Updates: C-U Community Resource Guide, COVID-19
An organic guide to Champaign-Urbana community resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic- A collaborative effort between the School of Social Work Community Learning Lab (CLL) and UniPlace Christian Church. Scroll over to view more.
If you have resources you’d like added, email Katie Shumway, CLL Director at kshumway@illinois.edu.
Childcare Resources
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development | Information and resources on emergency child care | Those who provide or need emergency childcare or volunteers who want to help | N/A | N/A | The purpose of this webpage is to help you understand your options for offering and accessing child care for essential workers during this pandemic. | Emergency Child Care Staffing Survey for qualified volunteers who are willing to temporarily work in an Emergency Child Care Home or Center. | ||
| Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) | Monthly vouchers for health foods and instant formula | Low-income and pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 (refer to CUPHD website or WIC-CUPHD Facebook page for income eligibility guidelines) | 201 W Kenyon Rd, Champaign, IL 61820 | Walk-In Hours are M-F 8:30am-11:30am and 1:00-3:30pm. They also happen on the 3rd Saturday of each month 10am-1pm. | New participants MUST call the day before services begin or may have to wait 24 hours before receiving food benefits. Same day appointments available, please call ahead (217) 531-4309 | Valerie Koress | vkoress@c-uphd.org or (217)-531-4319 | |
| Crisis Nursery | Virtual Support | Children experiencing immediate harm from domestic violence, homelessness, or extreme parental stress | 24 hours / 7 days | Specialists are working remotely and will stay connected to as many families as possible through phone calls, virtual calls, virtual home visits, and virtual groups. | Donations are being accepted from 8:00am-4:30pm from Monday through Friday. When you arrive at the Nursery, park in the lot just south of the building. Pleae ring the doorbell and a staff member will greet you at the door to accept the items. Or call ahead and schedule an appointment to drop off donations. |
Clothing
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| Restoration Urban Ministries | Clothing Distribution | Those in need | 1213 Parkland Court, Champaign, IL 61821 | Mon.-Fri. 10 AM- 3 PM | Information about donation or volunteer opportunities found here | 217-355-2662 |
Food Distributions
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| Champaign Unit 4 | Food distribution sites in neighborhoods | 18 & under and any individual participating in the Young Adult Program | Drive Thru Available at Jefferson Middle School and Garden Hills: Open Mondays, 10am-1pm and Booker T. Washington: Starting August 24, Open Mondays, 10am-1pm NO PRE-ORDER is required At-Home Delivery: Contact Food Services at (217) 351-3852 to set up at-home delivery. Beginning November 2, meals will be delivered on Mondays from 10am-11am | UPDATED INFO: Beginning May 29, 2020, Friday Neighborhood Meal Box Deliveries are from 10am-1:00pm Drive Up Food Distributions from 10am-1pm at the following locations: 1. Jefferson 2. Garden Hills | Offer home delivery but they need to have at least one person in the household to be registered in a Unit 4 schoolYou must be in a vehicle with closed doors and windows in order to pick-up meals from sites. If no transportation is available, please call the Food Service Office (217) 351-3852 to set up home delivery of meal boxes. The following process will be utilized by staff distributing meals at the distribution site: Sign #1: DO NOT Roll Down Windows or Open Doors Sign #2: How Many Children ages 18 and Younger Sign #3: Please Pull Up to Pick-Up Site to Collect Meal Boxes | Meals: Breakfast: K-12 follows a 4-week cycle menu Lunch: K-12 follows a 5-week cycle menu Special Diets and vegetarian options are available- contact Food Services at (217) 351-3852 to pre-order meals. | MORE ADDITIONAL INFO: Unit 4 is providing dinners as part of its food distribution. These MUST be PRE-ORDERED and are available to pick up at our drive thru locations OR home delivery. Deadline for pre-order is Nov. 10 | 217-351-3852 foodservice@u4sd.org |
| Channing Murray Foundation | Essential grocery delivery for low-income families in Urbana who are recommended by Cunningham Township Supervisor's Office. | Extremely low-income families | 1209 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801 | Starting the week of March 23, 2020 | Lisa Haynes, Office Manager // Emily McKown: Coordinator for the Bucket Brigade | Lisa Haynes- Email: channingmurrayfoundation@gmail.com; Phone: (217)-344-1176 | ||
| Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County | Emergency Food (Dispensa de Comida) | Those in need | 520 E. Wabash Ave. Suite 1, Rantoul IL 61866 | Food Pantry is Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm | Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm People need to call 893-1530 when they get to our location and we will push a shopping cart outside with food, on the east parking lot, but the pantry door. Please do not come into the office, just call when you get here or knock on the door. Food / diapers are limited to each family / individual 2x per month. The child must live with you in order to get diapers. Individuals visiting the pantry must provide valid ID as well as proof of address. Please wear a mask. If you need office services one person is allowed at the office at once. | Donations can be made through their website | Andy K. | evergreen3069@yahoo.com |
| Cultivators Pantry | Food distribution - One individual family member per household allowed for curbside pick up or carry out | Those in need | 555 S. Maplewood Dr. Rantoul | 10:00am to 1:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm while supplies last. No appointment required. | Closed from November until February | 217-282-9607 cultivadoreslatinos@gmail.com | ||
| Daily Bread Soup Kitchen | To-Go Hot Lunches and Sack Lunches | Those in need | 116 N. 1st Champaign | 7 days a week 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. | Donations can be made through their website | |||
| Faith United Methodist Church | Food pantry | Those in need | 1719 S. Prospect Ave, Champaign | Monday - Wednesday 10:00am - 2:00pm | To donate or volunteer, contact UMC directly by phone (217-359-3631) | They just need to enter through the south entrance. | 217-359-3631 | |
| Jubilee Cafe | TO-GO dinner | Those in need | 805 S. 6th St Champaign IL | Each Monday, 5:30-6:30 | Information about volunteering | jubilee.cafe@community-ucc.org | ||
| McKinley Pantry at Garden Hills | Food pantry distribution | Any family in need, especially those families within the Garden Hills community | Garden Hills Elementary- 2001 Garden Hills Dr, Champaign, IL 61821 | STARTING 3/24/20: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 4pm-6pm | They distribute from the back loading dock | Pastor Keith Harris, Andrea Miller, Julie Harris | pantry@mckinley-foundation.org or 217-344-0297 | |
| Rantoul City Schools | Breakfast and Lunch Weekly on Mondays | Has to be any student 18 and under that goes to Rantoul City School. | Eater Jr High: SOUTH side of the school (back of the school) cafeteria door. | WEEKLY meal distribution from 4:00PM-6:00PM at JW Eater | Meals picked up by car or walk up (with social distancing). Choose any location to pick up meals. | Rantoul Community Center (next to junior high) This saturday from 9-10:30 am. St Paul. To anybody that may need food assistance. Bring an ID just incase (Resident of the area just in case). They have weekly distributions there on Tuesdays | (217) 893-5400 | |
| Restoration Urban Ministries | Food bank | Those in need | 1213 Parkland Court, Champaign, IL 61821 | Mon, Tues, Thur., Fri. 10 AM-1 PM | Bring an ID for food distribution | Information about donation or volunteer opportunities found here | 217-355-2662 | |
| St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry | Drive-Thru Food Pantry | Those in need | 708 W. Main St, Urbana, IL 61801 | Monday and Thursdays 4-5 P.M. | Drive-Thru style in the parking lot | Info about donations found on website | (217) 367-2665 | |
| The Hope Center | Drive-thru Food Market | Individuals in the community | 1802 N. Lincoln Ave #1023, Urbana | Wednesday’s from 10am-12pm & 5pm– 6pm | Donations can be made through their website | 217-607-5654 | ||
| UniPlace Christian Church | To-Go Homemade Dinners and Donation drive | Those in need | Meals - Parking Lot 403 S. Wright Champaign Donation Drive - When you enter the parking lot, you will see a staircase leading to two glass doors. While facing the doors, on your right side, there will be a doorbell. | Meals are available from 6pm-7pm on Wednesdays. The last dinner for the summer will be on July 1st. They plan to start back up on the first week of August. | Meal distribution ended July 1st. Refer to website for any updates to the calendar schedule. | Email jessi@uniplace.org if you'd like to financially support the free meal distribution | Jessi Delost | jessi@uniplace.org |
