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Offers to protect the health and welfare of residents through the identification of potential communicable disease problems and to control the spread of infectious disease within the county. Offers investigation and follow up on communicable diseases, and an immunization program. 

Provides education and consumer assistance designed to facilitate enrollment of county residents in the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace through the In-Person Counseling Program.

Access to health insurance through the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace is one of the many changes in the health care and health insurance fields made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). People in need of assistance due to language barriers, technology disadvantages, or a lack of understanding of health insurance can arrange to meet an In-Person Counselor to assist them.

Provides therapists and medical providers offering mental and behavioral health services to children, teens, and adults. Therapists work one-on-one with clients to evaluate and address issues such as depression, addiction, generalized anxiety disorder, or other behavioral disorders through counseling sessions. Nurse practitioners and psychiatrists can prescribe and monitor medications and provide therapy.

Offers a variety of senior-centered activities and programming which include:

• Congregate Meals ("Peace Meal")
• Computer lab
• Fitness Center
• Grief, Caregiver, and Parkinson's support groups
• Transportation offered, within a 7-mile radius, reservation required

Helps applying for benefits, information on community resources, and assistance to caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren.

Child Care Assistance Program is administered for the Illinois Counties of DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean. This is the Department of Human Services (DHS) child care program for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay for parent's choice of child care, full or part-time, as well as before- and after-school care. Child Care Referral Program provides referrals to parents in need of child care. Parents are counseled on how to select quality child care that best meets the needs of their individual child. Parents are educated on indicators of quality care, provided educational materials, and encouraged to visit programs. The CCRRN offers a free online child care search. Access to the Illinois Cares for Kids Online Child Care Search can be found on the agency's website. Employer Contracted Services: Enhanced referral services as well as presentations and parenting seminars on childcare issues. Employer services are fee-based; call for specific information.

Provides a shopping card to eligible families to purchase a new pair of shoes for children at the start of the school year. Only available during the summer months before school starts.

Provides case management services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Also prescribes PrEP and offers non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis.

Programming includes:

-- Medical case management

-- Support groups

-- Oral health care

-- Housing services

-- Utility support

-- Primary medical care

-- Nutrition services

-- Vaccination programs

-- Transportation assistance

-- Mental health services

-- Legal assistance (for eligible individuals within the care connect region)

- Prevention Education: Mentees participate in school based prevention education groups on a weekly basis. Topics covered include self-awareness, social bondage, etiquette, college and career education, and personal development.

- College/Career Preparation: Mentees receive individual mentorship to assist with developing and implementing college/career plans, college applications, completing the FASFA, scholarship forms, transportation to college/career interviews, and annual college tours.

- KFACT University: Continuing support to program participants through university.

- Labor of Love: Opportunities for mentees to give back to the community through volunteerism.

Provides assistance for past due rent/mortgage payments to avoid possible eviction, and water bills to avoid disconnection.

For Thanksgiving 2025, Thanksgiving Day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm. For Christmas 2025, Christmas day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.

Offers services to blind or visually impaired individuals, including provision of assistive devices and aids, and training in the proper use of the equipment.

Provides general health care needs, including preventive care as well as urgent problems of adult and pediatric patients.

Provides early childhood education and summer camp opportunities for children. Y-Tots Preschool has morning and afternoon classes for children ages 3-4. Lovett Child development center offers full time and part time childcare for children ages 2-Pre-K. Before school and after school adventure club        provides childcare and activities for school-aged children. Summer day camp is offered full time and part time for school aged children. 

Offers to help children in grades 4-12 develop knowledge and skills. Services include learning about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

Provides students with free laundry services including soap to wash their clothing. Students are able to wash and dry two baskets of clothing for free. Program is on a first come, first serve basis. Students and parents are able to secure a spot by signing up online.

Provides free programs and services to people impacted by cancer, which are offered from the point of diagnosis through early survivorship.  Services include:

- Medical Presentations

- Counseling and Social Work Services

- Survivorship Programs

- Support Groups

- Stress Management

- Touch Therapy

- Healing Through Art

- Wig Boutique and Beautiful You Workshops

- Nutrition Classes

- Mindful Movements

- Individualized Exercise Program

Overnight emergency warming center that provides a blanket but no beds or additional services.

Individuals are permitted to stay in the lobby and use a restroom but not pass through the security door unless it is for the breakfast meal.

Provides immediate treatment and diagnosis for minor illnesses and injuries.

Offers numerous types of vaccines are available depending on age and qualifications, including uninsured and under-insured. Limited vaccine is available for children with insurance coverage and for those over 19 years old. Some adult vaccines are also available.

Maintains parks and offers recreational activities for both adults and children.

Provides independent living for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Services include 24-hour support with personal care, meal preparation, and housekeeping. Other services offered assistance with medication, housekeeping, personal care, budgeting, and shopping. 

Provides skill training, paid work opportunities, community integration and employment to individuals in order to enhance and maintain their independence in community living. The program gives support, assistance and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities.