Housing Counseling - Center of Concern

Housing Counseling - Center of Concern - Main Office

1665 Elk Boulevard, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Eligibility

Center of Concern housing services are only for north suburban Cook County residents within Barrington Township, Hanover Township, Palatine Township, Schaumburg Township, Elk Grove Township, Maine Township, Wheeling Township, Northfield Township, New Trier Township, Niles Township, and City of Evanston. This service is not for City of Chicago residents.

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 4:30pm Tue 9:00am - 4:30pm Wed 9:00am - 4:30pm Thu 9:00am - 4:30pm Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Sat Varies Evenings and Saturdays are available by appointment only.

847-823-0453

Voice

(847) 823-0453

Voice

https://centerofconcern.org/housing-assistance/

Languages

Spanish, Polish, English, Hindi

Application process

Appointment required, please call to schedule one. Intake/case management is required for all services.

Fees

Free

Service area

Cook County, IL

Description

Center of Concern provides several housing-related counseling and assistance programs. Center of Concern employs HUD-certified Housing Counselors that also specialize in counseling seniors and their families on care options, referrals, and facility information. All housing services at Center of Concern requires going through their intake process.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/08/2025

What's Here

Senior Housing Information and Referral HUD Approved Counseling Agencies

Providing organization

Center of Concern

The Center of Concern provides housing, community, and older adult services to enable residents of suburban Cook County to live with dignity and independence. This agency also provides homelessness prevention services. For suburban Cook County residents at risk of losing their primary nighttime residence in the next two weeks or those who do not have a place to stay and are in need of emergency shelter in the next 24-48 hours, please call 877-426-6515 Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm to be connected with the Suburban Cook County Call Center.This agency also refers eligible clients needing home furniture to the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB), which does not accept walk-ins or calls for furniture requests. Individuals requesting furniture may contact Center of Concern staff to discuss further. Center of Concern staff will work to assess the client's needs and schedule an appointment on their behalf.