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Homeless Prevention
Resource Manual
San Jose Obrero Mission
Men’s Interim
Housing
Women & Children
Interim Housing
1862 S. Loomis
2622 W. Cermak
Chicago, IL 60608
Chicago, IL 60608
PREPARED BY
E. LEMKE
Aknowledgments
This resource manual was made to serve the men,
women and children of the Pilsen and Little Village
Communities. San Jose Obrero Mission works
together with many local agencies to provide social
services to all of it’s program participants. All
agencies provide culturally competent services in
English and Spanish.
Thank you to Abraham Jimenez, Lorena Duran, Monica
Alvarado and Sarah Pegman for all of your support in
the compilation of resources!
Emily Lemke
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Table Of Contents
Emergency Numbers
Child/ Afterschool Programs
Clothing/Food/Furniture Assistance
City Services
Domestic Violence/Abuse
Education
Adult Education/Early Education
Alternative High Schools
Chicago Public Schools
Employment
Career Counseling/Training
Staffing Agencies
Health Clinics
General
Family Planning/OBGYN
Eyes/Vision
Dentists
Housing Assistance Information
Immigration/Citizenship Services
Mainstream Benefits (LINK, TANF,
Medicaid)
Mental Health Services
Developmental Disabilities
Shelters (Men/Women/Families/Youth)
Substance Abuse Information
Veterans and Disability Services
Other Legal Services
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* Indicates Linkage Agreement
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Emergency Numbers
Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance)
9-1-1
12 th District Police Department
100 S. Racine
Phone: (312) 746-8306
10 th District Police Department
3315 W. Ogden Ave
Phone: (312) 747-7511
TDD/TYY: (312) 747-7471
City of Chicago
Phone: (312) 746-8610
Homeless Prevention Director: Alisa Rodriguez
DCFS-Child Abuse
1-800-252-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)
DHS
10 S. Kedzie
Phone: (312) 746-5450
City of Chicago 24-hour Domestic Violence help line
1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338)
National 24-hour Domestic Violence help line
1-800-799-7233
24-hour Childhelp National Child Abuse help line
1-800-422-4453
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Child Care/ Afterschool Programs
Action for Children
Walk in consultation services for child care resources and referrals
including financial assistance, Head Start, Preschool for All, multi-child
discount, FCC (Family Child Care with negotiable rates and Teen
Parenting Project
1340 S. Damen
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 823-1100
Website: www.actforchildren.org
Ada McKinley Community Service
Head Start, childcare, after school activities, summer programs, foster
care services, and therapeutic/educational services for children with
disabilities
725 S. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (313) 385-2000
Fax: (312) 554-0292
TDD/TYY: (312) 697-9794
Website: www.adamckinley.org
Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago
Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Character & Leadership program, Tutoring,
Technology, Field Trips, Teen Programs, Health & Nutrition Workshops
and Child Care for pre-school and school age children
Website: http://www.bgcc.org
Little Village Child Care and Club
Contact: Jaime Gonzalez
2801 S. Ridgeway
Club Phone: (773) 277-1800
Fax: (773) 277-4777
Child Care Phone: (772) 762-6100
Fax: (773) 762-0671
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Casa Aztlan
Academic support, sports and recreational activities and cultural
development programs
1831 S. Racine
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-5508
Fax: (312) 666-1362
Website: www.casaatzlan.org
Hours: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Casa Juan Diego/ St. Pius V Parish Center
After school programs for children and youth; includes tutoring, field
trips, recreational activities, workshops and ministry programs
2020 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 421-7647 or (312) 421-2077
Website: www.casajuandiego.org
Locations accessible through: (312) 823-1100
Fax: (312) 823-1200
Walk-in hours: M-Th: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Centro Familiar Guadalupano- Chicago Commons
FREE and Sliding Fee Scale day Care, Before/After school programs,
Head Start focused on social and cognitive growth
1814 S. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-3883
Fax: (312) 666-3885
Website: www.chicagocommons.org
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El Centro De La Causa
Counseling, recreation, after school programs, guidance education
opportunities, athletic programs, after school and summer programs.
Homeless support services
731 W. 17th St
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 243-8508
El Hogar Del Nino
Head- Start, after-school programs, preschool, special needs programs,
daycare and family services
1710-18 S. Loomis
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-8935 or (312) 563-0644
Fax: (312) 733-6108
Website: www.elhogardelnino.org
El Valor Corporation
Promotes children’s early development through early head start, head
start, early intervention for children with special needs; enriching youth
through mentoring/tutoring programs, reading clinic and music program.
