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Southern Illinois Continuum of Care
Southern Illinois Continuum of Care
Includes the counties of Alexander, Bond, Clinton, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, Williamson.
Shelter
You can access shelter by calling the shelters below before going in person.
Good Samaritan House - Carbondale
(618) 457-5794
Light House Shelter - Marion
(618) 993-8180
Life Boat Alliance - Mt. Vernon
(618) 244-4088
S.W.A.N. - Olney
(618) 392-3556 or (888) 715-6260
Four C's Shelter - Harrisburg
(618) 252-3931
Domestic Violence shelter resources:
The Women's Center - Carbondale
(618) 529-2324
Crisis Line
(800) 334-2094
Cairo Women's Center - Cairo
(618) 734-4357
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 Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homelessness for more information.
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.
Please contact one of the agencies below to get connected to the Coordinated Entry System:
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 Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union.
Shawnee Development Council, Inc.
530 W Washington
PO Box 298
Karnak, IL 62956-0298
Telephone: 618-634-2201
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Web site: www.shawneedevelopment.org/
For the Counties of Bond, Clinton, Marion, and Washington.
BCMW Community Services, Inc.
909 East Rexford Street
P.O. Box 729
Centralia, IL. 62801-0729
Telephone: 618-532-7388
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For the Counties of Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, and White.
Wabash Area Development, Inc.
110 Latham Street
P.O. Box 70
Enfield, Illinois 62835-0070
Telephone: 618-963-2387
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For the Counties of Lawrence, and Richland.
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 Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, and Williamson.
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
410 West Main Street
West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Telephone: 618-937-3581
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon. - Thur.; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m, Friday
For the Counties of Monroe, Perry, and Randolph.
Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council
1 Industrial Park
P.O. Box 7
Steeleville, Illinois 62288
Telephone: 618-965-3458
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Public Housing Authorities
The chart below lists Public Housing Authorities in Southern IL by county.
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