OPHC Quarterly Meeting Recap: July 2026

July 16, 2026

The Oak Park Homelessness Coalition (OPHC) met on July 16 to share updates on housing, homelessness services, behavioral health programs, and community partnerships in Oak Park.

Housing Forward Updates

Housing Forward shared updates on several projects, including upcoming HUD funding applications, the move to the West Cook YMCA in early August, and the Safe Ride CTA Pilot, which is expected to launch in September.

They also shared updates on their Emergency Shelter and Street Outreach programs, including current service numbers and the continued need for affordable housing.

For Housing Forward's presentation, program updates, and service numbers, click here.

Keystone Development

Perry Vietti, President of IHDC, shared an update on the Keystone Development, a planned 36-unit permanent supportive housing project in Oak Park. Construction is expected to begin later this year.

For more information and the Keystone Development presentation, click here.

ECHO Program

The Village of Oak Park shared that the ECHO Program is now a permanent Village program. ECHO continues connecting residents with housing, behavioral health, senior services, and other community resources.

To view the ECHO dashboard, referral numbers, and program updates, click here.

NAMI Metro Suburban – Oak Park Living Room

Shelly Lustrup and Beck Beishen shared an overview of the Oak Park Living Room, a peer-led program that provides support for people experiencing a mental health crisis. They also discussed the program's first few months, community partnerships, and available resources.

For more information about the Oak Park Living Room, available services, and the presentation, click here.

The coalition continues working together to improve access to housing, behavioral health services, and resources for people experiencing homelessness.

Join Us Next Quarter

Join us for our next Oak Park Homelessness Coalition Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, October 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Village Hall. We hope to see you there!