C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation - Effingham County

Human Services in Illinois. The Community Action Agency serving Effingham County under the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), administered in Illinois by the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. It helps low-income residents with energy bill assistance (LIHEAP) and weatherization, food, rent and housing help, employment and self-sufficiency case management, Head Start/early childhood programs, and refer

Phone: 217-342-2193

Good to know: Phone 217-342-2193 verified from the Illinois DCEO Community Action Agency county directory (dceo.illinois.gov) on 2026-06-01. CSBG eligible entity (Community Action Agency) serving Effingham County.

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Frequently asked questions about C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation - Effingham County

How do I contact C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation - Effingham County?

You can call C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation - Effingham County at 217-342-2193 in Illinois.

What services does C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation - Effingham County offer?

The Community Action Agency serving Effingham County under the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), administered in Illinois by the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. It helps low-income residents with energy bill assistance (LIHEAP) and weatherization, food, rent and housing help, employment and self-sufficiency case management, Head Start/early childhood programs, and referrals to local aid. Call 217-342-2193 to ask about programs and eligibility.

Are services at C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation - Effingham County free or low-cost?

Many community human services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation - Effingham County at 217-342-2193 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation - Effingham County offer services in other languages?

Call C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation - Effingham County at 217-342-2193 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

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If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.