Shelter
For information about how to access shelter, please call the Housing Resource Center/Homeless Hotline at (618) 825-3330
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.
Violence Prevention Center hotline 618-235-0892 or 1-800-799-SAFE
Please click here for warming center locations.
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.
For more information, please call the Housing Resource Center/Homeless Hotline at (618) 825-3330.
Community Action Agency
Community Action Agencies may assist with rental/mortgage, food, employment training/placement, financial management, energy assistance (LIHEAP), and temporary shelter.
St. Clair County Community Action Agency
19 Public Square, Suite 200
Belleville, Illinois 62220-1624
Telephone: 618-277-6790
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/grants/Pages/default.aspx
Public Housing Authorities
St. Clair County Housing Authority
Phone: 618-277-3290
Email: veraj@sccha.org
The Housing Authority of City of East St. Louis
Phone: (618)646-7163
Email: tjohnson@eslha.org