See Education for adult services
1850 W. 21st
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-4511
Fax: (312) 666-6677
Website: www.elvalor.org
Head Start- Main Contact
Family & Support Services
1615 W. Chicago, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60622-5127
Phone: (312) 823-1100
Website: www.earlychildhoodchicago.org
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Dr. Effie O. Ellis YMCA Head Start
Safe, quality child care, qualified teachers, healthy meals, access to free
medical and dental services, half-day and full-day programs, parental
involvement, access to job training, GED, ESL etc. for children ages 3-5
Site Director- Anelyn Jablo
10 S. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (773) 533-9011
Website: www.ymcachgo.org
Gilchrist Marchman Head Start Program
1001 W. Roosevelt Rd
Chicago IL, 60608
Phone: (312) 492-7402
Rauner YMCA
Toddler program, Head Start, Head Start/Child Care collaboration
program, and School Age Programs. A minimal fee is charged and
sometimes waived for income eligible families. Transportation from local
schools, snacks and meals provided
Site Director- Sonya Sifuentes
2700 S. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 847-3115
Fax: (773) 847-3451
Website: www.raunerfamilyymca.org
Gads Hill Child Development Center
FREE Head start, Childcare, state Pre-Kindergarten programs. If working
of in school, fees are based on income and family size
North Lawndale Programs
2653 W. Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 521-1196
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Pilsen Programs
1919 W. Cullerton
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 226-0963
Fax: (312) 226-2248
Website: www.gadshillcenter.org
Hull House Association- Lawndale Child Care Center
Child Care/ Head Start
2641 W. 12th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 521-4811
Fax: (773) 521-8333
Website: www.hullhouse.org
Marcy Newberry Association
Early childhood education, recreation for youth and seniors, housing for
homeless mothers and pregnant teens (see Shelters). Information and
referrals, supportive services and community development. Evening teen
programs
1073 W. Maxwell St
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 829-7555
Fax: (312) 829-8940
Website: www.marcy-newberry.org
Marcy Newberry Association-Ashland Community Center
Day care, child-care, recreational activities for youth and street youth
Executive Director: Benjamin Kendrick
1440 S. Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-2036
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Clothing/Food/Furniture Assistance
Clothing
St. Pius V. Parish
St. Pius V maintains a secondhand store, La Tiendita, which provides used
clothing and household items to poor families and the homeless
1701 W. 18th Place
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 226-6161
Monday- Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Website: www.stpiusvparish.org
Bottomless Closet
Assists women in need of interview-appropriate dress. Call to obtain
information on clothing donation guidelines and intake dates
445 N. Wells Street
Suite #301
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 527-9664
Fax: (312) 527-4305
Website: www.bottomlesscloset.org
Food
Catholic Charities-WIC Food Center Lower West Side
Nutrition education The Senior Mother and Child Nutrition Program
(SMACNP) and Special Nutrition Program from Women, Infants and
Children (WIC)
1643 W. Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 523-0409
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Catholic Charities-WIC Food Center Near West Side
2310 W. Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-4193
Furniture
Chicago Department of Human Services-Garfield
Center
Provides referrals to agencies where furniture and other household items
may be obtained
10 S. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 746-5400
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City/State Services
City of Chicago-Non-Emergency
3-1-1
Cook County Vital Records (birth, death, marriage
certificates)
Cook County Building
118 N. Clark
Phone: (312) 603-7790
Website: www.cookcountyrecords.com (can also order online through
website)
Chicago City Clerk
121 N. LaSalle
Phone: (312) 744-4277
Website: www.cityofchicago.org
Chicago Department of Human Services- Garfield
Center
Basic and emergency services for Chicago residents. Child Abuse
prevention, clothing, family and individual counseling, crime prevention,
day care, Head Start, parenting training, food pantries, etc.
10 S. Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 746-5400
Chicago Department of Services- General Services
Hotline
Information and Referrals
1615 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (312) 744-5000
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Chicago Department of Human Services- Shelter
Hotline
Emergency Shelter Referrals
1-800-654-8595
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesCook Central Regional Office Roosevelt
2020 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 793-3658
Fax: (312) 793-3248
Social Security Administration
5130 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60639
Phone: (800) 772-1213
Website: www.ssa.gov/chicago/
Public Assistance/Welfare Inquires : (800) 843-6154
Food Stamp Hotline Inquiries: (800) 843-6154
Immigration General Information: (800) 375-5283
Legal Assistance: (312) 489-6800
Unemployment Inquiries and Referral: (312) 793-5280
Child Support Info and Active Support Services : (800) 447-4278
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Domestic Violence/Abuse
City of Chicago 24-hour Domestic Violence help line
1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338)
National 24-hour Domestic Violence help line
1-800-799-7233
24-hour Childhelp National Child Abuse help line
1-800-422-4453
DHS Domestic Violence Centers
Housing, food, clothing, job training/placement, domestic violence
assistance, cooling/warming centers, rental assistance
311 or 1-800-654-8595 (Main)
Garfield Center
10 S. Kedzie
Phone: (312) 746-2014
Direct Contact: Lupe Marquez
Phone: (312) 742-3636
Website: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30275
Family Rescue, Inc.
Crisis intervention, safe shelter for families, individual and group
counseling, 24-hour crisis line, legal and medical advocacy, parenting and
life skills, economic empowerment and career connections, educational
support, children and youth services, child-care, substance abuse
recovery, community education
Crisis Line: (800) 360-6619 or (773) 375-8400
Community Outreach
Phone: (773) 375-6863
Website: www.familyrescueinc.org
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Chicago Abused Women Coalition/ Greenhouse
Shelter
Safe, violence-free shelter; counseling, advocacy, referrals and resources
for abused women and their children
24-hour hotline: 773-278-4566
P.O Box 477916
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 489-9081
Fax: (773) 489-6111
Website: www.cawc.org
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center
Law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, mental health,
medical, victim advocacy and children’s advocacy center for sexually
abused children
Executive Director: Erin Sorenson
Contact: Scott Keenan
1240 S. Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 492-3700
Fax: (312) 492-2760
Website: www.chicagocac.org
Rainbow House
Crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, community
resources including; housing, immigration, job training, ESL and GED
instructions, substance abuse counseling, children’s services, legal/court
advocacy, domestic violence prevention and education
4149 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 521-1815
Fax: (773) 521-1980
Website: www.rainbow-house.org
Latinas Mujeres en Accion
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Intake, case management, emergency assistance and referrals,
advocacy. Clients can drop-in or call to reach a referral specialist
Contact: Claudia Sanchez
2124 W. 21st Place
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 890-7676
Fax: (312) 890-7650
Website: www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org
Safe Start Center
Provides tools and resources when administering services to children and
families exposed to violence
Phone: (800) 865-0965
Website: www.safestartcenter.org
Email: [email protected]
YWCA RISE Children’s Center
Sexual violence and supportive services for child victims and their nonoffending significant others
300 S. Ashland
Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 733-2102
RISE manager: Anne Pezzillo
Website: www.ywca.org
Education
Adult Education/Early Education
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Illinois Adult Learning and GED Hotline
Free information service
1-800-321-9511
Hours: M-F 8:30a.m-4: 30 p.m.
