Assertive Community Treatment for Families
217-423-6961
1942 E. Cantrell Street
Decatur IL 62521
Counseling, case management to children, adolescents, and their families. Services provided in homes or office and tailors to meet family’s needs.
Webster Cantrell Hall
217-423-6961
1942 E. Cantrell
Deactur IL 62521
Mental Health Services for children ages 0-17.
BabyTALK
217-475-2234
500 E. Lake Shore Drive
Decatur IL 62521
BabyTalk Family Literacy and STEPS Early Intervention Program. 217-422-5249
Lapsits at Decatur Public Library for toddlers 1-3 and parent. 9:30am, 10:30am on 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. 2nd and 3rd Fridays in November and December.
Baby Talk Times call 475-2234. Meet parents and children up to age 3. Share achievements, challenges, receive developmental information, enjoy finger plays, songs and stories. No fee.
Mondays: 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. (Monticello)
(Birth – 3 years of age) Start Date TBA Located at Lincoln School, Monticello
Tuesdays:
9:30-10:15a.m.
(Birth – 3 years of age) Located at the Baby Talk home office located at 500 E Lake Shore Drive, Decatur.
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. (Decatur)
(Birth – 1 year of age) Located at the Baby Talk home office located at 500 E Lake Shore Drive, Decatur
Tuesdays: 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. (Decatur)
(Birth – 3 years of age) Located at the Decatur Public Library, 130 North Franklin, Decatur
Wednesdays 1st and 3rd : 9:30 – 10:15 (Forsyth)
(Birth – 3 years of age) Located at the Forsyth Public Library
Thursdays: 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. AND 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
(Birth – 3 years of age) Located at the Decatur Public Library, 130 North Franklin, Decatur
Fridays 2nd and 4th: 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
(12 months to 3 years of age) Located at the Decatur Public Library, 130 North Franklin, Decatur
Breastfeeding Support Group
Meets 2nd and 4th Monday every month at 10:30 at the Baby TALK office, 500 E. Lake Shore Drive, Decatur.
DOVE Parenting Classes
217-428-6616
788 East Clay
Decatur IL 62521
Classes meet Thursdays, 1-2:30pm for mothers only. Childcare provided.
Epilepsy Resource Center
800-800-6401
1315 W. Lawrence
Springfield IL 62704
Services: information and referral, job placement, individual and family services, counseling, advocacy, support groups, community education for people with epilepsy and their families. Call for information. Various programs held throughout the year.
Family First Initiative
217-423-6961
Webster Cantrell Hall
1942 E. Cantrell
Intensive service to families whose children have experience abuse or neglect. Services begin within 24 hours of referral and agency staff available 24 hours.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Kids
217-423-6961
Webster Cantrell Hall
1942 E. Cantrell
Growing Strong
217-428-0770
270 W. Prairie
growingstrongcenter.org
Growing Strong is a not-for-profit agency providing services to sexual assault victims and their significant others.
Services include: 24-hour crisis hotline, medical and legal advocacy, counseling for children ages 4- and up, individual and group counseling for adults, prevention education presentations for children pre-k through college, community organization, teachers and social service agencies, professional training for medical and law enforcement personnel.
Growing Together
Argenta- Orena School District 217-468-2886
Maroa-Forsyth School District 217-794-3882
Meridian School District 217-692-2081
Serving families with children between birth to five years. Services include: playgroups, home visits, parent education & parent-child interaction activities.
Le Leche League
217-875-2409
Provide breastfeeding information and support for breastfeeding mothers. Offer a lending library, 24 hour phone counseling services and booklets on nursing and nursing problems. Call for meeting times.
Macon County Health Department
217-423-6988
1221 E. Condit Street
Decatur IL 62521
Programs and services offered for residents of Macon County for all ages. Family Case Management and supportive services offered for pregnant women and their children. WIC program, Dental Clinic. Sexually Transmitted Disease Counseling and testing. TB Skin testing and foreign travel immunizations. Sanitation services available.
Mothers of Multiples - MOM’s of Decatur
A non-for profit organization designed to meet the needs of mothers of multiple birth children of the Macon County area.
New Life Pregnancy Center
217-872-5556
1698 E. Pershing Road
newlifepregnancycenter.com
24 hour help-line, free pregnancy tests, pregnancy confirmation by physician exam & ultrasound, on-going professional counseling, information on pregnancy options, professional counseling, post-abortion counseling, miscarriage & adoption support, one-on-one mentoring & referrals for prenatal care, legal aid, medical card and adoption.
Programs: Best program; earn coupons for attending parenting and education classes. Coupons are redeemed at New Life Pregnancy Center for maternity and baby clothing (0-5t), diapers, infant furniture, etc. All services are free and confidential.
Special Connections is a parent-child playgroup/meeting for parents of children with special needs birth through 5 years
United Cerebral Palsy of Decatur
432 E. Prairie Street, Suite 100
UCP providers offer a range of services from housing * family supports to therapies and recreational programming. Training and employment assistance is also available.