Illinois 2-1-1

This fast, free, confidential resource finder provides 24/7 access to information, referrals, and crisis response. Due to differences in phone service and wireless providers, callers who experience difficulty contacting 2-1-1 may call direct (toll-free) 888-865-9903.

Local Resources

Resource Types	Website Links
General Assistance	Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Opens a New Window. St. Vincent de Paul Society Opens a New Window. DeKalb County Community Action Department Opens a New Window. Community Contacts, Inc. Opens a New Window.
Child Care	Community Coordinate Child Care Opens a New Window. (4-C)
Disabilities, Individuals with	RAMP Opens a New Window.
Domestic Violence Shelter	Safe Passage Opens a New Window.
Elder Care	Elder Care Services Opens a New Window.
Food/Nutrition	DeKalb County Food Pantries Opens a New Window. DeKalb County Health Department Opens a New Window. (WIC) Voluntary Action Center Opens a New Window. (Meals on Wheels)
Health Care - Immunizations, ACA Enrollment Assistance	DeKalb County Health Department Opens a New Window.
Health Care - Mental Health	Ben Gordon Center Opens a New Window. Family Service Agency Opens a New Window. DeKalb County Youth Services Bureau Opens a New Window.
Homeless Shelter	Hope Haven Opens a New Window.
Housing	Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb Opens a New Window. Continuum of Care Opens a New Window.
Transportation	DeKalb Route 18 Bus Line Opens a New Window. TransVac/MediVac Opens a New Window. Huskie Bus Opens a New Window. (NIU) Greyhound Bus Opens a New Window.
Utilities	Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program / LIHEAP Opens a New Window. ComEd CARE Programs Opens a New Window. Nicor Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) Opens a New Window.

State of Illinois Resources

Illinois Department of Child and Family Services Opens a New Window.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Opens a New Window. (All Kids Health Insurance Opens a New Window. )
Illinois Department of Human Services Opens a New Window.
Illinois Department of Employment Security / Unemployment Opens a New Window.