You’re Not Alone. Help Is Here.
Everyone goes through hard times. Whether you’re facing a crisi or need help with food or housing, we’ve gathered trusted local resources to help you find support fast. At First Baptist Church Moweaqua, we believe being real family means helping and showing up. That’s why we’ve put together this list of community hotlines, services, and organizations doing real work to lift people up. These are active numbers and websites you can reach today.
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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Poison Help Line: 1-800-222-1222
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788
Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center 217-428-0770 (24 hours) 270 W. Prairie Decatur, IL 62523 -
CEFS Continuum of Care for Homeless Services - Shelby County: 217-774-4541|515 N. Cedar St. Shelbyville, IL 62565
God’s Shelter of Love: 217-422-2790 | 929 N. Union St. Decatur, IL 62522
Salvation Army Men’s Shelter: 217-428-6272 | 229 W. Main St. Decatur, IL 62523 -
Department of Children and Family Services: 217-875-6750 | 2900 N. Oakland Avenue Decatur, IL 62526
Illinois Department of Human Service: 1-833-234-6343
Lutheran Child and Family Services: 217-428-8380 | 2826 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL 62526 -
Shelby County Health Department | 217-774-9555 | 1700 W. South 3rd. Street Shelbyville, IL 62565
Macon County Health Department: 217-423-6988 | 1221 E. Condit St. Decatur, IL 62521
Christian County Health Department: 217-824-4113 | 730 N. Pawnee St. Taylorville, IL 62568 -
Heartland CASA: 217-428-8424 | 141 S. Main Street Suite 722 Decatur, IL 62523
Baby TALK: 217-475-2234 | 355 E. Marietta St. Decatur, IL 62521
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HIAS Long Island: 516-571-1070
Shelby County WIC Program: 217-774-3121 | 1700 W. South 3rd. Street Shelbyville, IL 62565
Dove Inc.: 217-428-6616 | 302 S. Union St. Decatur, IL 62522
New Life Pregnancy Center: 217-872-5555 (24 hours) | 1698 E. Pershing Rd. Decatur, IL 62526
Family Life Center: 217-774-4874 | 225 E. South 1st St. Shelbyville, IL 62565 -
Good Samaritan Inn: 217-429-3350 | 920 N. Union St. Decatur, IL 62522
Northeast Community Fund: 217-429-5846 Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9am-2:30pm | 839 N. MLK Jr. Drive Decatur, IL 62521
Taylorville Food Pantry: 217-820-2651 | 1429 E. Main Cross St. Taylorville, IL 62568 | Tue 8:30am-10am, Thu 5:30pm-7pm, Sat 8:30am-9:30am
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OASIS Day Center: 217-422-3940 | 243 W. Cerro Gordo St. Decatur,IL 62522
Provides laundry & shower facilities by appointment Monday-Sunday 7am-5pm