The Center for Housing and Health

The Center for Housing and Health is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with a team of 11 employees. The Center for Housing and Health focuses on improving the lives of vulnerable populations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area through various housing and health programs. They assist individuals and families in finding permanent homes, providing essential move-in support, and offering permanent supportive housing with wraparound case management services. Additional services include in-home mental health and substance use counseling, and assistance with obtaining disability benefits. In 2017, the organization's efforts directly impacted 459 people, including 104 children. They helped 40 families and individuals furnish their new apartments, provided permanent supportive housing to 260 households, and offered in-home counseling to 12 participants. Additionally, they assisted 16 individuals in securing income through disability benefits. For more information about The Center for Housing and Health's programs and services, visit their website at housingforhealth.org.