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Emergency Overnight Shelter - Housing Forward - Emergency Overnight Shelter
38 North Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
Eligibility
The shelter is open to all west suburban Cook County residents including men, women, non-binary individuals, and small families.
Hours
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
Languages
Spanish, English
Application process
Call Housing Forward at (708) 338-1724 for additional information.
Fees
Free
Service area
Bellwood, IL
Berkeley, IL
Berwyn, IL
Broadview, IL
Brookfield, IL
Cicero, IL
Elmwood Park, IL
Forest Park, IL
Forest View, IL
Franklin Park, IL
Harwood Heights, IL
Hillside, IL
Lyons, IL
Maywood, IL
Melrose Park, IL
Norridge, IL
North Riverside, IL
Northlake, IL
Oak Park, IL
River Forest, IL
River Grove, IL
Riverside, IL
Schiller Park, IL
Stickney, IL
Stone Park, IL
Westchester, IL
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.
What's Here
Providing organization
Housing Forward
Housing Forward's mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. They provide a comprehensive solution to address 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 8:30am and 4:30pm to be connected with the Suburban Cook County Call Center.