CSBG offers Illinoisans an opportunity to receive support for an array of essential services including rent assistance, food, temporary shelter, medicine and more.

This page is intended to help guide Illinoisans in need of emergency housing assistance due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

McHenry County PADS offers emergency shelter coupled with support services in order to help individuals experiencing homelessness work toward becoming self-sufficient.

Anyone who needs to talk or who is looking for someone to help them explore options to work through a crisis can call the McHenry County Crisis Line at 1-800-892-8900. Available 24/7.

PADS of Elgin identify barriers and develop individualized action plans, which outline specific goals to assist each guest in exiting the shelter successfully.