Community Resources
As of February 8, 2024
General
SPIDER (Service Provider Identification & Exploration Resources) spider.dcfs.illinois.gov
United Way 2-1-1 dial “2-1-1” https://helpingpeople.org/united-way-2-1-1/
child services
Caritas Family Solutions 618-394-5900 caritasfamilysolutions.org adoption, foster care, counseling, pregnancy counseling and assistance
Child and Family Connections 888-222-9592 https://www.roe1.net/programs/child-family-connections/ access to Illinois Early Intervention System for children birth to 3yrs - developmental screenings and therapy
CASA of Jersey and Greene Counties 618-498-5571 x 152 https://jersey-greenecountycasa.com/ advocacy services for children in foster care
DCFS - Dept. of Children and Family Services 800-252-2873 https://dcfs.illinois.gov/ invetigates suspected child abuse or neglect; support services for families
WIC @ Jersey County Health Department 618-498-9565 http://www.jerseycountyhealth.org/ WIC nutrition program providing foods and formula for infants & children to 5 years; immunizations
Jersey CUSD #100 Birth to Three Program 618-498-4322 x 4 https://www.jersey100.org/page/prevention-initiative-birth-three “Parents as Teachers” for birth to 3 years - supports child development and family well-being
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center 217-585-1180 https://lincolnprairiebhc.com/ Mental health treatment for youth ages 3-17 years; Inpatient, partial-hospitalization, and outpatient services
Lions of Illinois Foundation 815-756-5633 www.lionsofillinoisfoundation.org hearing aids, vision screenings and glasses
Riverbend Family Ministries 618-978-8335 https://riverbendfamilyministries.com/programs/ Refuge, Amare, Pathways counseling, SOAR, Every Survivor Counts
West Central Childcare Connection 800-782-7318 www.wcccc.com information on licensed child care providers and assistance paying for child care - based on income
crisis help
988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline dial “988” or 800-273-8255 emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
Brighton Betsy Ann Fire Protection District 618-372-4352 http://www.brightonfd.com/
CARES Crisis Line 800-345-9049 https://dscc.uic.edu/dscc_resource/illinois-cares-line-24-7/ 24-hour Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) for children at risk to themselves or others or in a mental crisis; referral to services for children, youth and families
Crisis Text Line text “HOME” to 741741 free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention
SAMHSA’s National Helpline 800-662-HELP(4357) or text “home” to 741-741 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS) 800-252-2873 https://dcfs.illinois.gov/ invetigates suspected child abuse or neglect, provides support services for families
First Baptist Church 618-639-3602 https://firstbaptistjerseyville.com/ need based financial assistance
Illinois Valley Economic Development Corp. 618-498-9521 https://ilvalley-edc.org/ energy assistance, water deposit, gas vouchers for work, rent assistance, food vouchers
Jersey County Sheriff Department 618-498-3312 https://jerseycountyillinois.us/sheriff-department/
Jerseyville Fire Department 618-498-3312 https://fire.jerseyville-il.us/
Jerseyville Police Department 618-498-2131 https://police.jerseyville-il.us/
Jersey Township 618-498-3719 general / emergency assistance, income based
Oasis Women’s Center 618-498-4341, 24-hr hotline: 800-244-1978 https://oasiswomenscenter.org/ women’s crisis center/shelter
SACIS Sexual Assault Counseling and Information Services 888-345-2846
Tigerlili Resources 636-219-9545 https://www.tigerliliresources.org/ safe home for adult females who have been sexually exploited or trafficked
Veterans Crisis Line dial “988”, then press “1” or text 838255 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
Dental
Maple Street Dental Clinic - Gillespie 888-349-4482, press: 2 https://mcphd.net/maple-street-dental-clinic/ Preventative & basic dental services, age 1 and up - insurance, medicaid and sliding-fee scale for uninsured
SIHF Dental Care Bethalto - 618-258-8460 Granite City - 618-877-4488 https://www.sihf.org/patient-care-services/dental-care Preventative & basic dental services for children and adults - insurance, medicaid, and sliding-fee scale for uninsured
