Homeless Program | Stopping Woman Abuse Now (SWAN)

1114 South West Street, Olney, IL 62450

Eligibility

Open to women and children experiencing homelessness, will not accept sex offenders or those with an Order of Protection against them

Required documents

Drivers license/State ID, Social Security Card for all household members, birth certificate, LINK card

Application process

Call or come in

Fees

None

Service area

Washington County, IL
Clinton County, IL
White County, IL
Wayne County, IL
Wabash County, IL
Richland County, IL
Marion County, IL
Lawrence County, IL
Jefferson County, IL
Jasper County, IL
Hamilton County, IL
Fayette County, IL
Effingham County, IL
Edwards County, IL
Crawford County, IL
Clay County, IL

Description

Provides for women and families experiencing homelessness dormitory-styled rooms with bunk beds, so they are intended to be a shared space, a common dining area, living room, and outdoor areas for recreation. A full-time cook is on staff to provide two hot meals each day, and breakfast is a serve-yourself cold meal. Clients can stay at our shelter for up to 45 days.

What's Here

Providing organization

Stopping Woman Abuse Now (SWAN)

Provides a crisis based shelter that offers a host of assistance to victims and their children fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking and violent crimes.