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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.

We at CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance are dedicated to helping improve a patient’s quality of life by providing important financial assistance for targeted treatment drugs. We offer easy to access, same day approval over the phone or online.

Neighborhood House is seeking volunteers for both its after school and summer meal programs.

The Benefit Access Application program includes the Seniors Free Transit Ride Pass, the Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride Pass, and the License Plate Discount.

Senior Program

CF Foundation Compass is a service that helps people with cystic fibrosis and their families with navigating insurance options, connecting to legal information and experts, finding available financial resources, and tackling other life issues.

The George Washington Carver Center offers community outreach and improvement programs in the areas of fine arts and humanities, recreation, education, preventive care, and family.

The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. It offers numerous assistance programs for those in need. ======================== Some additional details on a few common services: ------------------------------------------------ For RENTAL ASSISTANCE, there are two programs: 1. First month's rent and/or deposit assistance: Only available in domestic violence situations, disasters, or when being released from an institution (jail, hospital, or other facility) after 90 days. May call anytime for screening. Please ask for a case manager and state that you are in such a situation. 2. Back rent: -Will need proof of hardship and proof of income (or projected income). Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday) -Back rent program also includes contract for deed and lot rent for trailers. ----------------------------------- Mortgage Assistance (principle & interest only; no late fees or escrow/taxes): -Applicant will need proof of hardship, income (or projected income), and some sort of statement from the lender about delinquent payment. Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday) ============================= Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends *Electric/Gas Assistance (Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends for Ameren Illinois customers): For moderate-income people in crisis situation (those with low incomes must go through Tazwood Community Services-LIHEAP or Peoria Township Relief/try local township office). Please see specific income guidelines and further eligibility guidelines here: https://www.warmneighborscoolfriends.org =============================

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 Stark County Sheriff's Office handles traditional law enforcement, as well as animal control and cruelty to animals investigations. ====================================================== If dealing with a wild animal: In addition to seeking guidance from this animal control office, it's also worth checking with an IL DNR rehabilitator, if needed. A list of DNR Rehabilitators can be found here: https://www.wildlifeillinois.org/list-of-licensed-wildlife-rehabilitators

The Institute for Human Resources offers spouse or intimate partner abuse counseling.

Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), First Aid, and related classes to businesses, schools, groups, and individuals. Classes for individuals can be found under the "Class Schedule" tab on the website

JOLT Harm Reduction provides a variety of free services, including -Naloxone/Narcan and Overdose Prevention Kits and Training -Drug Checking (analysis of drugs to verify composition for more informed consumption and to avoid highly dangerous substances/adulterants) -Peer Recovery Navigation (exploring recovery options and offering support through the process) -Sexual Health & Testing (free and confidential testing for HIV/AIDS, Hep. C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphillis. Free condoms, lubrication, and PrEP/PeP) -Harm Reduction (Free and sterile syringes, safe using supplies, alcohol pads, sterile water, tourniquets, sharps containers, and wound care) -Street Outreach (outreach to people who are living unsheltered, people who use drugs, and people who perform sex work) -Sex Worker Outreach (RUG, the Red Umbrella Group, is a mutual aid, peer support, online community for people involved in sex work. The group is invite only to protect those who participate) -Peer Support Groups for people struggling with any kind of substance use (not just opioids) and the Trans Community -Sharps Disposal

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.

Meet for the Mind is a brain tumor support group.

Pearce Community Center offers recreational activities/sports.

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls. You can reduce the number of unwanted sales calls you get by signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry. It’s free. Visit donotcall.gov to register your number. After you register, other types of organizations may still call you, such as charities, political groups, debt collectors and surveys. To learn more, read our FAQs. If you received an unwanted call after your number was on the National Registry for 31 days, report it to the FTC.

Military OneSource is a confidential, Department of Defense-funded program providing free support and resources for active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families. Services include- *24/7 confidential non-medical counseling (by phone, online, or in person) for short-term concerns such as stress, deployment and reintegration, relationship issues, parenting, grief and loss *Financial counseling, tax assistance, and money management support *Spouse education and employment resources *Health and wellness coaching *Support for families with special needs Services are available at no cost and regardless of location.

Peoria Public Library has five locations and a bookmobile that serve the Peoria community with materials, meeting and study spaces, public computers, and programs for all ages.

Hand Up Peoria offers a food pantry twice per month (2nd & 4th Thursday, usually), as well as a hygiene item pantry (2nd & 4th Wednesday, usually). Thursday pantry items include food, meat, some refrigerated items and fruits as available, and bread. Wednesday hygiene items include incontinence supplies, feminine hygiene items, baby needs (diapers & wipes, primarily), and other hygiene products.

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.

Graham Medical Group's Convenient Care offers same-day appointments and walk-in services for treating minor illness or injury. Symptoms treated include- *Sore Throat *Sprains and Strains *Fever *Cough *Earaches *Sinus Congestion *Difficult or painful urination *Cuts, scrapes and minor wounds *Minor burns and sunburns *Insect and tick bites *Rashes or Itchiness *Nausea *Other minor conditions ==========================

JOLT Harm Reduction provides a variety of free services, including -Naloxone/Narcan and Overdose Prevention Kits and Training -Drug Checking (analysis of drugs to verify composition for more informed consumption and to avoid highly dangerous substances/adulterants) -Peer Recovery Navigation (exploring recovery options and offering support through the process) -Sexual Health & Testing (free and confidential testing for HIV/AIDS, Hep. C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphillis. Free condoms, lubrication, and PrEP/PeP) -Harm Reduction (Free and sterile syringes, safe using supplies, alcohol pads, sterile water, tourniquets, sharps containers, and wound care) -Street Outreach (outreach to people who are living unsheltered, people who use drugs, and people who perform sex work) -Sex Worker Outreach (RUG, the Red Umbrella Group, is a mutual aid, peer support, online community for people involved in sex work. The group is invite only to protect those who participate) -Peer Support Groups for people struggling with any kind of substance use (not just opioids) and the Trans Community -Sharps Disposal

Balanced offers bereavement counseling.

Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), First Aid, and related classes to businesses, schools, groups, and individuals. Classes for individuals can be found under the "Class Schedule" tab on the website