| Urbana School District | Meal bag DELIVERY (breakfast and lunch) to Urbana Neighborhoods | Children under 18 | Meals will be available from 10am-10:45 in the following areas: Countryview: Meals will be available out by the front mailboxes in the Circle Drive Ivanhoe: Meals will be available at the pavilion at the park Liberty Commons: Meals will be available in the community room by the office Loral: Meals will be available at 29 Fern St. in the empty pad Northwood: Meals will be available in the Pavilion by the playground Woodland Acres: Meals will be available in the front porch of office Woods Edge: Meals will be available under the flagpole at the entrance. | Mon-Thurs 10:00am-10:45am meals will be available | A meal bag with a breakfast and lunch will be delivered to these communities by 10 a.m. Meals will only be available until 10:45 to maintain the freshness of the meals. We are providing meals based on the number of USD116 students residing in the following areas: | usd116meals@usd116.org | ||
| Urbana School District | Meal bag DELIVERY (breakfast and lunch) to Urbana Neighborhoods | Any child under 18 during school closures | Meals will be available from 10am-10:45 in the following areas: Countryview: Meals will be available out by the front mailboxes in the Circle Drive Ivanhoe: Meals will be available at the pavilion at the park Liberty Commons: Meals will be available in the community room by the office Loral: Meals will be available at 29 Fern St. in the empty pad Northwood: Meals will be available in the Pavilion by the playground Woodland Acres: Meals will be available in the front porch of office Woods Edge: Meals will be available under the flagpole at the entrance. | Mon-Thurs 10:00am-10:45am meals will be available | A meal bag with a breakfast and lunch will be delivered to these communities by 10 a.m. Meals will only be available until 10:45 to maintain the freshness of the meals. | usd116meals@usd116.org | ||
| Wesley Food Pantry at Parkland College | Groceries | Anyone | Parkland College M-Wing, Rm M-138 2400 M. Bradley Avenue Champaign, IL 61821 | Wednesday's from 1-3pm at Parkland College, Staerkel Planetarium drive | If you walked or took the bus, please wait at the Union bus stop. Someone will assist you shortly. Please note that at either location, there will be no access to restrooms or shelter available so please be prepared for inclement weather. Any changes or updates will be posted on the Wesley Food Pantry Website or their Facebook. | Donations can be made through their website | 1. Email: info@welseypantry.org 2. Phone: 217-729-7418 |
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| Wesley Evening Food Pantry in Urbana | Groceries | Anyone | Wesley Methodist Church 1203 West Green Street Urbana, IL 61801 | Thursdays from 5-7pm | If you walked or took the bus, please sit and wait on the chairs outside until someone has assisted you. Please note that at either location, there will be no access to restrooms or shelter available so please be prepared for inclement weather. Any changes or updates will be posted on the Wesley Food Pantry Website or their Facebook. | Donations can be made through their website | 1. Email: info@welseypantry.org 2. Phone: 217-729-7418 |
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| Moms Pantry | Pre-packaged bags of non perishables, hygiene items, and clothing | Families that have a student enrolled in the Mahomet school district | 302 W. State, Mahomet, IL 61853 (located behind in the brick building) | Mon. Wed. & Fri. Hours are posted weekly on the Facebook | There are pre-packaged bags that will be distributed. Members of the administration team will come to the car to give one out. Please check Facebook for continuous updates about how often the pantry will be open. | Cindy Brumfield | 1. Phone Number: (217) 586-7672; 2. Email: cbrumfield@ms.k12.il.us | |
| New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Gibson City | Meat, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products | Anyone | 555 S Maplewood Dr. Rantoul, IL | Monday, September 28th from 9am until supplies last. | No ID appointments are needed. Curbside pick up is available | |||
| CUPHD Food Pantry | 1 bag of non-perishable items and 1-2 bags of fresh produce | Those in need | CUPHD'S back parking lot 201 W Kenyon Rd, Champaign, IL 61820 | Every Thursday 12-2 or until we run out of food | Resources depend on how much is delivered to us. We are always accepting donations. | Jen Deakin | 217-531-4317 jdeakin@c-uphd.org |
Immigrants in C-U
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| New American Welcome Center | Please see this Resource Guide specifically for Immigrants in C-U. Created by New American Welcome Center. | Gloria Yen | gloria@universityymca.org |
Internet
