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Niles Township recently opened its new Respite Center in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Skokie, providing invaluable relief for those who are without a home in the community.Regularly working with Township neighbors who are most vulnerable, Niles Township and its dedicated social workers identified the importance of having temporary space for those needing a breather - resting, washing clothes, showering, and other basics.

Ignite offers a safe, welcoming space where youth can come to whenever they feel the need. A full continuum of services is available under one roof, including housing placement, life skills programming, employment support and financial literacy, primary health care, mental health/substance use assessment and treatment, and child care.

Inspiration Corporation offers drop-in case management appointments to anyone in need especially individuals experiencing homelessness. Some examples of services offered during drop-in case management are the use of resource room phones and computers, assistance with applying for benefits, referrals to healthcare services, assistance with applications for transportation support, and more.

BEDS Plus Summit Service Center operates a drop-in center for people experiencing homelessness in the west and south suburbs of Chicago. This includes case management, financial assistance, and other wrap-around services to help transition individuals back into permanent housing. It also includes 18 dedicated Medical Respite beds and a healthcare clinic for people experiencing homelessness with serious medical conditions.

Covenant House Illinois' Youth Development Center is a place where youth experiencing homelessness can immediately address their most urgent needs. When a young person chooses to come to CHIL they are welcomed into a safe and supportive environment where they can access food, showers, laundry, personal storage, case management, employment and education, and a place to rest and relax.

Sarah's Circle Daytime Support Center provides a safe, welcoming space for women 18+ experiencing homelessness. Services offer access to hygiene products, showers, laundry, computers, a stable mailing address, and case management to help women find permanent housing and increase self-sufficiency. Breakfast and lunch are also served to help meet basic needs. The Sheridan bus stops right outside the building. The Lawrence Red Line station is within walking distance of the building.

The Engagement Center offers a welcoming community where people living on the streets can grab a cup of coffee, find a safe place to rest, access food and other basic necessities, and, perhaps most importantly, experience the warm embrace of a community that treats them with the respect and dignity that all deserve. The Center also offers enrichment groups, a food pantry, various types of medical care, substance use counseling with harm reduction supplies (when the center is open), and on-site Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

The HOPE Center is a resource center that provides free services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Monday through Friday services include food pantry, clothing, laundry services, locker and shower facilities, mailbox/voicemail/email services, transportation assistance, and case management which covers job counseling, mental health counseling, housing counseling, financial counseling, housing assistance, and healthcare and legal referrals. The HOPE Center is also where people register to use emergency shelters in the area. A family nurse practitioner offers free healthcare on Thursdays and can assist with accessing prescriptions, and on Tuesdays they offer bike repair.On weekends, the location is still available as a cooling/warming center but no other services are available.

Located in the Humboldt Park and Back of the Yards neighborhoods, two drop-in centers are open on weekdays for unaccompanied youth, ages 16 through 24. Along with a safe space to stay during daytime hours, youth receive two meals and access to resources, including computers, storage lockers, and case management. From financial literacy to individual therapy to family reunification, youth receive the support they need to succeed.

Located in the Humboldt Park and Back of the Yards neighborhoods, two drop-in centers are open on weekdays for unaccompanied youth, ages 16 through 24. Along with a safe space to stay during daytime hours, youth receive two meals and access to resources, including computers, storage lockers, and case management. From financial literacy to individual therapy to family reunification, youth receive the support they need to succeed.

North Side Housing and Supportive Services' Daytime Support Services Center connects people experiencing homelessness with critical resources like clothing, personal hygiene kits, and food. Case managers also work with adults to fill out housing applications, connect them with temporary shelters, and provide them with referrals for medical and health counseling.

LPCS provides weekly outreach and drop-in supportive services (showers, laundry, clothing, toiletries, meals, referrals, and case management) to individuals who are currently experiencing street-based homelessness.

Overnight Drop-In Center that provides a warm/cool place to sleep nightly for men, women and mothers with children. A separate enclosed room provided for mothers with babies.

Broadway Youth Center is here to improve the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and other underserved youth by providing youth-centered, integrated healthcare and social services. BYC sees anyone, regardless of ability to pay. BYC provides basic needs assistance, resource advocacy, mental wellness supports, and education/vocational services.