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Home Care Ombudsmen are located throughout the state of Illinois and work to protect the rights of older persons and adults with disabilities living in the community who: are enrolled in the Medicare Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI) and receive services from a managed care organization (MCO); or receive services from one of the following Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs: -Persons who are Elderly -Persons with Disabilities -Persons with Brain Injury -Person with HIV or AIDS ===================== A Home Care Ombudsman can help you by answering questions you may have about the services you receive. A Home Care Ombudsman may also help you: -if you have received a denial or termination letter for in-home services, -if you are not happy with the services you are getting from your MCO or HCBS Waiver Program, and/or -if you cannot get in touch with your MCO care coordinator or HCBS Waiver Program care coordinator.

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.)

Free book bags & school supplies, physicals, dental exams, food, health services, and more. Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Beginnings Worship Center (1910 W Lincoln Ave, Peoria Illinois).

Richardson Counseling Services offers court-ordered assessment and evaluation services, as well as State of Illinois DOT evaluations and education.

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The mission of the Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP)- Ayuda para Trabajadores- is to improve working conditions for migrant and seasonal workers in Illinois, including low-income farmworkers, landscapers, snow plowing workers, packinghouse workers, cannery workers, and meat and poultry workers and their households. FLAP can provide referrals for a variety of free legal services.

Advocates for Access provides information to the public on disability rights and accommodations.

The United Way of West Central Illinois raises funds and grants those funds to local organizations and programs serving the public in Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and Warren counties.

Summit Family Therapy offers couples therapy and marriage counseling, family therapy, children's counseling, individual counseling, and sex and love addiction recovery.

Bradley Epworth Church offers a monthly food pantry.

OSF Cancer Institute offers a variety of cancer support services. Behavioral & Mental Health Billing & Insurance Cardio-oncology Clinic Counseling Diet & Nutrition Exercise Financial Navigator Hospice Care Nurse Navigator Palliative and Supportive Care Rehabilitation Scalp Cooling Therapy Smoking Cessation Social Services Spiritual Support Survivorship Teaching Kitchen

through First Baptist Church in Toulon

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of affordable health care, and the nation's largest provider of sex education, serving everyone with or without insurance.

Heartland Health Services is a federally funded organization that provides medical, mental health, and substance use services for everyone, including low-income adults and children, regardless of ability to pay. PLEASE NOTE that transportation assistance is available to get to appointments (just ask Heartland about this). For more information about Heartland Health Services, visit www.HHSIL.com or call 309.680.7600.

Whole Life Solutions, LLC offers a wide range of counseling options.

The ALS Association helps patients and families cope with the day to day challenges of living with ALS by providing information, resources, and referrals.

The Hult Center for Healthy Living is Peoria's largest non-profit provider of comprehensive health education and wellness services for people of all ages. The organization serves the communities of central Illinois through youth health education programs, senior programs, mental health programs, and cancer programs and services.

The HOPE Chest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sells and sometimes donates furniture, appliances, and other household items. The organization also offers a food and pet pantry. Please note that the pantry is at 1416 N. 8th St.

Peoria Public Schools is the school district covering most of the City of Peoria, as well as much of West Peoria.

Smart Start is a free program for women and girls who are pregnant or who have young children. Smart Start can help clients connect to services in Peoria County such as- -Housing -Transportation -Counseling -Shelters -Food programs -Medical care referrals -Education -Prenatal, postpartum, and infant care education Who gets to receive Smart Start's free services? You can receive help from Smart Start at no cost if: -You are pregnant or have an infant under age 1, and -You live in Peoria County, and -You qualify under the state's income guidelines How does Smart Start work? The Smart Start team will work with clients to help them determine the services they need and then assist them in connecting with the service providers. No transportation? No problem. Smart Start case managers do home visits Monday through Friday. *Smart Start can potentially assist their clients with cribs, pack 'n plays, and car seats.

The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services in Illinois. PLEASE NOTE that this service tracks recovery resources for ALL SUBSTANCES (including alcohol). The Helpline refers to hundreds of treatment and recovery providers across Illinois. Helpline services are free and confidential. Anyone can use the Helpline, whether the person is struggling with a substance use disorder or cares about someone who is. Trained Helpline Specialists answer questions, provide support, and connect the caller with services in Illinois. ---------------------------------------- The Illinois Helpline also offers medication on demand to IL residents seeking treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Medication-assisted recovery (MAR) involves the use of FDA-approved medications for treatment of OUD and AUD. Now an individual can speak directly with a provider over the phone, immediately receive a prescription or expedited, in-person appointment, and get transportation assistance to the pharmacy or clinic- all initiated through one phone call. Callers can access MAR NOW 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Care managers help callers determine their best treatment options and connect them to a provider for an immediate telephone appointment and medication prescription. Care coordinators can also facilitate a same- or next-day, in-person appointment. All callers are connected to ongoing treatment with a community provider that best meets their needs.

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.)

It Takes A Village of Peoria is aimed at collaborating with organizations, parents, students, teaching personnel, and citizens to support students' academic success. The organization offers a "Village" store inside of Peoria area schools that provides free clothing, school supplies, and food. Assistance is also occasionally available for adults in the general public.

Meet for the Mind is a brain tumor support group.

Perinatal Mental Health conditions are the number one complication of childbearing and affect not only the pregnant person but also other family members, including dads and partners. The PSI HelpLine is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call to get basic information, support, and resources. The HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. If you or anyone else are in danger, please call 911. You are welcome to leave a confidential message any time, and one of the HelpLine volunteers will return your call as soon as possible. If you are not able to talk when the volunteer calls you, you can arrange another time to connect. The volunteer will give you information, encouragement, and names of resources near you.