Take Action Today Medical Respite
Take Action Today
Opened 2026
Address: 905 W Washington St, Benton, IL 62812
Geographic Service Area: Franklin, Williamson, Jackson Counties
Bed Count: 5
Demographics of Population
Single adults
Facility Configuration
Hotel-based
Physical Accessibility
Accessible entrance
Accessible bathroom
Wheelchair accessible
Formal Medical Partnerships
Deaconess
Eligibility
Homeless:Unsheltered, sheltered
Medical: Medical need
Ineligible/Contraindications
TBD
Medical Respite Model (National Institute for Medical Respite Care)
Coordinated Care (offsite health services; connection to community behavioral health)
Common Medical Conditions include but are not limited to:
Surgery
Amputation
Pneumonia
Stroke
Common Referral Sources or Special Referral Partnerships
Deaconess Hospital
Social Services Staffing
Harm Reduction Specialist and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Housing Processes
Housing Coordination Services
Medical Respite Points of Contact
Justin Miller
(618) 218-0620
Justinm@takeactiontoday.net
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Last Updated: May 8, 2026