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Our Hope is Unity is committed to providing essential support and resources to individuals and families facing various challenges. Below are key services and contact information for homelessness prevention, mental health, financial empowerment, and other crucial support systems.

The Homeless Prevention Program offers rental/mortgage assistance, utility payments, and supportive services to individuals and families at risk of eviction or homelessness. Services are designed to stabilize housing and shorten shelter stays.

• Eligibility: Individuals or families in danger of eviction, foreclosure, or currently homeless. A temporary economic crisis must be documented, along with the ability to meet future rental obligations.
• Services Provided:
  • Rent or mortgage payments (including arrears)
  • Utility payments (including arrears)
  • Security deposits
  • Job preparation, housing location, and case management

For a full list of Homeless Prevention Providers, visit Homeless Prevention Providers List.

• Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline: 1.877.863.6338
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
• National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1.800.950.NAMI (Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM)
• Illinois Warm Line (Non-crisis mental health support): 1.866.359.7953 (Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM)
• Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances: 1.833.2FINDHELP

• Chicago Early Learning Hotline: 312.229.1690
  Safe, in-person learning options for children ages 0-5 across Chicago.
• My CHI. My Future: Find youth programs, jobs, and events through the My CHI. My Future website.

• Chicago Treasurer’s Office Economic Empowerment Programs: Free financial education and counseling on debt management, credit improvement, and wealth building. Learn more at HOPE Inside.
• Clear Path Relief (Motorist Debt Relief): Assists low-income Chicago residents with vehicle-related debt. Check eligibility at Clear Path Relief.

• SNAP (Food Assistance): Call 800.843.6154 or apply at SNAP Application Portal.
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program): Call 217.782.2166 to apply or visit WIC Eligibility Tool.

• Veteran’s Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1 or text 838255. Access free, confidential support available 24/7 for veterans and their families.

• Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.
• National Runaway Safeline: 1.800.RUNAWAY (1.800.786.2929) or text 66008.
• Emergency Services: For mental health crises, ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer by calling 911.

• Chicago Re-Entry Support Centers: Assistance for formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning back into the workforce. Call 3-1-1 for assistance or visit Re-Entry Support Centers.

For more detailed information, please contact the appropriate hotline or visit the provided links.