Entry Point is a way for people experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness, in Suburban Cook County to access services and support.
How to Connect to Entry Point
Homelessness Prevention
If you have housing, but might lose it, the Entry Point Call Center will provide a pre-screen to determine if you might be eligible for a referral to an agency who provides homelessness prevention assistance.
Call the Entry Point Call Center
877-426-6515opens in a new window
8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday
Homeless Crisis
If you are experiencing homelessness, or will be in 48 hours
Call the Entry Point Call Center for a referral to a shelter diversion provider
877-426-6515opens in a new window
8:30am-4:30pm M-F
OR contact an In Person Access Point in your region of suburban Cook County below. Due to limited availability, access to shelter is not guaranteed.
NORTH
Connections for the Homeless
M/Tu/TH/F
9AM-11AM & 12PM-2PM
1458 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Journeys the Road Home
M-F
7AM-6:30PM
1140 E Northwest Hwy., Palatine
847-963-9163 x117
WEST
BEDS Plus
M-Sa
12PM-4PM
7666 W. 63 St., Summit
708-354-0858
Housing Forward
M/T/TH/F 9AM-4:30PM
1851 S. 9 Ave., Maywood
SOUTH
BEDS Plus
M-Sa
12PM-4PM
7666 W. 63 St., Summit
708-354-0858 South
Suburban PADS
M/Tu/Th 9AM-3PM
950 175 St., Homewood
708-332-7700
Domestic Violence Support
If you are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, contact one of these Domestic Violence providers or
Call or text the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at
1-877-863-6338opens in a new window (877-TO END DV), available 24 hours
NORTH
WINGS
847-519-7828
YWCA of Evanston
877-718-1868
WEST
PILLARS
708-743-3194
Sarah’s Inn
708-386-4225
SOUTH
Anew
708-355-3028
Arab American Family Services
708-945-7600
Crisis Center for South Suburbia
708-429-7255 ext. 250