Rattle the Stars Suicide Prevention Services and Training

Rattle the Stars provides community-based suicide prevention services, information and training to the Champaign County area, including:

  • Suicide prevention consultations
  • Suicide intervention training
  • Private training for groups and assistance developing a comprehensive suicide response plan
  • Student-led school suicide prevention chapters
  • Comfort dog support
  • Speaking engagements and workshops

All Rattle the Stars services are free. Visit their website for program information and additional resources.

Telecommunications Relay Services Information in American Sign Language

Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) allow people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have speech disabilities to communicate by telephone.

The Federal Communications Commission’s American Sign Language video walks you through the various TRS systems available.

Legal Advice Line for Victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault

Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS) offers the Legal Advice Line for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. The Legal Advice Line is available in certain counties served by PSLS.

For a list of counties served, the hours the advice line is open and more information on the services offered, click here for their flyer in English or Spanish.

National Parent Helpline

Offers emotional support from a trained advocate to help you become an empowered and stronger parent. Parent advocates can list, offer emotional support, help you problem-solve, connect you with local resources, help you explore new resources and more.

The National Parent Helpline is available Monday through Friday from 12 – 9 p.m. at (855) 427-2736 (855-4A PARENT).

Eviction Help for Illinois Residents

Eviction Help Illinois is a non-profit organization providing free legal aid, mediation services, and connections to other resources including rental assistance to increase housing stability.

Eviction Help Illinois flyer in English

Eviction Help Illinois flyer in Spanish

Renter and Homeowner Resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPD) offers a variety of resources for homeowners and renters. Resources include information about tenant rights, assistance for landlords, mortgage assistance, rent assistance, utility assistance and more.

The Immigration Project

The Immigration Project provides individual attorney consultations and evaluations in Spanish and English on immigration issues in central and southern Illinois. Immigration attorneys and specialists travel to meet with clients in seven regional locations throughout downstate Illinois. They also have offices in Normal and Champaign.

The Immigration Project has a Facebook page and may be reached at (309) 829-8703 or info@immigrationproject.org.

Tazewell County Public Health

Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD) provides clinics, mental health resources, community services, environmental programs and more to help all residents of Tazewell County make healthy choices and live healthy lives. TCHD provides services in Pekin and Tremont.

The Tazewell County Public Health 2025 Guide to Services provides a downloadable list of services, contact numbers, and when and where the services are offered.

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA) provides year-round, community-based recreational programs and inclusion services for children, teens and adults with special needs.

NWCSRA collaborates with the Bolingbrook Park District, Lockport Township Park District, Plainfield Park District, the Village of Romeoville, Brookeridge Park District and Justice Park District to provide recreation opportunities and special events for area families.

For more information, contact NWCSRA at (815) 407-1819.

Thunder Adaptive Sports

Thunder Adaptive Sports, based in McLean County, is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that offers adaptive sports for youth and adults with physical disabilities and/or medical diagnoses. The group strives to help everyone participate in sports, including sled hockey, cycling, and track and field. There is no cost to participate at the recreational level.

The Thunder Adaptive Sports “family” includes:

  • The Central Illinois Sled Hockey Association (CISHA) – a volunteer, non-profit organization offering recreational and competitive sled hockey for youth and adult players with physical disabilities throughout the central Illinois region. Families do not pay to participate. CISHA provides sleds, hockey equipment, team jerseys and ice time.

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