HOUSE LIAISON

Illinois enacted The Higher Education Housing and Opportunities Act (Illinois’ Public Act 102-0083) on August 1, 2022.  This act requires all colleges and universities in Illinois to have a HOUSE Liaison. HOUSE stands for Housing and Opportunities that are Useful for Students’ Excellence.  The HOUSE liaison provides support for students experiencing homelessness. HOUSE Liaison Contact List from IBHE.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Michelle R. Vinson
Assistant Dean of Students
Director of Student Accountability and Support
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS HRB 10H
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Office: (217) 206-8595
Cell:     (217) 816-7644
Fax:      (217) 206-7821
Email: mvins2@uis.edu

Eileen Norris
Administrative Aide
Dean of Students Office
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS FRH 178
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Phone:  (217) 206-8211
Fax:       (217) 206-6048
Email: enorr3@uis.edu

RESOURCES

ADMISSION RECRUITMENT
Rebecca Johnson, Associate Director of Admission
Phone: 217-741-3934
Email: rjohn39@uis.edu

Department Office
Phone: 217-206-4847
Email: admissions@uis.edu
Location: University Hall South Entrance, UHB 1080

COUNSELING CENTER & HEALTH SERVICE
Bethany Bilyeu, EDSSS
Phone: 217-206-7122
Email: Bbily01s@uis.edu

Department Office
Phone: 217-206-7122
Email: Counseling@uis.edu
Location: HRB 64

DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Eileen Norris, Administrative Aide
Phone: 217-206-8211
Email: enorr3@uis.edu

Department Office
Phone: 217-206-8211
Email: deanofstudents@uis.edu
Location: FRH 178

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Phone: 217-206-6724
Email: finaid@uis.edu
Location: UHB 1015
We would prefer that students work with the financial aid advisors assigned to their population (Undergraduate/Graduate/Military or Veteran).

OFFICE OF RECORDS AND REGISTRATION
Evan Stanley, Assistant Director of Records and Registration/Assistant Registrar
Phone: 217-206-6389
Email: estan2@uis.edu

Department Office
Phone: 217-206-6174
Email: registrar@uis.edu
Location: UHB 1076

RESIDENCE LIFE
Laura Hecht, House Admin
Phone: 217-206-6190
Email: lhech3@uis.edu

Department Office
Phone: 217-206-6190
Email: housing@uis.edu
Location: HCOM

VOLUNTEER & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CENTER, UISCARES FOOD PANTRY
Jill Hawkins, Program Director
Phone: 217-206-8635
Email: jhawki2@uis.edu

Department Office
Phone: 217-206-7716
Email: uiscares@uis.edu
Location:  HRB 1

Helping Hands of Springfield

We provide housing, shelter, and support services to people experiencing homelessness in Central Illinois. If you are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of being homeless, call 217-522-0048.  For other housing-related needs, call 211.

Address
2200 Shale St
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 522-0048
Fax: (217) 522-0549
Webpage: Helping Hands of Springfield

Emergency Assistance

St. John’s Hospital Emergency Room
800 E. Carpenter
Springfield, IL
Phone: (217) 525-5610

Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room
700 N. Rutledge
Springfield, IL
Phone: (217) 788-3030
Crisis line (217) 788-7070

Springfield Food Assistance Programs

Fifth Street Renaissance
1315 N. 5th Street, Springfield, IL
217-544-5040
Wed 11:00am-1:00pm

Grace Food Pantry
714 East Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62701
217-552-3965
Mon, Tues, & Thur 11:00am-1:00pm

Holy Family Food Pantry
1023 E. Washington, Springfield, IL 62703
217-523-2450
Mon, Wed & Fri 9:00am-12:00pm 2nd & 4th Tues 2:00pm-5:00pm

Kumler Outreach Ministries
303 N. Grand Ave. East, Springfield, IL
217-523-2269
Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm & 3rd Thur 5:30-6:30pm

Salvation Army
1600 E. Clear Lake Ave., Springfield, IL
217-525-2196
Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
Need an ID for adults in the household and Medical Cards or birth certificates for any children in the household.

Springfield Catholic Charities
Mon, Wed, & Fri 9:00am-12:00pm
Phone: 1.217.523.4551

St. Martin De Porres
1725 South Grand Ave East, Springfield, IL 62521
217-299-7921
Wed, Thur, & Sat 9:00-11:00am

The Eisenberg Pantry (located inside the St. John's Breadline)
430 N. 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
217-528-6098
Mon-Fri 8:00am-9:00am and 10:30am-1:30pm
Sat & Sun 10:30am-1:30pm
Various food and toiletry items donated by area grocers and individual donors are available to guests daily so that they may prepare meals at home in addition to their provided meal at the Breadline. Items often include fresh produce, whole meats, breads, non-perishable food items, and USDA/TFAP foods, etc. The pantry is open during service hours and there is no item limit. Guests are encouraged to take what they need.