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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 Salvation Army Safety Net Shelter serves men experiencing homelessness.

Employment Security offers state unemployment insurance.

Not provided directly. For more complex durable medical equipment (DME) such as Hospital Beds, Lift Chairs etc., Advocates for Access connects customers who need them to those who have them to give and/or provides the guidance to get one from their provider.

The Veterans Assistance Commission is an agency that is operated by and for veterans. The commission provides aid to those indigent veterans and their families residing in Tazewell County who meet eligibility requirements.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. ============================================== 2026-27 LIHEAP Utility Assistance Details The LIHEAP year opens on October 1, 2026, with a priority period for the following households: *With a person age 60 or older *With a child age 5 or under *With a person receiving Social Security Disability benefits *With a disconnection notice or are disconnected The program opens to ALL eligible low-income households on November 1, 2026 Marshall County LIHEAP Office: 309-246-2200 Stark County LIHEAP Office: 309-286-2967 (Open 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.--Can also call main office during the rest of the week at 800-323-5434 ) Putnam County, please use main office line for LIHEAP: 815-625-7830 or 800-323-5434 In addition to LIHEAP, Tri-Counties Opportunities Council offers the "Neighbor to Neighbor" program for possible utility assistance.

PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs. MAT is not its own patient assistance program, but rather a search engine for many of the patient assistance resources that the biopharmaceutical industry offers.

CrossPoint Church is a non-denominational, gospel-centered church in central Illinois that offers a food pantry.

Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church offers a food pantry for Tazewell and Woodford counties. ============================================= Please note that the pantry only offers food during its listed hours and does not deliver. Also, neither the pantry nor the church offer financial assistance.

The Living Room Program at Trillium Place Crisis Center, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides 24/7 walk in mental health services for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis. Services offered include support by certified recovery specialists, assistance with problem solving and goal settings, crisis intervention and safety planning, linkage to referrals, such as food, housing and healthcare services, and healthy refreshments. 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria is a local affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. It works with young people, especially those in at-risk circumstances, to realize their full potential.

The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers guidance in navigating Medicare, Medicaid, and Extra Help.

The Groveland Township can occasionally help qualifying residents with rent and utilities (due to emergency situation), and it administers a general relief/assistance program. The township can also direct people to local food pantries. To confirm that you are are located in this township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Groveland+Township,+IL

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library offers one free book mailed monthly to the homes of children from birth to age five in the 61602, 61603, 61605, 61606, and 61614 zip codes.

Woodford County Heartline exists to provide financial aid and essential basics for residents of Woodford County who find themselves in a short-term crisis.

The Peoria Humane Society offers programs to further their mission of ending animal cruelty and neglect. Not only does the PHS fund programs including low-cost spay/neuter services; humane education; volunteer programs; veterinary care to sick, injured, and abused animals; and community awareness; the organization also provides equipment, supplies, and volunteers to PCAPS to benefit the thousands of homeless and unwanted animals in the community. The Peoria Humane Society is a non-profit corporation operating totally on donated funds.

The LGBT National Hotline provides a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression situations. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, and much more.

Dental Lifeline Network (formerly the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped) is a national humanitarian organization providing access to comprehensive dental services for people with disabilities or who are elderly (determined by office) or medically at-risk. Dental Lifeline Network provides these services through a national network of direct service programs that involve 15,000 volunteer dentists and 3,200 volunteer labs. Typically, the patient will not receive treatment the same day that he or she applies, so this is not the best option for a dental emergency.

Tazewell County Health Department offers childbirth education.

Apostolic church Counseling & Family Services offers video and phone counseling.

Tazewell County Health Department offers a building and safety department.

The American Red Cross accepts blood donations through its Peoria Blood Donation Center.

Those in need may receive free smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors from the fire department. The fire stations also serve as cooling centers during extreme heat and warming centers during extreme cold spells. Cooling and Warming Center Details: All Peoria Fire Department Fire Stations are open to the public every day of the week as cooling/warming centers from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 pm, but persons seeking help can go to any Fire Station at any time. It's important to note that if the crew is sent on a call, anyone using the station as a cooling or warming center will have to temporarily leave during that time. Locations of Fire Stations can be found here: https://www.peoriagov.org/DocumentCenter/View/1505/Fire-Station-Map-PDF?bidId=

Living By Your Design Inc. assists seniors and disabled individuals, as well as their families, in finding appropriate home care, independent living, assisted living, and nursing homes; and in navigating questions regarding disability, senior, and veterans benefits. The office is able to provide expert guidance on Social Security questions. Among the case management services offered by Living by Your Design are one on one case management with a nurse, as well as bill paying assistance.

Harmonize Peoria is a non-profit organization with a mission of providing musical exposure, education, and access for youth. The organization provides pay-what-you-can-afford instrument and voice lessons. It also offers free instrument loans, free performance opportunities ,and various workshops and events. Harmonize Peoria aims to find a way for any child or teen who is interested in music to have access to lessons, instruments, and opportunities, regardless of their financial means.