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Offers HAWK-I which provides the CHIP benefits (Children's Health Insurance Program) which offers health care insurance coverage for Iowa children in families with limited incomes. Depending on the size of the family Hawk-I is from free to no more than $40.00 per month; See website for income guidelines.

Access point for the community's homeless response system. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Offers a program that helps you to save time and money through planning your meals and shopping strategies. Programming and materials may also be available online. 

Families within income guidelines may be eligible for financial assistance with the costs of child care for children 12 years and younger or with special needs.

Offers SERVSAFE® classes for food service professionals, providing comprehensive training on food hazards, proper food handling practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure food safety and prevent foodborne-illness outbreaks. 

Provides an average of 7 days worth of food. Guests may come back during the last half hour of any pantry day and take more fresh produce and bakery items.

Primary Care for LGBTQ+ individuals, including exams, preventive care, STD testing and treatment, CDC recommended vaccinations, mental health counseling, and referrals for specialty screenings.

Offers transgender and nonbinary health services, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery navigation.

Offers PrEP, pre-exposure prophylaxis, a medication regimen that can help prevent HIV infection in people who are at high risk of exposure to the virus.

- Performs a valuable community service by diverting reusable materials from landfills and providing these products to the public at affordable prices.

- ReStore accepts a variety of donated items from contractors, suppliers, organizations, and individuals.

- Habitat provides free pick-up of items to be donated with in Sangamon County, keeping those items out of the landfills.

- See the website for a list of accepted donations.

- Donations are tax-deductible.

Serves families interested in adopting a child. Allows birth parents and adoptive parents to design an adoption plan that is in the best interest of the child, and recognizes the importance of the adoptive parents and birth parents developing an on-going relationship. Services include counseling young women who are pregnant, adoption orientations, adoption home studies for domestic and international adoptions, as well as for special needs adoptions, post-placement supervision, finalization services, ongoing support groups, and adoption searches.

Provides access to materials, including print, electronic, streaming, and downloadable items. Materials are available for circulation and in-house reference use. Also offers programs that encourage family literacy and children’s access to the arts. Computers available for public use so individuals can access word processing, resume writing, and spreadsheets.

Offers Partner Abuse Intervention Program, (P.A.I.P.) is most often completed by individuals who have been accused of, or have engaged in, abusive behaviors with a significant other. This program focuses on resolving the root of the problem to help with long term change. Program is designed to help clients unlearn problematic behaviors, and understand why they are problematic, so you can have healthy relationships in the future. Healthy communication, respect, and conflict resolution are focused upon during the program.

Adult immunization clinic including vaccines for immigration, work, and/or school. (Call for an appointment and for current fees.)

Vaccine program for children up to 18 years of age.

WIC nutritional program provides supplemental food.

Breastfeeding information and education.

Environmental health safety and surety - air, food, and water inspection and contamination issues (complaints and questions). Natural and infectious disease information, such as West Nile virus, insect bites, etc.

Emergency preparedness and response for bioterrorism threats (chemical, biological, and nuclear), mass immunization clinics, strategic national stockpile, volunteer opportunities.

Public health information.

Other services include:

- Family Stabilization/central navigation

- Community Health Workers

- Family-Centered Coaching

- Childhood Lead testing

- Household lead mitigation

- HIV testing

- STI tracking and prevention

- Obesity and Diabetes Prevention

- Minority Health Initiative

- Dental screenings (primarily children)

Provides a weekly warehouse grocery store pantry. Available pantry items may include, perishable food products, non-perishable food products, fruits, vegetables, breads, toiletries, cleaning products.

Sells thrift shop items, including clothing, jewelry, household items, furniture, medications, and medical supplies, etc.

Provides access to a 24 hour helpline with care coordination specialists offering resource referrals, case management and support to Illinois Veterans, family members, or caregivers experiencing emotional challenges associated with PTSD, mild TBI, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and substance abuse. 

Can provide a Personal Assistant to assist people with disabilities with activities of daily living that they cannot do themselves. Daily living activities that a person could use help with may include dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, meal preparation, health care, laundry, housework, money management, shopping, and feeding.

Offers to help patients prevent illness, manage ongoing health conditions, and get care when they are sick. Services may include exams, screenings, immunizations, care for acute illness, chronic disease care, referrals, and care coordination.

Provides support and training through vocational, residential, and day services to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.

Provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.

TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

Transitional services are also available to help families become independent, such as GED preparation, vocational training, job retention programs, etc.