The Salvation Army of Southern Illinois in Marion provides financial assistance with food, rent, utilities, and clothing for families and individuals across Bond, Calhoun, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Jersey, Lawrence, Lincoln, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pulaski, Scott and Shelby counties.

For questions or food pantry hours, please contact Darla Harms at (618) 993-5854 or darla.harms@usc.salvationarmy.org.

The Autism Response Team (ART) is an information line for the autism community. Its team members are specially trained to provide personalized information and resources to people with autism and their families.

(888) AUTISM2 (288-4762) – English
(888) 772-9050 – Spanish

help@autismspeaks.org

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Homefront Mental Health Resources include:

• Online self-care inventory resources
• A printable self-care assessment tool.

 

The City of Chicago has created a voluntary registry for individuals who may need assistance in the event of an emergency.

Individuals with disabilities or special needs or their caregivers can sign up at www.cityofchicago.org/voluntaryregistry/ or contact the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) at (312) 744-7050 for additional information.

Special Olympics, in partnership with WWE and Special Olympics athletes, provides a free fitness School of Strength video series for athletes in their teens and late 20s. The series features workout videos with varying levels of difficulty in flexibility, strength, balance and endurance exercises to encourage athletes to commit to a lifetime of fitness habits.

ABCya provides a variety of educational games designed to help children in kindergarten through 6th grade learn.

Envision Unlimited’s Community Living Program provides a variety of residential living arrangements and supports to adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Services are individualized and person-centered. The intent is to assist each individual to live in the community in a setting most aligned with his/her preferences and those of his/ her guardian. In-home respite is prioritized for individuals who are not receiving any other funded service and who are on the PUNS wait list.

GoNoodle helps teachers and parents get kids moving with short interactive videos and activities. Desk-side movement helps kids achieve more by keeping them engaged and motivated throughout the day.

The Administration for Community Living helps people of all ages with disabilities and older adults live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities. ACL provides information, online tools, and resources to help you access disability networks and services such as transportation, housing, and more.

Administration for Community Living resources include:

• The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) for information and access to essential services
• An easy-to-use A to Z list of programs, networks, and ACL focus areas
• The latest COVID-19 updates, vaccine and testing locations

The Sangamon County Health Department protects, promotes and works to improve the health and well-being of all individuals and families in Sangamon and Menard Counties. Programs and services include vaccination clinics and other health services for children and adults, a discount card for medications, medication and sharps disposal, and more.