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The Engagement Center offers a welcoming community where people living on the streets can grab a cup of coffee, find a safe place to rest, access food and other basic necessities, and, perhaps most importantly, experience the warm embrace of a community that treats them with the respect and dignity that all deserve. The Center also offers enrichment groups, a food pantry, various types of medical care, substance use counseling with harm reduction supplies (when the center is open), and on-site Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
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Community Clinics
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Homeless Drop In Centers
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Located in the Humboldt Park and Back of the Yards neighborhoods, two drop-in centers are open on weekdays for unaccompanied youth, ages 16 through 24. Along with a safe space to stay during daytime hours, youth receive two meals and access to resources, including computers, storage lockers, and case management. From financial literacy to individual therapy to family reunification, youth receive the support they need to succeed.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Inspiration Corporation offers drop-in case management appointments to anyone in need. Some examples of services offered during drop-in case management are the use of our resource room phones and computers, assistance with applying for benefits, referrals to healthcare services, assistance with applications for transportation support, and more.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Broadway Youth Center is here to improve the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and other underserved youth by providing youth-centered, integrated healthcare and social services. BYC sees anyone, regardless of ability to pay. BYC provides basic needs assistance, resource advocacy, mental wellness supports, and education/vocational services.
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Homeless Youth
LGBTQ2+ Community Centers
Homeless Drop In Centers
Youth Centers
Ignite offers a safe, welcoming space youth can come to whenever they feel the need. A full continuum of services is available under one roof including housing placement, life skills programming, employment support and financial literacy, primary health care, mental health/substance use assessment and treatment, and child care.
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Runaway Prevention Programs
Homeless Drop In Centers
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
LPCS provides weekly outreach and drop-in supportive services (showers, laundry, clothing, toiletries, meals, referrals, and case management) to individuals who are currently experiencing street-based homelessness.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Street Outreach Programs
Covenant House Illinois' Youth Development Center is a place where youth experiencing homelessness can immediately address their most urgent needs. When a young person chooses to come to CHIL they are welcomed into a safe and supportive environment where they can access food, showers, laundry, personal storage, case management, employment and education, and a place to rest and relax.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless Youth
Journeys - The Road Home is a day resource center that provides free services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Services include case management, job counseling, mental health counseling, and housing counseling, as well as healthcare and legal referrals.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
A non-clinical, membership drop-in-center. The Center advocates for consumers in the areas of mental health services, housing, financial issues, substance abuse, and medical issues. These services are offered through local support agencies. Offers a pscyho-social environment with access to computers, TV, a pool table, newspapers, a telephone, and limited food services.
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Mental Health Drop In Centers
Homeless Drop In Centers
Offers shelter to homeless adults. Clients are eligible for additional services such as case management services, showers, laundry and meals. The length of stay is eight weeks. The stay may be extended based on progress.
Day Center Services are offered to homeless individuals/families and include:
-Case management.
-Job development.
-Mental health counseling.
-Life skills.
-Agency referral.
-Laundry and shower facilities.
-Breakfast/lunch.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless Shelter
Provides a safe, home-like daily living environment away from male Guests in the Lazarus House program. The Day center provides:
- Separate, enhanced space to allow women and children to focus on and more effectively achieve their goals.
- Indoor and fenced outdoor play area and recreational space for children.
- Additional bathroom facilities, including showers and a bath tub for children.
- Classes specific to women’s issues.
- Individualized attention and support.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless Shelter
Day time drop-in center for adults who are homeless. Includes:
- Large dayroom with home-style atmosphere.
- Case management.
- Employment training.
- Bathrooms and showers.
- Storage for personal belongings.
- Kitchen.
- Classrooms.
- Art room.
- Laundry facility.
- Donation room.
- Office space.
All services at the facility are accessed through case management. Residential services may be available but must be accessed through case management.
Carpenter's Place also serves as a warming center during regular hours in the winter months.
Services
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Homeless Drop In Centers
Case/Care Management
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Provides shower facilities for those without access to private bathing facilities. Shower supplies/toiletries are not provided.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Provides a space where people can come to get lunch, do laundry, check email, or make photocopies. Also provides heated facilities during extreme cold weather and air conditioned facilities during extreme hot weather. This space is available to those who are homeless, people new in town, and for anyone in need.
