Street Outreach/Diversion Services - Housing Forward - Headquarters
1851 South 9th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153
Eligibility
Hours
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Call Housing Forward at (708) 338-1724 for additional information.
Fees
Free
Service area
Bellwood, IL
Berkeley, IL
Berwyn, IL
Broadview, IL
Brookfield, IL
Cicero, IL
Elmwood Park, IL
Forest Park, IL
Forest View, IL
Franklin Park, IL
Harwood Heights, IL
Hillside, IL
Lyons, IL
Maywood, IL
Melrose Park, IL
Norridge, IL
North Riverside, IL
Northlake, IL
Oak Park, IL
River Forest, IL
River Grove, IL
Riverside, IL
Schiller Park, IL
Stickney, IL
Stone Park, IL
Westchester, IL
Description
Housing Forward works with individuals and families who are unsheltered and help them transition to supportive housing. Street Outreach Specialists connect with individuals by addressing basic needs such as food, water, personal hygiene kits, and clothing. As trust and relationship is built, staff members assess the needs of unsheltered individuals and connect them to case management, supportive services, and referrals.Diversion services help individuals and families who are facing homelessness to avoid emergency shelters or living on the street. This program provides immediate case management and support to help households rely on their existing strengths and support network.
Date of Last Formal Update
Unknown
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Housing Forward
Housing Forward's mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. We provide a comprehensive solution to impacting homelessness and housing instability. Using best practices of Prevention/Diversion, Trauma-Informed Care and a Housing First Approach, they have positively impacted the lives of more than 20,000 people since 1992.For suburban Cook County residents at risk of losing their primary nighttime residence in the next two weeks or those who do not have a place to stay and are in need of emergency shelter in the next 24-48 hours, please call (877) 426-6515 Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm to be connected with the Suburban Cook County Call Center.