HelpSource: Human Services Guide for East Central Illinois

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Report on Senior Issues

In September 2007, The Carle Foundation brought together a focus group to discuss senior issues with specific emphasis on healthcare, poverty, unmet needs, and gaps in service. [Download Senior Issues Focus Group Report (PDF, 200K).]

Most participants are employed by human care agencies which have services for seniors, and some are employed by a variety of health organizations. Topics discussed included identification and opinions about the perceived most profound problems facing seniors, those specifically related to poor seniors, health-related issues, and the different concerns faced by "younger" seniors, 50-64 years of age, and "older" seniors, 65 years and over. Specific subjects also included gaps and unmet senior needs and stumbling blocks related to solving these needs.

Community Resource Guide 2007

The Community Resource Guide is a collaborative project of the United Way of Champaign County Success By 6® EduCare/Early Literacy Work Group, The Urbana Free Library, Champaign Public Library, Champaign County Public Health Department and Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. This quick reference guide lists a variety of resources including support services and educational programs for families with young children in Champaign County.Download the Community Resource Guide (280K PDF)

Senior Guide

The Champaign County Senior Guide (607K, PDF) is a resource book to help seniors, family members and professionals identify options for assistance and support, whether it be emergency numbers, in-home service, financial management, advance directives, or meal management. This guide is maintained by Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, Senior Services. If you have any question, please contact Moni at 217-328-3313.

Help with Health Care Costs

Carle Foundation Hospital's Community Care Discount Program can help many uninsured and underinsured patients receive quality health care at little or no cost. [Download PDF flyer (450K)] For more information about the Community Care Discount Program, call (217) 326-2900 or visit Carle.com/hospital

Community Media Directory 2007

July 2007-- An updated version of the Community Media Directory is now available. This media list was originally a community service project of the Media Committee of the Human Services Council of Champaign County; revisions and substantive additions by The Carle Foundation Public Relations Department. The information is not restricted in any way. Please feel free to copy and disseminate as needed.

The Community Media Directory is also available for download in printable PDF format. Download Media Directory 2007 (200K)

Social Services Grants and Funding Opportunities

The Guide to Social Service Grants and Funding Opportunities was updated November 2006 and lists local and national funding sources for nonprofits. Download Grants and Funding Opportunities Guide (184K, PDF)

Brain Injury Resource Guide

HelpSource and Carle Foundation Hospital are pleased to make available an online version of the Brain Injury Resource Guide for individuals and families affected by brain injuries. [More...]

Last updated April 1, 2008.

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