People's Resource Center - 201 S Naperville Rd Wheaton and 104 Chestnut Ave, Westmont
630-682-5402 x 323
Must be a resident of DuPage County and become a client of the People's Resource Center. Click here for information on becoming a client.
Emergency financial assistance is available from People’s Resource Center (PRC) on a limited basis for clients who are facing special hardships or unexpected needs, such as car repairs, utilities at risk of disconnection, and medical expenses. Our trained social services staff and volunteers work to connect clients to assistance from PRC or other area service providers.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
Catholic Charities - 3040 Finley Rd., Suite 200, Downers Grove
630-495-8008
Providing food and travel vouchers; clothing and furniture vouchers; financial assistance for prescriptions; and rent/mortgage assistance, and information and referral to other community resources.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
Outreach House
805 S. Main St., Lombard
630-693-0185
Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, 9am - 11:45am, Wednesday 5pm - 7pm, 3rd Saturday 9am - 11:45am.
Limited financial help with utility bills to help a family keep their lights, water or power on. Does not include rent, secruity deposits, phone bills, cable, unsurance or shut-off fees. Clients are not given cash or checks. All assistance goes directly to the service provider.
ID, final notice of disconnection from utlity provider, and proof of residency (York Township, Glendale Heights and Addison) required.
Clients can receive assistance no more than twice in a year and once during a calendar quarter.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
421 N. County Farm Rd, 2nd Floor (rear of cafeteria), Wheaton
630-407-5655
Monday - Friday 8am- 12pm and 1pm - 4pm
An annual emergency assistance program designed to help veterans that find themselves in need of financial assistance. Services include, Mortgage or rent payments, utility, medical prescriptions, auto expenses, and family essentials. Transportation to Hines Hospital, Hoffman Estates and Aurora Clinics. Connects veterans to other assistance.
DuPage County Veterans with honorable discharge and meet income eligibility requirements.
630-407-6500 or 211
Housing payment assistance towards security deposit, rent, or mortgage to help keep someone in their home or move into housing if they are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Must live or be moving into DuPage County; Be in danger of eviction or foreclosure, or are homeless; Be able to document how they will pay their rent and monthly expenses after assistance is received; Have a landlord or mortgage company will to work with the program; Additional criteria may apply depending on funding.
Must provide lease, income documents for all household members, and reason assistance is needed. Additional document may be requested.
Catholic Charities of Joliet
800-941-8681 or 630-941-8681 - phone intake only
English and Spanish.
Must have employment or ability to work/proof of income or other source of income such as Social security to sustain housing, no domestic violence issues, no major mental health issues such as schizophrenia, if substance use challenges exist must have proof of 21-day treatment completion (questions will be asked during intake).
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630-682-3846 Option 1
English and Spanish
Housing Evaluations available Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Must be (1) experiencing homelessness (2) at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult (3) A DuPage County resident for at least 90 consecutive days (4) Pass background check and safety assessment which includes no history of violent felony or sex offense convictions.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
24/7 Hotline 630-469-5650
English, Spanish, and translators for other languages upon request.
Connect to emergency shelter, legal help, and counseling. All services are Free and Confidential. Offer services to anyone who is or has experienced Domestic Violence which includes Men, women and Children.
Click here for more information.
24/7 Crisis Line - 847 - 297-8541 or text "SHELTER" to 77948
Non-Crisis Line - 847-297-8541 X129
Immediate shelter and crisis support for runaway, locked out or female-identifying youth between the ages of 12 and 20 experiencing homelessness. Staff will help with short-term services including meals, a safe bed, and clothing. They can also provide help with long-term needs.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Currently there is a waitlist
360 Youth Services
630-961-2992 ext. 1165
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
English and Spanish
Clients must meet one of these conditions: fleeing domestic violence with no other safe place or support, living somewhere that is not meant for human habitation (street, car, abandoned building, etc.), or living in a shelter.
Need a government ID.
4 month long program or up until the day before a client turns 25. Children under the age of 18 are allowed if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who is 18 - 24 years old.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Currently there is a waitlist
360 Youth Services
630-961-2992 ext. 1165
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
English and Spanish
Clients must meet one of these conditions: fleeing domestic violence with no other safe place or support, living somewhere that is not meant for human habitation (street, car, abandoned building, etc.), or living in a shelter.
Need a government ID or school ID and birth certificate.
Rental assistance covers security deposit, first/last month's rent, moving expenses, and furniture. Client pays a percentage of the rent. 18-24 month program or up until the day before a client turns 25.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
433 S Carlton Ave., Wheaton
630-871-8387 X 616
Call to scheduled intake Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
English and Spanish.