Education
Illinois Valley Adult Education 618-498-9521 https://ilvalley-edc.org/ pay for CNA/ CDL/ other classes
Illinois Valley Head Start 618-498-9521 https://ilvalley-edc.org/ Head Start classes for 3-5 year olds
Lewis and Clark Comm. College 618-468-7000 https://www.lc.edu/ college courses, GED assistance, adult education, reading assistance
Jersey CUSD #100 618-498-9561 https://www.jersey100.org/ Birth to Three, Pre-K, Kindergarten through 12th grade, and JCAP (Jersey Community Alternative Program)
U of I Extension Office 618-498-2913 https://extension.illinois.edu/cjmm nutrition education, horticulture, and youth & 4-H programs
Employment
Job Center - Southwestern Illinois workNet Center 618-498-1778 https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/employment_and_training/index.php tuition, fees, uniforms, and graduation fees; career counseling and job search assistance; training opportunities
Illinois Department of Employment Security www.ides.illinois.gov employment assistance / unemployment
Financial
Ameren Energy Assistance 888-690-5700 https://www.ameren.com/illinois/account/customer-service/payment-options/payment-assistance help paying Ameren bill
DHS - Family Resource Center 618-498-2105 https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/ TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Illinois Valley Economic Development Corp 618-498-9521 https://ilvalley-edc.org/ electric assistance (LIHEAP), water assistance(LIHWAP), food vouchers, gas vouchers, rent assistance, propane bill assistance
Jersey Township 618-498-3719 rent assistance
Salvation Army 618-498-6669 Warm Neighbors/ Cool Friends program; rent assistance
St Vincent DePaul 618-556-0675 https://jerseycountycatholicchurches.org/support/st-vincent-depaul/ financial assistance, food, etc.
food
DHS - Family CommunityResource Center 618-498-2105 https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/ application for SNAP “food stamps” benefits
Fieldon Baptist Church Sonshine Food Pantry 618-378-3710 food pantry Thurs 9a-4p
First Baptist Church 618-639-3602 https://firstbaptistjerseyville.com/ Dinner Church Wednesdays @ 5:30p
Good Samaritan Food Pantry 217-972-8099 food pantry Tue and Thurs 9a-11a, Wed 2p-4p - 55 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville IL
Got Faith Ministries 618-567-5877 https://gotfaithonline.org/ food pantry Thurs 10a-1p - 508 W. Pine, Jerseyville
Community Hope Center 618-251-8021 https://chcil.org/ food pantry in Cottage Hills - call fo appointment
Jersey County Health Department 618-498-9565 www.jerseycountyhealth.org WIC nutrition program for women, infants and Chicdren to age 5, includes infant formula
Jersey Township Food Pantry 618-498-3719 food pantry - 720 State Hwy 16, Jerseyville
Rivebend Community Food Bank 618-462-9841 food pantry Fri 11a-3p - 929 Milnor St, Alton
Salvation Army Food Pantry 618-498-6669 food pantry - 813 W Carpenter St, Jerseyville
Senior Citizens Center 618-498-3483 Meals-On-Wheels and senior lunches - 804 Frankiln St, Jerseyville
Health Care
Jersey Community Hospital 618-498-6402 https://www.jch.org/ hospital with inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services
JCH Walk-In Clinic 618-498-639-9255 https://www.jch.org/locations/jerseyville-walk-in-clinic/ treats minor illness & injuries on walk-in basis; school and sports physicals
DHS - Family Community Resource Center 618-498-2105 https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/ Apply for Medicaid
Jersey County Health Department 618-498-9565 https://www.jerseycountyhealth.org/ home health skilled nursing services and therapies; immunizations for children and adults; STD screenings - income based; free pregnancy tests
Home Instead 217-245-9192 https://www.homeinstead.com/ non-medical home services for senior citizens
Housing
Jersey County Housing Authority 618-498-9516
Greene County Housing Authority 217-374-2128
Habitat for Humanity https://habitatillinois.org/ General housing assisitance
Housing Public housing and Section 8 Voucher for housing assistance, based on income
Jerseyville Manor/ Liberty Village https://libertyvillageofjerseyville.com/index.htm Assisted Living, Long term care
