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Offers help to first and second-time parents managing the demands of caring for a child during the first three years of life. Family-support workers visit the home to encourage new parents by building on their strengths, emphasizing the joys of parenting and easing concerns with education and hands-on assistance. Services can start before the baby is born with prenatal home visits by a doula.

Offers help to first and second-time parents managing the demands of caring for a child during the first three years of life. Family-support workers visit the home to encourage new parents by building on their strengths, emphasizing the joys of parenting and easing concerns with education and hands-on assistance. Services can start before the baby is born with prenatal home visits by a doula.

Provides a variety of behavioral health services. Mental health specialists serve patients in-person and by virtual appointments. Services include psychiatric services (able to prescribe behavioral health-related medications when appropriate), counseling services (does not prescribe behavioral health-related medications), social services (includes housing issues), and crisis services (includes a 24 hour Crisis Line).

Offers "Norman Services" to support families with children at risk of being placed in DCFS care or unable to return home due to unmet basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or other essential items. These services aim to prevent child removal or facilitate reunification by addressing critical living circumstances.

Eligible families may receive assistance through Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants, the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) to secure permanent housing, and the Emergency Cash Assistance Program for immediate basic needs.

Additionally, the services include support for guardianship-related matters, providing guidance and resources for individuals navigating the appointment or opposition of guardianship arrangements for children or adolescents.

Empowers people with disabilities to attain new skills and techniques so they are able to participate in daily living, recreational/social opportunities, and vocational/volunteering activities. Services work to assist people in mastering skills they need to live independently, like accessing public transportation, managing a personal budget, promoting self-advocacy, teaching home-making skills, utilizing community services, and obtaining assistive devices and durable medical equipment. 

Program services include rental assistance up to HUD Fair Market Rent allowance and case management. Can remain on program as long as eligibility requirements are met.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276; cell 217-549-1152

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

Offers many different senior services for those in the area served including, Medicare A, B, C, and D information and assistance (SHIP), Medicaid application assistance, Social Security assistance, ACA application assistance, Information and Referral.

Offers full range of general and preventative dental care. Except for dentures and partials which are not routinely offered. May also offer dental surgeries for children who qualify. 

Offers basketball, computer labs, tutoring, kid's and teen's programs, recreation, leadership training, youth employment, Bible studies, and a safe, fun place for youth to go.

Assists with clothing (children and some men's), bus cards, food, hygiene essentials, household items (cannot deliver large items), and occasionally gas cards, etc.

Located on the upstairs level of the church building.

Offers internal medicine, pediatrics, general health care services, as well as ancillary services including laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, nutrition, mental health counseling, health education and translation services.

Provides a multi-purpose center offering social, educational, health, and recreational programs to seniors and community members of all ages. Programs include:

- Activities, classes, resources, and groups to facilitate and support healthy lifestyles for clients.

- A cafe open five days a week, with donations welcomed to support its operation.

- A medical equipment loan closet that accepts and provides assistive technology equipment, sickroom supplies, and other medical aids for community use.

- Volunteers coordinate with a local supermarket to provide home grocery delivery weekly.

- An annual health fair and flu/pneumonia clinic held in collaboration with the Ogle County Health Department at the facility.

- Exercise and fitness classes, in partnership with Highland Community College, offered on Mon, Wed, and Fri at 9:00 am.

- The SHIP program, which assists clients with Medicare insurance issues and other services, such as help with the Benefit Access Application.

Provides one week's worth of groceries to families in need. Activities and books available to children.

Provides eligible customers with financial assistance to maintain employment, attend college/trade school, or meet basic transportation needs.

Offers the following outpatient substance abuse treatment:

- Level I Outpatient for adults and adolescents.

- Level II Intensive Outpatient for adults and adolescents.

- Medication Assisted Treatment.

- Individual & Family Therapy in conjunction with group services.

- DUI Evaluations & Updates.

- DUI Risk Education.

- DUI Counseling Services.

- Secretary of State Evaluations.

- Virtual services.

Provides child vaccines. All scheduled childhood vaccines are available. Immunization for infants and children (6 weeks to 18 years of age) for uninsured, underinsured, and Medicaid/All Kid's recipients. 8 clinics per month, 6 total sites located throughout McHenry County

Adult Vaccines, all recommended vaccines for adults (19 years of age and older) for both uninsured and underinsured. 2 walk-in clinics per month. Travel vaccines are not offered.

Provides primary medical care services to those that need minor medical services. Services include diagnosis and treatment of minor injuries, illnesses, physicals, pediatric care, occupational health services, and immunizations.

Food pantry that offers dried goods, frozen food, dairy items, fresh produce, and holiday food baskets. Also offers personal hygiene items, paper goods, baby diapers and formula, and adult incontinence supplies.

Helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by enabling them to successfully live, learn, work, and socialize in the community. Its programs are attuned to the unique potential of each individual and designed to build self-confidence and independence. Support services are provided through one or more of the following programs:

- 24-hour residential support.

- Developmental training.

- Supported living.

- Supported employment.

- Competitive employment.

- Janitorial training.

Provides police and dispatch services responsible for emergency assessment and response.