Lewis University | Office of the Dean of Students | HOUSE Program

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Support & ReSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s for Homeless Students HOUSE (IL Public Act 102-0083)

Housing and Opportunities Useful for Students' Excellence (HOUSE)

HOUSE Program

At Lewis University, we strive to provide comprehensive services and reSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s to ensure a successful educational experience for all our students.  We understand some students may be experiencing homelessness, and we are here to help.  Our institution and the State of Illinois are committed to supporting students in need by connecting them to available reSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s on and off campus.  In addition, we are dedicated to removing barriers hindering their college retention and success.

Illinois has passed , which mandates that Illinois colleges and universities appoint liaisons referred to as the Housing and Opportunities that are Useful for Students' Excellence (HOUSE) program to provide support and reSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s to homeless students.  In addition, institutions with on-campus housing must prioritize the placement of homeless students, even during school breaks, if on-campus housing remains open.  At Lewis University, we are committed to meeting these requirements and ensuring our students can access the reSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s they need to succeed.

Lewis University seeks to provide services and reSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s to ensure a holistic, successful educational experience for our students. Here you will find information and reSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s for our students who may be experiencing homelessness. Lewis University and the State of Illinois support students by connecting them to available reSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s on and off campus and removing barriers to college retention and success.

ReSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s

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Off Campus



  • Main Office
    2455 Glenwood Avenue
    Joliet, IL  60435
    (815) 722-0722


  • 168 N. Ottawa Street
    Joliet, IL 60432
    (815) 729-0930


  • 54 North Ottawa Street, Suite 300
    Joliet, IL 60432
    (815) 723-2500

  • Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness

    409 West Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435
    877-692-8686

  • 801 North Larkin Avenue, Suite 202
    Joliet IL 60435
    (815) 741-4622

    Hours 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
    Outside Joliet: (800) 641-4622

  • 611 Cass Street
    Joliet IL 60432
    (815) 774-4663


  • 158 S Joliet St.
    Joliet IL 60436
    (815) 726-3731

    Lunch on Thursday, 1-2 pm


Contacts

Dr. DeSean E. Coleman

Homelessness Liaison
Assistant Dean of Student Services & Title IX Coordinator

Learning ReSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Center, LR G-28B
(815) 836-5597
dcoleman5@lewisu.edu

Janeen Decharinte

Director of Financial Aid
(815) 836-5263
decharja@lewisu.edu

Thomas Burgess

Director of Residence Life & Student Conduct
(815) 836-5125
Burgesto@lewisu.edu

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