Memorial Counseling Associates | (217) 788-4065
Providing assessment and therapy services in Central Illinois - Springfield, Lincoln and Jacksonville
Youth and Family Resources
The Autism Program of Illinois
TAP is the largest statewide network in the nation for diagnosis, treatment and resources for Autism Spectrum disorders. Didactic Training: assessment, communication and social interaction, Autism awareness, parent training, treatment techniques, physician education, educational planning.
Experience-based Training: demonstration classrooms, diagnostic evaluations, discrete trial training, classroom consultation, model treatment programs, parent training model.
Population Served: Children with Autism Spectrum disorders and their families. Community Service and Support: parent support groups, parent and professional advisory councils, support of university and medical school curricula in ASD.
Noll Medical Pavilion
5220 S. 6th Street Road, Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-8332
Contact Person: Julie Alderman, M.A. Center Director & Family Resource Coordinator and Clinician (217) 525-8332
www.theautismprogram.org
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region
One-to-one mentoring relationships for children referred to them either by a parent or a teacher. Population Served: Children in five counties (Sangamon, Christian, Montgomery, Macoupin & Logan), through both community-based and site-based mentoring programs. Free.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Character-building activities, art activities, educational programs, and athletic programs. Population Served: At-risk youth ages 6-18.
Payment: Free ($5 per year requested).
300 S. 15th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
217-544-0548
Contact Person: Roberta Akins
www.bgccil.org
Catholic Charities
Provides services to the poor: Breadline/Food Pantry, Health Care Clinics, Children's Summer Lunch/Activities Program, Used Clothing Store, and Crisis Case Management Services. Population Served: Those of lower income. Payment: Payments differ depending on services.
Child Advocacy Center
Prevention programs, court advocacy, crisis intervention counseling, and investigation of child abuse cases. Population Served: Child abuse victims under the age of 18. Free.
1001 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62703
217-522-2241
The Children's Center, Mental Centers of Central Illinois
Child and family outpatient therapy, SASS, case management, Mental Health Juvenile Justice Initiative, and psychiatric services. Population Served: Children, ages 3 to 17, who meet specific admission criteria. Payment: Medicaid.
Noll Medical Pavilion, 5220 S. 6th St. Road, Suite 2400, Springfield, IL 62703
217-757-7700
Community Child Care Connection
Finding & helping to pay for child care in your area, child care training and a newsletter every three months. Also assist in reporting child abuse or neglect. Population Served: Low income families that need help finding child care in their area and assistance paying for it.
Payment: Parent fee based on income.
1004 N. Milton Street, Springfield, IL 62702
525-2805 and 1-800-676-2805
Contact Person: Ask to talk to a case worker.
www.cccconnect.org
Family Service Center
Strengthen families through services including adoptions, counseling, adoption preservation, parenting classes, and programs for pregnant/parenting teens. Population Served: Families in need of support.
Payment: Some services are free, some have a sliding scale, and some have other costs. Call for details.
730 E. Vine St., Springfield, IL 62703
217-528-8406
Contact Person: Josie Rocco, Executive Director
www.service2families.com
The Hope Institute for Children and Families
Hope provides educational, residential and health services to children ages 5-21 with multiple developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders, and their families. Students attend school at a state-of-the-art Learning Center specially designed for children with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Children who need more resources than their homes or local schools can provide live in facilities on-campus or community homes throughout Springfield.
Population Served: Children ages 5-21. Payment: Residents of Illinois receive funding through one or more of the following: Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois State Board of Education, local school districts and private pay arrangements. Private pay is also accepted for all out-of-state admissions.
15 East Hazel Dell Lane, Springfield IL 62703
217-585-5437
Contact Person: Amy Chase, Admissions Coordinator (217-585-5182)
www.thehopeinstitute.us
Lutheran Child and Family Services
Strengthens families through support and counseling for couples and families in crisis, problem pregnancies, and abused/neglected children. Also provide adoption and foster care. Population Served: Families in need of support. Payment: Sliding scale.
431 S. Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL 62704
217-544-4631
Contact Person: Kathy Henke
www.lcfs.org
Memorial Counseling Associates
Individual, family and group therapy; psychological testing; psychiatric evaluations and ADHD assessment and treatment. Population Served: Individuals with depression, anxiety and stress, marital and family relationship issues, alcohol and drug abuse, major life changes and child or adolescent concerns. Payment: National or regional insurance plans and self pay.
Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery
Emergency, temporary child care 24 hours a day. Population Served: Families in need of emergency care for children ages newborn to six-years-old. Free.
1011 N. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
217-525-6800
Contact Person: Kathleen Heyworth, Executive Director
www.miniobeirne.org
The Parent Place
Classes, workshops, community presentations, staff training, support groups and school partnerships.
Population Served: Local families
Payment: Fees vary depending on service.
314 S. Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL 62704
217-753-8730
Contact Person: Dina Coates-Koebler, Executive Director
The Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield
Helps expectant/new mothers obtain OB/GYN appointments. Population Served: Expectant/new mothers. Free.
Pregnancy Resource Center
Counseling for pregnancy and adoption (Christian-based), free pregnancy tests, medical and adoption referrals and housing referrals. "Earn While You Learn Program" for mothers to earn baby clothes, diapers, and other items through mentoring programs. Prenatal and parenting classes. Population Served: Individuals who are pregnant or wanting to adopt, and parents. Free.
1220 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
217-528-6511
Contact Person: Linda Nelson or Stephanie DeFrates
Rutledge Youth Foundation
Focus is on teaching teens independent living skills. Also provide educational support programs and foster care services.
Payment: Funded through the state, and United Way. Population Served: Abused and neglected teens.
534 W. Miller Street, Springfield, IL 62702
217-525-7757
Contact Person: Marty Michelson, Executive Director
Youth Service Bureau
24-hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, outreach, advocacy, and counseling. Population Served: Abused, homeless, neglected, and troubled youth ages 10 to 21 and their families. Free.
2901 Normandy Road, Springfield, IL 62703
217-529-8300