General Assistance (GA) is a township-administered program designed to assist persons who are unemployed and actively seeking employment or who are waiting for other state or federal benefits and do not have the resources to provide for basic needs. Basic needs may include shelter, food, household supplies, utilities, personal essentials, and other expenses deemed essential to the health and well-being of the family.

The GA program is a public assistance program mandated by state law for qualified individuals. GA can only be provided to residents residing within Berwyn Township who are 18 or older, a United States citizen or qualifying immigrant, and not eligible for other state or federal monetary benefits. GA can provide monthly payments to help individuals meet basic needs. Applicants will be required to complete an application and provide the necessary forms and documentation before assistance eligibility can be established.

A non-profit primary healthcare program offering low-cost healthcare services for low-income, uninsured individuals, or those insured with a $1,500 or higher deductible, residing in suburban Cook County. This program is available to individuals who are ineligible for public health programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. Benefits include primary care physician visits, labs and x-rays, prescription medications, and more.

The Emergency Medical ID Bracelets program provides free Emergency Medical ID bracelets to Berwyn residents with a medical or mental health concern.  The bracelet helps first responders obtain essential medical information and emergency contacts when assisting a resident.

Bracelets are available to all Berwyn residents with a health care need, including senior citizens, developmentally delayed, and anyone with a medical or mental concern that may benefit from this program.