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OSF Saint Francis - Behavioral & Mental Health offers comprehensive outpatient and more limited inpatient behavioral & psychiatric services for adults. For comprehensive behavioral health service linkage (including outside of the OSF network), please also check with OSF Behavioral Health Navigators (309-308-8150). The service is free.

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North Central Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit behavioral health care organization serving La Salle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, Fulton, McDonough, and Grundy counties.

Wildlife Prairie Park is a zoological park with over 50 different species of animals that are native to Illinois.

Serves as extreme weather warming or cooling center during business hours, as announced. 25-26 Warming & Cooling Center Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Graham Medical Group's Galesburg GMG Family Medicine & Specialty Care Clinic offers a variety of health care services.

Pekin Public Library serves as Pekin's information center.

If you were previously in the Illinois foster care system and are under the age of 30, the DCFS Alumni Drop-In Center can- -Help you get a copy of important documents, including your birth certificate, social security card and medical records -Help you get a state identification card or a driver’s license -Help with transportation when you start a job or training program -Help you connect to community-based adult services to receive the support you need -Help with housing referrals and applications

Children's Home is helping to keep families involved with DCFS through in-home counseling contracts. Family Based Intervention (FBI) provides individual and family therapy to children as young as two-years-old up through adults with trauma or mental health concerns who have an open case with Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and reside in Peoria, Tazewell, or Woodford counties. The counseling services address individual concerns and family dynamics, crisis intervention, parent education, advocacy, and community outreach. The goals of the program are to keep families together who are still intact and to reunify families whose children are youth in care. For more information, please contact Faye Kesselmayer, LCSW at [email protected] or call 309-687-7413.

The Autism Research Institute offers an online Autism discussion group. This is a support group for those interested in the integrative medical approach to treatment for autism spectrum disorders, which mostly involves special diets, nutritional supplements, and the removal of toxic substances.

Coordinated Intake, also known as iGrow, is a collaborative process that provides families in Peoria and Tazewell counties with a single point of entry for home visiting programs within our community and helps connect families to the best programs to fit their current needs. To be connected to iGrow home visiting programs, call 309-687-7615 or email Chris Heider at [email protected]. ============================= Services and features available through igrow include-- *Home Visiting Services with Caregiver Coaching and Support *Child Activities and Playgroups *Family Fun Nights *Developmental Screenings *Referrals to Additional Resources

Skills and Support for Parents and Caregivers of Children Ages 0–17. The Parenting Plus Program is a 12-week class designed for parents, foster parents, grandparents, guardians, and childcare providers who are seeking support in managing common parenting challenges. The program is appropriate for anyone raising children, including those involved with DCFS, the court system, or probation services.

Dream Center Peoria offers a 24/7 emergency shelter that includes snacks, showers, a bed to sleep in, breakfast, lunch, dinner, job readiness assistance, case management services, and storage (not for furniture). Phones can be utilized for job interviews. Day services also include showers and cooling/warming center availability for their eligible population (single women; mothers with children; single fathers with children; couples with and without children; and other family units) even if they are not staying at the Dream Center.

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is a nonprofit serving people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Callers receive personalized information about multiple sclerosis and connections to local and national resources related to MS. Service coordinators and peer counselors can talk through needs, answer questions, and help find the right support. Through the helpline, people with MS can also learn about and apply for a variety of support programs (eligibility usually requires an MS diagnosis), such as *Emergency Assistance Grant -- financial help for urgent needs like rent or utility bills (documentation required) *Healthcare Assistance Grant -- helps uninsured individuals pay for neurologist or dental visits *Homecare Assistance Grant – short-term homecare, caregiver respite, therapy services *Transportation Assistance Grant – funding for paratransit or rides to medical appointments (Lyft/Uber) and minor car repairs *Assistive Technology Program – info and partial funding for devices that aid daily living (e.g., canes, adaptive tech) *Computer Program – provides computers to help people with MS stay connected. *Cooling Program – cooling vests and accessories for heat sensitivity. In addition, the helpline can connect callers to peer counseling, advice on local support groups, and online communities.

FamilyCore offers the Single Parent Program, which provides guidance in many areas, including parenting skills, counseling, the job finding process, returning to school, securing a home, and money management.

Maxim's respite care services offer families the opportunity to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities, leaving their family member or loved one in the hands of a trusted Maxim respite staff member.

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.

CountyLink offers disability related transportation.

The Emergency Management Agency was created to combine all Emergency Preparedness Programs including Civil Defense. By state law the Emergency Management Agency is a required County Department. The purpose of Emergency Management Agency is to mitigate potential hazards, plan for, coordinate, respond to and aid in recovery from all disaster situations whether natural or man-made. Woodford County Emergency Management Agency (WEMA) provides disaster response coordination for all unincorporated areas of Woodford County and coordinates between the State of Illinois and any incorporated area of the county during disaster events.

The South Side Mission provides a variety of community programs, focusing on the 61605 zip code. Included is the Lighthouse Diner, a soup kitchen serving a free lunch Monday through Friday.

Providing respite and support to kids in the foster care system. IPS provides short-term placement, stabilization, and services to minors who are at-risk of being removed from a foster home, including traditional foster care, relative foster care, or specialized foster care in Peoria County. Services are based on the ARC model and can include therapy, family support, crisis intervention, tutoring, recreation, school advocacy, and psychosocial education. IPS staff help mediate family tension and provide techniques for stabilization. For more information, please contact Faye Kesselmayer, LCSW at [email protected] or call 309-687-7413.

Apostolic Christian Skylines Home Care is the community outreach arm of a senior living community- Apostolic Christian Skylines. The following services are offered- -Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming) -Meal preparation and nutrition support -Light housekeeping and laundry -Medication reminders and management -Transportation to appointments and errands -Companionship and social engagement -Specialized care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's

Graham Medical Group's Farmington location offers a variety of health care services.

DCP Mobile provides laundry and showers to those in need during the spring, summer, and fall. Dates and locations are posted on the Dream Center Peoria Facebook page. During the winter months, the Dream Center offers "Wash Wednesdays" at their location at 714 Hamilton Blvd in Peoria.

Solvera Health is a comprehensive care center located in Peoria. Solvera partners with many community organizations to provide access to healthcare. Services include on-site pharmacy, physical therapy, labs, and diagnostics. Complimentary transportation is also offered.