Housing Stability Services Referral

Get connected to the housing services you need

Will County Resources

As part of our mission to promote and foster stable, long-term diverse communities in our service area, South Suburban Housing Center has created this page for renters and homeowners to find the resources they need to maintain housing.

Please note that South Suburban Housing Center is a partner agency for the Illinois Rental and Mortgage Assistance Programs. We will not be able to answer questions specific to the other programs listed.

Mortgage Assistance

Will County Center for Community Concerns

Website:
https://wcccc.net/
Click here for Mortgage Assistance information

About:
The Will County Center for Community Concerns assists low- and moderate-income individuals in obtaining the opportunities to prepare for self-sufficiency.

Rental Assistance

Will County Center for Community Concerns

Website:
https://wcccc.net/
Click here for Rental Assistance information

About:
The Will County Center for Community Concerns assists low- and moderate-income individuals in obtaining the opportunities to prepare for self-sufficiency.

LEGAL AID

Prairie State Legal Services

Website:
https://www.pslegal.org/

Phone:
(815) 727-5123 – Joliet office serving Grundy & Will Counties

About:
Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low-income persons and those age 60 and over who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. There are 11 office locations serving 36 counties in northern Illinois.

Utility Assistance

Will County Center for Community Concerns

Website:
https://wcccc.net/
Click here for utility assistance information
Click here for home weatherization information

About:
The Will County Center for Community Concerns assists low- and moderate-income individuals in obtaining the opportunities to prepare for self-sufficiency.

Food Banks

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Website:
https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/where-to-get-food/

About:
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is a network of food pantries and programs working to end hunger. If your household needs food, use the website’s search tool to find food banks near you including hours and contact information.

Disability Resources

Disability Resource Center

Website:
https://www.drcjoliet.org/

Phone:
(815) 729-0162
(815) 729-2085 (TTY)
(815) 768-2582 (VRS)

About:
Disability Resource Center provides persons with disabilities supportive services including transition services, independent living skills, advocacy, information and referral, personal assistance, etc.

Cornerstone Services

Website:
https://www.cornerstoneservices.org/

Phone:
(815) 727-6667— Behavioral Health Services
(815) 741-7033— Residential Services
(815) 727.6665— Employment Services

About:
Cornerstone Services helps people find and keep jobs, maintain stable housing, and learn to access public transportation and community resources. Group and individual counseling and therapy for mental health needs are also provided by Cornerstone professionals.

The Arc of Illinois

Website:
https://www.thearcofil.org/what-we-do/

About:
The Arc of Ilinois advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families, and community organizations to ensure that people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and play in communities across the state

Illinois Disability Resource Organization

Hosted by the Illinois State Library

Website:
https://www.ilbph.org/disability_resources.html

About:
If you or someone in your care is a person with disabilities, you can find resources on this page hosted by the Illinois State Library. The website provides links to Illinois Secretary of State forms and publications including information on the state’s parking program for persons with disabilities, services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and more.

Disability Works

Website:
https://www.illinoisworknet.com/disabilityworks

About:
Disability Works is an Illinois resource for employment, benefits, and connections to other agencies.