Crisis Intervention
The Salvation Army Tom Seay / Uptown Corps Service Center
1025 W. Sunnyside Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 271-6182
Fax: (773) 271-6374
As of September 30th, The Salvation Army Tom Seay/ Uptown Corps Service Center will be closed.
As the homeless population has become more dispersed throughout the city, it’s clear that a new strategy is needed. “After a comprehensive study, it’s been determined that we can enhance our services by becoming more mobile and not restrict our programs to a single building,” said Lt. Colonel David Grindle, Metropolitan Divisional Commander. “Continued use of the Tom Seay Center is no longer the most effective use of our resources for meeting the unmet needs of Chicago.”
Mobile feeding units currently providing about 600 meals daily to the homeless will now service the entire city, including the south and west sides. The homeless served will receive food, comprehensive case management, transportation, and health services.
The new outreach unit includes multiple vans that will transport willing clients to detox facilities, hospitals, shelters or social service agencies. A mobile office trailer is also part of the new unit where a nurse and two social service workers will make assessments and referrals.
Additionally, The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light facility will become a primary intake location for those needing drug and alcohol treatment.
For more information, please view our press release.