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Provides a shelter for sick, injured, abused, and abandoned dogs and cats. Adoptions are available.

Offers support services to the Hispanic community including: case management, ESL classes, interpretation and translation services, counseling services, support groups, and more.

Offers to help children in grades 4-12 develop knowledge and skills. Services include learning about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

Offers an 8-hour course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training provides the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing and mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Also offers a course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Topics include depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Provides special education services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Classroom placements are determined by grade, ability levels and communication needs. The program utilizes Structured Teacch and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Bridge to Independence Program serves students aged 18-21, offering personalized chances to earn graduation credits. Emphasizing practical life and social skills, students are expected to secure and keep employment. Vocational training is mandatory, and “Bridge Entrepreneurial Projects” offer extra opportunities.

K –12 students, classrooms have a clear structure, using varied teaching methods and ongoing assessments. Students face stimulating materials and are motivated to showcase their knowledge and skills creatively and traditionally.

Vocational Services around 50-60% of students receive vocational services, covering career exploration, resume development, skills training, and hands-on work experiences.

Provides outpatient behavioral health services to those in need. Services include counseling (both individual and group), therapy, supported employment for individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges, and psychosocial rehabilitation (groups to help people with daily living skills and mental illness recovery).

Provides a safe, child focused setting for investigations of child abuse, ensure victims and their families receive quality services, and raise awareness in the community to combat child abuse.

The victim advocates provide services to victims and their non-offending family members from the time the case is opened through disposition. They also assess needed service referrals, provide medical and court advocacy, and keep the victim and family members up to date on the status of the case.

Some of the services provided by advocates are:

- Assistance filing an order of protection.

- Setting up a follow up medical exam.

- Court accompaniment.

- Case updates.

- Assistance finding counseling.

Offers day program services that assist with life skills, vocational training, and community inclusion, to gain greater independence and quality of life.

Services include community based recreation experiences, pre-vocational training, life skills building, and health and wellness activities.

Provides energy assistance program designed to help moderate income seniors and families who have temporarily experienced a hardship but may not meet the guidelines of government programs.

Callers must ask specifically for the Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program when they reach out to this referral.

Offers general assistance, a monthly maintenance to eligible recipients.

Diaper assistance is available to the public based on supply. Priority is given to individuals enrolled in the WIC, Better Birth Outcomes, or GREAT Start Home Visiting programs.

Provides staff to help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.

Offers a drive up food pantry of pre-boxed food and one item of cleaning products. 

Provides a senior center with many activities and assistance for older adults. Services include help with applications (for example, for Disability, SNAP, and automobile license sticker renewal), Medicare information, card clubs, coffee groups, and dances.

Offers general assistance monthly grant ($200) for those who qualify that can be used for any combination of the following, rent, utility bill (power, water, garbage), transportation (Decatur Public Transit), Kroger (personal needs).

Provides family planning services to residents of Greene County. Services include pregnancy testing, STD/STI testing and treatment services, gynecologic exams, and birth control supplies.

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinic is available by appointment on Mondays. Call to set up an appointment.

The program will assist customers needing health or dental assistance, up to $300, with vision screenings, prescription payments, prescribed lift chairs, hearing aid assistance, dental cleanings/services, etc.

Distributes more than 23 million meals annually throughout a 23-county service area in eastern Iowa and western Illinois through a network of over 300 partners in food pantries, schools, senior residences, and community action organizations. Partner pantries are located in all counties of the service area.  Call and speak to the receptionist to find a pantry nearby, or use the map tool online.  

Offers community college with a range of classes for adults of all ages.class="pasteContent_RTE">

Presents approximately 12 exhibitions yearly, including the annual Holiday Treasures exhibition and the annual Amateur Competition and Exhibition. The Center also offers more than 40 art classes, 2 community art festivals, artist lectures, art workshops for children and adults, and many associated performing and literary arts presentations.

Assists older persons or their caregivers in identifying their needs and place them in contact with appropriate community resources or service providers.

Follow up activities are included such as making sure the older person was able to receive the service or help the older person obtain the service.

Provides information, referrals, and guidance for senior living, care, support, and benefits for older adults. Consultants can also provide help with the Veteran's Aid and Attendance benefits. Services include a variety of educational meetings, book clubs, support groups, and other meetings are also available. Online Senior Resource Directory is designed to help older adults in Illinois stay home safely or transition successfully.