Whether you are a person experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or just looking to help, there are many resources available to you.
Want to Provide Information to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness?
Housing Forward and the OPHC have created a street outreach card that can be distributed to individuals experiencing homelessness. The card contains food pantry and shelter schedules (while indicating which shelters are designated family shelters for those with children) along with many other helpful and often vital resources.
Warming Centers
In collaboration with the Village of Oak Park and Housing Forward, the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition has developed a winter emergency plan for 2023-2024. To learn more about available warming centers, please click below
Resources for Downtown Oak Park Visitors & Businesses
The Oak Park Homelessness Coalition and Housing Forward is working diligently to develop solutions and outline resources to help those in need, as well as visitors and businesses in Downtown Oak Park. Our goal is to create a secure and welcoming environment for everyone in our downtown community.
We strongly encourage treating each individual with compassion and respect. We have designed resources for residents, businesses, and individuals experiencing homelessness within our community.
Are You in Need of Financial Support to Maintain or Secure Stable Housing?
The Flexible Rental Assistance Program (FRAP), funded by the Village of Oak Park’s Affordable Housing Fund,offers time-limited financial assistance to promote housing stability and mitigate housing loss due to an unexpected financial hardship.
To determine your qualification for participation in the Flexible Rental Assistance Program (FRAP), follow these two essential steps: first, verify your income eligibility, and second, reach out to the Suburban Cook Call Center for expert guidance. For more information, please click below.
Are You Facing the Risk of Eviction Due to a Temporary Setback?
Catholic Charities is committed to supporting individuals and families in the western suburbs who are currently housed but are at risk of eviction due to unexpected crises such as a large car repair bill, temporary job loss, or other unforeseen challenges.
In Need of Resources and Assistance During COVID-19 Outbreak?
Housing Forward’s Emergency Assistance Program provides individuals and families who are at risk or experiencing homelessness with emergency financial assistance that is aimed towards preventing homelessness or aiding those that are in between stable housing.
How to Protect Yourself and Others From COVID-19 Outbreak?
Here is what you can do to prepare your family in case COVID-19 spreads in your community. Know the signs and symptoms, create a household plan, and how to protect yourself and family.
Are You Experiencing Homelessness, At Risk of Becoming Homeless or Fleeing Domestic Violence?
Visit the Entry Point website for information on resources that could help you regain your housing stability and safety including hotlines, walk-in centers and emergency shelters in your area.
Looking for Resources in Your Area?
The Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park is a Coalition staple of the OPHC and has recently rolled out a new database site, the Health Connection HUB. This site offers comprehensive lists of various resources, including food pantry locations, healthcare providers, legal help and much more. Visit the site to learn more about what’s available to you.
Want to Know More About the OPHC’s Plan?
Click below to download our comprehensive plan of action and learn more about the OPHC and our mission to make homelessness in Oak Park rare, brief and one time.
Need Someone to Talk To? Help Is Here.
Mental health resources have been made available by the State of Illinois and Governor J.B. Pritzker, who announced the creation of a telehealth service and mental health support line to offer remote health services to residents across the state. The program is designed to bring healthcare and mental health services to the people, with a focus on underserved communities and those at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Text TALK to 552020.
Need Someone To Talk To About Suicidal Thoughts Or Emotional Support?
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.