Our Emergency Shelter Program provides secure overnight lodging in a non-congregate setting, free meals cooked by dedicated volunteers (pictured below), case management, transportation assistance, and other supportive services.
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There is a huge community need with several hundred people waiting for emergency shelter and affordable housing placement. Wait times are sometimes weeks or months long. We are working diligently to shorten these wait times.
SSPADS offices in Chicago Heights and Country Club Hills are NOT emergency shelters. When possible, SSPADS will try to divert people from shelter as there are lengthy waiting lists to enter emergency shelter.
Thank you for your patience.