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Established in 1965, the mission of Tri-County Urban League, Inc. is to advance the regional economy and quality of life in Central Illinois by promoting education and improving the employability skills, self-sufficiency, and social well-being of African Americans and people in need. .

South Side Mission thrift stores offer reduced-price clothing, household goods, and furniture. The locations can also be utilized as cooling or warming centers during extreme weather.

The Tremont District Library serves as the information center for the Tremont area.

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

Narcotics Anonymous offers a 24/7 support line, as well as in-person support groups.

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois connects donors with local causes, builds permanent funds (endowments) to support non-profits, addresses community needs in Central Illinois through strategic grantmaking, manages donor funds, and offers services for charitable giving, including managing scholarships.

Through its Project Safe Sleep Program, Sudden Infant Death Services (SIDS) of Illinois offers the Crib Referral service. Clients in need of a crib can be referred to SIDS of IL by any healthcare professional, faith-based organization, family case management entity, etc. Please note that the application MUST come from such a provider. Also, it should be confirmed that the client's Medicaid plan does not offer such a service. For example, Illinois Medicaid providers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield and Meridian have historically covered a crib or Cribette.

Goodwill offers job finding assistance and supportive services for individuals, families, and veterans. To obtain assistance for any of these programs call or text 309-339-7326. Assistance will be provided via phone, skype, or on a one on one basis.

The Veterans Assistance program is an emergency and interim financial assistance program and should not be considered to be an ongoing financial supportive program. All assistance provided by the VACPC is predicated on an established standard of need as set forth by IDHS. It is not the intent of either the Commission or the County to provide assistance either less than or in excess of the levels of assistance adopted by IDHS. The following assistance is given upon qualification: *Food Orders and Personal Items: Depending on size of family. *Utilities and Fuel: Utility payments will be made, providing the applicant qualifies in other respects. No deposits or past due bills will be paid to the utility company. *Rent Payments: This Veterans Assistance office does not pay security deposits, back rents, or home finding fees. Rents shall not be paid to relatives unless it is a separate rental dwelling. *Transportation: The VA will provide Transportation for the veteran to the local Veterans Medical Center by the least expensive means when necessary.

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protect health and promote quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. CDC-INFO offers live agent support and services to help you find the latest reliable science-based health information, including CDC guidance and resources.

The Peoria County Courthouse Legal Self-Help Center offers general legal information, explanations of court processes, and simple legal forms.

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.

Employment Security of Peoria offers job fairs.

Possibly available, in a limited amount, for individuals working with FRIENDS on navigating crisis situations

New Life Fellowship Church offers a food pantry in honor of East Peoria Police Officer Tara Beeney on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Handout begins at 10:30 a.m. This takes place at 1014 Derby St in Pekin. The Clothing Pantry is at a different time and location: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 515 S. 3rd St in Pekin (Tara Beeney Blessing Room)

IATP offers assistive technology product demonstrations.

The Pekin Police Department serves the city of Pekin. -------------------------------------------- During extreme temperatures, the Police Department lobby serves as a cooling or warming center daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, formerly known as the Peoria Area Blind People's Center until October 2013, was founded on May 9, 1955, by the members of the Illinois Social Club of the Blind and the Peoria District Association of the Blind. The Center was developed in order to provide vital services and support to individuals facing the uncertainties and challenges related to uncorrectable vision loss. The Center’s goal is to educate its members and provide them with independent living skills, helping to optimize individuals’ opportunities to lead an independent life.

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.

Pekin Public Library serves as Pekin's information center.

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.

FEMA Region V serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, as well as the 34 federally recognized tribes located in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. The regional office provides advice, training, and funding for disaster preparedness, protection, response, recovery and mitigation.

Established in 1965, the mission of Tri-County Urban League, Inc. is to advance the regional economy and quality of life in Central Illinois by promoting education and improving the employability skills, self-sufficiency, and social well-being of African Americans and people in need. .

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.

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.)