South-Central IL Continuum of Care

Includes the counties of Calhoun, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Greene, Jasper, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Moultrie, Shelby.

Shelter

Based on where you are, please call the agency below for assistance: 

For Eastern region counties:

Embarras River Basin Agency

Phone: (217) 923-3113

For Central region counties:

CEFS

Phone: (217) 342-2193

For Western region counties:

Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation

Phone: (217) 839-4431

You can also visit the South-Central IL Continuum of Care website for more information and resources.

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.

Please click here for warming center locations. 

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. 

Each of the locations listed above can connect you to the Coordinated Entry System. Please check out our website for additional details at www.scilcoc.org. 

Western Region: 

Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin counties

Contact: Stephanie Stahlhut

Phone: (217) 839-4431 ext. 216

Email: sstahlhut@ilvalley-edc.org

CENTRAL REGION:

Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie and Shelby counties

Contact: Cindy Mayer

Phone: (217) 342-2193 ext. 121

Email: cmayer@cefseoc.org

EASTERN REGION:

Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and Jasper counties

Contact: Devon McHenry

Phone: 217-331-7033 

Email: devonm@erbainc.org 

Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies may assist with rental/mortgage, food, employment training/placement, financial management, energy assistance (LIHEAP), and temporary shelter. 

For the Counties of Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation

1805 South Banker Street

PO Box 928

Effingham, IL 62401-0928

Telephone: 217-342-2193

Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Web site: https://www.cefseoc.org/

For the Counties of Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, and Jasper

Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc.

400 West Pleasant

PO Box 307

Greenup, IL 62428-0307

Telephone: 217-923-3113

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For the Counties of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin

Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation

223 South Macoupin Street

P. O. Box 88

Gillespie, Illinois 62033-0088

Telephone: 217-839-4431

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

http://ilvalley-edc.org/

Public Housing Authorities

The chart below lists Public Housing Authorities (PHA) by county in South-Central IL.