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Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services

If you are under 11-17 years old, call the CCBYS number to get connected to shelter: (877)-870-2663

Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS) is a program that provides 24-hour crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, outreach, emergency shelter, information and referral, and linkage to other agencies. Trained counselors provide individuals with face-to-face crisis intervention, individual, group, and family counseling. Staff respond to crisis situations as the result of police intervention 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Streetlight Chicago

Streetlight Chicago is an online resource library for young people ages 14-24 who don’t have a permanent place to stay. You can find information and resources on shelter, food, healthcare, drop-in centers, employment and education, and more. 

Homeless Youth Handbook

The Illinois Homeless Youth Handbook is a statewide guide for homeless youth with information about your rights, responsibilities, and resources for every major aspect of your life.