Shelter, Inc.

Shelter, Inc.'s Older Adolescent Group Home (OAGH) is a program for adolescent males in the Northwest Suburb of Arlington Heights. OAGH provides a homelike setting that focuses on independant living skills through active participation in home functions as well as structured involvement within the community.  Designed for goal-orientated males ages 16 thru 18, OAGH offers a safe and stable environment for residents to prepare for transition into living on their own and becoming self-sufficient. 

Our experienced and professional counselors strive to motivate residents and facilitate the learning of basic living and social skills such as:

• Attending and participating in school full time
• Obtaining and maintaining employment
• Developing interpersonal relationships and socializing skills
• Menu planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation
• Accessing and managing medical and dental care
• Obtaining and maintaining a checking and savings account
• Establishing credit

Our program provides:

• Purpose/Success driven in-house mentoring
• Health screening for each resident by Shelter, Inc.'s nursing consultant
• Physical examination by a medical doctor
• Vision and dental care
• Clothing, prescription drugs and personal hygiene items
• Career preparation
• Group and individual counseling

For more information on Shelter, Inc's Older Adolescent Group Home (OAGH):

• Call us at 847.255.8060
• View our online brochure
• Email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
• Complete our online Information Request Form