Phone: (773) 277-0400
Carole Robertson Center for Learning
Infant Toddler Development Program (age 0-3), Early Childhood Education
Program (age 3-5), School Age Program (age 6-12), Youth Alternative
Program (age 12-18), Family Home Child Care Network, and Adult
Learning Institute (GED and ESL).
2020 W. Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 243-7300
Fax: (312) 243-4881
Website: www.crcl.net
Carole Robertson Center for Learning- Branch
2929 West 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 521-1600
Fax: (773) 521-3617
Gads Hill Center
Early childhood education, school-aged children’s educational support
and recreation, teen tutoring, mentoring and educational planning,
parental education, adult basic education
Executive Director: Barbara Castellan
1919 W. Cullerton St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 226-0963
Fax: (312) 226-2248
Website: www.gadshillcenter.org
Instituto Del Progreso Latino
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Free workforce development programs, adult education (GED, ESL and
Spanish literacy), youth development, youth education and citizenship
preparation
Main Facility
2570 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 890-0055
Website: www.idol.org
St. Michael's Education Center
2315 W. 24th Pl.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 890-0055
Fax: (773) 890-1537
Job Corps
Residential vocational training program for youth ages 17-24. Sites
located throughout Chicago and suburbs
3348 S. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 376-3250
Website: jobcorps.doleta.gov
Latinos Progresando
Community center, referrals, ESL and advocacy
1624 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 850-0572
Website: www.latinospro.org
Literacy Chicago
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Tuition free adult literacy classes, ABE and GED preparation, Enrichment
for Leadership and Educational Classes (ELEC) and English as a Second
Language (ESL)
17 N. State Street, Suite 1010
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 870-1100
Fax: (312) 870-4488
Website: www.literacychicago.org
Email: [email protected]
Malcolm X College
Adult Education (GED and ESL), Workforce Institute (job-training),
college-prep program and continuing education
Main Campus
1900 West Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 850-7000
West Side Learning Center
4624 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
Phone: (312) 850-7420
National Latino Education Institute
Vocational programs (Bilingual Medical Assistant, Office and Computer
Technology, Customer Service and Sales), adult basic learning (GED, ESL
and citizenship preparation) and community education
Pilsen Campus
1737 W. 18th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 243-3030
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Fax: (312) 243-9109
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West Side Technical Institute/Arturo Velasquez
Institute
Affordable Pre-technical and Pre-testing classes and technical training
certificate programs
2800 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 843-4500
Fax: (773) 843-4518
Website: http://daley.ccc.edu/wsti/
Alternative High Schools
Latino Youth Alternative High School
Accredited high school with multicultural centered curriculum, college
preparation, computer graphic design training, general computing, life
skills workshops, mentoring, tutoring, recreational activities and shelter
for runway/homeless who have dropped out of high school. Must be 16
years old. Accepts DCFS state wards
2200 S. Marshall
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 277-0400
Fax:(773) 468-2098
Rudy Lozano Leadership Academy
3-year high school program serving students 16-19 years of age. Classes
include GED preparation, literacy in Spanish, ESL classes, citizenship
classes, vocational classes, computer technology, manufacture training,
job placement and an after-school program
2570 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 890-1537
Chicago Public Schools
Main
Phone: (773) 534-0700 and (773) 534-8080
Homeless Education Line: (773) 553-8848
Website: www.cps.edu
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William F. Finkl Elementary
2332 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 535-5850
Fax: (773) 535-4409
Principal: Abelino Quintero
Homeless Liaison: Lourdes Roberts
Website: www.finkl.cps.k12.il.us
Charles G. Hammond Elementary
2819 W. 21st Place
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 535-4580
Fax: (773) 535-4579
Principal: Linda Salinas
Homeless Liaison: Carmen Martinez
Website: www.hammond.cps.k12.il.us/
Josiah Pickard Elementary
2301 W. 21st Place
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 535-7280
Fax: (773) 535-7199
Principal: Rigo Hernandez
Homeless Liaison: Nancy Rodriguez
Website: www.pickard.cps.k12.il.us
Maria Saucedo Elementary Scholastic Academy
2850 W. 24th Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 534-1770
Fax: (773) 534-1356
Principal: Leticia Lopez Gonzalez
Homeless Liaison: Jorge Calderon
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Farragut Career Academy- High School
2345 S. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 534-1300
Fax: (773) 534-1336
Principal: Theresa Plascencia
Website: www.farragutcareeracademy.org
Roberto Clemente Community Academy- High school
1147 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 534-4011
Principal: Leonard Kenebrew
Website: www.clementehs.org
Employment
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Chicago Jobs Council Members
CJC member agencies provide employment and training services to lowincome job seekers within the Chicago Metropolitan area.
