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American Red Cross caseworkers around the U.S. help families locate missing relatives by working with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations in nearly every country around the world.

NeedyMeds is a national non-profit that tracks programs that help people pay for medications and health care, including limited transportation, and assists those in need in applying to those programs.

The Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC) is a not-for-profit organization of caregivers and respite providers dedicated to advocating support for families by ensuring access to quality respite services for the residents of Illinois. The IRC is dedicated to spreading the awareness of lifespan respite for caregivers of individuals with special needs. The IRC is able to assist caregivers by connecting them to resources in their area, providing training on respite topics, and offering funding for emergency respite care.

The Tazewell County Health Department serves as a site for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Marshall counties. The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams and Pap tests to eligible women. Even if a woman has already been diagnosed with cancer, she may receive free treatment if she qualifies.

The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Fulton County is available to assist veterans with their VA administrative needs, like filing claims; re-certifying paperwork with the VA; obtaining military and civilian medical documents, etc. for help with Veterans Administration claims; registering for VA Health Care; and acquiring legal copies of military records to include copies of Certificate of Discharge and Release from Active Duty (DD-214). The VAC has an accredited veteran service officer available to file claims. The office also offers Emergency Financial Assistance to Honorably Discharged Fulton County Veterans who qualify under the Federal Poverty Guidelines. In addition, the Veterans Assistance Commission provides free transportation to and from VA Health Care Facility appointments in Illinois and Iowa. These rides are on a first come first serve basis. Veterans should call in to reserve their ride immediately upon notification of their next appointment.

The IL Area of Cocaine Anonymous offers cocaine support groups. Peoria meetings offered daily.

America's Drug Card offers prescription drug discount cards for free for those without prescription insurance.

through First Baptist Church in Toulon

Our shelter was made possible by a grant from Dara’s Canine Foundation and the generosity of many individual contributors. Because of their support, the lives of many senior citizens will be enriched and the lives of many wonderful older cats and dogs will be saved. After the initial isolation period, cats are allowed to run loose in the building. Dogs are walked 2-3 times a day. “Kizzie’s Garden” is a fenced area for one on one time with the dogs. Cats now have an outdoor cat porch

With food allergies on the rise, and a lack of support across the country, food allergy families Kevin/Lindsey Spangler and Chris/Megan Horan of Peoria, IL came together to start Allergy Awareness for Children Everywhere (AACE Peoria), a FARE-recognized food allergy support group. Their group's mission of providing lifesaving food allergy support, education, advocacy, and research to the community has led them to collaborate with Red Sneakers for Oakley (RSFO). RSFO's focus is saving lives through educating and advocating for individuals with food allergies. The similar missions and the desire to organize other fragmented groups across the country sparked the collaboration. The group centered in Peoria Heights, IL is the first Red Sneakers for Oakley Chapter in the country. ===================================== Current Efforts: *Food allergy awareness education and training: Food allergy training certified by FARECheck, ServSafe. CPR training certified by the American Heart Association. *Undesignated epinephrine and albuterol for schools, early learning centers, restaurants, entertainment venues first responders, and community entities. *Allergy friendly camps. *Annual food allergy community outreach and awareness events. Annual national outreach events. *Food allergy advocacy: Improving access to therapies; Food Allergy legislation; Allergy friendly menus; Allergy friendly zones at venues. *Connecting fragmented food allergy nonprofits across the country. *Support group *Allergy friendly food donations *Allergy friendly cooking utensils *Allergy friendly signs at parks and playgrounds *Allergy friendly book donations to early learning centers, schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities *Annual fundraising events.

FamilyCore offers counseling for couples.

The Fulton County Health Department offers a variety of public health services. Also, there is a Free Overdose Prevention Vending Machine located just inside the front doors, available during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Carle Health Methodist Hospital offers acute inpatient mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children.

The Illinois Department of Human Services is one of the state's largest agencies, offering the SNAP/Link, Medicaid, TANF, and AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled) programs, among others.

The TCRC Sight Center in Morton, Illinois provides innovative services for the blind and visually impaired. The Center helps patients remain independent and self-sufficient through low vision optometric assessments, mobility services, specialized computer technology, community rehabilitation, optical aids and devices, and other support services.

Trillium Place Lincoln, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides outpatient substance use disorder services for adults ages 18 and older.. DUI evaluations and related services are also available at this location. Contact Trillium Place Lincoln or the Trillium Place Access Center for information about available services or to schedule an appointment. Proudly affiliated with Carle Health, Trillium Place is a not-for-profit organization originally formed in April 2019 by joining UnityPoint Health Behavioral Health Services, the Human Service Center, and Tazwood Center for Wellness. With locations in Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, Lincoln, and Eureka, Trillium Place provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services.

Familia Dental provides comprehensive dentistry for patients of all ages. When you and your family visit one of our conveniently located offices, you can expect to receive quality dental care in a friendly, cheerful, and family-oriented atmosphere. We love welcoming both children and adults to our office, and work hard to create an environment where you can feel comfortable. Our services include: -General Dentistry -Orthodontics

Trillium Place Pekin, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services for adults and adolescents ages 13-17. DUI evaluations and related services are also available at this location. Walk-in assessments are available Tues, Wed, and Thurs from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call Trillium Place Pekin or the Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about available services or schedule an appointment. Proudly affiliated with Carle Health, Trillium Place is a not for profit organization originally formed in April 2019 by joining UnityPoint Health Behavioral Health Services, the Human Service Center, and Tazwood Center for Wellness. With locations in Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, Lincoln, and Eureka, Trillium Place provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services.

The National Abortion Hotline is the largest national, toll-free, multi-lingual Hotline for abortion provider information and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada. Callers are provided with confidential consultation and information on providers of quality abortion care. The Hotline also provides case management services and limited financial assistance to help afford the cost of your care and travel-related expenses. The Hotline is free and offers services to everyone, regardless of your individual situation.

The Chillicothe Township Office administers both general relief and emergency relief programs for eligible residents of the township. Please note that most services are not designed for immediate assistance. Chillicothe Township covers the City of Chillicothe and a small amount of surrounding territory. To confirm that you are located in this township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chillicothe+Township,+IL

CityLink offers local transportation.

The goal of the Woodford County Health Department is to protect the public's health through disease prevention, healthy lifestyle promotion, food safety oversight, limited environmental testing, and other services.

Disaster Distress Helpline offers post disaster crisis counseling.

The purpose of the Miller Center is to serve the needs and interests of older adults (age 50+) in Pekin. The Miller Center offers transportation, activities, and serves as a central information and referral center. Contact for information or assistance concerning education, nutrition, health issues, legal aid, employment, transportation, recreation, social counseling, and cultural topics for mature adults.

Intervention and Substance Abuse services are offered in a five county area (Knox, Henry, Warren, Henderson and McDonough) in West Central Illinois. Services are offered through outpatient interventions delivered to individuals in the communities in which they reside, or in close proximity to their residence. Substance Abuse interventions are oriented towards the delivery of quality services to individuals and communities throughout our catchment area. All substance Abuse sites will implement the Matrix Model of outpatient treatment as the treatment modality which is evidence based program. Substance Abuse services are offered with the hope and belief that programming will adequately address the needs of those individuals seeking substance abuse treatment services. In this regard, Bridgeway Substance Abuse offers a variety of services to both adults and adolescents. We are confident that with this orientation we are able to deliver effective treatment interventions to individuals, in a professional manner, addressing their personal, individualized needs. Specific services offered include: -Evaluation/Intake -Individual Counseling -Outpatient Group Therapy -Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOT) -Women’s Services Adolescent Services Insight Program Relapse Prevention Services Co-Occurring Services