Oasis Women’s Center 618-498-4341 https://www.womenshelters.org/cit/il-alton crisis center/shelter in Alton … 24-hr hotline 1-800-244-1978
Rural Development https://www.rd.usda.gov/il General housing assisitance
Calhoun County Housing Authority 618-576-2236
Jerseyville Estates 618-639-9700 https://jerseyvilleestates.com/ Assisted living, Private Pay, low-income and Medicaid
Legal
Catholic Charities Legal Services 217-523-9201 https://cc.dio.org/programs/catholic-charities-legal-services assists people with little to no income in obtaining Pro bono legal assistance
Illinois Legal Aid Online https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/ Legal self-help center
Jersey County Legal Self Help https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/counties/Jersey @ Jerseyville Public Library
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid 618-398-0574 https://lincolnlegal.org/who-we-are/ legal aid, civil legal help, income based
Mental HEalth
Centerstone Alton 618-462-2331 https://centerstone.org/locations/illinois/facilities/centerstone-alton-edwards-street/ Counseling, Psychiatric Care, Housing, Crisis Services, Pharmacy, Military, Primary Care, Social Services, Vocational and Workplace, Art Therapy, School Based Therapy
Chestnut Health System 618-877-4420 https://www.chestnut.org/ adult and adolescent counseling, addiction recovery including MAR, housing, crisis services, accepts Medicaid, private insurance & income based cash payment
Maple Street Clinic 217-839-1526 https://mcphd.net/maple-street-clinic/behavioral-health-service/ Counseling, Substance Abuse Evaluations and Referrals
Mediation Services of Mid-Illinois 618-498-4911 marriage and family therapist
Northern Illinois Recovery Center 833-481-0647 https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/ Detox, inpatient and outpatient treatment for teens and adults, MAT, sober living, after care, medication management, individual and family therapy
Restorative Solutions Counseling 618-310-3270 https://restorativesolutionscounseling.squarespace.com/ Individual, family and couples counseling, self-pay or private insurance
Illinois Helpline 1-833-234-6343 https://helplineil.org/app/home Help with opiod and other substanse abuse
Jersey Community Hospital 618-498-2273 coounseling, psychiatric care, addiction recovery including MAR
Koen Counseling and Wellness Center 618-706-1004 https://www.koencwc.com/ Counseling services-accepting BCBS and self pay at this time.
Pregnancy/ Postpartum
JCH Medical Group Women’s Health 618-498-2273 https://www.jch.org/locations/jch-womens-health/ Obstetrics and Gynecology services
Jersey County Health Department 618-498-9565 https://www.jerseycountyhealth.org/wic-family-health WIC supplemental nutrition program providing free food and education for pregnant and post-partum women
Southern Illinois Healthcare OB/GYN 618-463-5905 https://www.sihf.org/patient-care-services/obgyn Obstretics and Gynecology services
Thrive Women’s Healthcare 618-467-2857 www.Thrivemetroeast.org crisis pregnancy center, pregnancy and STD testing
Caritas Family Solutions 618-394-5900 https://caritasfamilysolutions.org/ adoption, foster care, counseling, pregnancy options counseling and assistance
Senior Services
Area Agency on Aging 217-787-9234 https://agelinc.org/ Benefit access information/ caregiver support/ education/ LGBT+ support/ Medicare & Medicaid Help/ Social Isolation Programs
Home Health Care - Jersey County Health Department 618-498-9565 https://www.jerseycountyhealth.org/home-health Skilled Nursing, Home Aide, and Therapy services ordered by physician and provided in the home
Home Instead Senior Care 618-639-2273 https://www.homeinstead.com/location/545 Help with personal care, meals and nutrition, memory care, hospice support, transportation, medication reminders
Jersey County Churches 618-616-2125 food, household essential supplies, help with lawn care or household chores, ride to a Jersey County Church
Senior Citizens Center 618-498-3483 Lunch/ Meals-On-Wheels at the Susnig Center building
IL Dept of Aging 866-800-1409 Senior Help Line 800-252-8966 www.ilaging.illinois.gov adult daycare, long-term care, insurance assistance, benefit assistance program, senior employment assistance, and more
Substance Use
