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Useful Web Links
Search for Help
If you are looking for financial assistance with your
rent, gas, electric or security deposit, please call
toll-free, 877-4-COOK-15, (877-426-6515).
Cook County Emergency Shelter Locations
IL Housing Search
Direct2Food - Connecting people to food assistance resources
in Cook and Collar Counties.
Direct2Housing - The only place you need to find the contact
information, application process and eligibility criteria for
Supportive Housing options in Metro Chicago.
Search for Hud-subsidized apartments
Search for IHDA-subsidized apartments
Search for apartments that accept Section 8/Housing Choice
Vouchers
Emergency Fund - Helping People Today for Tomorrow -
provides immediate financial assistance to help Chicago area
low-income individuals and families through a crisis or
transition.
Chicago Food Bank Search Site
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Find a food pantry near you in Cook County.
Illinois Food Bank Search Site
Filter for Cook County or Greater Chicago Food Depository
If you are looking for financial assistance with your
rent, gas, electric or security deposit, please call
toll-free, 877-4-COOK-15, (877-426-6515).
Cook County Emergency Shelter Locations
IL Housing Search
Direct2Food - Connecting people to food assistance resources
in Cook and Collar Counties.
Direct2Housing - The only place you need to find the contact
information, application process and eligibility criteria for
Supportive Housing options in Metro Chicago.
Search for Hud-subsidized apartments
Search for IHDA-subsidized apartments
Search for apartments that accept Section 8/Housing Choice
Vouchers
Emergency Fund - Helping People Today for Tomorrow -
provides immediate financial assistance to help Chicago area
low-income individuals and families through a crisis or
transition.
Chicago Food Bank Search Site
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Find a food pantry near you in Cook County.
Illinois Food Bank Search Site
Filter for Cook County or Greater Chicago Food Depository
Mainstream Resources
First Step
GovBenefits
RealBenefits
Veterans Benefits Administration
Medicaid and All Kids (formerly KidCare) Changes 11/06
A Primer on How to Use Medicaid to Assist Persons Who are
Homeless to Access Medical, Behavioral Health, and Support
Services
Training manual to help the healthcare for homeless providers
assist applicants for SSI.
First Step
GovBenefits
RealBenefits
Veterans Benefits Administration
Medicaid and All Kids (formerly KidCare) Changes 11/06
A Primer on How to Use Medicaid to Assist Persons Who are
Homeless to Access Medical, Behavioral Health, and Support
Services
Training manual to help the healthcare for homeless providers
assist applicants for SSI.
National Homelessness
FirstGov
HRC-Homeless Resource Center
Interagency Council on Homelessness
National Alliance to End Homelessness
National Coalition for Homeless Vets
National Health Care for the Homeless Council
National Law Center on Poverty & Homelessness
PBS Homeless Facts
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
Administration)
The Homeless Guy (Blog: There is more to homeless people than
being homeless.)
VA Homeless Veterans
NAEH's Fact Sheet: Veterans and Homelessness
FirstGov
HRC-Homeless Resource Center
Interagency Council on Homelessness
National Alliance to End Homelessness
National Coalition for Homeless Vets
National Health Care for the Homeless Council
National Law Center on Poverty & Homelessness
PBS Homeless Facts
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
Administration)
The Homeless Guy (Blog: There is more to homeless people than
being homeless.)
VA Homeless Veterans
NAEH's Fact Sheet: Veterans and Homelessness
| © 2006 Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County. All rights reserved. |
updated December 03 2009
Resources
Affordable Housing
Search Engine
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Local Resources
Cook County Consolidated Community Development Plan 2005-
2009 (PDF)
IDES - State of Illinois Department of Employment Security.
American Bar Association Homeless Court
Heartland Alliance Search Page
Links to benefits applications, and a Quick Resource Guide for
people struggling to make ends meet
AgeOptions - We plan, advocate, coordinate and fund services
for older persons in suburban Cook County, Illinois.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - If you can't
afford to pay your home energy bill, your home may not be
safe, and you may be at risk of serious illness or injury. The
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a
Federally-funded program to help eligible low income
homeowners and renters meet their home heating and/or
cooling needs. You can also contact CEDA
Application for Cash, Medicaid and Food Stamps - Individuals
can now complete and submit an application directly from the
DHS homepage at www.dhs.state.il.us or the Apply for Food
Stamps, Cash and Medical web page at www.idhslink.com.
Making the Connection Illinois - Helps you understand who is
eligible for a variety of public benefit programs and how to
apply for these programs. You are also able to access simple
screening tools to determine what you may be eligible to
receive.
Children's Health Insurance Information - For one-on-one
assistance in completing applications for All Kids/Moms &
Babies/Family Care.
Keep Warm Illinois - Warming Center List [Suburban Cook
County]
Where to Go for Legal Assistance In and Around Chicago (pdf)
IL Housing Development Authority
Cook County Consolidated Community Development Plan 2005-
2009 (PDF)
IDES - State of Illinois Department of Employment Security.
American Bar Association Homeless Court
Heartland Alliance Search Page
Links to benefits applications, and a Quick Resource Guide for
people struggling to make ends meet
AgeOptions - We plan, advocate, coordinate and fund services
for older persons in suburban Cook County, Illinois.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - If you can't
afford to pay your home energy bill, your home may not be
safe, and you may be at risk of serious illness or injury. The
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a
Federally-funded program to help eligible low income
homeowners and renters meet their home heating and/or
cooling needs. You can also contact CEDA
Application for Cash, Medicaid and Food Stamps - Individuals
can now complete and submit an application directly from the
DHS homepage at www.dhs.state.il.us or the Apply for Food
Stamps, Cash and Medical web page at www.idhslink.com.
Making the Connection Illinois - Helps you understand who is
eligible for a variety of public benefit programs and how to
apply for these programs. You are also able to access simple
screening tools to determine what you may be eligible to
receive.
Children's Health Insurance Information - For one-on-one
assistance in completing applications for All Kids/Moms &
Babies/Family Care.
Keep Warm Illinois - Warming Center List [Suburban Cook
County]
- SKOKIE - NORTH SUBURBAN
- 8020 ST. LOUIS AVE. SKOKIE, IL 60076 2923
- MELROSE PARK - WEST SUBURBAN
- 2701 WEST LAKE STREET. MELROSE PARK. IL 60160
3041
Where to Go for Legal Assistance In and Around Chicago (pdf)
IL Housing Development Authority