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Since 1983, Freedom House has provided a safe and free haven for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children. It serves the residents of Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark Counties in Illinois and is supported by public, corporate, and private funds. In addition to shelter services, Freedom House provides domestic and sexual violence prevention programs, prevention programs for grade school and high school students, medical and legal advocacy, and volunteer support.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency & Office of Homeland Security serves to better prepare the State of Illinois for natural, man made, or technological disasters; hazards; and acts of terrorism. The 24-hour lines (217-782-7860 & 800-782-7860) can be used for reporting -Oil and hazardous material spills in water or on land -Releases of harmful quantities of toxic substances into the air -Emergencies involving wastewater treatment systems and public water supplies -Emergencies involving solid waste disposal sites -Fish kills caused by pollutants- Abandoned hazardous waste incidents posing immediate hazards -Illegal burning of waste

The Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) provides cash benefits for eligible needy refugees and special immigrants for a time period set by the federal government based on available federal funding. Additional assistance in resettling might be available.

The Illinois Department of Human Services is one of the state's largest agencies, offering the SNAP/Link, Medicaid, TANF, and AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled) programs, among others.

AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled)

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.

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. is organized for the purpose of reducing the causes and alleviating the effects of poverty in Tazewell and Woodford counties. ==================== 2025-26 LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program Tazwood Community Services continues to set appointments, as they become available, for 2025-26 LIHEAP Energy Assistance, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-Noon & 1-4 p.m. Online scheduling is available at www.tazwoodcs.org/appointments If there are no appointments available when visiting the scheduling system, that means they are filled up for the full 60 days ahead at that time. IF IN A CRISIS SITUATION, SUCH AS PENDING DISCONNECTION OR ALREADY BEING DISCONNECTED , IT IS RECOMMENDED TO STILL CALL ANYWAY, EVEN IF NO APPOINTMENTS ARE LISTED ONLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT FURNACE ASSISTANCE IS A SEPARATE PROGRAM, SO YOU SHOULD GO AHEAD AND CHECK WITH TAZWOOD, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IS LISTED ONLINE. In addition, customers can either call or go to their local office, but this is ONLY to schedule an appointment. When calling into the office, you might get a recorded message stating that the phones are disconnected, the number cannot be completed as dialed, all circuits are busy, etc. The type of message you receive varies based on your phone carrier. Unless Tazwood makes a post on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064748766860) the phones ARE working. There can be thousands of customers calling on a given day, and Tazwood has around 20 staff answering the phones and scheduling appointments. It is important to remember that LIHEAP runs from October 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026, or until funding is exhausted. Customers can opt to wait and come in during the winter months if they would like to avoid the rush that that beginning of the program year brings. ====================================== *Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends, which is for higher income households is also offered. *Tazwood will continue to complete applications to enroll customers in the Low Income Discount Rate (LIDR) if you are an Ameren gas or Nicor gas customer ========================================

Must align with Comfort Keepers' services (non-medical in-home assistance). They are very flexible in making this work. For example, a disabled individual or a senior might call about a ride to an appointment and Comfort Keepers could make this possible by seeing if the person would like to have his or laundry done, which would involve them for non-medical in-home assistance and allow them to provide the transportation.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) provides support, advocacy, and resources for victims of drunk and drug-impaired driving, as well as prevention and education services aimed at ending impaired driving. The organization's 24/7 Victim Helpline is a confidential, toll-free line that provides emotional support, information, and referrals for individuals and families impacted by drunk or drug-impaired driving crashes. Assistance can include help navigating the criminal justice system, victims’ rights, compensation options, and community-based victim services. In addition, MADD can assist in locating Victim Impact Panels, which are educational programs where victims or survivors share personal stories about the consequences of impaired driving. These are typically court-ordered for individuals convicted of DUI/DWI offenses, but may also be attended voluntarily. They are offered in many communities and sometimes available online, depending on location.

Trillium Place East Peoria, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides assessments and outpatient services for mental health and substance use disorders for adults and adolescents. DUI evaluations and related services are also available at this location. Call Trillium Place East Peoria or the Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about available services or schedule an appointment. 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.

Tazewell County Health Department offers water well permits.

Trillium Place Lincoln, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides outpatient substance use disorder services for adults ages 18 and older.. DUI evaluations and related services are also available at this location. Contact Trillium Place Lincoln or the Trillium Place Access Center for information about available services or to schedule an appointment. 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 Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Departments work to protect the health of the citizens of their counties through education, collaboration, and public service.

The Center for Prevention of Abuse is the only agency in the State of Illinois to provide combined services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and elder/disabled adult abuse. The Center also reaches students age pre-K through college with violence prevention education, as well as abusers with an abuser re-education program.

Mended Hearts Therapeutic Center provides, promotes, and supports equine-specialized interventions in the areas of therapy and education. In addition to therapeutic approaches involving horses, Mended Hearts offers canine-assisted therapy and traditional talk therapies.

The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission fulfills four core roles: 1. Office of State Guardian (OSG) Substituted Decision-Maker: *Provides guardianship for individuals with a disability who would not have a guardian otherwise (court finds no family or other individuals willing or able to help) *Provides Information & Referral assistance related to guardianship inquiries through its toll-free intake line *Offers training on guardianship and guardianship alternatives 2. Legal Advocacy Service (LAS)--Legal Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: *Acts as legal advocate for those with mental health conditions to protect their mental health rights *Handles appeals of civil mental health court cases *Educates the public on mental health rights *Assists with advanced directives (Living Will, Mental Health Treatment Preference Declaration, Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) 3. Human Rights Authority (HRA)--Citizens Helping Citizens: Assists those whose human rights have been violated in treatment/assisted-living facilities and other settings *Investigates the complaints of disability rights violations that involve- -A person with a disability (any age, any type of disability) -Disability rights protected by law, regulations, or policies -A disability service provider Anyone can file a complaint by contacting the Commission or filing an online complaint 4. Special Education Initiative: A Collaboration of LAS and HRA: *Created to help families navigate special education through training, advocacy, and legal support

YWCA Pekin is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Blood Cancer United is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Services Include: *Information and referral related to blood cancer diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and survivorship *Patient and caregiver support, including one-on-one guidance from trained information specialists *Financial assistance programs for eligible patients to help with treatment-related expenses (availability and eligibility vary) *Educational resources, webinars, and support groups for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals *Advocacy and research funding focused on improving treatments and outcomes for people with blood cancers Services are provided at no cost and are available nationwide via phone and online.

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.

Trillium Place The Knolls, an affiliate of Carle Health, is a residential recovery home program providing substance use disorder treatment services for adult men 18 and older. Contact Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about Trillium Place residential substance use disorder programs 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.

Supportive Care: Home Health Aides Meal Preparation Transportation ADL Assistance

La Prairie Township administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. La Prairie Township covers a rural area to the east of Speer, but not the main part of that town. To confirm that you are in La Prairie Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Prairie+Township,+IL

Tazewell County Health Department offers sexually transmitted disease treatment.

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.

Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. -------------------------- The Victims Legal Advice line may be able to address the following areas for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault: -Questions related to housing safety, the Safe Homes Act, breaking a lease -Questions concerning emergency protective orders -Advice for victims who fled to Illinois with their children from another state. -Questions about visitation rights for abusers. -Questions about victims’ rights within the criminal court process -Questions about special protections for victims abused by fellow students. -Advice concerning legal options for victims of sexual assault or stalking