Centerstone Alton 618-462-2331 Initial Appointments: 877-467-3123 https://centerstone.org/locations/illinois/facilities/centerstone-alton-edwards-street/ Counseling, Addiction Recovery, Psychiatric Care, Housing, Crisis Services, Social Services, Vocational and Workplace
Chestnut Health Systems 618-462-2331 https://www.chestnut.org/ addiction recovery including MAR, crisis services, accepts Medicaid, private insurance & income based cash payment
First Fruits 618-498-3560
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances 1-833-234-6343
JCH Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Clinic 618-498-2273 https://www.jch.org/services/medication-assisted-treatment/ Vivitrol and buprenorphine treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, appointments available in Jerseyville and Roodhouse, no referral needed
New Vision @ OSF St Anthony’s Health Center 618-358-0200 https://specialcarecorp.com/locations/alton-illinois/ Medically supervised, hospital-based service for adults experiencing impending or active withdrawal from alcohol, prescription medications, and/or certain drugs
Jersey County Against Drugs (JCAD) 618-498-5527 Substance use prevention services for Jersey CUSD #100
Koen Counseling and Wellness Center 618-706-1004 https://www.koencwc.com/ Counseling services, Substance use prevention services, BCBS and self-pay
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health 217-585-1180 https://lincolnprairiebhc.com/ Substance use prevention service
Locust Street Resource Center 217-854-3166 www.locuststreetresourcecenter.org Substance use prevention service
Greene County ROSC (Recovery Oriented System of Care) 618-791-1719 www.GreeneCountyHD.org/Recovery community-based services that support recovery and improve the health, wellness, and quality of life for those at risk of substance use disorders
Illinois Family Resources 217-258-6018 https://illinoisfamilyresources.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/
Al-Anon/ Alateen https://al-anon.org/
Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families https://adultchildren.org/
Celebrate Recovery https://celebraterecovery.com/
Narcotics Anonymous https://na.org/
Transportation
First Transit 877-725-0569 Medical non-emergency transport services to appointments for persons with Medicaid (scheduling required)
Tri-County Rural Transit 844-874-7433 https://ilvalley-edc.org/transportation/ Transportation for Jersey, Greene, Calhoun residents - charge varies with destination, adults must be with child under 16y and provide a safety seat for a child as needed, must schedule: in county 24 hrs. in advance, out of county 3 days in advance
Veterans services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/ VA Benefits Hotline 1-877-222-8387
Federal Benefits Handbook for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp Benefits and services for Veterans and their families
Illinois Department of Veteran’s Affairs 1-800-437-9824 https://veterans.illinois.gov/ Benefits and services for Veterans and their families
Veterans Crisis Line dial “988”, then press “1” or text 838255 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
Veterans Service Records 866-272-6272 https://www.archives.gov/veterans Request military records and learn about other services for Veterans or their family members
Warrior Care Recovery Coordinator Program https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/ support for wounded, ill and injured service members in their recovery and reintegration or transition to civilian life
Women Veterans Call Center call or text: 1-855-829-6636 https://veterans.illinois.gov/programs/women.html access to services and resources for women Veterans
Miscellaneous
Got Faith? Ministry https://gotfaithonline.org/ various community outreach programs, including 12-step, food pantry, clothing and household goods
Jerseyville Public Library 618-498-9514 https://www.jerseyvillelibrary.org/ library services, homebound delivery, e-books and e-music, also public use computers, notary, copies, free wifi (no card required)
Red Cross - Illinois https://www.redcross.org/local/illinois/about-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign.html They will install free smoke detectors for Illinois residents. Also available for hard-of-hearing.