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Call for Help
9400 Lebanon Avenue
Edgemont, IL 62203
618.397.0968
24-hour suicide and crisis telephone: 618.397.0963
Residential Adult Program: 618.397.0977
Transitional Living Center: 618.397.3076
Information and Referral: 618.397.0996
Website: www.callforhelpinc.org
Services offered: Adult Residential Services: short-term therapeutic setting for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Individuals are referred by local mental health, local and state hospitals, psychiatrists and private agencies that address mental health issues. Medication monitoring, counseling and medical assistance are interventions provided to help stabilize consumer behavior. Referrals are made to community agencies for financial assistance, housing for those who find themselves homeless and employment to empower individuals as they transition to community living. The thrust of the program is to prevent hospitalization through early intervention. Transitional Living Shelter: Began in 1998 and was developed to provide and assist homeless young women between 16 and 21 years of age in their pursuit to become independent and self-sufficient citizens within the community. These young women can maintain residence for up to 18 months while pursuing an education or job training skills. While residents of the shelter, these women will be afforded life skills training through classes provided by staff and community volunteers. Information and Referral: Links people in need with local agencies, churches, and organizations that can help them. We maintain an extensive, up-to-date file of agencies and programs that provide assistance with housing, medical services, financial aid, transportation, food and critical services. A Central Aid Registry for the churches and agencies in the community who are part of a networking system is maintained. An emergency food pantry to meet immediate needs is provided when other pantries are closed, and one-time assistance for those needing emergency medications is offered. When funds are available, we work through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide one month’s rent to those who face eviction from their homes. Sexual Assault Victim’s Care Service: Provides services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all victims of sexual assault. These services include telephone crisis intervention, counseling, groups and advocacy. Our trained advocates provide crisis intervention at area hospitals, police departments and court hearings. Our services extend not only to the victim, but also to his/her family. We provide group counseling and short or long-term therapy to adults and children to reduce the trauma of rape, incest or other offenses such as sexual harassment, voyeurism or exhibitionism. Community education and professional training programs are available for interested groups upon request. Suicide and Crisis Intervention: A 24-hour a day, 7 days a week, telephone crisis service staffed by professional crisis workers and volunteers who have completed a 40-hour training program which includes sessions on suicide, crisis intervention, mental disorders, sexual assault, teen issues, AIDS, and community referrals. A telephone device for the deaf is also available by calling 618.397.0992 Suicide & Crisis Counseling is provided in the Call For Help Office by appointment. The counseling is short-term and focuses on issues that have placed a person in crisis and/or precipitated the suicidal thoughts. Counselors will also help schools, agencies and organizations with Suicide Assessment when help is requested and the time is available.

Catholic Charities of Southern Illinois – Diocese of Belleville Pastoral Center
2620 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
618.235.9601
Website: www.ccsil.org

Catholic Urban Programs
771 Vogel Place
East St. Louis, IL 62205
618.398.5616
Services offered: Emergency food baskets; emergency shelter at Holy Angels Shelter; referrals to proper federal, state or social service agencies, and ministry to the elderly. Utilities and medicine assistance.

Help Me Grow Hotline – Illinois Department of Human Services
2501 North Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62761
217.785.5368
Hotline: 1.800.323.4769 (GROW)
Services offered: The DHS Help Me Grow Helpline provides information and statewide referrals in the following areas: adoption, AIDS, alcoholism/drug abuse, child care, child safety seats, child support, dental, disabilities, domestic violence, early intervention, education emergency services, employment, financial aid, family planning, food supplementation, gang prevention, health/physician referral, hearing aids, housing, immunization, infant health, insurance, intergenerational interaction, lead, legal advice, male responsibility, maternity home/school, mental health (general and suicide), miscellaneous, multi-service agencies, nurse midwife, parent/child/teen/mate communication, parenting education/support, parents anonymous, pregnancy/substance abuse, pre-kindergarten, parental, school/peer pressure, seniors, sexual assault, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, shelter/drop-in/overnight/transitional, state agency, teratogen (environmental or occupational) and WIC vendors/complaints. Women’s Health categories include: breast and cervical cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, domestic violence, menopause and osteoporosis.

Holy Angels Shelter
1410 North 37^th Street
East St. Louis, IL 62204
618.874.4079
Services offered: Temporary shelter for women, children, and families in crisis situation. Married couples with proof of marriage. Three meals plus snack. Assistance with transportation, rental assistance, counseling, etc.

Rev. Dorris Davis Helping Hand Shelter
1501 Winstanley Street
East St. Louis, IL 62204
618.271.4160
Services offered: Shelter, clothing, food, spiritual help, job service assistance and help with obtaining General Assistance.

Second Chance Shelter
240 North 6^th Street
East St. Louis, IL 62201
618.482.5662
Services offered: Emergency shelter for those who are homeless due to a crisis or a disaster. Rental and utility assistance is offered when funds are available (Illinois only). Life skills training and education program provided, tutoring for school-aged children, counseling services to homeless families, a food pantry and referrals to other agencies.

Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois
P.O. Box 831
Belleville, IL 62222
618.236.2531 (administration)
24 Hours: 618.235.0892 (crisis line)
Website: www.vpcswi.org
Services offered: 24 hour Hotline, temporary emergency shelter for mothers and dependent children, individual and group counseling, support groups, court advocacy, children’s program, and walk-in services. Counseling, support group, court advocacy, information and referral.