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| Comcast | Offering Internet Essentials Free to New Customers | Must apply byJune 30, 2020. After the promotion, regular rates apply. After 2 months, the cost is $10/month. | Households with outstanding debt owed to Comcast may be eligible for Internet Essentials. We are waiving this qualificiation if you apply and are approved by 6/30/20. After this date, standard eligibility rules apply. Eligible new customers will recieve 60 days of Internet Essentials service, the nation's largest, most comprehensive internet adoption program for low-income households, without charge. |
Legal Aid
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| Eastern Regional Office Land of Lincoln | Free civil legal services | Low income individuals, including: domestic violence survivors, tenants facing eviction/housing issues, those struggling with public benefits, seniors, veterans, and many others | In keeping with health officials’ recommendations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid offices will be closed for all in-person meetings until further notice. Our staff are available by phone but it may take some extra time to return calls. Thank you for your patience. If you have a scheduled hearing or appointment, please call your local office to confirm. If you need legal assistance, please call our Legal Advice & Referral Center at 877-342-7891 or go to https://lincolnlegal.org/apply to apply for our services. | Interpreters are available | Information on how to get involved | Susan L. Zielke, Managing Attorney | 217-356-1351 | |
| Illinois Legal Aid | Short Term Guardianship Form | Must be seeking to appoint a short term guardian for your children for up to 1 year | Short Term Guardian Appointment | To complete this program, you will need to know 1. The names and addresses of two people who will witness you sign the guardianship form 2. The address of the person being appointed as the short term guardian. | Sandra Kopels | kopels@illinois.edu |
Medical
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| Church of the Living God: Love Clinic | Free Screening and Prescription Drug Assistance | Anyone who needs medical assistance | 312 E. Bradley Avenue Champaign, IL 61820 | The Last Saturday of the Month 9:00am-12pm | They offer cholesterol screening, diabetic screening, health assessment survey, and temporary prescription refills. (Please bring medication bottle - no pain medication) | (217)-359-6920 | 217-352-5100 | |
| Promise Healthcare | COVID-19 Testing and COVID Care Line | Testing is now available for anyone interested in a test. To schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing and curbside care at Frances Nelson, call our COVID-19 Care Line at (217) 403-5402. | Frances Nelson, 819 Bloomington Road, Champaign | Testing is available from 7:30am-5:15pm Monday through Friday | Promise Healthcare will bill health care coverage for those seeking care and testing for COVID-19. Promise follows the Families First Act--there will be no patient responsibility for care that meets medical necessity. | COVID-19 Care Line (217) 403-5402 or (217)-356- 1558 | ||
| LIHEAP | Assistance with heating and cooling bills | Income-eligible households | 44 E Main Street, Suite 208 Champaign, IL 61820 | Monday- Friday 9am-5pm | ||||
| SNAP | Temporary increase in monthly SNAP benefits | Anyone who is in need of SNAP or more SNAP benefits | 44 E Main Street, Suite 208 Champaign, IL 61820 | Monday- Friday 9am-5pm | If you do not currently receive SNAP or would not have otherwise qualified, you can contact us at (217) 352-6533 and leave a message so we can call you back. You can also email CCHCC at cchcc@cchcc-il.org | |||
| Health Insurance | Providing free health insurace coverage through Medicaid Program | People who have lost their workplace health insurance | 44 E Main Street, Suite 208 Champaign, IL 61820 | Monday- Friday 9am-5pm | CCHCC's certified Community Health Workers can help you figure out which insurance program you will qualify for, and can help you with the application process. You can contact CCHCC by phone by leaving a mesage at (217) 352-6533 or by email at cchcc@cchcc-il.org |
Restaurants Offering Free Meals
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| El Toro II | Free Kids Menu Meal | Children under 18 | 723 S. Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820 | Monday-Friday; 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. | Curbside Pickup Only; Kids menu choices are: cheese quesadilla with rice and beans OR taco (beef or chicken) with rice and beans | 217-378-7807; | ||
