Do you live in Chicago and need emergency help paying rent, mortgage, utilities or food?

I learned from the Cook County Call Center that if you call:

1-877-426-6515 and ask to speak to Homeless Prevention/Rental Help you can be evaluated to see if you qualify for short-term help. Apparently you can also be referred to a non-profit organization they work with in your area, and further evaluation will take place.

Nice to know these services exist in Chicago!