Casa de Carina is a Spanish-language self-help bookstore and personal growth center.  Centrally located on Western, near the corner of Western, Diversey and Elston, Casa de Carina offers a variety of services including:

• Self-help books for adults in Spanish
  • Including self-help books which were translated from English or written in Spanish
• Educational books for children of all ages
  • Starting with board books for infants, through literature for teens
• Board games with instructions in Spanish
  • Play is a great way to cement family relationships and also a way to meet new friends at Casa de Carina
• Individual, couples, family and group therapy services with Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Psychologists
  • Available on a drop-in or appointment basis in 30 minute increments
• Live radio broadcasts of "Carina: Su Mejor Amiga" on WNDZ 750 AM Monday to Friday from 2:00 to 2:30 pm
• Self help groups
  • (Women Who Love Too Much, in Spanish)
• Workshops and seminars on personal growth topics
  • Each month Casa de Carina offers a self-help workshop on topics ranging from Stress Management to Child-Rearing; Recovering from Infidelity to Codependence and more.
• "Friday Night Socials"
  • Every Friday is Social Friday at Casa de Carina.  Join us for an interesting presentation, followed by small group discussion and networking
• Excursions
  • Each month we visit new, exciting places.  So far we have gone to Lake Geneva, Wolf Park, Starved Rock, Six Flags Great America, Wisconsin Dells and more...
• Fiestas Sanas (Healthy Parties; no alcohol and no smoking)
  • We have a DJ, Karaoke, Dinner, Dancing, Babysitters... it's recess for adults who want to have fun in a safe, "sober" environment
• Poetry Night
  • Come and share your favorite poem or find a new one in our poetry books
• Bohemian NIght
  • Once each month we sit under the stars in the open air (weather permitting) and sing, tell jokes, play guitar, share memories and stories... sometimes we barbeque, other times we just snack and drink Piña Coladas (no alcohol) and enjoy each others' company.  Join us!