Shelter
DuPage PADS (Shelter and Street Outreach) 630 682-3846 Option 1,2) or email tshaffer@dupagepads.org
Catholic Charities (Family Shelter) 630 495-8008.
360 Youth Services (Youth Shelter) 331 280-1985.
Family Shelter Services (DV Shelter) 630 469-5650.
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans/Hines VA (Veteran Shelter) 708 202-4961.
Veterans
Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 424-3838
This is available 24/7
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline - (877) 863-6338
This is available 24/7
Or you can visit The Network's website to chat anonymously through the Chat Hotline located at the top of the website's homepage.
You can also visit the DuPage Continuum of Care website for other resources and information.
Coordinated Entry System
Individuals and families seeking shelter or living outside or in places not meant for people to live in can apply for housing through the Coordinated Entry system, which is designed to streamline access to housing, and supportive services.
To be added to the Coordinated Entry System, please go to any of the shelters listed above or contact PADS street outreach.
Drop-In Centers and Street Outreach
Call 211 in DuPage or visit https://211dupage.gov to find additional resources.
Or you can contact the Street Outreach Team Lead:
Tori Shaffer at tshaffer@dupagepads.org
Please click here for warming center locations.
Community Action Agencies
Community Action Agencies may assist with rental/mortgage, food, employment training/placement, financial management, energy assistance (LIHEAP), and temporary shelter.
DuPage County Department of Community Services
421 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187-3978
Telephone: 630-407-6500
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Public Housing Authorities
Phone: (630) 690-3555
Email: info@dupagehousing.org