Office Hours
Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Phone: 708.748.6722

Melissa Parker , Director

Melissa Parker is in charge of counseling services at the Youth and Family Center. She has done a stellar job in her short time with us, providing comprehensive counseling service to our residents. Melissa’s training is in psychology and mental health therapy. She has served as a counselor in a juvenile detention center and has provided services to adult populations as well. Her main focus will be on helping our homeless residents – especially women – find housing. As a needed adjunct, she will also offer life counseling and
problem resolution services to her clients.

Mrs. Parker will also provide referrals to appropriate agencies based on the specific needs of the client. In other words, she will be there to serve as a human services resource for residents who have nowhere else to turn.

Rich Township assists the youth and families of our community in a variety of ways, including:

After School Program is currently under re-development in Summer 2009.  Check back for upates.  (Back to top)

Counseling offered during normal business hours.   Counseling services includes homelessness, life counseling and other services depending on the family situation.  Please call 708.228.5043 for details. (Back to top)

Information and Referral Service on programs and services within the township. Every effort will be made to provide assistance with youth and family needs. (Back to top)

Parenting Resource Center with tutoring, computer classes and math workshops. (Back to top)

Scholarships awarded each year to students of the four Township high schools. (Back to top)

Summer Teen Program for 12, 13, and 14 year old boys and girls who reside in Rich Township. Fee includes transportation, t-shirts, swimming and field trips. (Back to top)