3 Housing & Shelter Resources in Evanston, Illinois — Free Help & Counseling
3 verified housing & shelter resources in Evanston, Illinois. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Connections for the Homeless - Hilda's Place — Housing & Shelter in Evanston, Illinois — (847) 475-7070 — Hilda's Place Transitional ShelterHilda's Place is our transitional shelter for qualified single men and women for whom permanent housing is not yet available.
- Connections for the Homeless - Hilda's Place Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Evanston, Illinois — (847) 475-7070 — The shelter Can serve up to 12 men and 8 women. Intakes are by appointment only by calling 847-424-0945 ext. 15. Clients must arrive by 7 p.m. and depart by 7 a
- YWCA Evanston/North Shore — Housing & Shelter in Evanston, Illinois — (847) 864-8445 — Emergency Shelter Mary Lous Place provides safe shelter, combined with crisis intervention and critical support services that allow survivors and their children
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Evanston, Illinois?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Evanston, Illinois. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.