HelpSource. A Human Services Guide for East Central Illinois

Transition Services Directory Aids Young Adults

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:07:58 +0000

January 2012 – The Transition Services Directory is designed to assist in the transition from high school to adult life for the youth of Champaign County. Its main purpose is to provide a user-friendly directory of resources that are available in our area for youth, both during and after high school. The contents include information about organizations providing services in the following areas: educational services, financial support, health care, support services, recreation and leisure, residential services, transportation, and vocational services. The directory was developed by the Transition Planning Committee (TPC) of Champaign County, Resource Directory Subcommittee.

Download the PDF of Transition Services Directory (400K).

Family Yellow Pages for Vermilion County, Illinois

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:41:15 +0000

September 2011 — The Family Yellow Pages is a directory of resources families in Vermilion County, Illinois, and is made available by the United Way of Danville Area, Inc. Success By 6&tm; program. It is provided to ensure that expecting families and those with very young children have an opportunity to receive the services they need.

The index of services includes: Abuse/Family Violence, After School Programs, Alcohol/Drug Treatment, Child Development/Education, Counseling/Mental Health, Education/Job Training, Emergencies/Hot Lines, Family Planning/Pregnancy, Food/Clothing/Housing, General Information about Community Programs, Libraries, Medical Facilities/Clinics, Non-Emergency Important Numbers, Parent/Guardian Resource & Assistance, Recreation/Activities, and Transportation.

Download the PDF of the Family Yellow Pages (180K).

For more information, call the United Way of Danville Area Community Help Line at 217-442-3512 or visit the website at www.unitedwayda.com. Thank you!

Updated Senior Mini Resource Guide

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:50:15 +0000

May 2011 – Senior Services, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, has updated the Senior Mini Resource Guide [PDF]. The guide is a summary of the most commonly requested services for seniors in Champaign County and is a place to begin to access service providers. For more specific help call Champaign County Regional Planning Commission – Senior Services 217-328-3313.

Community Media Directory 2011

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:37:21 +0000

May 2011 — An updated version of the Community Media Directory, A Resource Listing of Print and Broadcast Media in and around Champaign County, Illinois, is now available for download as a printable PDF. [Download Community Media Directory (PDF)]

The Community Media Directory provides detailed contact information for area media outlets and is designed for non-profits looking to place PSAs, community calendars items and other community announcements. It is provided as a community service by Carle Public Relations.

The directory is not restricted in any way. Please feel free to copy and disseminate as needed.

Updated Senior Transportation Directory

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:30:02 +0000

February 2011- Family Service of Champaign County, Illinois has updated the Senior Transportation Directory which is available for download from the HelpSource site as a PDF. Download Senior Transportation Directory (75K).

2010 HelpBooks Available

admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:43:12 +0000

Family Service collaborated with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to bring you the 2010 version of this community resource guide for human and social services. Call Dawn at 217-352-0099 to reserve copies or stop by Family Service at 405 S. State St., Champaign or C-U Public Health at 201 N. Kenyon Rd., Champaign to get your complimentary copy today.

The 2010 HelpBook is also available for download as a PDF (4.4MB).

The HelpBook Online expands considerably on the print version, covering over 550 programs. In addition to program description, location and phone, the program listings include Website, email, operating agency, person in charge, hours, eligibility, fee, intake process, program licenses, staff qualifications, service area and handicap accessibility. The HelpBook Online is indexed by keywords, provides an alphabetical index of programs, and is also searchable by free keyword search.

Print Edition of Support Group Directory Available

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:44:33 +0000

The 13th print edition of the Support Group Directory lists hundreds of area support groups by category. Copies are available for pickup at Family Service, 405 S. State St., Champaign. Please call Sharon at the Self Help Center at 217-352-0099 if you are interested in a complimentary copy. We suggest a $5 donation for each additional copy.

The Support Group Directory is also available online at selfhelp.famservcc.org where it is updated on an ongoing basis.

Family Yellow Pages for Vermilion County, Illinois

admin — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:59:49 +0000

January 2011 — The Family Yellow Pages is a directory of resources families in Vermilion County, Illinois, and is made available by the United Way of Danville Area, Inc. Success By 6&tm; program. It is provided to ensure that expecting families and those with very young children have an opportunity to receive the services they need.

Download the PDF of the Family Yellow Pages (400K).

For more information, call the United Way of Danville Area Community Help Line at 217-442-3512 or visit the website at www.unitedwayda.com. Thank you!

Updated HelpBook Online

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:52:24 +0000

June 2010 – The HelpBook Online is a comprehensive directory of human and social services in Champaign County, Illinois maintained by First Call for Help at Family Service.

The online version of the HelpBook expands considerably on the print version, covering over 550 programs. In addition to program description, location and phone, the HelpBook Online program listings include Website, email, operating agency, person in charge, hours, eligibility, fee, intake process, program licenses, staff qualifications, service area and handicap accessibility.

The HelpBook Online is indexed by keywords, provides an alphabetical index of programs, and is also searchable by free keyword search.

Senior Calendar and Mini-Guide

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:33:13 +0000

May 2010 — The Senior Calendar (PDF) provides information on local activities that relate to seniors. The Senior Mini-Guide (PDF) is designed to help seniors identify options for assistance and support in Champaign County, Illinois, whether it be emergency numbers, in home services, financial management, advance directives, or meal management. Champaign County Regional Planning Commission.