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Help in Paris
4 service locations
Family and youth
PARIS 1 & 2
Child care and early childhood education
507 Connelly St, Paris · 217-500-3110
Head Start early childhood program — 34 funded slots; operated by Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc..
Food assistance
Mayo Middle School
Meal program
300 E Wood St, Paris · (217) 466-3050
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paris-Union SD 95.
Housing and shelter
Housing Authority Of Edgar County
Housing assistance
230 S High St, Paris · 217-465-8458
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
745 East Court Street, Paris · 217-465-4118
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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