119 Housing & Shelter Resources in Illinois — Free Help & Counseling
119 verified housing & shelter resources in Illinois. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- A Little Bit of Heaven Homeless Mens Overnight Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 264-5332 — Shelter for single males. A Little Bit of Heaven is a 50 plus bed facility that has been in existence since 2001. Located on Chicago's far south side, A Little
- A Safe Haven Foundation — Housing & Shelter in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 435-8300 — They provide transitional housing, 3 meals daily, and individualized services for adults, youth, families with children and military veterans with a multidiscip
- A Safe Place — Housing & Shelter in Zion, Illinois — (847) 731-7165 — 24 HOUR TOLL FREE HOTLINE 1-800-600-SAFE Our Emergency Hotline is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. We provide services to men, women, children, the elderly, L
- Anawin Homeless Shelter For Women — Housing & Shelter in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 486-8344 — Polish immigrant Homeless Shelter.
- Angel Services Homeless Outreach Care — Housing & Shelter in Avon, Illinois — (815) 324-2422
- Angel Services Illinois Homeless Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Avon, Illinois — (309) 975-1007 — Emergency homeless rehabilitation program for men state wide in IL.
- Austin's Place - Winter Emergency Shelter for Women — Housing & Shelter in Illinois — (217) 819-4569 — Location: First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Austin's Place is the only emergency shelter for single women in Champaign County. Austins Place operates solely
- BEDS Plus - La Grange Day Center — Housing & Shelter in La Grange, Illinois — (708) 354-0858 — Hours: Monday through Friday - 8 am to 4 pm
- Believe shelter (Institution for women and kids) — Housing & Shelter in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 374-7705 — 50 bed program expanded IWTs services to include families headed by fathers and intact families due to the emergence of this as a major need since the economic
- Broadway Youth Center — Housing & Shelter in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 388-1600 — Free services for homeless and LGBTQ youth age 12-24. Hours of Operation: Drop-In Programming Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm A safe and aff
- C-U at Home — Housing & Shelter in Champaign, Illinois — (217) 819-4569 — The CU Mens Shelter exists to provide a warm and welcome space for our neighbors who have no place to stay during the winter nights. We do this by operating the
- CDBG Family Living Center — Housing & Shelter in East Saint Louis, Illinois — (618) 274-7835 — Families only shelter. A Transitional Housing Program For Families Homeless families residing in emergency shelters or similar facilities for a minimum of 30 da
- COOL MINISTRIES - Family Housing Program — Housing & Shelter in Illinois — (847) 662-1340 — Family Housing Program The COOL Family/Transitional Housing Program has been in operation since 1988. This program provides services and programs including life
- Cairo Women's Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Cairo, Illinois — (618) 734-4357 — 24-hour hotlines: (618) 734-4357 or (618) 524-4357 Domestic violence shelter for women.
- Carpenter's Place Outreach Center — Housing & Shelter in Rockford, Illinois — (815) 964-4105 — The Day Room is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Carpenters Place operates a Day Room with an open door policy as the first step to eng
- Catholic Charities' Daybreak Center — Housing & Shelter in Joliet, Illinois — (815) 774-4663 — Daybreak Center operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and provides emergency housing, and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless. S
- Catholic Urban Programs Holy Angels Shelter and Food Pantry — Housing & Shelter in East Saint Louis, Illinois — (618) 398-5616 — The purpose of Holy Angels Shelter is to provide shelter, support services, and transitional case management for citizens in the Metro East. The staff strives t
- Champaign IL Centralized Intake — Housing & Shelter in Champaign, Illinois — (217) 819-4117 — Centralized Intake for Homeless (CIH) Walk-In Assessments If you are experiencing homelessness and live in Champaign County, CIH may be able to connect you to a
- Chicago Ave Mission — Housing & Shelter in Freeport, Illinois — (815) 233-0435 — The Chicago Avenue Mission is a 16 bed emergency homeless shelter whose mission is to give homeless adult men and women a safe and warm place to stay. Our goal
- Christian Community Compassion Center-Homeless Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Harrisburg, Illinois — (618) 252-3931 — Provides a homeless shelter for single men, single women, and families.Intake Mondays through Fridays from 8am to 4pm. In order to be admitted must pass a drug
- Christian Family Care Center — Housing & Shelter in Rock Island, Illinois — (309) 786-5734 — We operate a 24/7 Crisis Hotline that primarily receives calls from those who are homeless, those in danger of being beaten or killed, and those contemplating s
- Chrysalis Center For Homeless — Housing & Shelter in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 723-0769
- Community Crisis Center Domestic Violence Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Elgin, Illinois — (847) 697-2380 — Domestic Violence and Homeless ShelterWhether you need safety due to a domestic violence situation or find yourself without housing due to an economic crisis, t
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Illinois?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across 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?
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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.