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PADS Daytime Programming
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Daytime provides ongoing case management services, ombudsmen counseling
services, direct referrals for mental health services and substance abuse
programs, and many supportive services
through Project WIN (Wellness
Initiative Network), a collaborative effort comprised of community based
medical, mental health, addiction and veteran affairs service providers working
with PADS through the coordination of the Cook County Department of Public
Health. Furthermore GED and vocational training classes are provided through Prairie State
College. Through the PADS Daytime supportive service center guests can participate in a variety
of self-improvement and enrichment programs including: computer training,
job readiness classes, job search techniques, basic adult education classes,
"Steps-to-Success" Employment services, after school tutoring, self-expression
workshops, and much more. To learn more about PADS
Daytime click here.
We also have a PADS Daytime office in
Southwest Cook County
located at:
Oak Lawn Service
Center
9000 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone: 708-233-1221 |
PADS Emergency Overnight Shelter
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Providing warm, secure overnight lodging, meals and hospitality at 23 local
churches and synagogues, on a rotating basis. Shelter is provided between 7 p.m.
and 7 a.m. from mid October to mid April.
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Homeless Healthcare Network (HNN)
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The Homeless Healthcare Network is a unique collaboration
between South Suburban PADS, the major south suburban hospitals and medical
centers, area colleges and universities and volunteer medical professionals
which provides free primary care medical services to people who are homeless.
These services include urgent medical care, emergency dental services, foot
care, eye care, over the counter medications, prescription medications and
prescription vouchers.
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Families First
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A program designed to meet the needs of homeless families with children,
combining special on-site programs with interim-housing apartments. |
Project WIN and Project WISH
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Various partnerships with other agencies that focus on special medical,
mental health and housing needs of PADS guests, through on-site services and
transitional housing. |
Homeless
Prevention Program
(HPP)
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rent or mortgage assistance, utility assistance or other short-term creative
solutions that can resolve a family’s crisis. Following the resolution of the
crisis, Homeless Prevention Program volunteers serve as mentors to the family
for up to 12 months.
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