Advocacy & Resources

We work with the local community and area public officials to promote awareness, support policy and provide resources to prevent opioid-related deaths and non-fatal overdoses.

211 Get Connected. Get Help. United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois

United Way 2-1-1 is a simple to use and remember telephone number that connects the community with important services that include:

  • Basic Human Needs: such as food, shelter, rent and utility assistance
  • Physical and Mental Health Resources: such as health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, medical information lines, crisis intervention services
  • Employment Supports: such as job training, transportation assistance, education programs
  • Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: such as adult day care, respite care, home health care, independent living programs
  • Support for Children, Youth and Families: such as after-school programs, family resource centers, mentoring, tutoring, protective services

Naloxone/Narcan® Program

The Tyler Yount Foundation partners with law enforcement, healthcare providers and community members to educate and train them to administer Naloxone in an overdose emergency. 

The Opioid Crisis

Opioid Abuse is a Critical Public Health Issue

Overdoses continue rise in the United States and central Illinois affecting people of all ages and races. Prescription opioids are contributing to this increase. It’s important for people to know that prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous.

Our Core Advocacy Efforts

Detox Services

Heritage Behavioral Health 217-362-6262

Crossing Healthcare 217-877-9117

Helplines and Hotlines

Heritage Behavioral Health Crisis Hotline 217-362-6262

Illinois Helpline

Medication Disposal Locations

Walgreens Pharmacy #5388
1311 Illinois Route 48
Decatur, Illinois 62526

Decatur Police Department
707 South Side Drive
Decatur, Illinois 62521

Naloxone Training and Distribution
Treatment and Recovery

Heritage Behavioral Health 217-362-6262

Crossing Healthcare 217-877-9117

Emergency Help

In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately. 

Illinois' "Good Samaritan" law (Emergency Medical Services Access Law of 2012) encourages people to seek emergency medical help in the event of an overdose protects the person calling and the person needing help from being charged with felony drug possession within limits set out by the law.

Get Help

Get access to local resources, toolkits and other helpful information.