Community resources
SIU Medicine is dedicated to optimizing the health of the people in central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and community service. As a trusted partner in academic medicine, SIU Medicine works hand-in-hand with local hospitals and organizations to deliver compassionate, collaborative care—right where people live.
Across Illinois, a wide range of community resources support this mission, offering services that address both immediate health needs and the broader factors that impact well-being, such as transportation, housing and access to nutritious food. Together, these efforts strengthen communities and help individuals thrive.
Sangamon County ROSC
ROSC [Recovery Oriented Systems of Care] as defined is a community-driven network focused on empowering individuals and families in their recovery journey. ROSC aims to improve well-being and quality of life for those recovering.
Sangamon/Menard Area Regional Transit
SMART provides safe, reliable and cost effective rural public transportation in the counties served. They operate door to door, curb to curb, on demand throughout the served counties.
Providing Access to Help
PATH is the local Sangamon county assistance program and works collaboratively with the 211 system. Access safe, confidential spaces where you can speak with a non-judgmental expert to help find local community resources.
Springfield Families Helping Families
Looking to connect with other local parents and caregivers? Join the Springfield Families Helping Families Facebook group to share resources, ask questions and support one another in raising healthy, thriving families.
SIU Medicine offers a wide range of community service programs designed to meet the unique needs of individuals and families across central and southern Illinois. From mental health support and primary care access to rural health outreach and social service partnerships, these initiatives are built to remove barriers and improve quality of life. Through collaboration and compassion, SIU Medicine is committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves.
988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, 24/7 support from trained counselors for anyone experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns or thoughts of suicide.
Find Help
Find Help is a community health search platform that finds local support based off your Zip Code. Find Help has worked with over 650+ individuals helped already, you will find the help you need.
Heartland HOUSED
Heartland HOUSED maintains up-to-date information about community services. Their main mission is to help transform the landscape of homelessness in Springfield and Sangamon County.
DISCLAIMER: We've gathered these community resources to help connect you with services that may support your health and well-being. While we do our best to keep this list current, some information may change over time. We encourage you to reach out to the organizations directly to confirm availability, hours, and services. If you notice something is missing or incorrect, please let us know so we can continue to improve this resource for others.