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Neon Street Programs

The Neon Street Programs provide a drop-in center and a 10-bed transitional housing program for homeless youth. Services provided include laundry and shower facilities, meals and snacks, counseling, referral for medical services, assistance with employment, and transportation. This is an independence-focused program that will guide youth toward independent living. Youth may stay in the transitional housing program for up to two years.



Services Offered:
  • Counseling and case management
  • Transitional housing 
  • Drop-in services, including laundry and shower facilities, meals and snacks, transportation to and from work, appointments, and job search
  • Assistance with employment 
   
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must meet homeless eligibility criteria 
  • For the transitional housing program, youth must be between the ages of 18-21
  • For drop-in services, youth must be between the ages of 14-21
   
Fees:

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Applying for Services:

Contact the program to apply for services.

   
Referral and Intake:
  • Must show proof of age 
  • Must complete a tuberculosis screening
   
Contact Information:

Phone: 773.433.1200
Fax: 773.271.8810

   
Address:

4506 North Sheridan Road
Chicago IL 60640

   
Directions:

Uptown neighborhood

Two blocks east of the Wilson CTA Red Line stop.

   
Hours:

 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

   
Languages:

With advanced notice, Heartland Alliance services can be provided in more than 35 different languages.

   
Appointments:

This program takes appointments.

Walk-ins welcome Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

   
Walk In Accepted: This program accepts walk-ins.
   
Program Aliases:
  • Neon Street Dorm
  • Neon Street Drop-in Center
   
Additional Information:

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