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Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Soup Kitchens
Homeless Drop In Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Volunteer Opportunities
A place where people experiencing homeless or loneliness can gather to just be together in a safe space. Coffee and cool drinks are available, as well as games, puzzles, and a children's room. Community case management is available, as well as appointments with the community health navigator. A classroom can be reserved for meetings or classes.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Daytime homeless services include: use of shower, laundry, provision of clothing (if available), and case management. This facility also acts as a daytime warming center.
Services
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless day center that offers daytime sanctuary and basic survival services for residents of Vermillion County.
Offers the following services:
- Shower facilities.
- Laundry facilities.
- Computer stations and internet access.
- Phone charging stations.
- Information and referrals to local resources.
- Lunch.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Health Related Personal Protective Products and Equipment
Offers a variety of services for men, women, and children who are low-income or homeless. Gives guests a safe place to be during the day with heating and cooling. Services include:
- Computer Learning Center, including access to computers, email, phones, word processing and a copier.
- Referrals to community resources, and case management to provide advocacy.
- Job search assistance. This includes help writing, typing, editing and printing resumes; assistance with online job searches and applications; and assistance with interviewing skills and job development through Will County’s Job Force Development Council, IDES and Illinois Skill Match.
- Individual training on navigating the internet and using email.
- Education on adult daily living skills.
- Housing information and assistance with rental applications. Specialized intakes are available for veterans and people with disabilities.
- Medical and social referrals to medical facilities and social service agencies.
- Emergency vouchers for clothing and furniture are redeemable at the Treasure Chest Thrift Stores.
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Household Goods Vouchers
Information and Referral
Clothing Vouchers
Public Access Computers/Tools
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Life Skills Education
Homeless Drop In Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Serves coffee and light food every weekday morning and afternoon. Shower and laundry facilities are also available on weekdays, on a first come, first serve basis.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Community Meals
Homeless Drop In Centers
Located in the Humboldt Park and Back of the Yards neighborhoods, two drop-in centers are open on weekdays for unaccompanied youth, ages 16 through 24. Along with a safe space to stay during daytime hours, youth receive two meals and access to resources, including computers, storage lockers, and case management. From financial literacy to individual therapy to family reunification, youth receive the support they need to succeed.
Services
Homeless Drop In Centers
Offers coordinated assessments to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or are at-risk. Comprehensive services include:
- Day Resource Center:
Offers assessment for services and case management for people experiencing homelessness. Provides counseling, a mailing address, basic needs and hygiene products.
- Emergency Overnight Shelter (Open October 1 through April 30)
Offers a temporary place for people to sleep every night from October to April. Clients receive dinner, breakfast in the morning, and a sack lunch to take with them.
- Outreach Program:
Provides outreach to individuals who are experiencing homelessness but are resistant to services. Offers supportive services in their current environment.
- Supportive Housing:
Offers permanent housing for individuals with mental illnesses. Provides 24/7 supportive services on-site by clinical professionals.
- Prevention and Diversion Program:
Offers case management services for people who are on the verge of homelessness.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Drop-in day center, with shower, laundry facilities, and hot coffee. Clothing vouchers may be available.
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Homeless Drop In Centers
Laundry Facilities
Provides services to poor and homeless persons.
Case Management:
Staff members work with clients experiencing homelessness to identify barriers to housing and develop a plan-of-action to get past those barriers. This includes assisting with obtaining IDs, employment training, and more, and utilizing collaborations with several other agencies on site.
Emergency Shelters:
Overnight shelter for single men and women.
Family Shelter:
For families with minor children.
Daytime drop-in center:
Provides food, shelter, and access to critical services during the day.
Services
Homelessness Advocacy Groups
Soup Kitchens
Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Homeless Shelter
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
For persons in the community who experience homelessness, housing instability, mental illness, substance use, or extreme poverty.
Provides:
- Safe, hospitable environment.
- Protection from the elements.
- Showers/hygiene.
- Laundry.
- Mail delivery and postage for client's correspondence.
- Socialization.
- Access to telephone and messages.
- Nurse practitioner through Crossing Healthcare.
- Connection to community resources, i.e., basic needs, food, shelter/housing, clothing, medical needs, job opportunities.
Also acts as a warming and cooling center for people during extreme weather.
Services
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Homeless Drop In Centers
Laundry Facilities
Provides showers and laundry facilities for homeless adults.