All colleges and universities in Illinois have a benefits navigator to assist in identifying campus, community, state and federal resources and benefit programs for which they might be eligible. 69·çÁ÷ students can work with Lindsay Shelton, 69·çÁ÷ benefits navigator, to identify important resources both on campus and in the community.
Appointments
Benefits navigator services are offered in-person, virtually via Teams or Zoom, or by phone. Please call 217-786-4629, text 217-786-4629 or email Lindsay to book an appointment.
If you need immediate assistance, please call 211 to be connected to community resource information. If you are in immediate need of mental health services, please call 988. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
For a referral for service, access the form below, and Lindsay will respond within two working business days.
69·çÁ÷ resources
69·çÁ÷ can assist with referrals to campus resources:
- 69·çÁ÷ Food Pantry
- Community housing referral information
- Undocumented student support
- Talkspace tele-mental health
- Accessibility services
- 69·çÁ÷ Child Development Center
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
- Referrals to 69·çÁ÷ Title IX coordinator, support for domestic violence, stalking, sexual violence support and resource information
Community resources
69·çÁ÷ can assist with referrals to community resources:
- 69·çÁ÷ Child Development Center
- Clothing referral information
State and federal benefits
69·çÁ÷ can explain how to apply for and provide referrals for state and federal benefits:
- Post-secondary education services for youth in care. If you are a student exiting DCFS/youth in care, you might be eligible for educational funding. For more information, visit the .