Resources for Youth

Healthcare and health insurance services; resource advocacy; drop-in space with access to food, showers, rest; and community programming for LGBTQ+ youth and youth experiencing housing instability 12-24.

Address: 1023 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613. Website

Call (773) 388-1600 and ask to be connected to BYC

LEGAL CLINIC: Every other Thursday 10am-Noon

Anti-violence, healthcare, cultural, and other programming and services for LGBTQ+ youth and seniors.

Address: 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613. Website

YOUTH LEGAL CLINIC: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10am-Noon

Drop-in center with access to food, showers, rest; services and programming for support accessing housing, healthcare, transportation, employment, and more, for youth 18-24.

Address (open 24/7): 2934 W Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60612. Website

Call, anytime, (312) 759-7878

LEGAL CLINIC: every other Thursday, 12:30pm-2:30pm

Shelter and housing programs with access to supportive services for youth 14-26.

Address: 3745 S Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653. Website

Call (773) 548-4443

LEGAL CLINIC: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 4pm-5pm

Housing, job training, and more for youth 14-24 experiencing housing insecurity.

Address: 56 E. 47th St, Ste 410-C, Chicago, IL 60653. Website

Call, anytime, (866) 803-8336, text (312) 625-1858, or email info@ignitepromise.org

LEGAL CLINIC: every other Wednesday, 10am–Noon

For general information or to access support services Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm, call (773) 276-4900. Website

For emergency shelter for individuals 18-24, dial extension 290 (Logan Square, 24/7); 251 or 253 (Back of the Yards, Mon-Sun, 9am-9pm)

For emergency shelter for pregnant or parenting youth 18-24, dial extension 292 (Logan Square. Mon-Sun 9am-9pm)

Or email info@lacasanorte.org

Access to food, rest, resources, and supportive services for unaccompanied youth 16-24.

Address: 1736 W 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60609. Website

LEGAL CLINIC: 1st Monday and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30am-11am

Access to food, rest, resources, and supportive services for unaccompanied youth 16-24 with on-site food pantry.

Address: 3533 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647. Website

LEGAL CLINIC: every other Thursday, 11am-1pm

Supports young people 16-30 with connecting to housing, employment, legal, public benefits, mental and physical health, and childcare resources. Provides meals, shower, laundry, music studio, art space, and gym on site.

Address: 549 E. 76th st Chicago, IL 60619. Website

Hours: Monday 11 am-5pm, Wednesday Noon-6pm, Thursday 11am-5pm.

Call (872) 731-2257 (If calling after hours, leave your name, number, and a brief message) or email info@lytecollective.org

LEGAL CLINIC: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 11am-2pm

Guide with up-to-date information on critical resources like shelter, food, and health care for young people experiencing housing insecurity. Features include maps to locate resources near you and the ability to “book a bed” at a shelter.

Get started with the web version here or download the app on your phone.

Submit questions or feedback here or email streetlight@chicagohomeless.org.

Provides parents 12-18 with free diapers, wipes, formula.

Address: 6600 S Cottage Grove Ave

Call (773) 955-3100 or email doris.knight-taylor@ywcachicago.org