Multiple homeless prevention and rapid rehousing programs for low-income veterans and their families who are homeless or who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
Must be a veteran with anything other than a dishonorable discharge. Income verification and proof of DD214 required. Other documents may be required depending on individual needs.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Click here for more information.
Currently there is a waitlist
630-961-2992 ext. 1165
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
English and Spanish
Clients must meet one of these conditions: fleeing domestic violence with no other safe place or support, living somewhere that is not meant for human habitation (street, car, abandoned building, etc.), or living in a shelter.
Need a government ID or school ID and birth certificate.
18-24 month program or up until the day before a client turns 25. Children under the age of 18 are not allowed, even with a parent or guardian.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
1698 Bloomingdale Road Glendale Heights IL 60139
844-414-4862
Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Burmese Rohingya
Age 18 to 68 (no male children over 10 years old allowed at our family facilities). Little to no income. Presently homeless. Must have legal valid immigration status and/or U.S. citizenship. Must have valid work authorization. Must be willing and able to gain self-sufficiency within a 6 month time period. Must be able to meet or exceed program requirements including; vacating facility during the day, household chores, seek employment and adhere to case management recommendations. Must be residing in the United States a minimum of 3 months before applying. Must not have received Transitional Housing from ICNA Relief in the past year.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Serenity House - 891 S. Rohlwing Rd.
630-620-6616 X 128
Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm, Friday 8am - 2pm
Self-pay, weekly program fee is $165
Serenity House Recovery Homes are alcohol and drug-free homes whose guidelines, groups, and recovery management activities are directed toward maintenance of sobriety for persons in early recovery from substance use disorders. Residents focus on the development of essential skills necessary to maintain lasting recovery.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Serenity House - 891 S. Rohlwing Rd.
630-620-6616 X 115 (Men) 630-620-6616 X 111 (Women)
Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm, Friday 8am - 2pm
Self-pay, weekly program fee is $170
Ages 19 and up.
An Extended Residential Care Program (Halfway House) provides a safe and secure place for clients’ early phase of recovery where they can be surrounded by other recovery residents working toward a sober life. The program provides clients the ability to create new, healthier relationships in recovery, and the structured living design provides the tools to navigate life while remaining sober.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
31W001 East North Ave, Suite 200, West Chicago
855-FHP-PSLS (855-347-7757), 630-690-2130
Interpreters available at no cost.
1) low-income 2) citizenship or immigration requirements except in cases of persons fleeing domestic violence or trafficking in matters to address the abuse.
Legal Advocacy and Representation on Housing discrimination/landlord disputes
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202 W. Willow Ave Suite 203, Wheaton
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Provides information on housing rights. If Hope finds that there may be discrimination, staff will conduct an investigation. If it does not, they can provide referrals for help.
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Available through the Addison Public Library
Available anywhere with your Addison Public Library card or to anyone using an Addison Public Library computer.
Authentic, professional legal documents. Useful for filing patents and trademarks, developing leases, creating bills of sale, delegating power of attorney, and more. Ideal for supporting legal tasks for personal or business use.
1600 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturdays by appointment
English and Spanish
Documents may be required depending on the services.
H.O.M.E. DuPage Inc., is a nonprofit, HUD approved housing counseling agency focused on increasing accessibility to and preserving homeownership, with an emphasis on serving first-time buyers and low to moderate income persons. Free counseling services include, Pre-Purchase Program, Foreclosure Prevention, Financial Literacy Education, and Financial Coaching.
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Addison Fire Protection District
10 S. Addison Rd
630-629-3100 option 3
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, call to schedule an appointment
Must be an Addison resident
The Addison Fire Protection District is proud to provide and install smoke detectors (free of charge) to the residents we serve through the BE ALARMED smoke alarm installation program. Already have smoke detectors? We’ll install new smoke detectors that you have already bought. We’ll also come out to make sure already installed smoke detectors work and are installed in the proper locations.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Addison Fire Protection District
10 S. Addison Rd
630-629-3100 option 9
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, call to schedule an appointment
Must be an Addison resident
A key box is commercially made, secure steel box in which residents can place the keys to their home for rapid access by emergency crews. These boxes are then secured to the resident’s home. These boxes can only be accessed by Fire District firefighters/paramedics and Fire inspectors by a single key that is securely kept locked on all fire apparatus and ambulances within the Addison Fire protection District. A key box can be obtained, free of charge, directly from and installed by the Addison Fire Protection District. Once a resident no longer needs the key box, they can return it to the Fire District and the key(s) to their home will be removed and given back to the resident.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.