Homeless Services

Homeless Services

Homeless Services offers a variety of programs designed to assist homeless households in attaining housing stability. The services provided are client-centered, addressing the unique needs of each individual and family served and focused on increasing self-sufficiency. Homeless Services offers programs for households in Champaign County.
 
 
  • Centralized Intake for Homeless (CIH)—Serves as a coordination point for households experiencing homelessness. Centralized Intake staff coordinate with the homeless services providers in Champaign County to link households experiencing homelessness with permanent housing program options when there are program vacancies.  We make referrals to local community resources based on program eligibility and availability and the needs of the individual served. If you are in need of emergency shelter, please contact 211 to be directed to emergency shelter options.
  • Emergency Shelter for Families (ESF)—Provides short-term emergency shelter for homeless families with children in Champaign County. During the shelter stay, ESF provides case management support to assist families in identifying permanent housing and other community resources they may need. E-mail homeless-services@ccrpc.org to seek assistance.
  • Permanent Supportive Housing-Individuals and Permanent Supportive Housing - Families—Provides rental assistance and supportive services for homeless single-person households with disabilities that include serious mental illness, chronic problems with alcohol and/or drugs, developmental disability, physical disability, and/or HIV/AIDS. Households are referred to program services through the Centralized Intake for Homeless program in coordination with Champaign County homeless service providers.
  • Basic Needs for Homeless Households — Provides an opportunity to supply homeless households transitioning to permanent housing, with basic provisions at the initial move into housing.  Basic provisions include beds, basic kitchenware, dishes, and utensils necessary for food preparation, storage, and consumption; linens necessary for bedding and hygiene; and/or other basic supplies needed for hygiene, garbage disposal, and cleaning/disinfecting.

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