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Free, confidential, 24/7 mental health and crisis support via text message, WhatsApp, and chat.

Volunteers support people facing various challenges like stress, anxiety, loneliness, relationship issues, bullying, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

Provides free or low-cost health coverage to people with low incomes, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

DHS administers the applications for Medicaid through ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility), which is the part of the DHS website where Illinois residents can apply for Medicaid, SNAP, and cash benefits.

Provides outpatient services include treatment and specialized therapies to manage substance abuse, assessment and treatment planning, individual and group therapy, case coordination, DUI evaluation, information and referral, and intervention services.

Provides mobile crisis response services to those in need. Services include on-site counseling, mental health evaluations, and assessments to check the need for psychiatric hospitalization.

Subsidized housing complex serving low-income people of all ages. 

Provides consultations to seniors to give information, resources, and improved access to long-term care support services. Information can include housing options, in-home care services, assistance with completing applications for Medicaid, Low Income Subsidy, etc, and assistance with Medicare.

Provides assistance to eligible individuals who wish to attain their GED by paying the testing fees, when funding is available. Up to 2 failed sections may also be retaken with MCS funds. Individual must be ready to take the GED test and pick up application packet at the office.

Provides crisis intervention and case management services to abused children. Services include support to the child and the non-offending family members, linkage to counseling and medical services for the child, court support services, and screenings. 

Offers personalized housing counseling services to help individuals and families achieve stable, affordable housing.

Certified counselors provide guidance on a variety of housing issues, including homebuying, homeownership, HOEPA, and HECM reverse mortgages.

Assists with budgeting, debt management, and credit-building to strengthen financial stability.

Provides home health care services to those in need who are under orders from a physician. Services are administered by a registered nurse and include medication management, IV therapy, catheter care, dressing changes, injections, and physical assessments.

Provides Medicaid and Medicare-certified low cost clinics offering "one stop shop" for general health care needs.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Offers the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered in LaSalle County in accordance with the phases defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Provides assistance with permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless with a disabling condition. To receive help, funds must be available, and individuals must qualify according to grant requirements. Within certain programs, case management services and life skill classes are offered.

Provides assistance with Nicor gas bills, when funds are available.

Outreach staff visit older persons or their caregivers to inform them about available benefits and services. Outreach Services may include:

- Encouraging older persons to participate in senior programs.

- Assisting older persons in gaining access to needed services (Benefit Access Application, Medicare Part D, etc.).

- Follow up with older persons and agencies to determine whether services have been received and the needs of the older person are met.

- Provide client advocacy to secure benefits.

Provides a website offering the following substance use information:

- Medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction.

• Drug addiction facts and risks, including how heroin changes the brain.
• Myths about heroin and individuals who use heroin.
• Symptoms of heroin withdrawal.
• Warning signs of drug use.

Investigates confirmed and suspected cases of reportable diseases by working with healthcare providers, schools, childcare staff and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Collection and analysis of data from infected and exposed individuals (surveillance) to identify the cause of diseases to prevent and control their spread from person to person. Also, provides Tuberculosis (TB) testing and treatment, treatment for partners of those diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV Medical Case Management.

Offers The Senior Tech Connect Program which is committed to helping improve the mental and emotional well-being of seniors. Provides devices that are video chat capable to help keep seniors connected with friends and family.

Local affiliates of United Cerebral Palsy deliver a wide range of direct services to individuals with cerebral palsy, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include early intervention, therapy services, employment and vocational support, day programs, residential services, assistive technology, transportation, and family support. Affiliates may also provide information and referral, community-based programming, and advocacy at the local level.