Breaking the Cycle
Community Resource Map

Find shelters, emergency services, food assistance, public facilities, and community support resources across Southern Illinois.

About the Community Resource Map

The Breaking the Cycle Community Resource Map brings emergency services, food assistance, public facilities, and community support locations together in one easy-to-use map.

The interactive map was developed in partnership with Heartland Digital Atlas, a Southern Illinois web-mapping company that supports community planning, public information, and emergency-resource coordination

Residents, local organizations, and emergency planners can use it to quickly identify nearby resources across Southern Illinois.

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A friendly volunteer pointing at a digital map on a tablet, surrounded by community members.

Resources in One Place

Designed for Local Use

Designed for residents, organizations, and emergency planning across Southern Illinois.

Emergency services, food assistance, public facilities, and community support locations.

What You Can Find

Explore local emergency services, public facilities, food assistance, and community support resources across Southern Illinois.

A community volunteer assisting a family at an emergency shelter during a storm.
A community volunteer assisting a family at an emergency shelter during a storm.
Food & Community Support

Locate food pantries, churches, community centers, libraries, and organizations offering local assistance.

Updates & Corrections

Submit a new resource, report outdated information, or request an update to an existing location.

Emergency Resources

Find EMS providers, fire departments, law enforcement, shelters, medical facilities, and other emergency support locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this map?

The Breaking the Cycle Community Resource Map is an interactive tool showing emergency services, food assistance, public facilities, and community support resources across Southern Illinois.

Who can use it?

The map is available to residents, emergency responders, nonprofits, churches, community organizations, and local governments.

How do I find resources?

Use the map’s search, filters, categories, and location icons to find nearby resources and view available details.

Can I update info?

Yes. Use the Submit a Resource button to suggest a new location, report outdated information, or request a correction.

Is this a 911 replacement?

No. Call 911 for immediate emergencies and follow instructions from local emergency officials.

How accurate is the resource information?

We work to keep the map current, but hours, services, and availability may change. Confirm information directly with the listed organization, especially during an emergency.

Contact and Resource Updates

Have a question, correction, or new resource to share? Send us the details below

A friendly community member using a laptop to submit resource information online.
A friendly community member using a laptop to submit resource information online.

Submitted information may be reviewed and verified before it is added to the public map.

Contact

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Email

Phone

info@brkcycle.org

855 - 728-6947

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