Children First

Phone: 217-352-0099

If you are a divorcing or separating parent, Children First gives you the opportunity to learn about and discuss how that family change will impact your child. With the assistance of videotapes and moderated group discussions, you will learn ways to minimize the negative effects. Particular focus is given to making you aware of the ways your child may express their reactions to the changing family structure. Increased awareness can improve your ability to assist your child’s transition.  Call to register for evening or Saturday classes.

Eligibility: Parents with children younger than age 18 who are divorcing or resolving custody and visitation disputes
Service Area: Champaign County
Fees: Sliding scale [Download printable fee schedule (PDF)]
Intake Process: Call to schedule for class
Class Registration Hours:  Call Monday-Friday between 10 am and 5 pm to register

Counseling

Phone: 217-352-0099

Professional therapists assist individuals, couples, families and children to resolve conflicts arising from personal and relationship issues, such as:

• Marital & parent-child relationships
• Divorce
• Childhood trauma
• Depression
• Abuse
• Adjustment to life changes

Hours: Clients seen by appointment; some extended evening hours are available on Mondays and Thursdays

Eligibility: No restrictions

Service Area: Champaign County

Affordable Fees: Sliding scale fee based on income and family size for Champaign County residents; most health insurance plans are accepted.  [Download printable fee schedule (PDF)]

Staff: Licensed Therapists’ Profiles

Intake Process: Call to schedule appointment

Family Caregiver Support

Phone: 217-352-5100

Information and help accessing services, support, advocacy and training for people providing care or support for senior family members and for seniors raising young relatives.

Eligibility: Those caring for senior family members 60 or older (or of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia) and those 55 or older raising relatives age 18 or under.
Service Area: Champaign and Piatt Counties
Fees: None
Intake Process: Call for information

First Call for Help

 

At times, we all need a little help.  Whether you are new to town or find yourself in new circumstances, our First Call for Help specialists will provide you with assistance in locating community resources and services throughout Champaign County.  The HelpBook, an annual directory of Champaign County community services, is available to assist you in print and online at helpbook.famservcc.org.

Eligibility: No restrictions
Service Area: Champaign County
Fees: None
Intake Process: Call or walk-in

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Senior Resource Center
Phone: 217-352-5100

Information and help accessing services, support, advocacy, and training  for seniors raising young relatives.

Eligibility: Those 55 or older raising relatives age 18 or under.
Service Area: Champaign and Piatt Counties
Fees: None
Intake Process: Call for information or to schedule consultation or home visit.

 

Meals on Wheels

Senior Resource Center
Phone: 217-352-5100

Home-delivered, hot, noon meals Monday through Friday in Champaign, Urbana, and limited adjacent areas. For seniors or anyone who has difficulty with cooking due to illness, injury or disability. Sack suppers and special diet meals are available.

Eligibility: Seniors and others who have difficulty preparing a meal due to illness, injury or disability

Service Area: Champaign, Urbana, Savoy

Fees: Yes
[Download printable fee schedule] (PDF)

Intake Process: call at least two days in advance to begin service)

Download Meals on Wheels Volunteer Job Description (PDF)

Self-Help Center

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Visit the Self-Help Center Web site for up-to-date listings of support groups in Champaign and selected surrounding counties.

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Phone:

217-352-0099

The Self-Help Center provides information on self-help and support groups in the Champaign-Urbana area and surrounding communities. Assistance in developing and organizing new groups as well as maintaining existing groups is available. The Support Group Directory is available in print and online at the Self-Help Center Online.

Eligibility: No restrictions
Service Area: Champaign County
Fees: None
Intake Process: Call for information or assistance