Reentry and transitional housing in Illinois
Official Illinois DOC housing information, help lines and supervision offices, with a city or ZIP search. Official sources only; no paid listings.
Check with the parole or probation officer first. Any address has to be approved before the move. Being on an official list doesn't mean a home has room, takes your situation, or is approved for a specific person.
IDOC's adult transition centers are work-release facilities for people still in IDOC custody near the end of their sentence. IDOC also runs day reporting centers for people on parole.
Source: IDOC Day Reporting Centers (official) (opens in new tab)
Help finding housing
IDOC Parole Office
Questions about community supervision or parole.
(800) 666-6744 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Basic needs after release
Government programs for the first weeks out. Sources are official Illinois, federal or county agencies. Call first: hours and rules change.
Food: SNAP and food pantries
SNAP (food stamps)
Apply online, by phone or at a local benefits office in Illinois. You can usually start the application before or right after release. Bring an ID if you have one; an interview is required.
800-843-6154 · Website (opens in new tab)
Free USDA food at pantries (TEFAP)
TEFAP supplies free USDA food to local food pantries and soup kitchens. USDA's contact list names the state agency that runs it in Illinois.
Clothing and emergency help
Department of Human Services
We didn't find a statewide clothing voucher program for Illinois. Ask your parole officer or county social services office about emergency help with clothing and other basics; programs vary by county.
State ID and birth certificate
State ID card
Ask your case manager before release whether the prison can help you get a Illinois ID. After release, apply at the state motor vehicle agency. You'll usually need proof of identity (such as a birth certificate), your Social Security number and proof of address.
Illinois birth certificate
CDC's directory lists Illinois's vital records office, current fees and how to order. Order from the state where you were born.
Source: CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (opens in new tab)
Health coverage (Medicaid)
Medicaid
Apply any time through HealthCare.gov or Illinois's Medicaid agency. If you qualify, HealthCare.gov sends your information to the state. You also get a 60-day window after release to sign up for a Marketplace plan.
Free or low-cost phone (Lifeline)
Lifeline (federal phone/internet discount)
Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service if you're on SNAP or Medicaid or have a low income. Apply through USAC's National Verifier.
(800) 234-9473 · Website (opens in new tab)
Job centers
American Job Centers in Illinois
Free help with job searches, resumes, training and unemployment claims. Use the finder to see centers, phone numbers and hours near you.
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (opens in new tab)
Crisis, 988 and addiction help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time, for a mental health or substance use crisis.
988 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.
1-800-662-4357 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA's locator for state-licensed addiction and mental health treatment near you.
Source: official (opens in new tab)
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Homes listed by government sources (3)
Each home shows which official source lists it. Search above to sort them by distance.
Crossroads Adult Transition Center
Adult transition center (Illinois DOC)
3210 West Arthington, Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 533-5000
For people in IDOC custody
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Adult transition center (Illinois DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Fox Valley Adult Transition Center
Adult transition center (Illinois DOC)
1329 North Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-5610
For people in IDOC custody
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Adult transition center (Illinois DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Peoria Adult Transition Center
Adult transition center (Illinois DOC)
607-613 North Main, Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 671-3162
For people in IDOC custody
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Adult transition center (Illinois DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
FAQ
How do I find reentry or transitional housing in Illinois?
This page lists 3 homes named by official Illinois government sources, with a ZIP or city search. Ask the parole or probation officer to approve any address before moving.
Who has to approve housing after release in Illinois?
The parole or probation officer must approve the address. Check with them before making plans.
Last checked . City and ZIP locations come from U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files. OutSooner has no sponsors or affiliate links.
Sources: IDOC Day Reporting Centers (opens in new tab) · IDOC Parole Office (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections