The Night Ministry provides overnight and short-term housing programs for young people experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Call 877-286-2523 for more information.

You can call the Youth Outreach Team directly at 773-506-3122 or email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Call The National Runaway Safeline’s 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) for confidential, free support.

The Broadway Youth Center has supportive services, a health clinic, activities, and more, Drop-in hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 9 am to 3 pm; Wednesday 1 to 5 pm. 1023 W. Irving Park, Chicago. 773-388-1600.

The free Streetlight Chicago Mobile Phone App has listings for health care services, overnight shelters, drop-in centers, and legal aid programs for young people. Download from the App Store or Google Play.

If you are in need of shelter, call 3-1-1. Please note this is not an immediate service. Notify the operator if you have special needs when you call.

The Night Ministry’s Health Outreach Bus visits the Humboldt Park, Pilsen, New City, South Shore, and Roseland neighborhoods, providing free health care, referrals, food, and human connection. Find the Bus schedule here.