Illinois Medical Respite Network Guide
About the Network Guide
The Illinois Medical Respite Network Guide is a resource for hospitals, health centers, and community partners to identify Medical Respite programs across Illinois that support people experiencing homelessness during recovery from acute illness or injury. The guide was developed through the Illinois Medical Respite Capacity Building Initiative, convened by Illinois Public Health Institute and made possible through funding by the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness.
The Network Guide provides a centralized directory of Medical Respite programs across Illinois and includes program contact information, referral resources, websites, and other details to help organizations identify potential referral options. The guide will continue to be updated as new programs become available.
How to Use the Network Guide
Use the filters and search features to find programs that best fit your needs. Programs are currently listed in alphabetical order but can be filtered by:
Status – View programs based on their current operational status.
Location – Find programs by geographic area.
Accessibility – Identify programs based on available accessibility features.
Search – Use the search bar to find programs by keyword or specific criteria.
Model of care – Explore programs based on their approach to providing Medical Respite services. Models of Medical Respite care are reflected in the image below. Learn more about the models of care from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council.
Medical Respite Referrals
Tips for Success from Patient Identification to Admission
Video Agenda:
Overview of the Illinois Medical Respite Capacity Building Initiative, Referral Process [11:11-17:35], Case Examples (Pre/Post Operative, Wound Vac, Chemotherapy, Chronic Conditions) [17:36-31:43], Referral Coordination [31:43-34:15], Admission to Medical Respite [34:15-37:10], Questions [37:10-52:31], Future Sessions [52:31-53:18]
From identifying potential patients to completing the admission process, a strong referral pathway is key to connecting people experiencing homelessness with Medical Respite care.
Watch this video for practical tips and strategies to support successful Medical Respite referrals.
For more information about Medical Respite, visit iphionline.org/medical-respite
Explore the Illinois Medical Respite Network Guide:
Blessing Hospital Medical Respite Program
Address: 501 Broadway Street, Quincy IL 62301
Geographic Service Area: Western Illinois
Bed Count: 2
The Bridge
Address: 711 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61603
Geographic Service Area: Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Fulton Counties
Bed Count: 14
Margarita Inn
Address: 1566 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Geographic Service Area: North Suburban Cook County
Bed Count: 5
Pacific Garden Mission (PGM)
Address: 1458 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607
Geographic Service Area: Chicago South Side and West Side neighborhoods
Bed Count: 7
Pathways to Accessible Support and Sustainability (PASS)
Address: 8040 South Western, Chicago, IL 60620
Geographic Service Area: Chicago
Bed Count: 3
RISE Center
Address: 211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Geographic Service Area: Suburban Cook County, Chicago
Bed Count: 19
Sojourner House
Address: 324 N. Austin Ave, Oak Park, IL
Geographic Service Area: Suburban Cook County, Chicago
Bed Count: 5