| Jet's Pizza | 1 Free Cheese Slice | Children in Grades Pre-K to Middle School | Round Barn Centre, 1907 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL, 61821 | Only Saturday and Sunday's; 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. | Pick Up and Carryout Only | 217-352-9992 | ||
| Jet's Pizza | 1 Free Cheese Slice | Children in Grades Pre-K to Middle School | 512 S. Neil St. ste b, Champaign, IL, 61820 | Only Saturday and Sunday's; 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. | Pick Up and Carryout Only | 217-352-3333 |
Seniors
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| Erikson Institute | Parents and caregivers of children 0-5 in Spanish and English | Offers high-quality and virtual therapy regardless of their ability to pay. They are also offering crisis counseling and consultations to support caregivers, first responders, and early childcare providers of 0-8. | ||||||
| Family Service Senior Resource Center | Senior Counseling and Advocacy | 60+, Champaign County | Telephone Consultations | Mon-Fri; 8:30am-5:00pm | Caseworkers are available to brainstorm ways to creatively meet COVID-19 related needs (i.e. groceries, supplies, socialization, activities). Caseworkers are being kept up-to-date on community resources and potential COVID-19 relief funds for older adults. All work is being done telephonically from home during the stay-at-home order. Case workers can also conduct the PEARLS program (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) telephonically. Working through this program and creating goals related to the current pandemic can be a good way to process the experience and regain a sense of control over the situation. | 217-352-5100 | ||
| Family Service Senior Resource Center and OSF-Heart of Mary Program | Friendly Callers- Telephone Reassurance | 60+, Champaign County | Regular phone calls | Mon-Fri; 8:30am-5:00pm | Volunteers make regular phone calls to check in with older adults and chat. Provides socialization during a time of increased isolation. Can provide a safety check. Can assess for other needs and connect to a caseworker when appropriate and desired. | 217-352-5100 | ||
| Family Service Senior Resource Center | Meals on Wheels | Champaign/Urbana/Savoy | Home-delivered meals | Mon-Fri; 10:30am - 12:30 pm | Older adults during this stay-at-home order may wish to sign up for home delivered meals. Can order a hot noon meal and a cold supper; can accommodate special diets and requests for food substitutions | 217-352-5100 | ||
| Family Service Senior Resource Center | Senior transportation | 60+, Champaign County | Volunteer or Cab Rides | Mon-Fri; 8:30am-5:00pm | We are encouraging people to stay home as much as possible. However, for older adults that still have essential appointments out in the community, we can match with a volunteer driver (if available) or with a cab ride, we pay half of the cab fare. If you have an MTD DASH pass, it will cover the other half of the cost. | 217-352-5100 |
Shelter and Housing Assistance
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| Austin's Place | Women's shelter | Women in need of shelter | First United Methodist Church (210 W. Church, Champaign) | Women should go to the shelter between 7:30-8:00pm for intake | Someone will be waiting in the glass vestibule right on Church Street for any woman who need shelter. | Information about volunteering and making donations | Kimberly Stanhope | 217-830-6966 kastanhope@sbcglobal.net |
| Champaign County Regional Planning Commission | COVID Relief Funds | people who have lost wages or employment due to the Coronavirus pandemic and need help with rent | Those in need should call Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, 877-548-4205. Individuals will then be connected with Champaign Township or Cunningham Township for a one-time assistance payment. | Starting 3/27/2020, 10am-6pm, Monday-Friday | Eligibility Requirements: 1. Lives in Champaign County; 2. No renters who have subsidized housing voucher; 3. Renters with earned income prior to Stay at Home order; 4. Renters who do not qualify for unemployment insurance; 5. Income up to 250% federal poverty level | To donate to the fund, visit www.uwayhelps.org/COVID19 or www.cfeci.org Checks can be mailed to: United Way of Champaign County, 5 Dunlap Court Savoy, IL 61874 or Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, 307 W University Ave Champaign, IL 61820 | 877-548-4205 | |
| CU at Home Men's Emergency Shelter | Overnight Shelter | Housing Insecure | Douglass Community Center Gym (512 E. Grove St., Champaign) | Mon-Sunday 8:30pm-7:30am | Asking for continued support through prayer, donations of cleaning supplies, as well as financial support in the upcoming weeks. | Rob Dalhaus | Rob@cuathome.us | |
