Supporting Adults Living With Mental Illness Since 1988
Over 700 Participants
Served each year
9 Years
Average length of stay in Impact housing
Over 8 in 10 Employment Participants
Keep jobs more than 90 days
Supporting Adults Living With Mental Illness Since 1988
Over 450 Participants
Served each year
9 Years
Average length of stay in Impact housing
Over 8 in 10 Employment Participants
Keep jobs more than 90 days
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Together, We Make an Impact
For 35 years, Impact has provided housing and services to individuals living with mental illness. Hear Karl’s story and see how long-term support and housing can transform lives.
How We Make an Impact
Our mission is to develop and champion opportunities for people with serious mental illness by providing comprehensive services in housing, employment, and clinical support so that each person can live as independently as possible. Learn more about Impact’s programs below.
Housing Services Program
For over 35 years, Impact has been providing a stable foundation for mental health recovery through its permanent supportive housing program.
Clinical and Supportive Services
Impact’s Clinical Services Program provides recovery-oriented support services to adults with mental illness.
Employment Services
Employment Services at Impact assists participants in utilizing their existing skills and experience to find meaningful employment that places them on the path towards their career goals.
Featured Story
Grant’s Story
After spending 18 months out of work since getting furloughed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grant was eager to start working again. But like many others during the past year, the stressors and continued isolation of pandemic were wearing on him.
Latest News
3rd Annual Stride Into Skokie
Skokie, IL, 2023-On Saturday, September 30, 100 supporters and Impact staff walked at the third annual Stride into Skokie 5k walk. The walk began at Timber Ridge park and concluded at the Skokie Heritage Museum, ... Read More >
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