Get Help
No matter what challenges you’re facing, there are resources available to help. Whether you’re in need of shelter, food, healthcare, or other essential services, you don’t have to go through it alone. This page connects you to a range of community organizations that are here to provide support, guidance, and care. Start here, and know that help is just a call or visit away.
A Good First Step
If you are not sure where to start, try calling 211 or visiting 211.org for immediate access to critical services in our community. Whether you're seeking shelter, food, mental health support, or other essential resources, 211 can connect you to local resources based on your specific situation.
Housing Resources
where you’ll find information and support for those seeking safe and stable housing options in our community. Whether you are in need of emergency shelter, transitional housing, or long-term solutions, this page connects you with local services and programs that can help. Our goal is to make it easier for individuals and families to access the resources they need to find a secure place to call home.
Cunningham Township – 217-384-4144 (family housing that is almost always full)
Champaign Township – 217-403-6120 (operates Strides emergency shelter)
Strides – 217-403-6150 (emergency sheltering for men and women)
Cunningham Children’s Home – 217-367-3728 (residential treatment and transitional living)
Eden Supportive Living – 217-903-5900 (housing for those with physical disabilities)
Salvation Army – 217-373-7825 (beds for veterans)
Merci’s Refuge – 217-378-4045 (Christian shelter for women)
Courage Connection – 217-384-4390 (domestic violence shelter for men and women)
Champaign County Health Care Consumers – 217-352-6533 (tiny home village project)
Rosecrance Crisis Residential Center – 866-330-8729 (2 week stabilization program/case management/medication)
The Pavilion – 217-373-1700 (mental health and substance abuse stabilization/ medication; no long-term housing
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