Welcome to the CCTEP Resources page! Here you will find a wealth of information, guidance, and campus and community resources to support you during isolation and the post exposure period.

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Healthcare Resources Heading link

Explore a comprehensive collection of healthcare resources designed to empower you with knowledge and support for your well-being.

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Our mental health resources are your compass to emotional well-being. Together, we’ll light the path to a healthier mind and a brighter future.

  • Illinois Warm Line
    • Phone support for anyone living in Illinois
    • Services include emotional support, recovery education, referrals, and self-advocacy support
    • Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm with interpreters available
    • Phone: 886-359-7953, TTY: 866-880-4459
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
    • Phone: 773-202-6529
    • Available Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday for Spanish and English support
  • National Crisis Text Line
    • 24/7 text line for individuals in any type of crisis
    • Text HELLO to 741741
  • Online AA Groups
    • The Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous, or OIAA, is an International service organization established in accordance with the Ninth Tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous A.A., specifically for the purpose of assisting online A.A. groups.
  • Panic Disorder Hotline
    • Phone: 1800-64-panic (72642)
  • Student Counseling Services
    • Note: Services provided for UIC-Quad Cities students through the Center for Wellbeing
  • Suicide Hotline
    • Connects Illinois residents with the closest crisis center based on location.
    • Call or Text 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24 hour)
  • Veteran’s Crisis Line
    • 24/7 confidential line for all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and families and friends
    • Phone: 800-273-8255 or text 838255 & 800-799-4889 for deaf and hard of hearing
  • Bright Star Community Outreach
    • Virtual trauma counseling including COVID-19 specific trauma counseling
  • BetterHelp
    • Affordable online therapy
  • Illinois Call4Calm Text Line
    • 24/7 text line for individuals or loved ones dealing with stress related to COVID-19; zip code connects users to a local counselor.
    • Text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish
  • Illinois CARES Line
    • 24/7 crisis line for individuals with children struggling with mental health issues.
    • Phone: 800-345-9049 or 773-523-4504 for TTY
  • Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
    • 24/7 helpline for individuals or loved ones struggling with substance use disorders.
    • Phone: 833-2FINDHELP

COVID-19 Resources Heading link

Explore our COVID-19 resources hub, your one-stop destination for the latest information, guidelines, and support.

Transportation Resources Heading link

Explore resources to assist with your transportation needs.

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Resources at UIC and in the community to support you during times of financial distress.

  • Rockford Township General Assistance
    • Emergency aid for those between jobs or during an illness and rental assistance program for those who are not qualified for state or federal aid.
    • Phone: 815-962-8855

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Explore our food insecurity resources, a lifeline for individuals and families facing hunger and food-related challenges.

  • Peoria Area Food Bank
    • Phone: 309-671-3906
    • Assistance is provided for income eligible households in several Illinois counties
  • Peoria Grown
    • Addresses issue of food insecurity in Peoria by providing access to affordable and healthy food

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Discover our mutual aid resources, a network of community support where neighbors help neighbors.

  • Heart of Illinois United Way
    • Collaboration of community partners to ensure access to quality education, improve financial stability, and promote wellness
    • Phone: 309-674-5181
  • United Way Quad Cities
    • Collaboration of community partners to ensure access to quality education, improve financial stability, and promote wellness.
    • Phone: 563-355-4310
    • Location: 852 Middle Road, Suite 401, Bettendorf, IA 52722

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Navigating the world of child care can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Child Care Assistance resources are here to help.

  • Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
    • The Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency are working together to support families to get the information and resources the need to find and select the best childcare for their child
    • IDHS Help Line: 1-800-843-6154 or 1-866-324-5553 TTY
  • Circles of Learning
    • Non-profit social service agency offering preschool, infant/toddler care, before and after-school care, school-age summer and holiday care, nutritional services, and comprehensive family support.
    • Fees are on a sliding scale based on family size and income
    • Phone: 815-226-8715
  • Kinder Care
    • Child daycare center that provides subsidized care for military families
    • Phone: 888-525-2780
  • UIC Children’s Center
    • Childcare for students and faculty
  • Sittercity
    • Sittercity is giving essential workers and first responders free access to their premium site for locating childcare providers
  • Illinois Central College Children’s Center
    • The ICC Children’s Center is located on the ICC campus and available to the public. This center accepts CCAP vouchers for tuition assistance
    • Phone: 309-694-5116
    • Email: childcare@icc.edu
    • Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 6:45am – 5pm
  • Kinder Care
    • Child daycare center that provides subsidized care for military families
    • Phone: 888-525-2780
  • PCCEO Head Start and Early Head Start
    • The Peoria Citizens Community for Economic Opportunity Head Start and Early Head Start provide high-quality comprehensive child care resources for families and children including 6 early childhood learning centers in Peoria
  • SAL Child Care Connection
    • Network with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) that provides resources and assistance with finding child care (located in Peoria)
    • Phone: 309-686-3750
    • Hours of Operation: 8am to 4pm
  • Brightpoint (Winnebago/Rockford location)
    • Provides support and services to families and children including early childhood care and education.
    • Phone: 815-962-1043
  • Trinity Day Care
    • Daycare center for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Accepts CCAP vouchers and provides tuition assistance for those with demonstrated need.
    • Phone: 815-986-5437
    • Email: info@trinitydaycare.com
    • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 5:30am – 5:30pm, year round
  • Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
    • The Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency are working together to support families to get the information and resources the need to find and select the best childcare for their child
    • IDHS Help Line: 1-800-843-6154 or 1-866-324-5553 TTY
  • Child Care Resource & Referral of Midwestern Illinois
    • Providers and families are welcome to come into the office to drop off documents or to get needed documents at the front desk.
    • (309)-205-3070 and press Option 2 during regularly scheduled phone hours: Mon/Wed/Fri (8:00am to 5:00pm) and Tue/Thu (8:00am to 1:30pm).
  • Kinder Care
    • Child daycare center that provides subsidized care for military families
    • Phone: 888-525-2780
  • YWCA Quad Cities:
    • YWCA Quad Cities has been working to empower families and women in our community for over 100 years. From childcare to employment training and more.
  • United Way Quad Cities:
    • We are a nonprofit organization advancing equity and improving education, income, and health outcomes in the Quad Cities.

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At every stage of life, individuals with disabilities deserve access to support, information, and opportunities. Our Disability Resources are here to break down barriers and empower those with disabilities to thrive.

  • UIC Disability Resource Center
    • Phone number: 312-413-2183. If there is no answer, please leave a message.
    • Email: drc@uic.edu
    • Someone from the center will generally reach back out within 24 hours.
  • The Arc of Illinois
    • Advocates for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities across the state of Illinois in addition to offering resources and education for individuals and their families
    • Phone: 815-464-1832
    • Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs 9am to 5pm & Fri 9am to 4pm
  • Advocates for Access
    • Non-profit organization focused on providing services to individuals with disabilities in Central Illinois
    • Phone: 309-682-3500
    • Email: info@advocatesforaccess.com
    • Hours of Operation: 8:30am to 5pm
  • Ramp Program
    • Provides eligible homeowners with Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible ramps
  • RAMP
    • Non-profit/non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL) for individuals with disabilities
  • Barbara Olson Center of Hope
    • Provides education and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Easterseals
    • Provides education and support to individuals with disabilities and their families across Chicagoland and Rockford
  • Milestone
    • Provides a variety of services (e.g., housing, education) to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the Greater Rockford Area
  • Advocates for Access
    • Non-profit organization focused on providing services to individuals with disabilities in Central Illinois
    • Phone: 309-682-3500
    • Email: info@advocatesforaccess.com
  • Ramp Program
    • Provides eligible homeowners with Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible ramps.
  • The Arc of the Quad Cities Area
    • The Arc mission is to empower people with disabilities to believe in their own unique abilities and achieve their full potential by providing quality, innovative services that focus on advocacy, independence, employment, meaningful community life and personal happiness.
    • Phone: 309-786-6474
    • Email: info@arcqca.org
  • Quad Cities Mental Health
  • Hand in Hand
    • Hand in Hand empowers children and adults of all abilities to learn and grow by providing inclusive programs and supporting families.

Housing Resources Heading link

Our Housing Resources are your key to navigating the complex world of housing.

Other Resources Heading link

Explore a variety of other resources which can support your academic, health, and other needs.