Respond

We identify and quickly connect people experiencing homelessness with basic needs like shelter, safety and food. Then we link them to services to begin resolving their crisis immediately.

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Street Outreach

Identifies people who are unsheltered and homeless and works to transition them into supportive housing. Our team connects with people by addressing basic needs such as food, water, toiletries, and clothing. As trust is built, the outreach team connects individuals with case management, supportive services, and assessment of their housing needs.

See our street outreach card

Support Center

Is open five days a week as a walk-in space where individuals can attend to their immediate needs - take a shower, do laundry, and grab something to eat. They can also speak with an outreach specialist and begin to make a plan for their long-term housing needs. The Support Center is located at 1851 S. 9th Ave, Maywood and is accessible via the door under the teal awning on Lexington.

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Emergency Shelter

Provides a safe place to sleep overnight, a hot dinner, breakfast, and a to-go sack lunch, as well as a place to shower. The shelter is open 7:00 pm to 6:30 am at the former rectory building of the St. Catherine of Siena - St. Lucy campus at 38 North Austin Blvd. It is open seven days a week, 365 days a year.

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Respite

Provides short-term residential care to people experiencing homelessness to recover from a medical or behavioral health event while accessing care and supportive services. Individuals receive case management to plan for their post-respite housing and are connected to the resources they need to succeed.

Learn more about our Medical Respite Program in this video from Cook County Health.

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Interim Housing

This fixed-site model provides individuals and families experiencing homelessness with short-term private accommodations combined with structured programming focused on securing permanent housing. We provide access to wraparound services, case management, on-site health assessments, and income supports.

Read more about our work to update and improve 211 N. Oak Park Avenue, home for our Interim Housing and RISE Center Medical Respite Programs.

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Transitional Housing

This scattered-site model provides individuals and families experiencing homelessness with short-term housing combined with structured programming focused on securing permanent housing. We provide access to wraparound services, case management, and income supports.