A United Way of Illinois survey of state human service providers offers a blunt assessment of the impact of the state budget standoff.

The survey of 429 member agencies with contracts with the state shows nearly two-thirds have cut programs, leaving almost one million people without services. Illinois owes an average of $525,000 to those recipients.

Over half of agencies surveyed report they'll have to stop serving clients if the stalemate continues another six months.

The areas hardest hit were substance abuse services, childhood education and mental health treatment.