All colleges and universities in Illinois have a benefits navigator to assist in identifying campus, community, state and federal resources and benefit programs for which they might be eligible. 91°µÍø students can work with Claire Heffron-McKinney, MA, LPC, CDVP, 91°µÍø benefits navigator, to identify important resources both on campus and in the community.
Appointments
Benefits navigator services are offered in-person, virtually via Teams or Zoom, or by phone. Please call 217-786-2591, text 217-292-2088 or email Claire to book an appointment.
If you need immediate assistance, please call 211 to be connected to community resource information. If you are in immediate need of mental health services, please call 988. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
**Please note, Claire is out of the office the week of 9/9; please use the numbers listed above during this time. You are encouraged to fill out a referral using the green button below and Claire will reach out to you upon her return to the office 9/16/24.
91°µÍø resources
Claire can assist with referrals to campus resources:
- 91°µÍø Food Pantry
- Community housing referral information
- Undocumented student support
- Talkspace tele-mental health
- Accessibility services
- 91°µÍø Child Development Center
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
- Referrals to 91°µÍø Title IX coordinator, support for domestic violence, stalking, sexual violence support and resource information
Community resources
Claire can assist with referrals to community resources:
- 91°µÍø Child Development Center
- Clothing referral information
State and federal benefits
Claire can explain how to apply for and provide referrals for state and federal benefits:
- Post-secondary education services for youth in care. If you are a student exiting DCFS/youth in care, you might be eligible for educational funding. For more information, visit the .