| Cunningham Township | Resources related to eviction, homelessness, loss of income, or food security. | Low income Urbana residents | Resources can be accessed in person, through email, or phone call. NOTE: Due to public health concerns, applicants will be asked to email paperwork or drop off paperwork in the mail slot in the door. | Office Hours: Mon-Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:30pm and Fridays 1:00pm-4:30pm. | Can provide $300 per month for the unemployed who can’t get unemployment benefits or those who are disabled. Can provide up to $600 in rental assistance. For our clients we provide food and provision delivery. We serve residents regardless of immigration or citizen status. Hablamos Español. View their website. | How to help | 217-384-4144 or email info@cunninghamtownship.org or apply online or pick up and drop off an assistance application on our door at 205 W. Green Street Urbana | |
| Phoenix Drop-In Center | shower, washer/dryer, internet/computer, phone, local resources, and a job board | Housing Insecure | 70 E. Washington Street in Champaign | Extended hrs: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat & Sun 9-4 | Asking for continued support through prayer, donations of cleaning supplies, as well as financial support in the upcoming weeks. | Rob Dalhaus | Rob@cuathome.us |
Support Groups
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
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| CARES Line | Referral Entry Services | Mental Health Crisis | Call: 1 (800) 345-9049 TTY: 1 (773) 523-4504 | Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | If your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a referral to services for children, youth, and families, call the 24 hour Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) line to talk to a mental health professional. | |||
| Courage Connection | Domestic Violence Hotline | Anyone may call for assistance | (217) 384-4390 or (877) 384-4390 | |||||
| Crisis Nursery | Emergency Child Care and Respite Care | Anyone may call for assistance | (217) 337-2370 | 24/7 | Our priority is to maintain support families whose children are at-risk of immediate harm as a result of domestic violence, homelessness, or extreme parental stress. Specialists are working remotely and will stay connected to as many families as possible through phone calls, virtual home visits, and virtual groups | |||
| Crisis Text Line | Crisis Text Line | Anyone | Text HELLO to: 741741. Trained crisis counselors will respond and help you. | Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | Visit their website | |||
| Erikson Institute | Parents and caregivers of children 0-5 in Spanish and English | Offers high-quality and virtual therapy regardless of their ability to pay. They are also offering crisis counseling and consultations to support caregivers, first responders, and early childcare providers of 0-8. 87 Medical | ||||||
| Illinois Call4Calm Text Line | Counselor providing local resources | Stress | TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish.(Message and Data Rates May Apply. See Terms & Conditions of Use). This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who is knowledgeable about available local resources. | |||
| Illinois Helping for Opioids & Other Substances | Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances | Anyone with an opiod or substance use disorder | 1-833-2FINDHELP or visit their website | If you or someone you know is suffering from an opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders, call the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances to speak with a trained professional for support and advice or to be directed to customized resources | ||||
| Illinois Warm Line | Wellness Support Specialists | Recovery Support, Mentoring, and Advocacy | 866-359-7953 | Monday through Friday, 8am-8pm except holidays | They are professionals who have experienced mental health and/or substance use recovery in their own lives. They are trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy and are ready to listen and support you. The Warm Line is not a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover. | |||
| National Runaway Safeline | National Runaway Safeline | Youth at risk of running away | running away 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or text: 66008 | 24 hours / 7 days a week | The mission of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is to keep America's runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets | |||
