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Emergency Overnight Shelter - Housing Forward - Emergency Overnight Shelter

38 North Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302

The shelter is open to all west suburban Cook County residents including men, women, non-binary individuals, and small families.
Mon 7:00pm - 8:00am Tue 7:00pm - 8:00am Wed 7:00pm - 8:00am Thu 7:00pm - 8:00am Fri 7:00pm - 8:00am Sat 7:00pm - 8:00am Sun 7:00pm - 8:00am

Spanish, English

Call Housing Forward at (708) 338-1724 for additional information.

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Description

Housing Forward provides up to 40 beds for overnight emergency shelter for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. Guests will receive overnight sleeping accommodations, three meals, and showers to support hygiene needs. The shelter also offers a weekly on-site medical clinic and personal storage. Housing Forward engagement specialists will be on-site to provide service information and navigation support.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

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211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Housing Forward

Housing Forward's mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. We provide a comprehensive solution to impacting homelessness and housing instability. Using best practices of Prevention/Diversion, Trauma-Informed Care and a Housing First Approach, they have positively impacted the lives of more than 20,000 people since 1992.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.

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