Includes the counties of Adams, Brown, Cass, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler, Scott, Warren.
Shelter
You can access shelter by contacting:
Crisis Center Foundation: 325 9th Ave. Jacksonville IL, call first for access 217-243-4357
MCS Community Services: 345 W. State St. Jacksonville, IL call first for access 217-243-9404
Salvation Army of Jacksonville: 1124 Wall St, Jacksonville, IL call first for access 217-245-7124
Genesis Garden: 307 E Carroll St, Macomb, call first (309) 326-3075 or email info@genesis-garden.org
Samaritan Well: 1306 Maple Ave and 212 W Jackson, Macomb, call first (309) 837-3357
Salvation Army of Quincy: 405 Vermont St. call first for access 217-222-5762
Quanada Crisis Intervention Services: 2707 Maine, Quincy, IL call first for access 217-222-0069
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 West Central Illinois Continuum of Care website for more information and resources.
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.
To gain access to the Coordinated Entry System please contact one of the agencies listed above.
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 Adams, Brown, Pike, and Schuyler.
Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials
107 N. 3rd Street
Quincy, IL 62301-2969
Telephone: 217-224-8171
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For the counties of Cass, Morgan, and Scott.
MCS Community Services
345 West State Street
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-2093
Telephone: 217-243-9404 or 888-288-4413
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For the Counties of Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren.
Western Illinois Regional Council
133 West Jackson Street
Macomb, IL 61455
Telephone: 309-837-2997
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Public Housing Authorities
The chart below lists Public Housing Authorities (PHA) by county in West Central Illinois.