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Victim/Witness Advocates offer advocacy and wraparound services to victims who report their crimes to the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office. People served include: homicide survivors, victims of violent crimes (i.e., domestic violence, robbery, assault, stalking, sexual assault, elder abuse, hit and run, etc.), and victims of property crimes (i.e., burglary, theft, forgery, criminal damage to property, etc.). Victim/Witness Advocates address and coordinate issues ranging from informing victims/witnesses of court dates to finding and recommending various services available for victims. Advocates may accompany victims/witnesses to court and explain the step-by-step process of criminal prosecution.

The Fulton County Health Department administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the county. LIHEAP provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent. The benefit amount will be credited to the households primary winter heating source (gas vs. electric). The program can also occasionally assist with emergency furnace repair/replacement. ================================= 2025-26 LIHEAP LIHEAP runs October 1, 2025 to August 15, 2026, or until funding is exhausted.

The goal of the Dental Center at Knox Community Health Center is to provide access to preventive and restorative dental care for all area residents. This is a federal clinic, so there are no service area boundaries. Preventative Services Offered: Regular cleanings Oral exams X-rays Sealants Fluoride treatments Restorative Services Offered: Extractions Fillings

Trillium Place Crisis Services - Tazewell and Woodford County (ERS), an affiliate of Carle Health, assists individuals in Tazewell and Woodford County experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder related crisis. For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department. 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.

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.

The Washburn Food Pantry serves the communities of Cazenovia, La Rose, Low Point, Pattonsburg, and Washburn.

Pilgrims Progress Church of God in Christ offers a weekly food pantry for people in the 61605 zip code, but will serve anyone in need.

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.

"Lunch with Love" offers lunches for members of the general public in need.

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.

Jubilee Township is in the western part of Peoria County, Illinois, located between Kickapoo and Brimfield. The Jubilee Township Office offers the general relief program and possibly other limited assistance for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Jubilee Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jubilee+Township,+IL

Respite care provided for families that have adopted former DCFS foster children

The City of Peoria offers numerous services for residents.

Tazewell-Woodford Head Start is a federally funded program that empowers families and promotes school readiness in preschool aged children. Tazewell-Woodford Head Start serves approximately 234 families in the surrounding communities. Our teachers follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Illinois Learning Standards. They also work with surrounding school districts and agencies to serve individual needs. Along with educational services we provide health, nutrition, transportation, parent involvement, and family support.

Trillium Place on Rochelle, an affiliate of Carle Health, is a medication assisted treatment program for opioid use disorders. Services include outpatient medication assisted treatment (methadone and buprenorphine) and outpatient counseling. Contact Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about this program and other Trillium Place services or visit TrilliumPlaceHealth.org for more information. 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.

Trillium Place on Hamilton, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides walk-in substance use disorder and mental health disorder assessments Monday through Friday from 8am-2pm for residential, outpatient, and medication assisted treatment programs. Other services provided at this location include outpatient substance use disorder counseling, DUI evaluation services, and outpatient mental health counseling. Contact Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about Trillium Place services or visit TrilliumPlaceHealth.org for more information. 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 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 =============================

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. .

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. is the community action agency now serving Peoria County, in addition to Tazewell and Woodford counties.

The Peoria City/County Health Department partners to build and improve community health and well-being through prevention, promotion, and protection.

Little Mackinaw Township offers limited financial assistance for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Little Mackinaw Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Little+Mackinaw+Township,+IL

Illiana-Danville VA Medical Center has teamed up with AgeCentral to offer Veteran Directed Care (VDC). VDC provides assistance to veterans to help them remain in their homes and is a more flexible option than traditional in-home services. A trained options counselor helps the veteran determine what kind of help is needed, and then VA funds are used to- *Hire and manage an in-home assistant, including hiring a family member or friend to help with personal care and assistance around the house *Make the home more accessible *Order meal delivery services

Trillium Place Access Center, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides information and linkage to Trillium Place mental health and substance use programs and services located in Central Illinois. Trillium Place provides comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services. Mental health outpatient services include counseling, community-based services, and psychiatry. Substance use disorder programs include inpatient, outpatient, medication assisted treatment, and detoxification services. Contact Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about available services or to get linkage information. 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.

Community Needs Agency in Chillicothe is an all-volunteer resource center that serves residents of Illinois Valley Central School District 321 (Chillicothe, Rome, Mossville area). All programs and services are income-based. A couple of service clarifications: -Emergency food can be provided as available to clients by appointment only. -One aspect of energy assistance is LIHEAP application assistance, offered by appointment only for clients.

Illinois Housing Search can assist people in finding affordable housing that fits their needs.