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COVID-19 Resources

  • Health Services for the Uninsured in DuPage County

    The DuPage Health Coalition (DHC) and several Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are providing a variety of health and financial support services to uninsured and low-income residents in the county.

    COVID-19 testing, telemedicine and opioid use disorder treatment services are among the services available at these FQHCs located throughout DuPage County.

    Click on the health coalition flyer, which is in English and Spanish, for more information.

  • Healthcare Access for Undocumented Folks in the Time of COVID-19

    Information from United We Dream.

  • Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network

    The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network (HSIDN) is a grassroots effort to support and build healthy communities in Illinois’ 15 southernmost counties (Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Union, Saline, White and Williamson). The Network brings together local health departments, area health centers, hospitals and others interested in improving the health of their communities. HSIDN provides an extensive collection of health and community resources, workshops and prevention programs.

    HSIDN provides information on a wide range of resources, including:

    • Access to Care resources and tips for finding a primary care physician (PCP)
    • Comprehensive lists of healthcare & hospital systems, local health departments, and federally qualified health care providers (FQHC)
    • A Dental Health Resource Guide
    • A Diabetes prevention program and Camp Beta for youth with diabetes
    • A community health calendar

     

  • Heart Health and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

    The American Heart Association provides science-based information and resources to protect your health and well-being, including information about vaccines, precautions for high-risk patients and more.

  • Help Illinois Families Emergency Relief Initiative

    Help Illinois Families expands on the existing Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Program (CSBG). New eligibility thresholds make Help Illinois Families available to more individuals and families. If you meet the income requirements and submit your application, you may be eligible for emergency assistance to cover the costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food and other household necessities.

    LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services. This includes assistance with heating, gas, propane and electricity. The last day to apply online with the Request for Services form is April 15. After that date, you can still apply through your local administering agency through May 31 2022.

    CSBG offers Illinoisans an opportunity to receive support for an array of essential services including rent assistance, food, temporary shelter, medicine and more. CSBG applications are avaialble year-round.

    This initiative remains available for all qualifying households with low income, regardless of how they may be affected by COVID-19. Eligible families may qualify for hundreds of dollars of support.

  • Helping Hands of Springfield

    Helping Hands of Springfield is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides homeless services to single adults 18 and older. It provides a shelter and supportive services, including individualized case management, advocacy and referrals, representative payee services, and shower facilities. It also provides help to obtain prescriptions, identification services, and employment assistance.

    If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of being homeless, call (217) 522-0048. For other housing-related needs, please call 211.

  • Helping Young Children With Disabilities During a Trying Time: Adding Structure and Routine

    The Illinois Early Learning Projects provides a simple step-by-step plan to help parents and caregivers develop structure and routine for young children with disabilities during the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Highpoint Care Center COVID-19 Relief

    Highpoint Care Center provides a Mobile Drive-Up Care Center where recipients can receive a bag filled with groceries and resources. Care Center locations are available in:

    • Naperville
    • Wheaton
    • Bolingbrook/Romeoville
    • North Aurora

    Highpoint Church also offers financial assistance to those in need. For more information, visit www.highpoint.church/care/.

  • Homeless Assistance Community Contacts

    Illinois has many designated Continuum of Care agencies in local communities that can help people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to find affordable housing in local communities.

  • Homeless Prevention Program in Illinois

    The Homeless Prevention Program in Illinois provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless. The program is designed to stabilize individuals and families in their existing homes, shorten the amount of time that individuals and families stay in shelters and assist individuals and families with securing affordable housing.

    Contact a Homeless Prevention Provider from the list to receive services.