Rapid Rehousing | Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)

114 Andrew Street, Paris, IL 61944

Eligibility

Must be homeless, such as living in car or on the street, coming from an emergency shelter, within 14 days of formal court ordered eviction, or fleeing domestic violence

Required documents

Proof of income

(217) 500-3090

Voice·

Main Phone

Websitehttps://www.erbainc.org/homeless-and-homeless-prevention/

Application process

Call, visit the website or visit in person for services

Fees

None

Service area

Richland County, IL Lawrence County, IL Jasper County, IL Edgar County, IL Cumberland County, IL Crawford County, IL Coles County, IL Clark County, IL Douglas County, IL

Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276, cell 217-549-115

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

Date of Last Formal Update

04/24/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Rent Payment Assistance Utility Service Payment Assistance Rental Deposit Assistance

Providing organization

Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)

Provides critical support programs for those in need.