Macon County
Macon County
Are you newly out of work and without health insurance because of COVID-19?
Crossing Healthcare is here to help! Call 217-877-9117, or follow this link: http://www.crossinghealthcare.org/new-patient-registration
COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Clinic is located at 990 N Water Street in Decatur.
Hours: 8AM - Noon, Monday-Friday
To assist with lessening wait times, please visit CrossingHealthcare.org/COVID19 for more information and to schedule an appointment
Free face masks are available to the public at these Catholic Charities locations:
Baby TALK (217-475-2234) can provide baby diapers, wipes, and formula for anyone in need in the community. To keep everyone safe, Baby TALK typically
arranges for families to pick up items between their facility's double doors.
Macon County: 217-423-2238
Decatur City Manager Scot Wrighton announced the Decatur Public Transit System has
suspended fare collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please be aware of social distancing guidelines for public transport. Click here to see bus routes and schedules.
The Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County (EDC) has created a list of COVID-19 resources for businesses. The webpage is updated
regularly. Check out this link.
Moultrie County
Moultrie County
Moultrie County: 217-728-9334
DeWitt County
DeWitt County
DeWitt County: 217-935-6072
Shelby County
Shelby County
Shelby County: 217-774-4888
Piatt County
Piatt County
Piatt County: 217-762-2122
United Way's 211 is a free and confidential service available in Macon, DeWitt, Moultrie, Piatt, &
Shelby counties. 211 representatives will connect you with agencies in your area that can assist with food, utility & rent assistance, counseling, and much more. Simply dial 211, or if
that does not work, use the toll-free number: 888-865-9903
COVID HELP is a statewide initiative to provide no-cost legal guidance and representation to Illinoisans experiencing common legal problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Illinois residents can access free legal assistance 24/7 at www.covidhelpillinois.org.
COVID HELP's virtual legal assistants provide users with accurate and reliable legal information, direct them to appropriate legal resources, and connect them with legal aid programs in their area. COIVD HELP was created to address some of the most common issues Illinoisans have faced during the pandemic: Personal debt and bankruptcy; housing (landlord/tenant, eviction, and foreclosure); employment; unemployment; and wills, estates, and guardianship.
Guide on how to successfully negotiate money-saving solutions for those financially impacted by the pandemic, in order to avoid back rent when the eviction ban expires in January:
https://www.thesimpledollar.com/save-money/how-to-negotiate-rent-with-landlord/
File for unemployment insurance if you are out of work. The IL Department of Employment Security (IDES) has enacted emergency rules to make it easier to access
unemployment insurance. Learn more here.
There is increasing evidence that the Black community and other minority groups are at increased risk of getting sick and dying from COVID-19. For instance, African Americans make up 18% of the Macon County population, yet account for 34% of COVID-19 cases.
In addition, African Americans are more likely to be adversely affected by the virus due to pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and high blood pressure. Also, people from some racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately represented in essential work settings such as healthcare facilities, factories, grocery stores, and public transportation. Some people who work in these settings have more chances to be exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Protect yourself, your family and your community. Wear a mask when in public, indoors and when not able to socially distance from others. For more information,
visit the CDC.gov
Your local CCR&R can be found here: https://www.inccrra.org/about/sdasearch
Child Care Resource & Referral Network - www.ccrrn.com
Serving McLean, Livingston, Ford, DeWitt - 309-828-1892 or 800-437-8256
U of IL Child Care Resource Service - www.ccrs.illinois.edu
Serving Iroquois, Champaign, Vermilion, Macon, Piatt, and Douglas counties - 217-333-3252 or 800-325-5516
Child Care Resource & Referral Eastern IL University - www.eiu.edu/ccrr/
Serving Moultrie, Coles, Edgar, Shelby, Cumberland, and Clark counties - 217-581-6698 or 800-545-7439
The TS Institute is offering free financial coaching to anyone who would like to use the service. The Institute is waiving their normal 4-week money
management class prerequisite during the COVID-19 crisis. They can help with budgeting, credit issues, taxes, and any other financial questions.
Call 217-935-7464 to set up a free appointment.
Get discounts on your family's prescription medications. FamilyWize and United Way partnered up for this free prescription discount program. The discount program is accepted at pharmacies nationwide. Just look up your prescription(s) and see what kind of savings you can get!
If you prefer to call instead of visiting a pharmacy, use the following prescription discount card information:
BIN: 610194
Card ID: FW200
Group ID: FW200
PCN: FW
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