struggles of our youth, allowing them to guide young mentees through life’s roadblocks, career/educational exploration, and goal setting.

For more information or to register for the mentoring program, email volunteer@lawrencehall.org.

Our Substance Abuse Prevention offering educate and support individuals to prevent the use and misuse of substances.