Inner Voice Chicago

Opened April 2026

Address: 8040 South Western, Chicago, IL 60620
Geographic Service Area: Chicago
Bed Count: 3

 

Demographics of Population
Adult males

Facility Configuration
Shared rooms (2 person max), Congregate (more than 2 people per room)

Physical Accessibility
Accessible elevator
Accessible bathroom
Wheelchair accessible

Formal Medical Partnerships
Lawndale Christian Health Center

Eligibility
Homelessness: Unsheltered/sheltered
Medical: Acute medical condition

Ineligible/Contraindications
Does Not Meet Medical Necessity Criteria
Requires a Higher Level of Care
Medically Independent/No Functional Limitations
Behavioral Health Needs Exceed Program Capacity
Safety Concerns
Non-Compliance with Medical or Program Requirements
Not Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Instability
Primary Need is Custodial or Long-Term Care
Admission Criteria Not Met per Program or Funder Guidelines

 

Medical Respite Model (National Institute for Medical Respite Care)
Integrated Clinical Care (medical care onsite; screening and referral to mental health/substance use)

Common Medical Conditions include but are not limited to:
Diabetes
Pre or Post Surgery
Hypertension
Post Stroke
Wound Care and Skin Conditions
Medication Stabilization
Mild to Moderate Behavioral Health with Medical Needs

Common Referral Sources or Special Referral Partnerships
N/A

Social Services Staffing
TBD

Housing Processes
TBD


Medical Respite Points of Contact

Andrew Gaddy
agaddy@ivchi.org



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