Help
Homelessness is a life-changing event that creates enormous stress in anyone’s life. We know that if it affects you, it is not a choice, and we will never judge you for how you got here. Here are some of the best resources that can help you out.
If you are homeless and need a place to live, call Chicago City Services at 311 or 312-744-5000 or reach out to the Coordinated Entry System at 312-361-1707. Tell the operator that you are homeless and in need of shelter. If you live in suburban Cook County, call 1-877-426-6515.
If you are in need of treatment for a substance abuse disorder, call 833-234-6343 or text “HELP” to 833234 to access medication assisted recovery through our partner, Family Guidance Centers.
If you have a place now, but are at risk of becoming homeless, call Chicago City Services at 311 or 312-744-5000. Tell the operator that you need short term help. You’ll be transferred to a Homelessness Prevention Call Center.
If you’re unhoused and looking to reconnect with family, or just need a friend to talk to, call 1-800-MISS-YOU to access family reunification services or find a phone buddy through our partner, Miracle Messages.
If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness and need legal advice, call Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Law Project hotline, at 1-800-940-1119.
If you want to develop job skills and workforce readiness or are looking for a job, apply to join our friends at Cara Collective by clicking here.
If you need food, click here to find food pantries, soup kitchens, mobile food distribution or shelter in Cook County from the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
If you are interested in coaching on financial, employment, and resource mobilization goals that enhance lives, training, and skill enhancement opportunities, sign up for free, bilingual programs with our partner, Center for Changing Lives (CCL) by clicking here.
If you are interested in signing up for SNAP benefits, text “Food” to 74544 to complete an eligibility screener over text message from our partner, mRelief.