COVID-19 Resources
Resources for Immigrants in C-U: COVID-19 Edition
Compiled by the New American Welcome Center at the University YMCA
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts provide these guidance, recommendations and resources.
Rockford School District 205 Remote Meal Service
Rockford Public Schools’ website provides information on meal distribution during remote learning at www.rps205.com/parents/meals.
Sacred Heart Food Pantry Rock Island
Pantry Hours: Monday – Friday 9 – 11 a.m.
(309) 794-0660
The Salvation Army of Decatur’s Social Service Center remains operational to serve those in need during these turbulent times. We currently offer services through our Food Pantry on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Our Pantry Manager and dedicated staff have converted to pre-boxed distribution as part of our coordinated response to COVID-19. Prescription Vouchers are available for those who struggle to cover the costs of their prescribed medications.
Pre-boxed distribution plan drive through.
29 W. Main St.
Decatur, IL(800) SAL-ARMY
The Salvation Army is providing a drive-through pantry Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the former Fred’s Location in Marion during the COVID-19 outbreak.
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, you can call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline.
The Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
(800) 985-5990
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
(800) 662-HELP (4357)
TTY: (800) 487-4889
Sangamon County Health Deptmartment
Information and resources for Sangamon County during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Sangamon County Resource Guide
The Sangamon County Department of Community Resources strives to improve the quality of life for people in-need in Sangamon County through department programs, services and referrals that promote economic stability and/or self-motivation.
The department provides several resource guides that cover financial assistance, food pantries, health care, housing and more.