Human Support Services

Human Support Services We inspire courage and resilience within our community. Since that time, we have expanded to additionally serve individuals with developmental disabilities.

Together, we help individuals conquer mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders, empowering everyone to lead fulfilling lives. Human Support Services, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, was founded in 1973 to provide a local source of mental health services in Monroe County, Illinois. Human Support Services is now the major provider of behavioral healthcare services in Monroe County. Current services include:
~ A full range of outpatient mental health services
~ An affordable housing program for persons with disabilities
~ A day and work services program for persons needing assistance in acquiring vocational and independent living skills and experience
~ DUI/DWI services and prevention services

All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis with disregard for race, color, creed, sex, national origin or handicapping condition.

💙 A New Chapter for Our Community We’re proud to share that as of October 1, 2025, HSS has joined forces with Caritas Fa...
11/07/2025

đź’™ A New Chapter for Our Community

We’re proud to share that as of October 1, 2025, HSS has joined forces with Caritas Family Solutions.

By coming together, we’re building something even stronger. As we expand the services we offer and strengthen support for families and individuals, we can build a stronger future for Southern Illinois — helping people across our service areas live fulfilled lives.

Though the HSS name will soon retire, our mission lives on and grows even deeper through Caritas Family Solutions.

👉 We want you to stay connected with us! Follow Caritas Family Solutions to continue hearing the stories, seeing the impact, and being part of the work you’ve helped make possible.

Together, we believe every life deserves love — and with your continued support, that love will reach further than ever before.

For mothers considering adoption for their child, whether already born or soon to be, Caritas offers comprehensive, conf...
11/07/2025

For mothers considering adoption for their child, whether already born or soon to be, Caritas offers comprehensive, confidential, and free counseling throughout pregnancy, birth, adoption, and after. This Adoption Awareness Month, we honor the birth parents who make the self-less decision to share their love with another family. We are blessed to serve you.


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Creating new families is one of our greatest joys at Caritas Family Solutions. In recognition of November’s Adoption Awa...
11/05/2025

Creating new families is one of our greatest joys at Caritas Family Solutions. In recognition of November’s Adoption Awareness Month, we salute our caring, patient families who are waiting to adopt—like Robb and Jill, a project manager and a librarian eager to welcome a child into their loving home. To learn more about our adoptive families, or to become one yourself, visit our website.

Families Waiting to Adopt

Creating new families is one of our greatest joys at Caritas Family Solutions. In recognition of November’s Adoption Awa...
11/03/2025

Creating new families is one of our greatest joys at Caritas Family Solutions. In recognition of November’s Adoption Awareness Month, we salute our caring, patient families who are waiting to adopt—like Robb and Jill, a project manager and a librarian eager to welcome a child into their loving home. To learn more about our adoptive families, or to become one yourself, visit our website.


Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Wishing you all the best sweets, spooks, haunts, and howls on this All Hallows Eve!
10/31/2025

Wishing you all the best sweets, spooks, haunts, and howls on this All Hallows Eve!

Send some holiday joy to the 1,700 youth living in Caritas’ foster family homes and residential programs. Drop off new, ...
10/29/2025

Send some holiday joy to the 1,700 youth living in Caritas’ foster family homes and residential programs. Drop off new, unwrapped gifts to any of our four locations in Carterville, Belleville, Alton/Glen Carbon, or Mt. Vernon.

See details at https://caritasfamilysolutions.org/secretsanta/

For 40 years, October has been designated as a time to raise awareness and celebrate the abilities of people with Down s...
10/20/2025

For 40 years, October has been designated as a time to raise awareness and celebrate the abilities of people with Down syndrome. This Down Syndrome Awareness Month—and every month—the staff of Caritas’ CILA group homes is honored support the joy and independence of our adult residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And thanks to the support of our new partners at HSS, we’re excited to offer an even broader suite of services to the IDD community.

Join our Family Finding Team Sunday, October 26 at the Christ Church Trunk or Treat in O’Fallon, IL. We’ll have a decora...
10/17/2025

Join our Family Finding Team Sunday, October 26 at the Christ Church Trunk or Treat in O’Fallon, IL. We’ll have a decorated truck, lots of goodies to share, and information on how families like yours can open their hearts and homes to youth in care.

https://mychristchurch.com/fairview-heights-campus/

Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, has proclaimed October Disability Employment Awareness Month. Join us in celebrating the...
10/15/2025

Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, has proclaimed October Disability Employment Awareness Month. Join us in celebrating the contributions of workers with disabilities throughout the state.

For decades, our new partners at HSS have been supporting employment options for the intellectually or developmentally disabled of Monroe County. Today, we’re honored to help raise awareness throughout the state for this important work.

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=175133

Fall Into Winter with foods, crafts, shopping, and lots of fall family fun. Come to Marlow’s Pumpkin Patch in Bluford Su...
10/13/2025

Fall Into Winter with foods, crafts, shopping, and lots of fall family fun. Come to Marlow’s Pumpkin Patch in Bluford Sunday, October 19. Say “Hi!” to our Family Finding Team, pick up some swag, and learn more about becoming a foster parent and other ways to get involved with our work.

https://www.marlowfarms.com/season-2025-events.html

Address

988 N Illinois Route 3, P O Box 146
Waterloo, IL
62298

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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Our Story

Help and hope.

That is what we give here at Human Support Services.

To the individual who comes through our doors battling a mental illness, Human Support Services is the help she needs to rediscover her best self. Our counselors and doctors are her guides to a renewed sense of wellness and hope for the future.

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