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | Suicide Prevention Hotline | Mental Health Crisis | 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255). Caring staff will connect you with the closest possible crisis center in your area. | Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, you may call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | |||
| PACE Inc. Center for Independent Living | COVID Community Support Group | Anybody is welcome to call in | Phone Number: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 794 789 524 One tap mobile +13126266799,,794789524# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,794789524# US (New York) | Starting Wednesday the 25th, every weekday at 10am | Jermaine Raymer | Jermaine@pacecil.org | ||
| Prairieland Conflict Mediation Center | 816 N Country Fair Drive, Unit 7 Champaign IL, 61820 | Susan | (217) 552-2813 | |||||
| Rosecrance | Early Prevention Program | Anyone | An evidence-based alcohol and drug education program that provides education, support, and direction to teens and families who may be at higher risk of serious involvement with alcohol and other drugs. | The Main Access Team | 866-330-8729 | |||
| Rosecrance | Virtual Assessments | Anyone | 888-928-5278 | They will help walk you through an assessment over the phone so they can build the right treatment plan for you or your loved one. | The Main Access Team | 866-330-8729 | ||
| Rosecrance | Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs | Adults and teens | Adults and teens can receive treatment from their home environment while learning new coping skills to achieve and sustain abstinence. | The Main Access Team | 866-330-8729 | |||
| Rosecrance | Family Support | Anyone | Interventionist Sandi Lybert can help individuals and families work toward detaching from the illness with compassion. | The Main Access Team | 866-330-8729 | |||
| Rosecrance | Virtual Library | Anyone | Virtual Library – Rosecrance is making seminars on timely topics free to the public. The initial ones cover topics such as suicide and depression, marijuana, teen anxiety, youth substance use during COVID-19, and parental support for the recovery journey. | The Main Access Team | 866-330-8729 | |||
| Rosecrance | Webinars | Anyone | Rosecrance is scheduling informative webinars that offer guidance and support in addressing challenges faced as a result of COVID-19. | Mary Egan | megan@rosecrance.org | |||
| Rosecrance Parent Cafe | Virtual Support Group | Teens/Young adults | A free, virtual support group for parents who have a teen or young adult struggling with addiction. | The Main Access Team | 866-984-1464 | |||
| Rosecrance | Virtual "Walk-In" Substance Abuse Assessments | Anyone | M-F between 8:00 AM - 8:30AM for a walk in slot. The following are slots available: 9AM, 10:30AM,1PM, 2PM | Lynn Canfield | (217) 373-2430 | |||
| SAMHSA National Helpline | Free and confidential treatment referral and information service | Individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders | 1-800-622-4357 (HELP) | 24 hours a day 7 days a week. | This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations | |||
| Veteran's Crisis Line | Crisis line for veteran's | All veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends | Call 1-800-273-8255 or Text: 838255, Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889 | Online Chat | To reach caring, qualified responders within the Department of Veterans Affairs connect with the Veterans Crisis Line. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This free support is confidential, available 24/7, and serves all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends. | |||
| We Know the Feeling (Problem Gambling) | Gambling Sources and Treatment Programs | Anyone suffering with a gambling disorder | Call 1.800.GAMBLER, text ILGAMB TO 53342, or visit their website |
Transportation
| Organization Name | Resources Provided and Quantities | Target Demographic for Distribution | Resource Distribution Location | Days/Hours of Operation | Additional Information | Volunteers/Donations: Sign-up Information | Contact Person | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CU-MTD | Free rides to all passengers | Those in need of transportation | MTD’s fixed-route bus service, ADA Paratransit, and C-CARTS | Suspension of fare enfordement began on Tuesday, March 17th, at the start of service and will continue until further notice. | Check the website for the limited buses they are offering here https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/non-university-of-illinois-service-reductions-continue-after-spring-break/ Safe Ride Hours: 7:00pm-12:00am | 217-384-8188 |