Website: www.cjc.net
Instituto del Progreso Latino
2570 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 890-0055
Fax: (773) 890-1537
Website: http://www.idpl.org
Poder Learning Center
1637 S. Allport Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 226-2002
Fax: (312) 226-4198
Website: http://www.poderlc.org
El Valor Corporation
1850 W. 21st Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-4511
Fax: (312) 997-2035
Website: http://www.elvalor.org/
Chicago Workforce Centers
Main: (312) 746-7777
Website: www.cityofchicago.org/mowd
Services include: Computerized listings of local, state, and national job
openings, seminars in resume writing, job search, and interviewing skills,
free faxing, copying, telephone, and internet services for job searches,
unemployment Insurance information, basic job skills courses, such as
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Veterans Services
Pilsen Workforce Center/ National Able Network
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1657 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 243-5100
TTY: (312) 738-0766
Job Hotline: (312) 782-7700
Orientation Sessions: English- Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:45 a.m.
Spanish- Thursday 8:45 a.m.
Illinois Worknet
1700 W. 18th Street
Phone: (312) 994-8300
TTY: (888) 261-7983
Orientation: 8 a.m.- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Garfield Workforce Center
10 S. Kedzie
Phone: (773) 722-3885
TTY: (773) 722- 6081
Orientation: 9 a.m. – Monday through Thursday
Job Corps
Residential vocational training program for youth ages 17-24. Sites
located throughout Chicago and suburbs
3348 S. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 376-3250
Website: jobcorps.doleta.gov
*Inspiration Corporation
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Program offers employment preparation training, career services, followup support, community voice-mail, and transportation assistance for
participants to conduct their job search and maintain employment
4554 N. Broadway
Suite 207
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 878-0981
Fax: (773) 878-3114
Website: www.inspirationcorp.org
LIFT-Pilsen
Resume building, employment search, public benefit, tax credit and
housing assistance
Pilsen Office
Chicago Workforce Center, 3rd floor
1700 W. 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 994-8387
Website: www.liftcommunities.org
Staffing Agencies
La Chamba, Inc.
1102 W. 18th Street
Phone: (312) 666-6900
Labor Power, Inc.
2133 S. California
Phone: (773) 523-1900
Health Clinics
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General
ACCESS- Centro Medico
Primary, preventative care, screening and diagnostic services for
children, adults and seniors. Includes Sexually Transmitted Disease
treatment, HIV/AIDS treatment and pregnancy
3700 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 542-5203
Website: www.accesscommunityhealth.net
ACCESS- California Family Health
Primary, preventative care, screening and diagnostic services for
children, adults and seniors. Includes Sexually Transmitted Disease
treatment, HIV/AIDS treatment and pregnancy
1501 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 257-6770
Website: www.accesscommunityhealth.net
ACCESS- Pilsen Family Health Center
1817 S. Loomis Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-6511
ACCESS- Servicios Medicos La Villita
3303 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 277-6589
Alivio Medical Center
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Outpatient medical care for low income and uninsured residents of Pilsen
and Little Village communities
966 W. 21st Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 650-1202
Fax: (773) 650-1226
Website: www.aliviomedical.org
Circle Family Health Care Network
Lower West Side
Comprehensive healthcare including: family planning, maternal, family
medicine and pediatrics. Call to make appointment.
Hours: Monday- Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
1713 S. Ashland
Phone: (312) 746-5157
Website: www.circlefamilycare.org
Jorge Prieto Health Center
Comprehensive healthcare including: family planning, geriatrics,
pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and podiatry
2424 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 521-0750
Fax: (773) 257-8400
Lawndale Christian Health Center
Provides primary care services not based on client’s ability to pay.
Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, HMOs and low fees to
uninsured patients. Call for appointment
3860 E. Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 843-3000
Fax: (773) 521-2742
Website: www.lawndale.org
Family Planning/OBGYN/Sexual Health
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Association of Latino Men for Action
Support group meetings, advocacy, educational and social activities for
gay bisexual and questioning Latino men
P.O Box 13150
c/o Horizons Community Services
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 929-7688
Fax: (773) 472-6643
Website: www.almachicago.org
Calor- A Division of Anixter Center
Health and supportive services to Latino individuals and families affected
by HIV/AIDS
5038 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
Phone: 773-385-9080
Fax: 773-385-9365
TTY: 773-385-4039
Eyes/Vision
Illinois Eye Institute
Eye care clinic and research center. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Vision
Service Plan and Davis Vision. Counseling, social services and support
groups
3241 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (877) 949-3937
Fax: (312) 949-7660
TDD/TYY: (312) 949-7202
Website: www.iei.ico.edu
Lawndale Christian Health Center
3860 W. Ogden
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 843-3536
Dentists
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Heartland Spang Center for Oral Health
2418 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 252-6413
Fax: (773) 252-6417
Goldie’s Place
Provides free dental care and other services to homeless individuals
5705 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 271-1212
Fax: (773) 271-8922
Website: www.goldiesplace.org
Email: [email protected]
Housing Assistance Information
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Chicago Housing Authority
West Satellite Office
3333 W. Arthington St.
Suite 220
Phone: (312) 742-8500
Deborah’s Place
Administrative Offices
2822 W. Jackson
Chicago IL, 60612
Phone: (773) 722-5080
Fax: (773) 722-50811
Website: www.deborahsplace.org
Contact: Gail Clanton-Lewis
Deborah’s Place- Marah’s Permanent Housing Program
Permanent supportive housing for women with disabilities. Intensive
programming focuses on creating individualized service plans allowing
women to develop skills that they need to maintain housing and obtain
income
1456 W. Oakdale Ave
Chicago IL, 60657
Phone: (773) 348-9011
Fax: (773) 348-9058
Contact: Linda Miller
Deborah’s Place- Patty Crowley Apartments
Provides private and shared bath apartments with on-site supportive
services. Rent is 30% of income. Call for waiting list information
1530 W. Sedgwick
Chicago IL 60610
Phone: (312) 944-9227
Fax: (312) 944-1398
Contact: Kathy Booton Wilson
Deborah’s Place- Rebecca Johnson Apartments
Newly renovated studio apartments for women who have been homeless.
