Short term housing in private furnished apartment. Every family works with a Housing Advocate.

Transitional housing available to individuals experiencing homelessness and HIV. Provides up to 24 months of housing with linkage and referrals to services, depending on individual needs.

May provide the following referrals:

- Medical services.

- Mental health services.

- Substance abuse treatment.

- And more.

If HIV-negative, see PC3 program.

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

Safe Passage is the domestic violence and sexual assault agency for DeKalb County. Services provided include:

-- 24/7 crisis hotline and text line.

-- 25 bed Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.

-- Transitional housing for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

-- Individual, group and family counseling for adults and children experiencing domestic and sexual assault or abuse.

-- Legal advocacy including help obtaining Orders of Protection and support at court.

-- Medical advocacy to victims at hospital emergency room.

-- Prevention and professional education in schools, with police and other first responders and to community groups.

Offers Christ-centered recovery and long-term transitional living program for women who have lost their housing.

Provides transitional services to formerly incarcerated individuals.

Services include, but are not limited to:
- Transitional housing
- Counseling
- Vocational assistance (including job skills training and career counseling)
- Life skills development (including budgeting, health and wellness information, parenting training, etc.)

In some cases Neuro/Bio-feedback can be provided to help those with damaged or toxic brains. This portion of the program is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can begin after a person is stabilized with Neuro/Bio-feedback.

Offers a year-long Life Recovery program for men that are struggling with addiction and other life controlling issues. The program includes life skills classes, job readiness training, substance abuse counseling, recovery groups, spiritual development, educational opportunities and much more. Intakes are done through Bethel Mission

Offers a place where men in recovery from addiction learn to live together in harmony and help each other grow in their sobriety.

Residents come from a recovery program or other areas when they need additional structure and support before returning to their homes and communities. The 7 houses have a resident manager, strict format, and structure to keep the house in order and the men sober in an environment that provides fertile ground for people to grow.

Offers the following services to women and women with children (these are not emergency shelter programs):

SHELTER offers short term shelter to meet the basic needs such as shelter, meals, and daily essentials, including clothing, hygiene items and laundry. Case management and referral services are provided with no fees. Please call ahead Monday- Friday between 8am-4:30pm to check on availability.

LONG-TERM LIFE RECOVERY for women (with or without children) is available to clients who are open and teachable with a willingness to change to do the hard work of life recovery. Women are offered an opportunity to work on their recovery and life skills for up to 24 months. Focus in on preparation to live independently while continuing to work on spiritual growth, recovery, basic life and work skills. Life recovery clients are required to save 75% of any income toward their transition fund.

Provides housing assistance and supportive services for individuals experiencing domestic violence who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

Programs include:

- Transitional Housing program: temporary rent-free housing, financial classes, case management, counseling, and housing advocacy

- Rapid Re-Housing program: temporary rental assistance, housing advocacy, and case management services

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

Provides transitional housing with supportive services to those who are homeless.

The goal of transitional housing is to help individuals or couples achieve self sufficiency and increase their skills and income.

Provides support, opportunities, and transitional housing for young women transitioning out of foster care. Young women work with staff to create personalized plans to help navigate key areas of life with the goal of completing the independent living program within approximately 24 months. Staff offer guidance and connect youth with essential resources, enabling them to take the next steps toward independence. This transitional living program must be completed while the client is going to school or work, and is not an emergency shelter.

Provides outreach, emergency shelter, and transitional living services to homeless young adults and any dependents. Offers outreach services including basic needs, life skills, employment, and education prep/support, transportation, health/wellness, and additional referrals. Participants may also access emergency shelter services in the event that all other shelter options have been exhausted, or an individual is unable to access shelter for any reason.

Provides shelter, food, clothing, and mentoring in addition to assisting with other practical needs to homeless pregnant women. Mothers may reside at the home during pregnancy and up to 14 months following childbirth.

Provides Transitional Housing and Outreach case management and support for Single mothers with children in their care and Women aged 18-24 who have aged out of the Foster Care system.

Outpatient and intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program offering a continuum of care from evaluation to education/intervention to treatment and aftercare for adolescents and adults experiencing life area problems due to misuse, abuse, or dependence on alcohol/drugs. Individualized treatment services provided in individual, family, and group counseling sessions.

Inpatient treatment for adults available in Elgin.

Outpatient and intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program offering a continuum of care from evaluation to education/intervention to treatment and aftercare for adolescents and adults experiencing life area problems due to misuse, abuse, or dependence on alcohol/drugs. Individualized treatment services provided in individual, family, and group counseling sessions.

Inpatient treatment for adults available in Elgin.

Emergency Shelter Services - Provides emergency/crisis short-term shelter for women with children of any age, including male children (ages 13-17). The shelter provides a safe place to sleep, evening meal, laundry, and shower facilities. The length of stay is 30 days. Residents are encouraged to meet with the Emergency Shelter Lead Supervisor for long term stability plan

Transitional Shelter Services for Women with Children - Provides immediate relief to women, 18 and over, with children (male children must be 12 years of age or younger). In addition, provides life's basic needs - food, clothing, personal care items, laundry facilities, transportation, and telephones to make appointments. Supportive services provided include life skill classes, employment assistance, budgeting, family literacy, parenting classes, tutoring, and case management with a goal of finding and maintaining permanent housing.