Springfield Resources
Electronic Portal for SSI Recipients
The IRS has an electronic portal to assist people on SSI and other non-filers in receiving their stimulus payments. Individuals can go to the portal, enter their personal information and that information will be utilized to send them a stimulus payment.
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities find jobs and achieve independence. You can learn more about DRS can help in this impact video.
To learn more, call (877) 761-9780 (Voice), (866) 264-2149 (TTY) or (312) 957-4881 (VP).
You can also apply for DRS services online.
Darkness to Light’s Talking to Kids About Safety From Sexual Abuse – If a shorter option is more appropriate than the full Stewards of Children® training, we’re making our Talking to Kids About Safety From Sexual Abuse training available at no charge by using code Talk2020. This training is ideal for parents and caregivers who may be home with children and have time to invest in learning more.
This list of resources have been compiled by the UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development.to help people with disabilities, their families, service providers and the workforce that supports them have access to the latest information about COVID-19.
Coronavirus at Work: FAQs Around Disabilities
Understood’s Workplace Initiative has collected key resources from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and others.
The Conversation Starter Kit is a useful tool to help you have the conversation with a family member, friend, or other loved one about your – or their – wishes regarding end-of-life care.
Contact Ministries in Springfield
Serves the greater Springfield community by providing referrals, food, clothing, shelter, financial assistance and other programs. (217) 753-3939
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services so that beneficiaries can receive a wider range of services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility.
A free service for all people living in the 28-county Springfield diocese. Therapists will provide a calming, professional and empathetic ear to those experiencing situational stress and anxiety related to COVID-19.
Call (217) 321-8343.
(217) 525-1736