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In December 2014, Congress passed the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which added Section 529A to the federal tax code. The ABLE Act allows qualified individuals with disabilities to save money in a tax-exempt account that may be used for qualified disability expenses (QDE) while keeping their eligibility for federally-funded, means-tested public benefits. The ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) is the leading, comprehensive source of objective, independent information about federal- and state-related ABLE programs and activities, including guidance on tax-advantaged ABLE savings accounts. ABLE NRC's mission is to educate, promote, and support the positive impact ABLE can make on the lives of millions of Americans with disabilities and their families.

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

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.

Not provided directly. 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 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.

The Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Departments work to protect the health of the citizens of their counties through education, collaboration, and public service.

Trillium Place Crisis Center, an affiliate of Carle Health, assists individuals in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties 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.

The Pekin Township Office offers food, general relief/rent assistance, and limited emergency (rental late payment or eviction notice/utility late payment or disconnect notice) for eligible residents. To confirm that you are in Pekin Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pekin+Township,+IL

Children's Home is helping to keep families involved with DCFS through in-home counseling contracts. Family Based Intervention (FBI) provides individual and family therapy to children as young as two-years-old up through adults with trauma or mental health concerns who have an open case with Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and reside in Peoria, Tazewell, or Woodford counties. The counseling services address individual concerns and family dynamics, crisis intervention, parent education, advocacy, and community outreach. The goals of the program are to keep families together who are still intact and to reunify families whose children are youth in care. For more information, please contact Faye Kesselmayer, LCSW at [email protected] or call 309-687-7413.

The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office consists of several divisions. These include: Patrol, Investigations, Crime Prevention, Canine, Court Security, Civil Process and Corrections. The County seat is in the City of Pekin. ==================================== In extreme weather, the Justice Center lobby at this address is serves as a daily warming or cooling center from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Putnam County Community Center offers medicare information and counseling.

Bureau and Putnam Area Rural Transit offers disability related transportation.

Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging is dedicated to senior wellness and serves as a drop-in center where seniors can socialize and partake in activities and educational programming.

The Family Advocacy Center provides of case management, mentoring, intensive parent coaching, and overall guidance for families navigating the child welfare system or otherwise in need of support. The Center also offers anger management for adults. Occasionally, one-day sessions are available for teens.

Hollis Township covers areas southwest of Peoria, encompassing the village of Mapleton, parts of Bartonville, and some rural territory nearby. The Hollis Township Office offers general relief and occasionally other assistance for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Hollis Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hollis+Township,+IL

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

Provides one-time financial assistance grants (up to $2,500) to eligible active-duty service members, activated Guard or Reserve members, and their families who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship due to deployment, military-related injury, or service-related circumstances. Assistance may help cover basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, or other essential bills. Grants are paid directly to creditors and do not require repayment. Expenses Eligible for consideration of payment (daily necessities): *Housing expenses - mortgage, rent, repairs, and homeowners’ insurance (establishing residence/insurance or paying off expenses for a residence that is no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Vehicle expenses - payments, repairs, insurance (purchasing/paying off loan, major repairs for vehicles over 10 years old, registering, establishing insurance will not be considered) *Utilities (establishing/paying off utilities for a residence no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Childcare *Medical bills (the patient’s portion for necessary or emergency medical care only). Expenses Ineligible for consideration for payment: *Military debt/repayment, tuition assistance debt/repayment *Cable, internet, secondary phones *Taxes owed of any kind *Rentals of any kind (vehicle, furniture, and/or electronics) *Any other expenses not determined to be a "daily necessity" The eligible and ineligible expense lists are not all inclusive. Each case will be carefully reviewed for its own merits. All applications are individually reviewed, and the VFW reserves the right to make exceptions on a case by case basis.

The Saratoga Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for eligible township residents. Saratoga Township covers Camp Grove and a small rural area to the east. Please confirm your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Saratoga Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saratoga+Township,+Marshall+County+IL

A V.A.-accredited claims agent is available by appointment to answer specific benefits questions.

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

The purpose of Peoria Mothers of Twins (PMOT) is to support mothers of multiples. PMOT members try to meet monthly. PMOT also has a private Facebook group where members can reach out for advice and support 24/7.

The Fulton County Health Department offers a variety of public health services. Also, there is a Free Overdose Prevention Vending Machine located just inside the front doors, available during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

House of Hope Peoria, Inc. provides holistic services to address community violence, utilizing trauma-informed care.

Resource Link offers guidance on finding mental health care providers, including those outside of the OSF network, who serve children and adolescents. This service is open to the general public. The program also offers mental health training to physicians and staff, physician to physician consultation, and care coordination.

Central Illinois FRIENDS supports members of the LGBTQI+ Community, people living with HIV, and the general public through compassionate and personalized care. All services, listed below, are completely free. -Sexual Health Education -HIV/STI/STD Testing -HPV Vaccinations -PrEP/PEP -Safe Sex Kits (Condoms/Lube) -Support for people living with HIV -Trans Health Navigation -ACCESS Counseling Program (completely free counseling for LGBTQ+ folks and their families)