Coordinated Entry System Access Point - Chicago Lights - Main Location
126 East Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
English, Spanish
Applications are available in English and Spanish. Appointments are not required. However, there are instances where an assessment may need to be scheduled, like if a translator isn't available for example.
Free
Cook County, IL
Description
Chicago Lights serves as a Coordinated Entry System Access Point. Access Points provide Coordinated Entry Assessments and updates on a walk-in basis. The Coordinated Entry System (CES) connects people who are experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities in Chicago. The CES uses a standardized housing assessment to understand the needs of households and refer youth, individuals, and families to housing. The assessment is available to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, familial status, disability, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Please note that it is not required to be a city of Chicago resident to access this CES, but that only Chicago-based housing opportunities can be provided. For individuals seeking suburban Cook County-based housing opportunities, please reach out to Entry Point's Suburban Cook Call Center instead.
Date of Last Formal Update
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Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Chicago Lights
Chicago Lights builds brighter futures for Chicago's youth and adults through supportive relationships and life-changing programs. We partner with Chicago's youth and adults in mentoring, community services, academic support, career development, and arts education.