Shelter Resources
American Red Cross
Emergency shelter and food for disaster victims. If they cannot assist you, they will direct you to another agency. Runs a program to help military personnel reunite with their families.
Population Served: Disaster victims. Free.
1045 Outer Park Dr., Springfield, IL 62704
217-787-7602
Contact Person: Call main operator and they will assist you
www.il-redcross.org
Contact Ministries
Short-term homeless shelter for women and children. Also provide food.
Population Served: Women and children
Fifth Street Renaissance/Sara Center
Transitional housing for homeless and those who have HIV; provide food, youth & family support services, and comprehensive case management programs.
Population Served: Homeless males and females and those who have HIV. Free.
1315 N. 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
217-544-5040
Contact Person: Miranda Johnson
www.fsr-sara.org
Helping Hands
Emergency shelter for disaster victims; also provide food. Population Served: Adult males and females who are homeless. No children. Free.
Inner City Mission
Long-term family/homeless shelter. Clients must work on finding a job, go to school and work on addictions. Also provide food, clothing, and counseling.
Population Served: Mainly women and children. No single men. Free.
The Salvation Army
Transitional living station. Clients cannot use drugs or alcohol and must attend evening groups and search for jobs. No families.
Population Served: Anyone requiring assistance. Free.
530 N. 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
217-391-0421
Contact Person: Archie Ford
tsaspringfield.org
Sojourn Shelter & Services
Support services and emergency shelter. Provide shelter, counseling, education, life skills training, and help clients find outside resources. Provides court advocates for orders of protection.
Population Served: Women and children. Free.
1800 Westchester Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704
217-726-5100
Contact Persons: Maria Swan, Milena Crum, Latoya Jackson, or Christy Hopper
www.sojournshelter.org
Temporary Overflow Shelter
This shelter provides beds for homeless people during cold months, after the other local shelters are full. Also, formal case management services will be provided to help people find permanent housing. Population Served: Anyone needing a warm place to stay for the night.
The former First United Methodist Church, 501 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield
When: Nov 1 - April 30. Intake begins at 6:30 p.m. each night.
Youth Service Bureau
Provide shelter and counseling for individuals ages 10-21. Also help kids find jobs and permanent shelter.
Population Served: Males and females ages 10-21. Free.
2901 Normandy Road, Springfield, IL 62703
217-529-8300
ysbi.com