Youth Shelter Access Point

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center - El Rescate Transitional Living Program provides access to overnight or longer-term shelter and assessments to connect clients to a longer-term housing program for youth ages 18-24. Program staff will complete the Standardized Housing Assessment with clients to record their current situation and needs so they can be connected to a housing program, if eligible when there is an opening. Housing programs range from transitional housing to short-term rapid rehousing to permanent supportive housing.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/17/2024

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

2701 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622

Hours

Mon 24/7; Tue 24/7; Wed 24/7; Thu 24/7; Fri 24/7; Sat 24/7; Sun 24/7; This location is open 24/7.

Application process

You must have at least one form of ID, such as State ID, Social Security Card, or birth certificate. During intake, requirements must be met in order to stay in the program; call for more information.

Eligibility

Serves;18-24 Caters to Conditions HIV/AIDS Caters to Special Populations Hispanic or Latino Americans; LGBTQ+

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Puerto Rican Cultural Center

Puerto Rican Cultural Center provides HIV/AIDS services through educational seminars, testing, public outreach, and prevention interventions for youths ages 18-24. PRCC is primarily invested in LGBTQ issues, HIV prevention, HIV/STD testing and counseling, and outreach services to high-risk individuals.