Dove, Inc.: Domestic Violence Program
Free counseling, support groups, and shelter
Women, Children and Family Resources
Women's Health Resources
Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center
24/7 crisis intervention, free counseling, support groups, medical + legal advocacy.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 hotline to offer support and resources.
New Life Pregnancy Center
Mon 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tue-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free pregnancy testing, mother/baby items, counseling, parenting classes.
Planned Parenthood
Wednesday 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. Affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.
St. Mary's Prenatal Care
St. Mary's provides prenatal care to all women regardless of ability to pay.
Youth and Families Resources
BABES - Dove Inc.
BABES combines puppets, stories and discussions designed to help school children (K-3) develop positive living skills.
BabyTALK
Serves at risk families with children 0-3 years.
Boys and Girls Club of Decatur
Innovative programs designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives. Mon-Thur. 4-6 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a local organization in Macon County that supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused or neglected children in order to provide children with a safe and healthy environment in permanent homes.
IDHS: IL Dept of Human Services
Cash assistance, food, child care options, early intervention, housing, health & medical (Medicaid applications), pregnancy & parenting, developmental disabilities resources, disability & rehabilitation, mental health, addiction services, and refugee & immigrant services.
IL Dept of Children and Family Services
(217) 875-6750
Lutheran Child and Family Services
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Macon County Child Advocacy Center
Advocate for safety and rights of children
Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy
The mission of Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy is to serve at-risk youth and families through a wide range of strength-based, trauma informed services.
Women Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC is a nutritional program ensuring healthy pregnancies, birth outcomes, and growth development by providing: breastfeeding support, nutrition, education and healthy foods.
Growing Healthy Habits
A healthy habits curriculum targeted for children ages 4 to 6, which seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of healthy routines—like healthy eating habits or sleeping patterns—that can be implemented in daily life.