Resource List for Homeless, Substance Abuse and Crisis/Mental Health Services

CITY OF CHICAGO - MAYOR’S OFFICE

http://www.cityofchicago.org

· City Services - Non -Emergency 311

· People with Disabilities (59 years & younger) - 312-744-6673 or 312-746-5773

· Department for Aging - 312-744-4016

· Department of Health - 312-747-9884 or 312-747-4312. Division of Mental Health Information - 312-747-9768

· HEATWAVE Cooling Centers - 311

· COLDWEATHER Warming Centers - 311

· Health & Sanitation Complaints - 311

GENERAL INFORMATION

· IL Dept. of Human Services (Public Aid) - 312-793-4131 http://www.dhs.state.il.us

· Food Stamp Eligibility - 800-843-6154 http://www.dhs.state.il.us

· IL Office of Mental Health - 312-814-4964 http://www.dhs.state.il.us

· Guardianship & Advocacy Commission - 312-793-5900 http://www.state.il.us/igac

· IL Dept of Public Health - Complaints (Nursing Home, ICF, Hospitals & SOF) - 800-252-4343 http://www.idph.state.il.us

· IL Dept. of Rehab Services (DORS/ORS) -800-843-6154. Client Assistance Program - 800-641-3929 http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ors/

· Social Security Information - 800-772-1213 http://www.ssa.gov

· Howard Brown Health Center (AIDs/HIV) - 773-388-1600 http://www.howardbrown.org

· Human Rights Authority - 708-338-7506 http://www.state.il.us/igac/hra

· IL Dept of Aging: Elder Abuse & Neglect Hotline- 800-252-8966

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

For an immediate, emergency evaluation for mental health services 24 hrs/day, police transport adults to their district’s assigned evaluation site (hospital).

· NAMI of Greater Chicago - Information and Referrals - 312-563-0445 http://www.namigc.org

· Chicago Health Outreach, ACCESS: 773-561-9566. Comprehensive mental health services for HOMELESS ADULTS. 8 am to 4:30 pm, M-F http://www.heartlandalliance.org

· Bureau of Mental Health Centers - 312-747-9768 http://www.cityofchicago.org

· Chicago Department of Human Services – 311 http://www.cityofchicago.org

· Lutheran Social Services - 773-282-7800 http://www.lssi.org

· Circle Family Care, 1633 N. Hamlin - 773-276-1200 http://www.circlefamilycare.org

· Community Mental Health Council, 8704 S. Constance - 773-734-4033 http://www.thecouncil-online.org

· Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, 4740 N. Clark, 773-769-0205 (adults), 2542 W. North, 773-365-7277 (under 18). Walk ins M-F, 24 hr Crisis line - 773-769-0205. http://www.c4chicago.org

· Northwestern Memorial Hospital Satellite Clinic, 30 West Chicago, 3rd fl - MWF, 1pm to 4pm, T 9:30am to 12pm, Th 9am to 4:30pm, 312-926-8300. http://www.NMH.org

· Trilogy: 1400 W. Greenleaf, 773-508-6100. Rogers Park residents.

HOMELESS SERVICES

L If homeless adults require substance abuse or mental health services see these sections.

· Thresholds Mobile Assessment Unit: Call (773) 327-6873 or Toll Free 877-725-0572 to request an on site mental health assessment for HOMELESS ADULTS M-Sat. 8am to 4 pm http://www.thresholds.org

· Chicago Coalition for the Homeless - 312-435-4548 http://www.chicagohomeless.org

· Chicago Health Outreach, MEDICAL CARE, NON EMERGENCY: 1015 W. Lawrence, 773-275-2586. 8:30 am to 5 pm, M-F. No insurance needed http://heartlandalliance.org

· REST: Year round overnight shelter. Men: 941 W. Lawrence, 773-989-9882. Women: 1011 W. Wilson, 773-728-1458. 8:30 pm to 8 am. Daytime social services, housing program. Free medical clinic T/TH 6-8 pm. http://restweb.org

· Epworth Warming Center: 5253 N. Kenmore, 773-506-4960. Men only. Open winter only. http://www.epworthchicago.org

· Lakeview Shelter: 835 W. Addison, 773-327-1389. Men only. Overnight shelter 9:45 pm. to 7:30 am. Day support program., 7:30 am to 5 pm, call first. http://www.lakevieweast.com

· Deborah’s Place: 1530 N. Sedgwick, 312-944-8810. Women only. Overnight shelter 5 pm to 8 am. Day support program 773-772-0200. http://www.deborahsplace.org

· Breakthrough Urban Ministries: 5249 N. Ashland. 773-989-8353. Overnight shelter, men. Day services, men/women-food pantry, lunch, housing. 9 to 3 M-F. http://www.breakthroughministries.org

· Sarah’s Circle: 4750 N. Sheridan, #220, 773-728-1991. M-F, 1-6:00 pm, Sat, Sun., 1-5:30 pm. Women only. Meals, showers, laundry, activities, referrals. http://www.sarahs-circle.org

· Salvation Army: 1025 W. Sunnyside, 773-271-6182. Day support, food pantry, breakfast, lunch, showers. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, 7 days. http://www.salarmychicago.org

· The Night Ministry: 3262 N. Clark, 773-296-6500 or 877-286-2523. Emergency Shelter, Men & Women, age 14-21. http://www.thenightministry.org

CRISIS SERVICES

· State’s Attorney’s Office (Certificate of Commitment) - 312-603-8600 http://www.statesattorney.org

· Child Abuse or Neglect Hotline (DCFS) - 800-252-2873 http://www.statesattorney.org

· Community Counseling Centers of Chicago 24 hr Crisis line - 773-769-0205 http://www.c4chicago.org

· Evanston Hospital 24 hr. Crisis Line - 847-570-2500

· Northwestern Hospital 24 hr. Crisis Line - 312-926-8100 http://www.NMH.org

· Trilogy - Rogers Park residents - 24 hr. crisis line - 800-322-8400

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

· Lutheran Social Services - 773-275-7962. ADD Detox, Non Medical: 5517 N. Kenmore, 773-275-7962. Call for availability. http://www.lssi.org

· Haymarket Detox, Medical & Social: 120 N. Sangamon, 312-226-7984. 24 hrs., daily. http://www.hcenter.org

· Recovery Point: 4007 N. Broadway, 773-305-1101. Intake-Assessment & Referral.

· Bobby Wright Community Mental Health: 9 South Kedzie, 773-722-7900

· Salvation Army: 1515 W. Monroe, 312-421-5753, Tu, Wed, Thurs, assessment. http://www.salarmychicago.org

HOSPITALS

· Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL - 708-216-9000 http://www.luhs.org

· Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 312-926-2000 http://www.NMH.org

· University of Chicago - 773-702-1000 http://www.uchospitals.edu

· University of Illinois at Chicago - 312-996-2200 http://www.psych.uic.edu

· Rush-Presbyterian University Medical Center – 312-942-5000 http://www.rush.edu

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

· If arrested by Chicago Police - call First Defense Legal Aid at 800-LAW-REP-4 (800-529-7374) http://www.illinoislegalaid.org

· Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (Certificate of Commitment) - 312-603-8600 http://www.statesattorney.org

· Chicago Bar Association (Lawyer Referral Service) 312-554-2001 http://www.chicagobar.org

· ADA (Employment Problems) - 800-669-4000 http://www.ada.gov

· Mandel Legal Clinic 773-702-9611 http://www.law.uchicago.edu/mandel/

Updated 11/3/04