Shelter
Please call 2-1-1 for help with finding emergency shelter options.
The Strides Shelter you access directly by going in person to the shelter location at 70 E. Washington Street, Champaign 61820, or by calling 217-403-6150.
The Emergency Shelter for Families operates through Coordinated Entry Prioritization List when openings occur. Contact email is:
homeless-services@ccrpc.org
Veterans
Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 424-3838
This is available 24/7
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline - (877) 863-6338
This is available 24/7
Or you can visit The Network's website to chat anonymously through the Chat Hotline located at the top of the website's homepage.
You can also visit the Champaign County website for more resources and information.
Coordinated Entry System
Individuals and families seeking shelter or living outside or in places not meant for people to live in can apply for housing through the Coordinated Entry system, which is designed to streamline access to housing, and supportive services.
To be added to the Coordinated Entry System, you can contact homeless-services@ccrpc.org. You can also go in-person to one of the following partners:
City of Champaign Township/Strides Shelter: 70 E. Washington Champaign, IL 61820.
Cunningham Township Supervisor's Office: 205 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
CU at Home: 309 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
Champaign County Healthcare Consumers: 44 E Main St Ste 208, Champaign, IL 61820
Cunningham Children's Home: 1301 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802
Courage Connection: 1304 E Main St, Urbana, IL 61802
Drop-In Centers and Street Outreach
To get connected to Street Outreach, you can go to 205 W Green St Urbana, IL 61801 or call 217-384-4144.
Please click here for warming center locations.
Community Action Agencies
Community Action Agencies may assist with rental/mortgage, food, employment training/placement, financial management, energy assistance (LIHEAP), and temporary shelter.
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
1776 E. Washington Street
P. O. Box 17760
Urbana, IL. 61803-7760
Tel: 217-328-3313
Hours of Operation: 8:00am-4:30pm
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of Champaign County
Phone: (217)378-7100
Email: davidn@hacc.net