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Offers Certified Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors who are available by appointment to assist with Medicare D, BEAM (State of Illinois license discount application), Low Income Subsidy application, Medicare Savings Plan application, and various other applications.

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. 

Provides emergency food services for families in crisis, offering a 3 to5 day food supply. When available may also pick up bread, meat and seasonally available produce

Curriculum and instruction for grades K-12. Preschool for 4 year old children.

Distance Learning Network provides opportunities for students to pursue courses of independent study which does not require them to be in the classroom.

Provides various programs through the community action agency. Can also provide information regarding local services and programs.

Provides medical care to patients in the end stage of a terminal diagnosis.

Hospice care includes:

- Medications to help manage symptoms and for comfort.

- Equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, canes, etc.

- Supplies such as linens, gloves, dressings, catheters, gowns, incontinent supplies.

- Visits by a Registered Nurse to assess and manage symptoms.

- Visits by a Home Health Aide to provide personal care, such as bathing, hair care, massage, and range of motion exercise.

- Oversight by physician.

Designed to reintegrate individuals back into the community from a nursing facility setting. Services include locating and securing affordable housing, financial assistance with the first month's rent and security deposit, acquiring household items and assistive equipment, home remodeling for safe independent living, independent living skills training, referrals to personal assistant services, case management, and advocacy and peer support.

Trauma treatment and therapeutic support program that serves active military and veterans affected by untreated trauma reactions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program places special emphasis on helping military personnel and their loved ones cope with the effects of deployment and the uncertainty of war.

Educational information offered related to disaster preparedness and recovery, beef cattle production, and cropping and water systems.

Provides a rent subsidy program. This program is similar to the HUD voucher program, that targets extremely low-income renters and helps them pay their monthly rent.

Provides driver risk education services to persons who have been charged with DUI offenses or violations of similar local ordinances. The program provides orientation to offenders regarding the impact of alcohol/drug use on behavior and driving skills. It also allows the offender to explore the personal ramification of the substance use.

Will also conduct DUI evaluations to determine the extent of alcohol/drug use and determine the offender's risk to public safety. A subsequent corresponding recommendation for intervention is determined and recorded for the Illinois courts or the Office or the Secretary of State.

Primary programs and activities include providing swim lessons for individuals with special needs through the local YMCA and scholarships for children to attend various camps, classes and summer programs. Holds special activities and gatherings for members and their extended families. Donates to other groups or causes which provide benefit and support to people with Down syndrome including UCP and the Springfield Parks Foundation for the purchase of accessible playground equipment at Springfield’s Washington Park.

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft. After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail. Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent. Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening. Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid’s guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

Provides a sex education curriculum geared to decrease teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STI), and HIV.

Offers a before and after school program. Services provide safe, fun, and learning activities for children. From creative arts and hands-on science experiments to games and interactive projects. Assistance with homework is also provided. Bus services may also be provided from local schools. 

Offers services to help job seekers find and keep employment, services include: career coaching, job search assistance, education assistance, and referrals to community resources.