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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is here to help you in times of need.
All numbers operate weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm unless otherwise noted.
Cook and Lake counties
(312) 655-7700
Rental, Security Deposits, or Utility Assistance
NOTE: The numbers in this section are answered by external providers, not by Catholic Charities
Chicago
311
(312) 744-5000
Suburban Cook County
(877) 426-6515
Lake County
(847) 223-1170 x2400 or x2402
(847) 689-4357
Coordinated Entry
211
(Literal Homelessness)
Counseling
Cook and Lake counties
(312) 655-7725
Email:
[email protected]
Domestic Violence Counseling
Cook and Lake counties
(312) 655-7106
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline
NOTE: Available 24 hours every day
877-863-6338
Donations
(312) 655-7525
Housing and Seniors
Homelessness Prevention
Services:
Colbert and Bridge Subsidy Programs
FIT (Families in Transition)
New Hope Apartments
Critical Time Intervention-Representative Payee
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Housing Advocacy Program
Lake County Rapid Re-Housing Program
Lake County Rapid Re-Housing Program
Our team assists recently homeless individuals and families to quickly locate permanent housing.
Main Desk
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(847) 782-4151