Local & Statewide Resources
Emergency help, housing, food/clothing, LGBTQ+ support, addiction recovery, and more in Bloomington–Normal, IL.
Crisis & Housing
Food & Clothing Assistance
Substance Abuse Recovery
LGBTQ+ Community Support
Domestic Violence Shelters
Low-Cost Medication Aid
Comprehensive Support for Every Need
Life can bring unexpected challenges. Below is a curated list of local and statewide resources—from crisis hotlines and shelter services to medication assistance, teen support, and more. We hope this helps you find the support you need.
Emergency & Crisis
Immediate help if you or someone you know is in urgent need.
PATH 211 Hotline
24/7 hotline for crisis intervention, emergency housing, food resources, and more.
Dial 2-1-1.
PATH Crisis Website
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
Dial 988 if you or a loved one are in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Available 24/7.
Learn More
Salvation Army Safe Harbor
Emergency shelter and meals for those experiencing homelessness.
Phone: (309) 829-9476
Safe Harbor Site
Housing & Financial Assistance
Stability programs to help with rent, utilities, and other expenses.
Bloomington Housing Authority
Public housing and Section 8 rental assistance for qualified residents.
Phone: (309) 829-3360
Visit Website
Mid Central Community Action
Offers financial counseling, rent/utilities assistance, and supportive programs
for low-income families.
Phone: (309) 829-0691
MCCA Site
Illinois Dept. of Human Services (IDHS)
Statewide programs for SNAP, TANF, medical benefits, mental health resources.
IDHS Website
Substance Abuse & Recovery
Programs and counseling for overcoming addiction and finding peer support.
Rosecrance (Central Illinois)
Offers substance use treatment, recovery housing, and mental health services
for teens and adults. Sliding scale may apply.
Phone: (815) 391-1000
Rosecrance
Food & Clothing Assistance
Low-cost or free meal programs, pantry services, and clothing missions.
Home Sweet Home Ministries
Food pantry, clothing mission, and shelter. Hot meals daily.
Phone: (309) 828-7356
HSH Ministries
Midwest Food Bank
Distributes food to local pantries and charities, assisting families in crisis.
Phone: (309) 663-5350
Food Bank Site
LGBTQ+ Community Support
Safe spaces, advocacy groups, and connections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Bloomington–Normal.
Prairie Pride Coalition
Events, resources, and advocacy supporting LGBTQ+ residents.
Prairie Pride Coalition
PFLAG Bloomington/Normal
Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies.
Find Local Chapter
Domestic Violence & Women’s Support
Shelters, crisis intervention, and legal advocacy for survivors.
YWCA Stepping Stones
24-hour crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy
for survivors of sexual assault/abuse.
24/7 Phone: (309) 662-0461
Stepping Stones
Neville House (MCCA)
Emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and safety planning for domestic violence survivors.
Hotline: (309) 827-7070
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Medication & Healthcare Assistance
Free/low-cost clinics, pharma programs, and coupon tools for your healthcare needs.
Community Health Care Clinic (Normal)
Free/low-cost clinic for uninsured residents, offering primary care
and medication assistance programs.
Phone: (309) 888-5531
CHCC Health
Support Groups & Misc.
Peer-led meetings, counseling options, and other resources to build your support network.
NAMI Mid-Central Illinois
Free support groups & education for individuals with mental illness
and their families.
NAMI National
Project Oz (Youth & Family)
Crisis intervention, runaway services, life-skills training,
transitional housing for at-risk youth.
Phone: (309) 827-0377
Project Oz
Catholic Charities - Bloomington
Social services including counseling, emergency assistance,
and specialized referrals.
Phone: (309) 829-6307
Catholic Charities
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