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Childcare Resources

  • Head Start/Early Head Start

Comprehensive services for income eligible infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families including full and part-day early childhood programs for children birth-5 years old, and advocacy and support services to pregnant women.

Address: 1603 Mumford Dr., Urbana, IL

Phone #: (217) 278-4461

Website: ccrpc.org

Early Intervention

  • Family Resiliency Center—UIUC

Center for information on child development, parenting, and other aspects of family life. Hosts workshops on child development and family functioning for families. Also, The Autism Program (may not have funding in 2016) provides information on the autism spectrum.

Address: 1603 Mumford Dr., Urbana, IL

Phone #: (217) 333-7772

Website: www.familyresiliency.illinois.edu​

  • Urbana Early Childhood School

Developmental screening of Urbana children 3-5 years old. Half-day early childhood education programs for children identified as needing educational assistance. Call for developmental screening appt. Morning session: 9-11:30 Afternoon session: 1- 3:30

Address: 2202 E Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802

Phone #: (217) 384-3616

Website: usd116.org/uecs

Education Resources

  • Urbana Adult Education

Free classes for adults 16 years and older who are not enrolled in regular school.  Classes include reading, writing, math and English for high school graduation credit; GED preparation, CAN, ESL, office career and computer classes.

Address: 211 North Race Street, Urbana, IL 61801

Phone #: (217) 384-3530

Website: www.urbanaadulteducation.org

  • Urbana Free Library

Provides free access to internet and work stations dedicated to adults.  Literacy programs for children and parents. Entire kids section and toy area.

Address: 210 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801

Phone #: (217) 367-4057

Website: urbanafreelibrary.org

Income Assistance

  • Cunningham Township General Assistance

Provides General Assistance funds for those who live within the city limits of Urbana, IL.

Address: 205 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801

Phone #: (217) 384-4144

Website: www.urbanaillinois.us/boards/cunningham-township-board

Food Pantries

  • Eastern Illinois Food Bank

Provides food to area agencies serving families in need.

Address: 2405 N Shore Dr, Urbana, IL 61802

Phone #: (217) 328-3663

Website: www.eifoodbank.org/

Substance Abuse Services

  • Prairie Center

Drug and alcohol assessments; individual, family and group counseling on substance abuse issues for adults 18 and older. Payment is on a sliding fee scale, Medicaid is accepted.

Address: Outpatient: 718 Killarney, Urbana, IL

Phone #: (217) 328-4500

Website: www.prairie-center.org

Pregnancy Resources

  • Carle

A variety of support and education classes for pregnant and neonatal families including prenatal wellness, childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care

Address: 611 W Park, Urbana, IL 61801

Phone #: (217) 383-6962​

Mental Health Resources

  • Elliot Counseling Group

Low cost, self-pay family and couples counseling opportunities

Address: 2001 Philo Rd, Urbana, IL, 61802

Phone #: (217) 552-1211

Website: https://elliottcounselinggroup.com/​

  • OSF Medical Group – Behavioral and Mental Health

Mental health consultations and counseling opportunities.

Address: 1405 W Park St #301, Urbana, IL 6180

Phone #: (217) 337-4310

Website: https://www.osfhealthcare.org/practices/48/1508/osf-medical-group-behavioral-health/

Medical 

  • Carle Clinic OB/GYN

Pelvic and breast exams, prevention and treatment of gynecological cancers, hormone replacement therapy, menopausal care, and obstetrics.

Address: 602 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

Phone #: (217) 383-3140

  • Carle Clinic-Pediatrics

Doctors office for children under the age of 18.

Address: 602 W University Ave, Urbana, Illinois 61801

Phone #: (217) 383-3100

  • Carle Community Care

Families without insurance/medical card can call to apply for discounted medical services at Carle. Notify staff member if financial help is needed. Proof of income is required. Note that a caseworker can write a letter confirming no income.  Eligibility renewed annually.

Address: 602 W University Ave, Urbana, Illinois 61801

Phone #: (888) 712-2753

Website: www.carle.org/billing/community-ca​​

  • Carle Physician Directory

This number will be able to direct you to a specific staff member or department

Address: 602 W University Ave, Urbana, Illinois 61801

Phone #: (217) 383-3001​

  • Carle Prescription Program

Advice about finding discounted rates on prescription drugs and/or working with Carle doctors on finding prescriptions which are covered by insurance/medical cards.

Address: 602 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

Phone #: (217) 326-2320

  • Christie Clinic (Main Facility)

Convenient Care, Pediatrics, Wellness Center

Address: 101 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61802

Phone #: (217) 366-1200

Website: www.christieclinic.com

  • Christie Clinic OB/GYN

Medicaid accepted if pregnant. Breastfeeding and childbirth preparation classes are available. Offers "Baby Binder" for quick information about Child Birth.

Address: 101 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61802

Phone #: (217) 366-1255

Website: obgyn.christieclinic.com​

  • Urbana Student Health Center

Provides medical and limited dental services for Urbana School District students. Well-child visits and sport/school physicals. All students of the Urbana School District can us the health center.

Walk ins welcome when time is available, call for an appointment.

At Urbana High School, Iowa St side

Address: 1002 S Race Street, Urbana, IL 61801

Phone #: (217) 239-4220

Website: usd116.org/programs/urbana-school-based-health-center/​

Dental & Eye Care

  • Meijer Optical

Vision screenings, contact lenses, prescription glasses

Address: 2500 S Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802

Phone #: (217) 344-8157

Website: https://www.meijeroptical.com/store-locator/

  • Sunnycrest Dental Clinic

Dental screenings, cleanings, dentures, implants, teeth whitening, extractions

Address: 1209 E Colorado Ave #101, Urbana, IL 61802

Phone #: (217) 367-8000

Website: https://www.jbhdds.com/​

  • Urbana Family Dental

Dental Screenings, cleanings, crowns, dentures

Address: 1812 S Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802

Phone #: (217) 729-7411

Website: https://urbanadentalcare.com/​

Legal Assistance

  • Domestic Violence Unit--State's Attorney Office

Provides education, courtroom assistance, advocacy regarding obtaining an order of protection and referral for shelter and limited counseling to victims of domestic violence. Services are free of charge.

Address: 101 E. Main St, Urbana, IL 61801

Phone #: (217) 384-3750

Website: www.co.champaign.il.us/statesattorney​​

Youth & Family Resources

  • Cunningham Children’s Home

Child welfare and educational services agency providing caring support and therapeutic intervention to more than 777 youth, adults and families each year through comprehensive programs including residential treatment, special education and community-based services.

Address: 1301 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802

Phone #: (217) 367-3728

Website: https://www.cunninghamhome.org/

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