CAP Debt & Financial Health Service

We can help. There is hope. Well done for taking a really brave step and seeking help. We are here to support you in your financial first steps with free of charge, impartial advice, that you can trust!

  • Debt Counseling
  • Financial health coaching
  • Credit Counseling
  • Student Loan Counseling
  • Budgeting skills
  • Money coaching
  • Financial well-being

NOTE:  CAP does not provide grants or financial assistance in the form of monetary payouts.  

No matter where you are in life, if you’re experiencing a divorce, retirement, death of a spouse, graduation, new job, new car, new house, wedding, new baby - we are here for you during these changes in life, with experience, guidance you can follow, and a path to a better life.

The service is free and we are not selling any products. Our friendly team will visit you in your own home or another place of your choosing and offer practical solutions to your finances.  CAP's services help you to overcome financial difficulties, create a household budget, help you make a plan to repay debt and return to a path of financial health.  

How can CAP help you?

CAP's trained certified Credit Counselors will put together advice and our trained workers will guide you through our service. 

CAP offer:

  • Credit Counseling
  • Student Loan Counseling
  • Budgeting
  • Financial health coaching
  • Housing counseling
  • Bankruptcy counseling
  • Student loan counseling
  • Debt Management Plans (DMP)
  • Simple Money Education

 

Pay your bills. Build your savings. Plan for your future!

Please call 888-777-4620 to book an appointment with your local CAP Center. 

  • Chicago Western Suburbs (Naperville area) CAP Center: Call toll-free at 888-777-4620 or call CAP's local number at: 708-866-5577.
  • Chicago Near West Suburbs (Elmhurst area)  CAP Center: Call toll-free at 888-777-4620 or call CAP's local number at: 708-866-5577.
  • Chicago Far West Suburbs (St. Charles area) CAP Center: Call toll-free at 888-777-4620 or call CAP's local number at: 708-866-5577.
  • Tulsa, OK CAP Center: Call toll-free at 888-777-4620 or call CAP's local number at 918-727-2728.

What will happen when I contact CAP?

When you call CAP, you’ll speak to someone from our friendly Credit Counseling Team. We will book an appointment for you and a CAP Center Manager will come out to visit you in your home (during this COVID-19 season we are offering the CAP's service using telephone/video calls or socially distanced visits).

If you can gather all your paperwork together, this will make the process a lot quicker. Our CAP Center Manager will happily sort through it all, and send it digitally and securely to CAP's head office, where we’ll look at your finances, work out a budget, offer advice and look at the best route out of debt for you. CAP want to see you through to financial freedom and beyond.

Does it cost anything?

No. Our service is completely free. We are able to provide a totally free service because CAP is a not for profit organization and receives donations from churches and individuals who want to help people.

Do I have to be a Christian?

Not at all, our services are for everyone. As Christians, we believe that God answers prayer, so we may offer to pray with you, but it’s up to you if you’re happy for us to do this or not. CAP helps anyone, regardless of religious beliefs, race, nationality, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

Reviews

"I'm really grateful for what CAP has done for me. They are fantastic. They provide a great service that has allowed me to focus on getting my life back on track." - James

"I had desperate thoughts because of my debts and not being able to provide for my kids. But CAP gave me hope and provided a way out. I have a home, food, power, hot water...and my kids are happy." - Natalia

If there isn't a CAP Center in my area, what other organizations can help me with credit counseling?

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling - Find out more by heading to their website:

The NFCC

The Financial Counseling Association or America - Find out more by heading to their website:

The FCAA

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