Support for Individuals
Each of these groups operate at the grassroots level to help meet the emotional, social, and/or physical needs of community members.
If you have any questions, wish to join or utilize the services provided by any group, please email curesponds@gmail.com or call or text (217) 673- 7122.
Group-Based Supports
Our group-based supports were created for people dealing with or experiencing stress, worry, anxiety, or are feeling overwhelmed. Those who are looking for a space to connect with others, a listening ear, peer-based support, short-term resilience-building and/or skill-building activities should reach out to us!
For more information on group-based supports, contact us via the phone number or email provided at the top of the page, or through our Facebook.
You can view one of our group-based supports, Gaining Resilience Through Tough Times (G.R.I.T.T.), on our TRIGRITT Facebook page.
Hear 4 U Support Group
Our Hear 4 U Mental Health Network is a group of trained mental health supports who can offer support and guidance virtually and in other ways.
They can:
Provide support to youth, youth programs, and people who want to do youth programming
Help teach how to respond to cultural, mental health, and trauma needs of youth/young adults
Offer wraparound support to youth and young adults
Make sure youth/young adults get connected to community resources if they're available
For more information on group-based supports, contact us via the phone number or email provided at the top of the page.
Care 4 You
‘Care 4 U’ are our hospital supporters that offer short-term crisis support to individuals and families impacted by gun violence.
For anyone who is looking for care coordination and support from our hospital helpers, contact us via (217) 417-3750 or the email provided at the top of the page.
If you are a hospital worker interested in volunteering, contact us via the phone number or email provided at the top of the page, or fill out our volunteer form here.
Note: There is a small stipend for our ‘Care 4 U’ volunteers.
Peer Ambassadors (PA)
A Peer Ambassador is a youth/young adult (ages 16-24) who wants to give back to their community, support their peers, and be a change maker!
Peer Ambassadors will provide peer-to-peer support and education in their communities about COVID, dealing with stress and conflict, and ways to create positive change. All PAs have a voice and will have the chance to make the program and activities what they want it to be.
If you think you would be a good fit, fill out our Peer Ambassador application here!
You can check out their social media pages using the links below!
Currently, each group operates within the Champaign-Urbana community (as a part of CU TRI), but we hope to create a national impact. If you want to partner with us or learn more about our initiatives, please reach out!