Coordinated Entry System Access Point

Heartland Alliance Health 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.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/22/2024

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Location

5501 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60621

Fax

(773) 275-3689

Hours

Mon 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM;

Application process

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.

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Heartland Alliance

Heartland Alliance works to advance human rights and champion human dignity by providing services and promoting solutions to achieve a more just global society. Society benefits when all people can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. They will not give up until everyone is able to exit poverty, heal from trauma, and achieve stability. Their approach is multi-faceted and intentional and intersects through three focus areas: health and healing, safety and justice, and economic opportunity.