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The Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.

Peoria Proud offers a 24/7 crisis line for the LGBTQ community.

First Choice Healthcare partners with the Henry & Stark County Health Department to provide its community clinic in Toulon.

Washington District Library serves as the information center for the Washington and Sunnyland areas.

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is a nonprofit serving people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Callers receive personalized information about multiple sclerosis and connections to local and national resources related to MS. Service coordinators and peer counselors can talk through needs, answer questions, and help find the right support. Through the helpline, people with MS can also learn about and apply for a variety of support programs (eligibility usually requires an MS diagnosis), such as *Emergency Assistance Grant -- financial help for urgent needs like rent or utility bills (documentation required) *Healthcare Assistance Grant -- helps uninsured individuals pay for neurologist or dental visits *Homecare Assistance Grant – short-term homecare, caregiver respite, therapy services *Transportation Assistance Grant – funding for paratransit or rides to medical appointments (Lyft/Uber) and minor car repairs *Assistive Technology Program – info and partial funding for devices that aid daily living (e.g., canes, adaptive tech) *Computer Program – provides computers to help people with MS stay connected. *Cooling Program – cooling vests and accessories for heat sensitivity. In addition, the helpline can connect callers to peer counseling, advice on local support groups, and online communities.

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

Carle Health Methodist Atrium-Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic provides outpatient psychiatric and mental health services for adults and adolescents.

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.

Illinois Central College offers a variety of adult education and post-secondary education courses and training paths.

The Valley Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. General relief is considered a form of assistance of "last resort" and is often very limited when compared to other public assistance programs. IMPORTANT: Valley Township covers Speer, IL and some rural Stark County territory to the west and northwest. In addition to the Speer zip code of 61479, the township covers some of the Wyoming zip code of 61491, but does NOT include the city of Wyoming itself. PLEASE CONFIRM your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Valley Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Valley+Township,+IL

The Linn Township Office offers information and referrals to township residents, and administers the general relief/general assistance program for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Linn Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Linn+Township,+IL

The West Jersey Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. General relief is considered a form of assistance of "last resort" and is often very limited when compared to other public assistance programs. IMPORTANT: West Jersey Township covers a sparsely-populated rural area in Stark County that contains no cities, towns, or villages. It is largely in the 61483 (Toulon) zip code, but does NOT include the actual city of Toulon. It also includes some of the Laura zip code of 61451 but NOT the actual town of Laura. PLEASE CONFIRM your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in West Jersey Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/West+Jersey+Township,+IL

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. ================================= 2026-27 LIHEAP LIHEAP runs October 1, 2026 to August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted. The Fulton County Health Department, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Fulton County, announces that as of October 1, funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating system The program will begin taking applications on October 1, 2026 for older adults (60 years +), individuals with a disability, families with children age 5 years and under, AND households that are disconnected from their utilities, have a disconnection notice, or have less than 25% in their propane tank. All other income eligible households can start applying November 1, 2026. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis through August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted. Households that receive a one-time benefit may return during the program year for a Reconnection Assistance or Furnace Assistance benefit(s), if needed. The program has expanded eligibility this year. Households that are customers of Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to receive a benefit from LIHEAP. The income guidelines are as follows:1- $3,990, 2- $5,410, 3- $6,830, 4- $8,250. Households that are customers of federal funded utilities/energy vendors must be at or below 60% of the State Median Income to receive a benefit from LIHEAP. The 30=day income guidelines for LIHEAP are based on either Federal Poverty Guidelines or State Median Income, and the number of persons living in the household. Go to Fultoncountyhealth.com or liheapillinois.com to know income limits for households with 5 members and more. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides one-time benefits to income eligible homeowners and renters to help with energy bills and for reconnection of energy service. Propane customers who are part of the priority group are encouraged to apply when the program opens in October. Propane prices typically increase during the winter months so by applying early propane customers will see their LIHEAP benefit go further.

For qualifying township residents, the Elm Grove Township Office provides occasional emergency assistance (rent or utility assistance to people who have encountered an unforeseen situation) and general assistance/relief (small monthly stipend to those who are not receiving other public benefit income--for example--SSI, SSDI, other Social Security and are unable to work). Elm Grove Township is located between Pekin and Tremont. Please note that the general assistance/relief for Elm Grove Township is administered by the Groveland Township Office (173 Washington Street in Groveland). Phone: 309-387-6812 IMPORTANT: FOR ALL ROAD-RELATED QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT 309-925-3585. THIS IS A SEPARATE DIVISION OF THE TOWNSHIP. ============================================= Please confirm your township using the link below. To view a map of Tazewell County townships, please visit (copy and paste): https://www.randymajors.org/civil-townships-on-google-maps?fips=17179&labels=show

Neighborhood House Association, established in 1896, is dedicated to providing a Safe Haven with comprehensive services that meet the social, emotional, and material needs of individuals and families from infancy to their senior years. =============== Food pantry often has some hygiene supplies.

The Rose Medical Association offers buprenorphine based MAT programs.

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.

The Restaurant Employee Relief Fund is a program of the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (IRAEF) that offers emergency assistance to Illinois food and beverage workers facing an unanticipated hardship within the past 90 days such as: accident, illness, injury, death of an immediate family member, or natural disaster. If you are in need of assistance, please complete the online application form. All grant requests will be reviewed. The IRAEF Restaurant Employee Relief Fund grants are awarded to eligible individuals based on available funds and limited to one per individual. Grants cover costs of living expenses for life-altering events and range from $250-$3,000.

The Fondulac District Library serves East Peoria and provides current, accurate, high demand, and high interest materials primarily to district residents by acquiring, organizing, and disseminating books, non-print materials, and services that help educate, enrich, entertain, and inform.

In addition to housing city governmental bodies, the Farmington City Building serves as a cooling or warming center for area residents in extreme weather. For after-hours needs, please contact the Farmington Police Department's non-emergency line at 309-245-2426 to reach the officer on duty.

The American Red Cross provides both free and fee-based presentations and courses on a wide variety of subjects.

Sophia's Kitchen offers meals to those in need (menus vary daily), as well as a food pantry and pet food assistance.

The Henry Fire Dept. located at 220 Railroad Ave. in Henry, serves as a warming/cooling center during extreme weather. Please call first.

The Addiction Recovery Center at Carle Health Proctor Hospital provides a comprehensive range of substance use disorder services. The Addiction Recovery Center offers inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for adults aged 18 and older. Programs include withdrawal management, medically monitored inpatient, partial hospitalization (with and without boarding), outpatient, early intervention, and medication assisted recovery. Services are also available for adults with behavioral addictions such as compulsive gambling, food, sexual addiction, internet, video game, shopping/spending and chronic pain with addiction.

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company offers hundreds of common (and often life-saving) medications at lower prices.