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Homeless Assistance

homeless assistance

CEDA
312.288.8010 | Email: housing1@cedaorg.net

Community Crisis Center, Inc.
847.697.2380 | Línea de Crisis: 847.697.9740

Evanston Care Network
Use Evanston Care Network to search by your zip code to find corresponding organizations in your local area

Home of the Sparrow, Inc.
Providing transitional shelter for homeless women and their children
McHenry – 815.271.5444

Journeys The Road Home
Palatine – 847.963.9163 ex. 217 | Email: t.kenter@journeystheroadhome.org

Pads Lake County

  • Find Shelter – 847.689.4357
  • After Hours Support – 847.377.8088
  • Street Outreach – 847.616.5557
  • If you are at risk of homelessness – 847.689.4357

Wheeling Social Services
847.459.2606


Youth

La Casa Norte
773.276.4900 | Email: info@lacasanorte.org

National Runaway
Connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns.
1.800.786.2929

Safe Place
Safe Place is a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people under the age of 18 (up to 21 years of age in some communities) in need of immediate help and safety.
Text SAFE and current location (address, city, state) to 69866 | You will receive a text message with the closest Safe Place location. You will also have the option to text interactively with a professional for more help. It’s quick, confidential and safe.

Shelter, Inc.
Providing community-based, emergency and temporary housing for children and adolescents from birth through age 17.
24/7 Assistance: 847.255.8060 | Email: shelter@shelter-inc.org

The Harbour
Provides emergency housing and services to youth experiencing homelessness to promote their safety, stability and personal growth.
847.297.8540