Supportive Housing Services Program (SHP)

What is the purpose of this program?

The Supportive Housing Program provides supportive services to enable formerly homeless individuals and families, or those at risk of becoming homeless, to obtain or maintain community-based housing. The program is designed to prevent people returning to or falling into homelessness by coupling supportive services with transitional or permanent supportive housing. The supportive services are tailored for each participant and must be necessary for them to maintain independent living arrangements and achieve maximum self-sufficiency.

Who can receive these services?

Persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless can receive services.

What services are offered?

• Alcohol and Substance Use Counseling
• Mental Health Programs
• Job Training
• Transportation
• Childcare
• Other Services
• Case Management, Advocacy, and Counseling Services are required
• *Rent and Utility Assistance is ineligible and must be provided through another source

How are the services provided?

Services are usually delivered on site by local governments, community organizations, and non-profit agencies.

Supportive Housing Models

• Single Site (multi-family housing)
• Single Site (shared living)
• Scattered Site

Supportive Housing Services Program Providers

For additional information, please contact: DHS.OHS.0658SHP@illinois.gov