Includes private baths, kitchen, laundry facilities, 24-hour security,
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resident lounges, on-site management and supportive services. Rent is
30% of income. Call for waiting list information
2822 W. Jackson
Chicago IL, 60612
Phone: (773) 722-2260
Fax: (773) 722-2261
*Erie Neighborhood House
Referrals to Interim Housing Services, Housing Locator Program and
referral to and placement in stable housing with case-management
1701 W. Superior
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (312) 563-5800
Fax: (312) 563-5810
Website: www.eriehouse.org
Habitat for Humanity- Pilsen/Little Village
Housing rehabilitation/repair, housing/homeowner/home purchase
counseling
1920 S. Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-7989
Fax: (312) 243-9632
Housing Authority of Cook County
Operates two federally funded housing programs; Public Housing
developments and Section 8 Rental Assistance. Programs operate
independently of each other and have separate waiting lists
175 W. Jackson Blvd
Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 663-5447
Fax: (312) 939-4727
TDD/TYY: (312) 341-1450
Website: www.thehacc.org
Housing Opportunities for Women
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Assistance for single homeless women 18 and over and single homeless
women with children under 18. Must be clean of substances for 30 days.
Agency referral necessary
1607 W. Howard St
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 465-5770
Fax: (773) 465-5771
Website: www.how-inc.org
*La Casa Norte
Free case management, homeless prevention, housing advocacy,
workforce development services, bilingual and bicultural community
setting, housing program for male youth that includes life skills
development
3533 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 276-4900 X 203
Fax: (773) 342-4253
Website: www.lacasanorte.org
Contact: Mateo Zapata
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago –
Resurrection Project
Educates families on homeownership, develops affordable housing,
creates innovative family programs and organizes block clubs
1818 S. Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-1323
Fax: (312) 942-1123
Spanish Coalition for Housing
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Provides comprehensive counseling, education and housing resources
necessary for Spanish-speaking housing product consumers to develop
competence and responsibility in meeting their financial and housing
needs
Pilsen Area-Latino Site Office
1915 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 850-2660
Fax: (312) 850-2899
Website: www.sc4housing.org
*St. Leonard’s House
Transitional housing placement assistance, vocational training,
education, employment readiness and assistance
2100 W. Warren Blvd
Chicago, IL
Phone: (312) 738-1414
Website: www.slministries.org
Contact: Victor Gaskins, Program Director
Immigration/Citizenship Services
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Casa Atzlan
1832 S. Racine Ave
Isabel Beltran –Immigration Services Director
Room 204 (Second Floor)
Phone: (312) 666-5508 (Extension 129)
Fax: (312) 666-7829
Website: www.casaatzlan.org
Chicago Legal Clinic
Pilsen Office
1914 S. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Phone: (312) 226-2669
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Processes all immigrant and non-immigrant benefits provided to visitors
of the United States including, family-based petitions, employment-based
petitions, asylum and refugee processing, naturalization, special status
programs, and document issuance and renewal. Immigration process and
immigrant status information, as well as application forms can be
obtained through this office
Chicago District Office
10 W. Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 385-1500
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Instituto Del Progreso Latino
The Citizenship Preparation Department administers services that help
permanent residents to become U.S. citizens through: Completing the
naturalization application (N-400) by appointment only and through bimonthly MEGA workshops, preparation courses in ESL and Civics, i.e.
