Homeless Shelter - Pacific Garden Mission - Main Location

Pacific Garden Mission operates both a men's shelter (536-bed capacity) and a women's shelter (204-bed capacity). Both shelters come individually equipped with showers, a library with computers, transient guest day rooms, and provide clothing and three meals a day. Current residents also receive access to their 90-day addiction recovery program which includes individual and group counseling with Certified Alcohol and Drug (CAD) counselors, case management, and onsite medical care. Additional services include employment assistance, case management, bible and parenting classes, abuse support groups, and medical services.

Services

Date of Last Formal Update

08/07/2024

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

1458 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Hours

Mon Varies; Tue Varies; Wed Varies; Thu Varies; Fri Varies; Sat Varies; Sun Varies; The men's shelter is open to walk-ins Monday through Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm or until space runs out. The women's shelter is open to walk-ins 7 days a week from 7:30am to 8:00pm.

Application process

This service is walk-ins only. Men's shelter is on a first-come, first-served basis Monday through Friday, it is recommended you arrive between 7:00am to 7:30am to have the best chance of receiving services. Pacific Garden Mission makes their best effort to not have to turn away women and children, and accepts walk-ins for their women's shelter 7 days a week from 7:30am to 8:00pm.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

This service is for individuals who are experiencing homelessness. You must be willing to complete an interview at time of intake and to receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ four times daily before meals. Additional requirements are as follows:-Cannot be a registered sex offender-Must be ambulatory (no wheelchairs)-No major mental disorders i.e. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder. -No electronic monitoring from Dept. of Corrections or a county jail

Languages

Spanish

English

Service area

Cook County, IL

Agency info

Pacific Garden Mission

Pacific Garden Mission (PGM) offers emergency shelter, food, clothing, addiction recovery, and various other services in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood. Pacific Garden Mission also offers a salon and barber for men and women staying that the shelter.