Do you need help accessing housing, health care or
other services?
The Night Ministry and other Chicago-based organizations are here to help. Use this list of resources for assistance.
| Bus Schedule (Outreach & Health) | ||
| 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 | Locations Across City |
| 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 | Locations Across City |
| Friday | 12 pm - 4 pm | Locations Across City |
| Van Schedule (Outreach & Health) - call 773-256-7549 | ||
| Monday | 9:30 am - 2 pm | Various locations across the city |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am - 2 pm | Various locations across the city |
| Wednesday | 9 am - 1 pm | Various locations across the city |
| Thursday | 9:30 am - 2 pm | Various locations across the city |
| 4 pm - 8 pm | Various locations across the city | |
| Friday | 9:30 am - 2 pm | Various locations across the city |
| Saturday | 11 am - 3 pm | Various locations across the city |
| Harold Washington Library (Case Management Services Only) | ||
| 2nd Monday of the month | 10 am – 2 pm | 400 S. State Street (7th Floor) |
| 4th Monday of the month | 10 am - 2 pm | 400 S. State Street (7th Floor) |
| CTA Outreach & Health | ||
| Wednesday | 7 pm – 11 pm | Red Line Howard Stop |
| Thursday | 7 pm – 11 pm | Blue Line Forest Park Stop |
All schedules are subject to change.
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
To access other resources through The Night Ministry
For help connecting with government programs, ID cards and documents, Case Management and Health Care services, please call: 773-372-3953
For short-term and emergency housing
Call The Night Ministry at 877-286-2523. Click here to read more about Youth Housing Programs.
For long-term housing programs
Call The Night Ministry at 773-506-4100. Click here to read more about Youth Housing Programs.
For Support
Call the Youth Outreach Team at 773-506-3122 or email yot@thenightministry.org.
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 during the day
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 and overnight shelter. Click here to download the app.
To access other resources through The Night Ministry
For help connecting with government programs, ID cards and documents, Case Management and Health Care services, please call: 773-372-3953
For emergency shelter
Call 3-1-1. This is not an immediate service. Notify the operator if you have
special needs.
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.
To access other resources through The Night Ministry
For help connecting with government programs, ID cards and documents, Case Management and Health Care services, please call: 773-372-3953