Champaign County 211 Directory of Human Services
A guide compiled by United Way as a complete reference to resources in the community.
Centralized Intake
This resource is for all homeless individuals and is a point of entry for emergency shelter for families. They sit down with each individual or family and do a survey to see what assistance or resources are available at the time. For open emergency shelter locations, see below.
Contact: 217-819-4117
Survey Times: Centralized Intake does first come, first serve surveys every Tuesday, from 1-4 pm at C-U at Home.
C-U at Home Men's Emergency Shelter
Overnight emergency shelter for men provided nightly. Showers and laundry are not available during shelter hours.
Start Date & Time: Open every night from 8:30pm-7:30am
Location: C-U at Home, 70 E. Washington Street, Champaign
Contact: For questions about volunteering or donations, please email rob@cuathome.us.
To Donate Online to the C-U at Home Men's Shelter: Click here!
Austin's Place — Emergency Shelter for Women
Overnight emergency shelter for women provided nightly. Showers and laundry are not available during shelter hours.
Start Date: Open every night from 8:00pm-7:00am
Location: New Covenant Fellowship, 124 W. White Street, Champaign
Contact: Aleta Keith, 217-819-4569
Website: www.shelter-austinsplace.weebly.com/
Emergency Shelter for Families with Children
Emergency shelter is available for families who meet certain criteria. Specifically, families with:
- One or more parent (or legal guardian), age 18 or over, with one or more child under the age of 18
- Champaign County residents
- Family household size of six people or less
- Head of the household is biologically or legally related to the child(ren)
- Expecting women with no current children may be housed by program during last trimester of pregnancy
Space is limited, and families will be placed on a waiting list if space is not available. Guests will be allowed 3-5 day increments of stay, as long as the guests are actively participating in case management services and working toward finding more stable housing options.
Centralized Intake: 217-819-4117
Going through a difficult time?
Below is a list of resources on how to get shelter, food, clothing, and other assistance.
- Adult Education Programs
- Detox Centers
- Substance Abuse Clinics
- Essentials: How to Get By in C-U
- Food Pantry List
- Free Meal Opportunities
- Free/Low Cost Clothing
- Free/Low Cost Medical Services
- How to Get a Bus Pass
- How to Get a Free State ID
- Legal Services in Central IL
- Rent and Utility Assistance
- Safe Families
- Shelter List
C-U at Home is always here to talk on the phone or pray with you, no matter your circumstances, beliefs, or situation. Please feel free to give us a call at 217-819-4569.