Catholic Charities

Address: South Holland

Phone: (708)333-8379

Hours: 24 hours year round

Services: Shelter for men, women, and children in a communal setting

Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Address: Tinley Park, IL

Phone: (708)429-7255 (administrative line); (708)429-7233 (hotline)

Services: 24 hour emergency shelter for battered women and children (boys up to age 12); counseling; advocacy and prevention.

Lamb's Fold

Address: 81 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL

Phone: (815)723-5262

Services: Transitional living program for homeless women and children (boys under age 8); women who are pregnant are also eligible for the program, but must be at least 18 years of age.

South Suburban Family Shelter-Domestic Violence

Address: P.O. Box 937, Homewood, IL 60430

Hotline: (708)335-3028

Contact: (708)794-2140

Services: Provides caring and confidential help to victims of domestic violence. Profession counselors and advocates understand the dynamics of domestic violence and help clients identify and choose options in their life situations. All services are free of charge for victims and are available in English and Spanish. Services include: 24-Hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling for victims and children, medical/hospital advocacy, court advocacy, abuser intervention program, violence prevention program, speakers bureau, and professional trainings. 

South Suburban PADS

Address: 414 W. Lincoln Highway Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Phone: (708)754-4357

Services: An inner-faith programs that offers free, emergency, and overnight shelter nightly call to see if services are available. Also provide supportive services such as medical, mental and substance abuse referrals, financial literacy instruction, employment readiness training, resume development and job search skills, homeless prevention programs, housing assistance programs and various life-skills training programs.

Together We Cope

Address: 17010 S. Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Phone: (708)663-5040

Fax: (708)663-8459

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-3pm; Thursday 2-7pm

Services: Support for clients (working poor, elderly, disadvantaged, experiencing an unexpected crisis and/or seeking financial assistance food, clothing, household goods, or referrals. Programs are free of charge. Provides referrals for domestic violence, co-ed, and male facilities only.