Any person in DuPage County can access homeless services by calling the DuPage County centralized intake and referral hotline which operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Telephone - (630) 407-6500, 1-800-942-9412, TDD (630) 407-6502.

After hours and on weekends, homeless services can be accessed by calling the Catholic Charities Hope House shelter hotline. The number is 800-941-8681 which is widely publicized throughout the county. It is in the telephone directory yellow pages, available through directory assistance, and distributed through other human services agencies.

Telephone intakes provide an initial screening system for determining the needs and conditions of a household that is at risk of homelessness or is homeless. Calls requiring immediate assistance are given priority and emergency housing is provided.

Information about Homeless services is also located on the DuPage County "C.R.I.S.", Community Resource Information System. This is a fast and easy way to obtain basic information on over 1,400 social service agencies throughout DuPage County. It includes contact information (day and after hours), eligibility requirements, applicable fees, services offered and location maps. The information can be accessed in two ways: * Telephone - (630) 407-6500, 1-800-942-9412, TDD (630) 407-6502 or * Internet (www.dupagecris.org) On the internet site, consumers can search by subject, city, and language. They can also obtain information via email at dupagecris@dupageco.org. Persons are able to access the Website on computers available at the local public libraries at no charge.

*For information on obtaining a rental assistance voucher, please contact the DuPage Housing Authority at 630-690-3555 or at www.dupagehousing.org