Resource Directory
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 right away. Emergency responders are trained to assist in mental health and other crisis situations and can help connect you with appropriate support.
For Students, Staff, or Faculty at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign:
You can request a REACH (Response, Evaluation, and Crisis Help) social worker through the University of Illinois Police Department. REACH social workers are trained mental health professionals who provide emotional support and crisis intervention, either alongside or in place of traditional law enforcement.
To request REACH assistance, call UIPD at (217) 333-8911 and ask for a REACH social worker.
For more information, visit: police.illinois.edu/services/reach
You can also call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free and confidential support 24/7. Trained crisis counselors are available to help with mental health, substance use, or emotional distress. If you'd prefer local 24/7 crisis supports, please call (217) 359-4141.
Crisis Help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. This national hotline connects you with trained counselors for mental health, emotional distress, or substance use crises.
Champaign County Crisis Line (Rosecrance)
- Local 24/7 crisis support for mental health emergencies.
- Phone: (217) 359-4141
Courage Connection
- Offers comprehensive services for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, including emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy.
- 24/7 Hotline: (217) 384-4390
- Website: courageconnection.org
Crisis Nursery
- Provides year-round, full-day shelter services for adults experiencing homelessness.
- Location: 70 E. Washington St., Champaign, IL 61820
- Website: cctownship.com/strides-shelter
Rape, Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services
- 24/7 confidential support in Champaign for survivors of sexual assault
- Address: 301 S. Vine Suite 103 Urbana IL, 61801
- Phone: (217)384-4444
- Website: http://www.cu-races.org
SHALVA: Jewish Domestic Violence Support
- Provides free, confidential domestic abuse counseling services to the metropolitan Chicago Jewish community in a culturally sensitive and caring environment.
- Includes a 24-hour helpline, individual and group counseling (virtual and in-person), legal support, case management, and referrals.
- Contact: 24/7 Helpline: (773) 583-4673
- Website: shalvacares.org
UIPD Crisis Response– REACH
- Social workers respond with police to mental health crises on and around campus.
- Call: (217) 333-8911 and request REACH
- Website: police.illinois.edu/services/reach
Diversity & Belonging
Uniting Pride (UP) Center of Champaign County
- The only LGBTQIA+ resource center in East Central Illinois, offering support groups, educational programming, community events like the annual Pride Fest, and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.
- Website: unitingpride.org
Family & Family Planning
Family Service of Champaign County
- Contact: (217) 352-0099
- Website: famservcc.org
Yesh Tikva: Jewish Fertility Support
- Services: Offers free, professional psychosocial support, reproductive health education, and practical resources to individuals and couples facing infertility.
- Programs: Includes C3 Support Groups, Fertility Friends Peer Mentor Program, Care Packages of Hope, and educational workshops.
- Website: yeshtikva.org
Food
Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County
- 520 E. Wabash Ave., Suite 1, Rantoul, IL 61866
- Phone: (217) 893- 1530
- Website: https://cscrantoul.org
- Provides emergency food allocations once per month; requires ID and proof of address.
Daily Bread Soup Kitchen
- 116 N. First St., Champaign, IL 61820
- Phone: (217) 607-1418
- Hot Lunch served daily 10:30am- 12:30pm
- Website: https://dailybreadsoupkitchen.com
Hope Center Food Pantry (Vineyard Church)
- 1802 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL 61801
- Phone: (217) 60- 5654
- Hours: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wesley Food Pantry
- Urbana Location: 1203 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801 (Thursdays, 5:00 – 7:00 PM)
- Parkland College: 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Room M138, Champaign, IL 61821
(Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM; 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) - Phone: (217) 344-1120
- Website: wesleypantry.org
General
Experience Champaign-Urbana
- https://experiencecu.org/
- Provides information on local events, activities, and things to do in the Champaign-Urbana area.
Make It Champaign-Urbana
- https://makeitcu.com/
- Provides a wide range of resources and information for individuals who are new to the Champaign Urbana Community
Housing Needs
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)
- Offers rent assistance to households at risk of homelessness due to temporary hardship.
- Contact: (217) 328-3313
- Website: ccrpc.org
Jewish Specific
CJE SeniorLife
- CJE SeniorLife is a Chicago-based organization that provides virtual caregiver support, dementia resources, counseling, and Jewish-centered aging services to individuals throughout Illinois. Many programs are accessible to residents of Champaign County via phone or online.
- Phone: (773) 508-1000
- Website: cje.net
SHALVA – Jewish Domestic Abuse Support
- Provides free, confidential domestic abuse counseling services to the metropolitan Chicago Jewish community in a culturally sensitive and caring environment.
- Includes a 24-hour helpline, individual and group counseling (virtual and in-person), legal support, case management, and referrals.
- Contact: 24/7 Helpline: (773) 583-4673
- Website: shalvacares.org
Yesh Tikvah: Jewish Fertility Support
- Offers free, professional psychosocial support, reproductive health education, and practical resources to individuals and couples facing infertility.
- Includes C3 Support Groups, Fertility Friends Peer Mentor Program, Care Packages of Hope, and educational workshops.
- Website: yeshtikva.org
Mental Health and Counseling
Bodhi Counseling & Consulting
- 100 Trade Centre Drive, Suite 302, Champaign, IL 61820
- Phone: (217) 731-4638
- Website: bodhicounseling.care
- Services: Individual therapy for adults and children, both in-person and via telehealth.
- Insurance: Accepts several insurance plans; contact for details.
Child and Family Counseling of Champaign
- 313 N. Mattis Ave., Suite 116, Champaign, IL 61821
- Phone: (224) 232-8057
- Website: childfamilycounselingchampaign.com
- Services: Individual and family therapy sessions tailored to each client's needs.
- Insurance: Accepts various insurance plans; contact for details.
KC Counseling, LLC
- 328 N. Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820
- Phone: (217) 388-1064
- Website: kccounselingllc.com
- Services: Offers individual therapy, group therapy, nutritional counseling, and psychiatric services for children and adults.
- Insurance: Accepts various insurance plans; verify with the clinic.
NAMI Champaign
- Website: namichampaign.org
- Services: Provides support groups, classes, and community education for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Legal Aid
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and seniors, including assistance with housing, public benefits, family law, and consumer issues.
- Phone: (217) 356-1351
- Website: lincolnlegal.org
Senior Supports
Alzheimer's Association- Illinois Chapter
- Website: alz.org®
- Offers support groups, education, and a 24/7 helpline.
CJE SeniorLife
- CJE SeniorLife is a Chicago-based organization that provides virtual caregiver support, dementia resources, counseling, and Jewish-centered aging services to individuals throughout Illinois. Many programs are accessible to residents of Champaign County via phone or online.
- Phone: (773) 508-1000
- Website: cje.net
We're still adding to this list, which focuses on Champaign County and nearby areas. If you know of a helpful resource we’ve missed, please email Alena, our JFS Coordinator, at [email protected] so we can keep improving this guide for our community.