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Supportive Housing Programs

CCHC’s Supportive Housing program provides housing stability, support services, and case management services to chronically homeless individuals, including individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence, persons living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and other chronic illnesses. To receive services through this program, individuals must qualify under HUD-defined chronically homeless, identified as an individual or family that is homeless and resides in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter, and has been homeless and residing in such a place for at least 1 year or on at least four separate occasions in the last 3 years; and that the individual or family has a head of household with a diagnosable substance use disorder, serious mental illness, developmental disability, post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive impairments resulting from a brain injury, or chronic physical illness or disability.

Full Programs List

  • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that provides safe, stable, and affordable housing assistance for low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. 
  • The EnHarmony Permanent Supportive Housing Program provides rental assistance to help individuals who are chronically homeless secure stable, safe, and affordable housing.
  • The Safe Start Housing Program, serves individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living with a disabling physical condition, mental illness, or substance use disorder. 
  • PACP Hill provides comprehensive support services designed to strengthen individuals and families through accessible, community based care. 
  • The Chicago Housing and Health Partnership Special Project of National Significant (CHPP SPNNS) connects people living with HIV who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability to coordinated medical care, behavioral health services, case management, and housing support. 
  • The Consolidated Housing Support Program offers case management, housing navigation, rental assistance support, and connections to community resources that address financial, medical, and social needs.
  • Renaissance Care Network (RCN) offers coordinated, patient-centered healthcare services that focus on enhancing access, quality, and continuity of care. 
  • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) provides safe, stable, and affordable housing assistance for low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. 
  • The Footprints Homeless Outreach Housing Support Program serves chronically homeless individuals and families, including domestic violence survivors, women in the sex trade, and those re-entering the community, providing housing support and services.
  • The FHP Housing Support Program (FHP) connects individuals facing homelessness and those with complex health or justice system involvement to permanent supportive housing.
  • The Samaritan Housing Support Program provides housing stability services for individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness. 

Housing Facilities

Amani House is a 60-bed interim shelter that accepts single women and women with children impacted by homelessness and or domestic violence, as well as intact families. Children (both male and female) up to age 18 are welcome with their parents. Intact families are accepted; we can accommodate large families of up to six (6) in the household. Unaccompanied female youth ages 18 and up are also accepted.
Brainerd Park Apartments is a mixed-income/affordable housing 36-unit rental facility with 1-4 bedrooms. Apartments are available for families at or below the 60% area median income. Brainerd Park Apartments is located in Chicago’s Brainerd neighborhood and close to public transportation (Metra and bus lines). The apartment rentals all feature carpeting, ceramic tile baths, ceiling fans, thermal pane windows, and are cable-ready. Landscaped gardens and large floor plans make this the ideal place to call home. In addition to its well-kept grounds, this Chicago Brainerd community has a large community room, exercise and computer center for resident use. The building also features 24-hour laundry, an intercom entry system, and elevator access. 
CCHC also staffs a full-time Resident Service Coordinator.  As an ambassador of CCHC, the RSC is responsible for assessing the needs of the residents, linking the residents with the necessary services available through CCHC (Medical, Oral Health, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder/MAT, Insurance), and coordinating workshops and events to enhance residents’ quality of life (finances, health/wellness). The RSC is also responsible for building relationships with community organizations and leaders to facilitate involvement and a sense of community with the residents. 

Additional Information

  • Interventions
  • Intermediate Interventions
  • Who receives services?
  • What services do clients receive?
  • Who Receives Services?
  • How Do Clients Get Connected?
  • What Services Do Clients Receive?
  • How to Get Connected to Shelter or Housing Support?
Interventions

CCHC utilizes an interim housing shelter model, providing housing stabilization and supportive services to promote self-sufficiency. The model supports participants in obtaining permanent supportive housing within 120-240 days.

Intermediate Interventions

If a client is unable to locate their program or is experiencing a housing crisis: Call 311 or reach out directly to assigned Outreach Workers for immediate assistance.

Who receives services?

Homeless individuals and families referred through DFSS and the Salvation Army.

What services do clients receive?

Case Management 

Housing Assessment and Planning

Group Level Interventions

Wrap Around Referral Services 

How do clients get connected?

Through referral from DFSS and the Salvation Army

Who Receives Services?

Chronically Homeless Unaccompanied Adults are individuals who:

  • Have been living on the streets or in shelters continuously for at least 12 months, or

  • Have experienced at least four episodes of homelessness within the past three years (totaling a minimum of 120 days during that time),

and

  • Have a chronic medical condition and a documented disability.

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How Do Clients Get Connected?

The City of Chicago’s Coordinated Entry System (CES)

What Services Do Clients Receive?

“Housing First” – Permanent Supportive Housing

Specialized Case Management Services- Integrated with IDHS- SHP

Funded Mental Health and Substance Abuse Multidisciplinary Meetings

“Wrap around services” as needed – referrals to substance abuse treatment, counseling services, employment training, benefit acquisition, and healthcare.

How to Get Connected to Shelter or Housing Support?

Clients can access shelter and housing services by:

Calling 311 and requesting assistance with shelter placement to be connected to the first available bed in the city, or contacting the Housing Front Desk at 773-233-4100 for additional housing navigation support.

Christian Community Health Center delivers comprehensive primary medical and dental services that respond to the needs of the communities we serve.

Call Us: (773)-233-4100

CCHC receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. We have achieved NCQA Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home recognition at all three clinic sites. We are IDHS-SUPR licensed to provide Level 1 and 2 outpatient substance use treatment services.

This Health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and is a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 223(h).

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