history and government structure of the U.S, civics tutoring and mock
citizenship interviews, computer-based technology sessions within the
Citizenship classes
2570 Blue Island Ave.
Phone: (773) 890-0055
Fax: (773) 890-1537
(773) 521-0055 (citizenship only)
Email: [email protected]
The Resurrection Project
Offers safe-quality, affordable housing for rent in the Little Village, Pilsen
and Back of the Yards neighborhoods
1818 S. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-1323
Fax: (312) 942-1123
Website: www.resurrectionproject.org
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Mainstream Benefits (LINK, TANF, Medicaid)
On-line/ Paper Application Link:
http://fspp.dhs.state.il.us/register/wb/wbHomePre.do
DHS Family Community Resource Center in Cook
County – Michigan
Family Community Resource Center
Receives applications for Cash, SNAP, and Medical Assistance by fax,
mail or in person
70 E. 21st St
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 793-7500
Fax: (312) 793-7671
TTY: (866) 217-8037
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Mental Health Services
*Beacon Therapeutic
Intensive Substance out-patient programs, Medicaid Community Health
programs, TOTS (Therapeutic Out-patient Toddler Services), Family
therapy, Case Management, FACT project (Family Assertive Community
Treatment), Day school, Special Education services, Speech & Language
therapy, Autism Program and Shelter Outreach Services
Website: www.beacon-therapuetic.org
Executive Director: Susan Reyna-Guerrero
Shelter Outreach Services
1912 W.103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60643
Phone: (773) 298-1243
Fax: (773) 298-1078
SOS Fax: (773) 298-0446
Contact: Kim James
Beatriz (Spanish)
Cell: (773) 550-5203
Cell: (773) 230-3889
Longwood Campus
10650 S. Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60643
Phone:( 773) 881-1005
Fax: (773) 881-1164
Calumet Park Campus
12440 S. Ada
Calumet Park, IL 60827
Phone: (708) 388-3183
Fax: (708) 388-4072
Bobby E. Wright Mental Health Center
Youth, individual, substance abuse and family counseling
Executive Director: Lucy Lang-Chappell
9 S. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (773) 722-7900
Fax: (773) 722-0622
Website: www.bobbyewright.com
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Hull House Association- Family Service Center
Early intervention (0-3 years) and parent education
1401 S. Sacramento
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 542- 3441
Fax: (773) 543-3449
Website: www.hullhouse.org
*Pilsen Little Village Community Mental Health Center
Mental Health services for individuals and families, including intervention,
counseling and family monitoring
2319 S. Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 579-0832
Fax: (773) 579-0762
Website: www.pilsenmh.org
AIDS and SLAIG Programs
2007 S. Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 226-5864
Fax: (312) 226-7367
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs
Mental Illness/Substance Abuse (MISA) Program for those with dual
diagnosis; counseling, medication monitoring, case management, crisis
intervention. Outpatient Methadone Treatment program, out-patient Drug
Free Program, DUI Program and AIDS/HIV Early Intervention Program
3113 W. Cermak Rd.
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 277-3413
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Children and Adolescent Division
Provides mental health services for individuals and families. Also provides
Psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and support groups
1407 S. 49th St.
Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (708) 683-5500
Fax: (708) 683-5505
CILA Residential
1759 W. 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 243-3250
Fax: (312) 843-8142
Crisis Stabilization
2635 W. 23rd St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 927-1228
Fax: (773) 927-0237
Outpatient Mental Health Services
Services to adults in need of counseling to deal with everyday problems
and/or those who have been psychiatrically hospitalized and discharged
as outpatients with mental illness. Psychiatric evaluation, medication
monitoring and case management provided
1858 W. Cermak
Chicago IL, 60608
Phone: (312) 226-1120
Fax: (312) 226-0135
PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from
Homelessness)
Assistance for homeless individuals suffering from mental illness, or cooccurring serious mental illness and substance abuse. Contact for
assistance or referrals
2015 W. Cermak
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 890-0645
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Child & Family Connections
Early Intervention program includes a collection of services for families of
infants and toddlers who have delays in development or are at risk for
significant developmental delays. Services include: Assistive Technology
Devices, audiology services, counseling and support, developmental
therapy, health services, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical
therapy, speech therapy, vision services and transportation. Referrals
can be made by any person concerned about the child’s development and
can be done by telephone, fax, mail, and in person.
Fantus Clinic
1901 W. Harrison
Room 209
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 864-6575
Fax: (312) 864-9332
Developmental Disabilities
The Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic
Diagnostic and family support for those at risk of development disabilities
through the University of Chicago
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 413- 1871
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Shelters
Single Men
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Transitional housing program for men. Supportive services include on-site
primary and mental health care, employment training and housing search
assistance and placement
5249 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 346-1785
Fax: (773) 989-7329
Website: www.breakthrough.org
Cornerstone Community Outreach
4628 N. Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 271-8163
Website: www.ccolife.org
Executive Director: Sandy Ramsey
Epworth Men’s Shelter
CCO staff supervise an overnight shelter for 65 single men ages 18 to 80+
located one mile north of our main building at Epworth United Methodist
Church. The men are offered a nutritious dinner and breakfast, bathroom
facilities and showers. The men in this program are also able to access
the daytime services available at Jireh House.
Harper House
Harper House is a 24-hour shelter for single men who are elderly and/or
physically challenged. The men in this program are given an opportunity
to rest and heal while working along side staff to stabilize their future.
Jireh House
Jireh House is a safe daytime location for single men to receive case
management, classes, 3 meals a day, showers, and laundry vouchers.
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Chicago Christian Industrial League
Emergency and transitional shelter for men. Provides clothing, spiritual
guidance, substance abuse programs and referrals
2750 W. Roosevelt Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 435-8300
Fax: (773) 435- 8415
Website: www.ccilworks.org
Humboldt Park Social Services
40-bed shelter for men, with case management, operates nightly from
October –June. Soup Kitchen that serves a meal to an average of 80 – 100
people Monday – Saturday year round
2122 N. Mozart St.
Phone: (773) 342-0441
Matthew House
Program and supportive services for men who are homeless or at risk for
homelessness. Laundry, showers, two hot meals and a snack, clothing
medical services twice a week, GED program
3722 S. Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
Phone: (773) 536-2528
Fax: (773) 536-3668
Website: http://matthewhouse.org
Olive Branch Mission
Serves homeless single men through case management, housing and
employment training services. Long-term substance abuse recovery
programs are also available.
6310 S. Claremont
Chicago, IL 60636
Phone: (773) 476-6200
Website: www.obmission.org
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REST
Emergency, transitional and permanent housing with case management
941 W. Lawrence Ave.
Phone: (773) 989-9882
REST Epworth
5253 N. Kenmore St.
Phone: (773) 784-0909
Victory Outreach
4836 W. 13th Street
Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (708) 850-1200
Fax: (708) 850-1201
Website: www.victoryoutreach.org
Walls Memorial
Open 365 days a year.
