Are you homeless or at risk of becoming homeless?
Entry Point is the suburban Cook County-wide program connecting people with resources.Access
How to access Entry Point
Call the Suburban Cook Call Center or go to any Entry Point Walk-In Center or access location to be evaluated for services
OR,
USE THE FOLLOWING CHART TO FIND THE ACCESS LOCATION THAT BEST FITS YOUR NEED.
| My Housing Situation | Suggested access locations |
|---|---|
| I am going to be homeless soon (facing eviction or living in an unstable housing situation) | Call Suburban Cook Call Center or Go to Entry Point Walk-In Center (various locations) |
| I have recently become homeless and not sure how to get help | Call Suburban Cook Call Center or Go to Entry Point Walk-In Center (various locations) |
| I am homeless and staying at an emergency shelter | Staff at Emergency shelter or daytime support center can connect you to resources |
| I am homeless but not staying at a shelter | Street outreach workers can go to a place where you both agree to meet and connect you to resources |
| I am a Veterans and I am homeless or about to become homeless (facing eviction or living in an unstable housing situation) | Call or go to Hines VA homeless veterans program |
| I am a youth under the age of 25 and I am homeless or about to become homeless (facing eviction or living in an unstable housing situation) | Call or go to Specialized youth homeless service agencies |
| I am fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking or stalking | Call Domestic violence agency or National Domestic Violence hotline |
| I am not physically able to go to an Entry Point access location | Street outreach workers can go to a place where you both agree to meet and connect you to resources |
| I am not sure what I need | Call Suburban Cook Call Center or Go to Entry Point Walk-In Center (various locations) |