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Choosing a neighborhood in which to move and a home in which to live are very important and personal decisions. Anixter Center believes that building a sense of community and developing a feeling of ownership are essential for a person to learn and grow.

We have been providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1974. Today, we are recognized for our commitment to choice and for our caring, compassionate and competent assistance to more than 200 people a year with developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities and sensory disabilities.

We operate 22 small-and-medium-sized residences on Chicago’s North Side and in Evanston and Lake County, Illinois, which are licensed and funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services and accredited by CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission.

24-Hour Staffed Residences
Bosworth, Highland Court CILA-Winthrop Harbor, Hoyne, Rockwell, Roscoe, Talman, Wallen and 18th Street-Zion - Shared apartment settings for adults with developmental disabilities.

Avondale and Evanston
Residential services to young adults with severe cognitive, physical, and sensory disabilities through the use of therapeutic and skilled care/medical services, and activities within the community.

McLean House and Oakley
Shared apartment settings for people who are deaf or deaf/blind who also have developmental disabilities.

Jarvis House and North Shore
Shared apartment settings for people with severe and persistent mental illness who receive mental health support services including counseling.

Other Community-Based Residences/Case Coordination Services
Bosworth Apartments - Shared apartment settings that provide daily staff assistance and skill training for people with disabilities.

CILA Intermittent Program - Provides services to people with disabilities who are in need of staff support and skill development on an intermittent basis.

Outreach Program - Case coordination services for people with developmental disabilities living in apartments throughout the community.

HUD Housing
Chase, Clark and Hoyne Apartments - Affordable, accessible subsidized housing for income-eligible adults with developmental disabilities.

Dobson - Affordable, accessible subsidized housing for income-eligible adults with physical disabilities.

Casa Contreras - Affordable, accessible subsidized housing for income-eligible individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS who live in the Latino community.

For additional information about residential programs please contact:

Residential Services Office
6248 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 761-1501 (voice)
(773) 761-1754 (fax)
(773) 761-5607 (TTY)

For more information about these programs, please contact us.