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Thanks to you, hope for our unhoused neighbors will go farther than ever before. We are incredibly grateful.
Thank you for supporting the mission of The Night Ministry with your donation. You are making a significant difference.
If you would like to donate by check, please send your gift to The Night Ministry, P.O. Box 737043, Chicago, IL 60673-7043.
Our Tax ID #36-3145764.
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Get Help
Do you need help accessing housing or health care services?
The Night Ministry and other Chicago-based organizations are here to help. Use this list of resources for assistance. Click here for the Bus, Van, and Library schedules.
Resources for Adults | |
For emergency shelter | Call 3-1-1. This is not an immediate service. Notify the operator if you have special needs. |
For the Street Medicine Team serving unhoused individuals | Call the Street Medicine Outreach Team at 773-256-7549. |
For shelter placements and interim basic services | Visit the Shelter Placement and Resource Center (SPARC) at 2241 S. Halsted Street. SPARC is a 24-hour intake shelter for adults. Drop in or call 3-1-1 to check bed availability. |
For the Health Outreach Bus Team serving unhoused and unstably housed individuals | Call 773-372-3953 or check the Health Outreach Bus schedule below. |
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Resources for Teens and Young Adults (<24 years) | |
For emergency housing | Call The Night Ministry at 877-286-2523. |
For support | Call the Youth Outreach Team at 773-506-3122. |
If you are in crisis | Call The National Runaway Safeline’s 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-Runaway (786-2929). |
If you are LGBTQ+ and need a safe space | Visit the Broadway Youth Center at 1023 W. Irving Park or call 773-388-1600. |
For information about services in Chicago | The Streetlight Chicago Mobile App has listings for health care services, overnight shelter |
Schedule For Outreach Services:
Harold Washington Library | ||
Monday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 400 South State St, 7th Floor |
Health Outreach Bus | ||
Sunday | 12 PM – 4 PM | Tent Encampments |
Monday | 3 PM – 4 PM
| Pilsen (18th & Blue Island) |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | New City (54th & Halsted) | |
6 PM - 7 PM | South Shore (70th Place & Jeffrey) | |
Tuesday | 12 PM – 4 PM | Tent Encampments |
Wednesday | 3 PM – 4 PM
| Pilsen (18th & Blue Island) |
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | New City (54th & Halsted) | |
6 PM – 7 PM | South Shore (70th Place & Jeffrey) | |
Thursday | 12 PM – 4 PM | Tent Encampments |
CTA Outreach | ||
Wednesday | 7 PM – 11 PM (Sept–May) 8 PM – 12 AM (June–Aug) | Red Line Howard Stop |
Thursday | 7 PM – 11 PM (Sept–May) 8 PM – 12 AM (June–Aug) | Blue Line Forest Park |
Where we help all ages:
Street Medicine Team: travels to sites across the city, Monday through Saturday.
Harold Washington Library: drop-in hours offered on Mondays for access to case workers and health/mental health care.
Health Outreach Bus: brings medical care and community to underserved areas of Chicago, Sunday through Thursday.
CTA Outreach: connects with unhoused individuals at public transit locations, providing essential resources.
What We Offer all ages:
Case Workers: Help with housing, shelters, rehab centers, navigating government programs, and practical advice.
Harm Reduction: Harm reduction kits with safe-use supplies, substance use treatment referrals, and behavioral health support available.
Health Care: Basic medical care; Blood pressure & blood sugar checks; Referrals for medical and dental care; Wound care, medications, and chronic conditions.
Human Connection: Conversation, connections, food, water, and basic supplies.
Other Resources for all ages:
help connecting with government programs, ID cards and documents, please call: 773-372-3953
Short-term and Emergency Housing (ages 18-24)
The Crib: 877-286-2523
- Young adults 18–24
- Overnight emergency shelter
- Safe sleeping environment
- Meals and basic necessities
- Gateway to interim and permanent housing
Interim Housing: 877-286-2523
- Young adults 18–24
- 120 days housing
- Steppingstone to permanent housing
- Family reunification for minors
Long-term Housing at The Night Ministry (ages <25)
Flexible Housing Pool: 773-506-4100
- Youth and families ages 18–25
- Intensive Case management
- Housing stabilization
- Improved economic mobility and health outcomes
Pathways: 773-506-4100
- Young adults 18–22
- Shared housing model and scattered site
- Up to 2 years of support
- Skill development for independent living
Parenting with Purpose: 773-506-4100
- Young mothers aged 16–22
- Pregnant youth or young mothers
- Family centered supportive services
Get Help
Do you need help accessing housing or health care services?
