If you are a student experiencing homelessness please consider the resources provided below. There is no on-campus housing at South Suburban College, but if you are a resident of suburban Cook County experiencing homelessness or at-risk of experiencing homelessness, call the Suburban Cook Call Center at (877) 426-6515, Monday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
There is financial assistance for students who are experiencing homelessness. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) contains three questions that ask about homelessness. Note, the responses to the questions regarding the homelessness status must be verified. The Financial Aid Office at SSC can work with students whose housing status has changed. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office via email sscfinaid@ssc.edu, by phone at (708) 596-2000, ext. 5780, or visit Room 2355 on the Main Campus in South Holland.
SSC RESOURCE CONTACTS
Dr. Anissa Jones
Dean of Student Development / Benefits Navigator
Christina Gutierrez
Director, Student Activities / Undocumented Students Liaison
Alexandra Glumac
Director, Multicultural Wellness Center / Housing Liaison
HOUSING RESOURCES
Entry Point: Connect (myentrypoint.org)
South Suburban Cook County appointment and walk-in services for people and families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
RESPOND NOW! (respondnow.org) – Vital services such as food, rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, prescription medications, clothing, and transportation are provided to families in 22 communities in the Chicago Southland.
Ignite
Comprehensive services for people between the ages of 14 to 26 who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness.
Chicago Heights Housing and Shelter Support Office (SSPADS)
414 W. Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. PHONE: (708) 332-7700.
The Housing Authority of Cook County
Public housing and voucher programs in Cook county.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS): Housing
Find emergency and transitional housing in Illinois.
ILHousingSearch.org
Find low income rental housing in Illinois.
Cook County Illinois Women’s Shelters and Services
Women’s shelters and housing in Cook county.
The Night Ministry
Chicago based organization provides housing and healthcare support.
Restoration Ministries
Faith-based residential addiction recovery programs: Harvey House and Tabitha House for Women.
Bethel Family Resource Center
Offers emergency assistance and a permanent, year-round emergency shelter for men, women and children.
The Hope Center
Research center for housing and food insecurity impact on college students.
IDHS: Emergency & Transitional Housing Program (state.il.us)
Illinois Department of Human Services Emergency and Transitional Housing Program.