The Sangamon County Department of Public Health has up-to-date information on vaccine and testing site information related to COVID-19. To review their vaccine services, click here. 

The State of Illinois has also created an online vaccination map. Remember, vaccinations are by appointment only. Click here to view other area vaccination clinics.

To slow the spread of the highly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant, Governor JB Pritzker issued a mandate that all Illinois residents over the age of two will be required to wear a face covering in all indoor settings effective August 30. The requirement is applicable to both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents statewide. Remember if you are coming to the City's Municipal Center Complex, face coverings are required. You may read the Executive Order here.

Do you need assistance or looking to help? A Facebook community group is available for the different situations that come up daily during COVID-19.
Visit the site today to get connected.

Micro-Pantries

As part of the above initiative, there are various “micro-pantries” set-up throughout Springfield. These locations have pantries/sheds where community members are encouraged to replenish with non-perishable food items, while individuals in need can take necessary items to ensure food for their families. Everything is free. There are many located throughout the area including the sites listed below.

• Downtown Springfield, 422 S. 5th Street (sidewalk in from of Dept. of Health)
• Legacy Theater, 101 E. Lawrence Avenue
• West Side, 1501 S. MacArthur Blvd. (lot behind building)
• Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis Street (in the Commons lot off Washington, by the shed)
• Southeast High School, 2350 E. Ash Street (behind school, Off Ash, by community garden)
• Lanphier High School, 1300 N. 11th Street (NE corner of the building)
• Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center, 1315 N. Fifth Street (on porch of the building)
• Douglas Avenue United Methodist, 501 S. Douglas (by entrance off Illini Ct.)
• Graham Elementary, 900 W. Edwards (northwest corner of parking lot off Cook b/t MacArthur & State)
• South Side Christian, 2600 S. MacArthur Blvd. (by the garage)
• St. John’s Lutheran, 2477 W. Washington Street
• Knox Knolls, 2251 W. Monroe Street
• Colony West (Hope Presbyterian), 2211 W. Wabash Avenue (by main entrance of church)
• Parkway Christian, 2700 Lindbergh
• Ash & Pasfield, 2000 S. Pasfield (on Ash side)
• Washington Middle School, 2300 E. Jackson (near front door)
• Boys & Girls Club, 300 S. 15th Street
• Feitshans Elementary, 1101 S. 15th Street (in small lot across from Stuart from school)
• Harvard Park Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ninth Street
• Washington Middle School, 2300 E. Jackson Street (near front door)
• Youth Service Bureau, 2901 Normandy Road
• Woodland Acres, 3200 N. Dirksen Parkway, Lot 303 (south entrance to Woodland Acres)
• Lakeside Christian, 225 Toronto Road (Donation hours: M-F 9-noon)

You may also connect through the Central Illinois Foodbank for food distribution sites.

Lincoln Library’s computer lab is available to the public along with use of their different rooms. For the most up-to-date information on library services, visit the their website at www.lincolnlibrary.info/. Lincoln Library is located on the corner of Capitol Avenue and Seventh Street.

The Governor announced, in partnership with DCEO, a new program for eligible Illinoisans seeking emergency assistance to cover costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities. Available for all qualifying low-income households. All applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. For complete details and the online application, visit www.helpillinoisfamilies.com.

To ensure homeowners and renters have the most up-to-date and accurate housing assistance information during the COVID-19 National Emergency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), and HUD launched the new Mortgage and Housing Assistance website. Visit the site .

DCEO in conjunction with IDES launched the Get Hired Illinois. This new portal is designed to connect workers with available job and career training opportunities across the state. Residents and employers may access the site here. Illinois residents will also have free access to online workforce development courses via a partnership with Coursera.

Springfieldzoom.com

Need a listing of restaurants offering curbside or delivery? Curious about which businesses are open and operating during COVID-19? Visit www.springfieldzoom.com to find a list of area businesses and what services they are currently providing.

The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Mental Health Division has launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. Individuals who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text the word TALK to 5-5-2-0-2-0; or for Spanish text the word HABLAR to the same number, 5-5-2-0-2-0.

The following are additional support resources available to residents as well.

• SMSHA’s Disaster Distress Hotline: 1.800.985.5990 (crisis counseling)
• IDHS Domestic Violence Helpline: 1.877.863.6338 (crisis hotline)
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1.800.273.8255 (confidential support)
• Memorial Behavioral Health: 217.588.5509 (emotional support hotline)
• Illinois Helpline: 1.833.234.6343 (for opioids and other substances)
• Illinois Warm Line: 1.866.359.7953, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (recovery support)

Buses have resumed their regular services. However, face coverings are still required by the federal regulations to ride public transportation. This directive is currently set to expire on September 13, 2021. For more information on routes and bus updates, visit the SMTD website.

If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, access free childcare, or other essential services, please call 211 or visit the United Way website here.

To be connected to the United Way of Central Illinois, click here.

Free Internet Assistance

Comcast is taking steps to help connect low-income families to the Internet at home. New Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households. For more information, click here.

Rental Assistance

• Capital Township Office: 217.525.1736
• Catholic Charities: 217.523.4551, 217.523.9201 or 217.241.0214
• Fifth Street Renaissance: 217.544.5040
• Salvation Army: 217.525.2196
• Sangamon County Community Resources: 217.535.3120

Utility Assistance

• LIHEAP: 217.535.3120
• United Way: 211
• Abundant Faith Ministries: 217.527.1006

Mortgage Assistance

• Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network: 855.533.7411

During times of crisis, there may be an increase in domestic and sexual violence, while barriers to services are compounded. The health and safety of victims during COVID-19 is of the utmost importance to the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

The role of the Domestic Violence Helpline is being expanded in order to create a one stop access point for shelter needs. Victims may directly call the Helpline at 1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338 voice or 1-877-863-6339 TTY) and be connected to shelter through existing local domestic violence shelters or they will be connected to emergency shelter through available hotels and motels. Transportation assistance is being offered as well.