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EPOCH (Every Positive Change)

The EPOCH Program is a supportive housing program for HIV positive, single individuals who currently have or have had a history of substance abuse issues. Participants are housed in scattered-site apartments mainly on the North Side of Chicago and are required to pay 30 percent of their income towards rent. EPOCH also provides case management, educational support groups, transportation assistance, and referrals to substance use treatment.



Services Offered:
  • Housing
  • Case management
  • Referrals to substance use treatment
  • Educational support group for program participants
  • Transportation for program participants 
   
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must have some income but be below 80 percent of area median income
  • Documented HIV/AIDS status
  • Current substance use or history of substance use
   
Fees:

Monthly rent is roughly 30 percent of income, based on HUD rent calculation.

   
Applying for Services:

Contact program managers to apply for program.

   
Referral and Intake:
  • Requires tuberculosis test
  • Proof of HIV/AIDS status
  • Photo identification
  • Integrated Assessment (conducted by program once intake is initiated)
  • Proof of income 
   
Contact Information:

Phone: 773.751.4025
Fax: 773.989.1935

   
Address:

4411 North Ravenswood
Chicago IL 60640

   
Directions:

Ravenswood neighborhood

One block east of Montrose CTA Brown Line stop or take the #78 Montrose bus to Montrose and Ravenswood.

   
Hours:

Monday - Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. 

Walk-ins not accepted.

   
Languages:

Languages spoken by staff:  English

Services provided in the following languages: English

   
Appointments:

This program takes appointments.

Appointments are required to receive services.

   
Walk In Accepted: This program does not accept walk-ins.
   
Program Aliases:

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