Coordinated Entry System Access Point
Franciscan Outreach 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
10 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
Voice
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm; Please contact agency directly for information about location hours.
Application process
Ask for Franciscan Outreach on the first floor upon arrival. 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
Spanish
English
Service area
Chicago, IL
Agency info
Franciscan Outreach
Franciscan Outreach operates shelters and case management services for individuals experiencing homelessness on the Southwest Side. Guests at Franciscan Outreach have access to further services that help with stabilization, including support groups, public transportation assistance, monetary support for essential expenses, and programs to transition participants into permanent housing and/or employment.Franciscan Outreach also offers referrals for medical assistance, mental health counseling, healthcare, substance use disorder (SUD) counseling, job training, and legal aid.