Get Help
Do you need help accessing housing or health care services?
The Night Ministry and other Chicago-based organizations are here to help.
- Click here for resources for Adults.
- Click here for resources for Teens and Young Adults (18-25)
- Click here for the Outreach and Health Bus schedule.
- Click here for the Outreach and Health CTA stop schedule.
- Click here for the Harold Washington Library schedule.
- Click here for more information about The Night Ministry resources
For emergency shelter | Call 3-1-1. This is not an immediate service. Notify the operator if you have special needs. |
For the Street Medicine Team serving unhoused individuals | Call the Street Medicine Outreach Team at 773-256-7549. |
For shelter placements and interim basic services | Visit the Shelter Placement and Resource Center (SPARC) at 2241 S. Halsted Street. SPARC is a 24-hour intake shelter for adults. Drop in or call 3-1-1 to check bed availability. |
For the Health Outreach Bus Team serving unhoused and unstably housed individuals | Call 773-372-3953 or check the Health Outreach Bus schedule below. |
For emergency housing | Call The Night Ministry at 877-286-2523. Down |
For support | Call the Youth Outreach Team at 773-506-3122. |
If you are in crisis | Call The National Runaway Safeline’s 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-Runaway (786-2929). |
If you are LGBTQ+ and need a safe space | Visit the Broadway Youth Center at 1023 W. Irving Park or call 773-388-1600. |
For information about services in Chicago | The Streetlight Chicago Mobile App has listings for health care services, overnight shelter |
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Schedule For Outreach Services:
Harold Washington Library | ||
Monday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 400 South State St, 7th Floor |
CTA Outreach | ||
Wednesday | 7 PM – 11 PM (Sept–May) 8 PM – 12 AM (June–Aug) | Red Line Howard Stop |
Thursday | 7 PM – 11 PM (Sept–May) 8 PM – 12 AM (June–Aug) | Blue Line Forest Park |
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Where we help all ages:
Street Medicine Team: travels to sites across the city, Monday through Saturday. Call 773-256-7549
Harold Washington Library: drop-in hours offered on Mondays for access to case workers and health/mental health care.
Health Outreach Bus: brings medical care and community to underserved areas of Chicago, Sunday through Thursday.
CTA Outreach: connects with unhoused individuals at public transit locations, providing essential resources.
What We Offer all ages:
Case Workers: Help with housing, shelters, rehab centers, navigating government programs, and practical advice.
Harm Reduction: Harm reduction kits with safe-use supplies, substance use treatment referrals, and behavioral health support available.
Health Care: Basic medical care; Blood pressure & blood sugar checks; Referrals for medical and dental care; Wound care, medications, and chronic conditions.
Human Connection: Conversation, connections, food, water, and basic supplies.
Other Resources for all ages:
help connecting with government programs, ID cards and documents, please call: 773-372-3953
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The Night Ministry Short-Term and Long-Term Housing
Short-term and Emergency Housing (ages 18-24)
The Crib: 877-286-2523
- Young adults 18–24
- Overnight emergency shelter
- Safe sleeping environment
- Meals and basic necessities
- Gateway to interim and permanent housing
Interim Housing: 877-286-2523
- Young adults 18–24
- 120 days housing
- Steppingstone to permanent housing
- Family reunification for minors
Long-term Housing at The Night Ministry (ages <25)
Flexible Housing Pool: 773-506-4100
- Youth and families ages 18–25
- Intensive Case management
- Housing stabilization
- Improved economic mobility and health outcomes
Pathways: 773-506-4100
- Young adults 18–22
- Shared housing model and scattered site
- Up to 2 years of support
- Skill development for independent living
Parenting with Purpose: 773-506-4100
- Young mothers aged 16–22
- Pregnant youth or young mothers
- Family centered supportive services