The Night Ministry and other Chicago-based organizations are here to help.
- Click here for resources for Adults.
- Click here for resources for Teens and Young Adults (18-25)
- Click here for the Outreach and Health Bus schedule.
- Click here for the Outreach and Health CTA stop schedule.
- Click here for the Harold Washington Library schedule.
- Click here for more information about The Night Ministry resources
For emergency shelter | Call 3-1-1. This is not an immediate service. Notify the operator if you have special needs. |
For the Street Medicine Team serving unhoused individuals | Call the Street Medicine Outreach Team at 773-256-7549. |
For shelter placements and interim basic services | Visit the Shelter Placement and Resource Center (SPARC) at 2241 S. Halsted Street. SPARC is a 24-hour intake shelter for adults. Drop in or call 3-1-1 to check bed availability. |
For the Health Outreach Bus Team serving unhoused and unstably housed individuals | Call 773-372-3953 or check the Health Outreach Bus schedule below. |
For emergency housing | Call The Night Ministry at 877-286-2523. Down |
For support | Call the Youth Outreach Team at 773-506-3122. |
If you are in crisis | Call The National Runaway Safeline’s 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-Runaway (786-2929). |
If you are LGBTQ+ and need a safe space | Visit the Broadway Youth Center at 1023 W. Irving Park or call 773-388-1600. |
For information about services in Chicago | The Streetlight Chicago Mobile App has listings for health care services, overnight shelter |
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Schedule For Outreach Services:
Harold Washington Library | ||
Monday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 400 South State St, 7th Floor |
CTA Outreach | ||
Wednesday | 7 PM – 11 PM (Sept–May) 8 PM – 12 AM (June–Aug) | Red Line Howard Stop |
Thursday | 7 PM – 11 PM (Sept–May) 8 PM – 12 AM (June–Aug) | Blue Line Forest Park |
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Where we help all ages:
Street Medicine Team: travels to sites across the city, Monday through Saturday. Call 773-256-7549
Harold Washington Library: drop-in hours offered on Mondays for access to case workers and health/mental health care.
Health Outreach Bus: brings medical care and community to underserved areas of Chicago, Sunday through Thursday.
CTA Outreach: connects with unhoused individuals at public transit locations, providing essential resources.
What We Offer all ages:
Case Workers: Help with housing, shelters, rehab centers, navigating government programs, and practical advice.
Harm Reduction: Harm reduction kits with safe-use supplies, substance use treatment referrals, and behavioral health support available.
Health Care: Basic medical care; Blood pressure & blood sugar checks; Referrals for medical and dental care; Wound care, medications, and chronic conditions.
Human Connection: Conversation, connections, food, water, and basic supplies.
Other Resources for all ages:
help connecting with government programs, ID cards and documents, please call: 773-372-3953
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The Night Ministry Short-Term and Long-Term Housing
Short-term and Emergency Housing (ages 18-24)
The Crib: 877-286-2523
- Young adults 18–24
- Overnight emergency shelter
- Safe sleeping environment
- Meals and basic necessities
- Gateway to interim and permanent housing
Interim Housing: 877-286-2523
- Young adults 18–24
- 120 days housing
- Steppingstone to permanent housing
- Family reunification for minors
Long-term Housing at The Night Ministry (ages <25)
Flexible Housing Pool: 773-506-4100
- Youth and families ages 18–25
- Intensive Case management
- Housing stabilization
- Improved economic mobility and health outcomes
Pathways: 773-506-4100
- Young adults 18–22
- Shared housing model and scattered site
- Up to 2 years of support
- Skill development for independent living
Parenting with Purpose: 773-506-4100
- Young mothers aged 16–22
- Pregnant youth or young mothers
- Family centered supportive services
