PGM Respite
Pacific Garden Mission in partnership with Lawndale Christian Health Center
Opened December 2024
Address: 1458 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607
Geographic Service Area: Chicago South Side and West Side neighborhoods
Bed Count: 7
Demographics of Population
Adult Single Men Only
Facility Configuration
Co-located Medical Respite program within another shelter building; Congregate (more than 2 people per room)
Physical Accessibility
Accessible elevator; Stepless, ramped, or flat entry; “T” turn or 60” turning circle in bathrooms; Accessible toilet height; Accessible shower (walk-in, roll-in); Doorway clear width of 32” or wider, with required clear space for door swing
Eligibility
Homeless: Unsheltered/sheltered, at-risk of homelessness
Medical: Independent recovery from hospital stay
Required: Independent with Activities of Daily Living
Ineligible/Contraindications
Active homicidal or suicidal
People with sex offense conviction/registry
Absence of medical need
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:
Wound care, oxygen weaning, post-operative care, colonoscopy bowel prep
Common Referral Sources or Special Referral Partnerships
Current Pacific Garden Mission shelter guests; Lawndale Christian Health Center Network (clinics, shelter sites, and inpatient services at Mt. Sinai and St. Anthony Hospitals)
Formal Medical Partnerships
Lawndale Christian Health Center provides once weekly medical visits by MD, Medicaid-billed. Nursing support multiple days per week. Care management support throughout the week. Braided funding model with Grant, Medicaid.
Social Services Staffing
Care management support staffing on-site
Housing Processes
Chicago Coordinated Entry assessment at entry
Medical Respite Points of Contact
Dr. Alex Porte
alexanderporte@lawndale.org
Additional Programs
The Boulevard - FranRU - Margarita Inn - Respond Now - RISE Center - Summit Service Center
Last Updated: June 5, 2025