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A short term emergency location where people can get out of dangerous temperatures to prevent injury or loss of life. Typically, a stopping point until the people can move on, or to, a more appropriate facility. No food or sleeping accommodations are provided. Drop in here is only available during business hours.

Cooling/ Warming Centers within McLean County OR Surrounding Areas:

• Arrowsmith: call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030, and they will contact the fire chief to help.

  - Bloomington/Normal: Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive Street. 309-828-6091, Mon-Thu: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri, Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

  - Walmart- 2225 W. Market Street, Bloomington. 309-828-5646, 7:00 am – 11:00 pm.

  - TA Truck Stop- 505 Truckers Lane, Bloomington. (309-827-4676), open 24 hours (but not a place to sleep).

  - Connect Transit Bus- parking lot of the McLean County Health Department, 200 W. Front Street, Bloomington. Availability determined on a case by case basis.

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

Offers to assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes

- Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system.

• Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents.
• Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary.

  EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.

Education and health promotion activities.

Recreational and arts and humanities activities.

Outings through senior centers located throughout Lancaster County.

Transportation to and from senior center and group events (suggested contribution).

Assists individuals and families that have an immediate need with a gas card to a local gas station when they are available.

Provides a food basket to those in need. Can be accessed every 30 days as needed.

Provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.

TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

Transitional services are also available to help families become independent, such as GED preparation, vocational training, job retention programs, etc.

Provides eligible homeowners with mortgage assistance who have had economic hardship to sustain housing.

Offers mental health services that includes individual therapy for ages 5 and up, as well as psychiatric services for all ages, offering early intervention services for mental illness. 

Offers a wide range of behavioral healthcare and integrated care services. Services include the following:

Individualized Treatment Services includes, comprehensive mental health and substance use assessment, counseling services, crisis stabilization, life skills development, and dual diagnosis services.

Substance use treatment services includes, outpatient treatment services, DUI evaluations and risk education, substance abuse education, substance use counseling, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Psychiatric services include, medication assessment, medication monitoring, psychiatric services available in all Sinnissippi Centers' main office locations.

Offers a little food pantry to those in need. Located on the north side of the Annex building. 

Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.

Provides a senior center where seniors can come to share companionship, meals, and recreational activities. Services include congregate and home delivered meals, recreational activities that include a pool and exercise equipment, quilting, painting, bingo, exercise classes, and bowling.

Provides health care and specialty health care services, including mental health care. Can also provide family and internal medicine services.