200 S. Sacramento Blvd.
Phone: (773) 533-2721
Single Women
Deborah’s Place
Administrative Offices
2822 W. Jackson
Chicago IL, 60612
Phone: (773) 722-5080
Fax: (773) 722-50811
Website: www.deborahsplace.org
Contact: Gail Clanton-Lewis
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Deborah’s Place- Delores’ Safe Haven
Program for women who are chronically homeless and mentally ill.
Providing safe living space and case management, medical services,
education and psychiatric consultation. No limit on length of stay. Client
can call directly
1530 N. Sedgwick
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 944-8810
Fax: (312) 944-2471
Website: www.deborahsplace.org
Deborah’s Place-Teresa’s Interim Housing Program
Provides a safe haven, four-month interim program and permanent
housing, employment services, advocacy, outreach and a learning center
for single women 18 and older
1532 N. Sedgwick
Phone: (312) 944-8869
Fax: (312) 944-2471
Website: www.deborahsplace.org
Genesis House
Residential program, case management, crisis shelter, food pantry,
counseling, clothing, referrals to detox, substance abuse 12-step
programs, prostitutes anonymous, housing and job placement
2815 W. Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (773) 533-5600
Fax: (773) 533-5601
Website: www.genesishouse.org
Genesis House- Southside
Residential program, case management, referrals, HIV/STD testing and
prevention, crisis shelter, 12 steps groups, food and clothing and mental
health services
1434 W. 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: (773) 376-2488
Fax: (773) 376-3906
Website: www.genesishouse.org
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Olive Branch Mission
Serves homeless single women through case management, housing and
employment training services. Long-term substance abuse recovery
programs are also available.
6310 S. Claremont
Phone: (773) 476-6200
REST
Emergency, transitional and permanent housing with case management
941 W. Lawrence Ave.
Phone: (773) 989-9882
Breakthrough Joshua Center
Transitional housing program for women. Supportive services include onsite primary and mental health care, employment training and housing
search assistance and placement
3330 W. Carroll St.
Phone: (773) 722-0179 ext.13
Website: breakthrough.org
Cornerstone Community Outreach
4628 N. Clifton Ave.
Phone: (773) 303-0120
Naomi House Shelter for Single Women
Overnight shelter for single women. Second-stage housing for single
mothers with children
Southwest Women Working Together (SWWT)
Transitional shelter, subsidized housing to homeless women and children,
and subsidized housing for women with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, or
documented mental illness
6845 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60636
Phone: (773) 737-2500
Website: www.swwt.org
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Families
Casa Esperanza Project
Second-stage transitional shelter for women over 21 with children. Must
drug free for over a year, be working and/or attending school
Executive Director: Sally Brennan
8801 S. Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Phone: (773) 374-9670
Fax: (773) 374-5610
Website: www.helpers.org/cesp.html
Cornerstone Community Outreach
4628 N. Clifton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 303-0120
Website: www.ccolife.org
Hannah House Shelter for Families
Serves 65 women with children and a small number of couples with
children. Also accepts families with teenage boys. This program is
handicap accessible
Sylvia Center Shelter for Families
Serves over 160 women with children, men with children and couples with
children and has been welcoming homeless families since 2001. Sylvia
Center is proud to support these family groups and give shelter and
services to fathers as well as mothers with children.
Leland House
Leland House Permanent Housing Program is located a few blocks from
CCO and offers permanent housing to 18 families, women with children.
These families live in 2 or 3 bedroom apartments and receive support
services. This program supports families whose needs continue beyond
affordable housing, and provides these mothers with both affordable
housing and tools to build a more stable future for themselves and their
children.
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Excellent Way Urban Outreach
2510 E. 70th Street
Phone: (773) 375-8845
Lena Washington Oneness Center
1609 S. Homan Ave.
Phone: (773) 522-3320
Olive Branch
6310 S. Claremont Ave.
Phone: (773) 476-6200 ext.30
Southwest Women Working Together (SWWT)
Transitional shelter, subsidized housing to homeless women and children,
and subsidized housing for women with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, or
documented mental illness
6845 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60636
Phone: (773) 737-2500
Website: www.swwt.org
Interim Housing
*All shelters in this section are entities of Inner Voice
Inner Voice is Chicago's largest single agency serving single adults and
families. As part of the Inner Voice network of services throughout
Chicago, Inner Voice is the access point for emergency and transitional
shelter for any and all Chicagoans who find themselves homeless and
needing help.
Inner Voice Headquarters
1621 W. Walnut Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 666-8110
Fax: (312) 666-8449
Website: www.innervoicechicago.org
Family Restoration House
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9519 S. Commercial Ave.
Phone: (773) 221-7565
It Takes A Village
544 W. 123rd St.
Phone: (773) 928-6840
Ubuntu Community Center
2905 W. 43rd St.
Phone: (773) 247-7730
Pioneer House
4458 W. Jackson Blvd.
Phone: (773) 921-5290
T.A.B. House West (The Wolfson Building)
2678 W. Washington Blvd.
Phone: (773) 533-0169
T.A.B. South II Interim
313 E. 137th St.
Phone: (773) 568-3284
T.A.B. South I Interim
8714 S. Paulina St.
Phone: (773) 445-4110
Thelma’s Place Interim
8040 S. Western Ave.
Phone: (773) 918-1987
Youth
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Hull House Association- New Directions
Independent living for older teens that are wards of the court. Helps teen
transition from dependency on state child welfare programs to
independent living. Provides case management, therapeutic, educational,
vocational, recreational and employment services
1030 W. Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 235-5426
Website: www.hullhouseassocication.org
Kaleidoscope
Service options include independent and transitional living for youth 18-21
years old. Therapeutic foster family care provides unconditional care in a
family environment for foster children with special needs. Kaleidoscope
accepts only DCFS wards
1340 S. Damen Ave.
Mezzanine
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Phone: (773) 278-7200
Fax: (773) 278-5663
Website: www.kaleidoscope4kids.org
Marcy Newberry Association- Greenfield Robinson
Transitional Living Center
Emergency and transitional shelter for homeless mothers and pregnant
teens
1083 W. Maxwell St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 421-4888
Fax: (312) 82-8940
Website: www.marcy-newberry.org
Marcy Newberry Association- Marcy Center
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Teen program for runaway youth. Community center with recreational and
educational programs and activities
1539 S. Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 762-2300
Fax: (773) 762-2304
Website: www.marcy-newberry.org
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
Long-term residential services for males and females 11-20, in need of
supervision, clinical intervention and educational supports
1140 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 738-7590
Fax: (312) 738-9251
Website: www.mercyhome.org
Night Ministry
Emergency shelter and transitional program with case management for
youth 14-20, who are not state wards. Pregnant teens or teens with
children are accepted. Provides outreach and drop-in services for at risk
youth
4711 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 784-9000
Fax: (773) 784-5865
Website: www.thenightministry.org
Pacific Garden Mission
Clothing, food and over-night accommodations. Bible instruction,
counseling, career development and job-placement services
1458 S Canal St
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312 492-9410
Website: http://www.pgm.org
The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge
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A transitional living arrangement, the Lodge provides shelter for as many
as 32 families or 120 individuals each night. Includes nutritious meals,
professional guidance counselors and spiritual care
800 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 275-9383
Fax: (773) 275-3062
Substance Abuse
• For additional services see Mental Health section
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Al-Anon/ Alateen
Support groups and twelve-step programs
Phone: (312) 409-7245
Espanol: (312) 850-0949
Website: www.alanon.alateen.org
To find meetings visit: www.alanon.alateen.org/meetings/illinois.html
Alcoholics Anonymous
Programs to keep people sober and help others achieve sobriety.
Main Office & Bookstore
180 N. Wabash
Suite 305
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 346-1475
Website: www.chicagoaa.org
Anixter Center Schwab Rehabilitation Center
Assists participants with programs for outpatient recovery and dual
diagnosis clients (MICA).
1401 S. California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 522-2010 x 5221
Website: www.anixter.org
Cathedral Shelter of Chicago- Higgins Halfway Home
18 bed halfway house for men recovering from alcohol and/or drug
addiction. Individual and family counseling
207 S. Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 997- 3154
Fax: (312) 563-1254
Cathedral Shelter of Chicago-Outpatient Addiction
Services
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Alcohol and substance abuse counseling for adult men and women in
outpatient setting. Referral and appointment required.
1668 W. Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 997-2222
Fax: (312) 997-3160
Website: www.cathedralshelter.org
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
*Haymarket Center
Conventional outpatient treatment, intensive and primary intensive
outpatient treatment, residential treatment, medically monitored
detoxification, assessments, case management, health education and
referrals.
Central Intakes for all programs are taken at main location via telephone.
Main Location
932 W. Washington
Chicago, Il 60607
Phone: (312) 226- 7984
Fax: (312) 226-8048
Website: www.hcenter.org
*Healthcare Alternative System Inc. (HAS)
Provides intensive- inpatient and outpatient substance abuse services for
men, women and youth. Also provides mental health, domestic violence,
family and community services. Appointment with intake counselor will
determine best program to accommodate client
2755 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 252-3100
Contact: Jose- (773) 230-0762
Website: www.hascares.org
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Veterans and Disability Services
Chicago Vietnam Veterans
Income-based housing, computer literacy and building craft trade training
7851 S. Escanaba Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
Phone: (773) 374-0711
Fax: (773) 374-3453
Chicago Lighthouse
Educational, clinical, vocational and rehabilitation services to children,
youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired, including deaf-blind
and multi-disabled
1850 W. Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-1331
Fax: (312) 243-8539
TDD/TYY: (312) 666-8874
Website: www.thechicagolighthouse.org
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Assists veterans, their dependents and their survivors in applying for and
continuing their eligibility for federal, state and local entitlements.
Information is provided on resources available including educational
benefits, pension and compensation awards, health and hospital services,
financial assistance programs, insurance and other programs
100 W. Randolph St
Suite 5-570
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 814-2460
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Other Legal Services
Chicago Legal Clinic
The Clinic provides low cost legal services in general areas of law ranging
from guardianships of the disabled to landlord/tenant disputes. Services
include, Pro Bono, domestic violence, immigration, environmental
program, legal advocates for seniors and people with disabilities, legal
advocates for consumers with debt, ex-offender advocacy, expedited
child support and paternity advice.
Pilsen Office
1914 S. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608
(312) 226-2669
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services St. Procopius
Free legal services for divorce, bankruptcy, tort defense, consumer
cases, adoptions, minor and disabled adult guardianship, immigration etc.
1641 S. Allport
Phone: (312) 332-1624
Website: www.stprocopius.com
Cook County Department of Corrections
Operates correctional facilities for felons and misdemeanants ages 17
and up. Services for offenders and ex-offenders
2700 S. California
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 869-7100
Fax: (773) 869-7203
Website: www.cookcountysheriff.org
Taller De Jose
Legal, citizenship, domestic violence and counseling assistance
3047 W. Cermak
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 542-1019
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