Southern Illinois Regional Social Services, Inc.
604 East College, Carbondale, Illinois 62901 Phone: 618-457-6703
604 East College, Carbondale, Illinois 62901 Phone: 618-457-6703
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Home About SIRSS Crisis Help Youth Services Adult Services Big Brother/Sister Jobs at SIRSS Newsletter/Reports Friends of SIRSS Capital Campaign Contact Us Links  | Services For AdultsHomeless ServicesYoung, single homeless persons ages 18-21, and adults who are at least 18 and who are both mentally ill and homeless, may qualify for homeless services. The first priority is to connect an individual to family or community food and shelter resources. Other services include assistance with: establishing legal identity by obtaining identification documents; identifying and obtaining medical and psychiatric resources; applying for public benefits; identifying and obtaining safe and affordable housing; enrolling in age-appropriate educational programs; obtaining and retaining employment; and learning basic life skills including household maintenance and money management. Priority for services is given to homeless student parents in Jackson and Perry counties and to homeless adults with mental illness in Jackson County. Homeless services are subsidized by the Illinois Department of Human Services, so there is little or no cost to participants. How to Apply – Walk-in hours are from 1 - 3 PM, Monday through Friday. More information can be obtained by calling SIRSS at 618-457-6703 and asking for Pam Streuter at extension 234. | future Home of SIRSS ___________________
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