Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance

Bonaventure House at the Ascension Illinois Health Housing and Health Alliance is a housing program for those with alcohol and drug addiction in Chicago, Illinois. They provide transitional and permanent housing for men and women. They are a residential drug rehab facility with modern home like amenities.

Bonaventure House offers a structured living environment for clients transitioning back into their communities. They will consider clients regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, income, and sexual orientation.

Bonaventure House offers clients a stable, sober environment following and during drug addiction treatment. They receive a private room, nutritional services, and support from the staff, who are present 24 hours a day. Clients share the residence with each other and create a supportive community.

To qualify for housing, clients must either be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, be diagnosed with a mental health condition, or be recovering from addiction with 45 days of sobriety. It’s not necessary to meet each criterion. Acceptance is also possible when clients get referred by an inpatient treatment program with 28 days of sobriety and a commitment to remain sober.

While staying at Bonaventure House, clients are assigned an on-site case manager. Together, they develop a plan for their stay and treatment plan, including occupational therapy, individual and group counseling, and faith based services, among others. Clients also have access to a learning center to pursue educational topics that interest them.

Bonaventure House is centrally located for additional support and medical services, public transportation, and job opportunities. Staff can help connect clients to other resources as needed.

Leaving a treatment program or transitional housing poses unique challenges. The Bonaventure House staff provides extensive aftercare services to make transitioning back into the community easier by helping clients develop a plan based on immediate and long term goals. Clients also receive regular check ins and emergency assistance for utility bills for one year after program completion.