Austin YMCA Housing

 

Austin YMCA provides safe, affordable housing and includes wrap-around social services for extremely low-income or formerly homeless men and women.

 

Services

• Medical Care – Free medical care available at the Denny Clinic at Lawson House YMCA, an affiliate of Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Job Training – Access to vocational training, GED preparation programs and job placement assistance
• Life Development Center - Case Management providing mental health, food, shelter, and clothing assistance

 

Housing

We offer furnished private rooms with community baths. Every room comes with a twin bed, desk, chair and ceiling fan. Other features include:

• Utilities Included
• 24-hour security
• Parking Available
• Resident computer lab with Internet
• Free YMCA membership
• Refrigerator and microwave (additional fee)

 

Both market-rate and subsidized rooms are available. Subsidized rental assistance is available through the Low Income Housing Trust Fund and the McKinney Grant program for those who meet federal guidelines for homelessness.

 

Market-rate rooms vary in size and cost.

$340 - Basic Room

$355 - Room includeds regrigator and microwave

 

All rooms require a 6-month to one-year lease, which can be terminated with 30 days notice. No security deposit required. Transient or short-term housing is not available at this location.

 

How to Apply for Housing

 

Applicants must apply in person at Austin YMCA, 501 N. Central Avenue. Application hours are 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday.

 

Contact Us

 

Austin YMCA
501 N. Central Avenue
Chicago, IL 60644

Phone: 773.287.9120