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The Children's Home Association offers behavioral health treatment for children and adolescents, as well as services to the family. Any youth between the ages of 3-20 years old in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties with emotional and behavioral challenges and who are Medicaid eligible can receive in-home therapy. Therapists work closely with the youth to reduce emotional stress and improve interpersonal relationships at home, school, and in the community. Goals are addressed and managed through assessment and diagnosis, individual, group, and family therapy, case management, and psychiatric services as appropriate.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-852-6262) provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers: -Phone or text access to professional counselors -Real-time support and information -Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week -Resources -Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups -Culturally sensitive support -Counselors who speak English and Spanish -Interpreter services in 60 languages

Associates in Mental Health, SC offer cognitive behavioral therapy.

Smart Start is a free program for women and girls who are pregnant or who have young children. Smart Start can help clients connect to services in Peoria County such as- -Housing -Transportation -Counseling -Shelters -Food programs -Medical care referrals -Education -Prenatal, postpartum, and infant care education Who gets to receive Smart Start's free services? You can receive help from Smart Start at no cost if: -You are pregnant or have an infant under age 1, and -You live in Peoria County, and -You qualify under the state's income guidelines How does Smart Start work? The Smart Start team will work with clients to help them determine the services they need and then assist them in connecting with the service providers. No transportation? No problem. Smart Start case managers do home visits Monday through Friday. *Smart Start can potentially assist their clients with cribs, pack 'n plays, and car seats.

Threads, Hope and Love offers clothing, linens, toys, small household items, and shoes.

The goal of the Woodford County Health Department is to protect the public's health through disease prevention, healthy lifestyle promotion, food safety oversight, limited environmental testing, and other services.

The Children's Home Association of Illinois offers numerous counseling, education, and support programs for youth and families.

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

Advocates for Access is a center for independent living, empowering and providing services to people living with disabilities in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Fulton counties. ================================= Please note that 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 same goes for blind mobility aids and related items.

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

CityLink offers local transportation.

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 =============================

JOLT Harm Reduction provides a variety of free services, including -Naloxone/Narcan and Overdose Prevention Kits and Training -Drug Checking (analysis of drugs to verify composition for more informed consumption and to avoid highly dangerous substances/adulterants) -Peer Recovery Navigation (exploring recovery options and offering support through the process) -Sexual Health & Testing (free and confidential testing for HIV/AIDS, Hep. C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphillis. Free condoms, lubrication, and PrEP/PeP) -Harm Reduction (Free and sterile syringes, safe using supplies, alcohol pads, sterile water, tourniquets, sharps containers, and wound care) -Street Outreach (outreach to people who are living unsheltered, people who use drugs, and people who perform sex work) -Sex Worker Outreach (RUG, the Red Umbrella Group, is a mutual aid, peer support, online community for people involved in sex work. The group is invite only to protect those who participate) -Peer Support Groups for people struggling with any kind of substance use (not just opioids) and the Trans Community -Sharps Disposal

The American Red Cross provides support and assistance to those who have been through a disaster (fire, tornado, etc.).

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.)

The HOPE Chest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sells and sometimes donates furniture, appliances, and other household items. The organization also offers a food and pet pantry. Please note that the pantry is at 1416 N. 8th St.

The Pathway Ministries Women's Residential Center serves as a transitional, grace-based facility for single women. This long-term program provides a Bible-based opportunity for ladies who have experienced various circumstances such as incarceration, abuse, homelessness, and emotional and spiritual wounds. Please note that this site was formerly known as the Esther House.

The mission of ABC Counseling & Family Services is to provide specialized evaluation and treatment to youth that are either the victims of sexual abuse or have sexual behavior problems and to help their families heal from the trauma of sexual abuse. ABC Counseling & Family Services also provides adoption services for adoptive parents and counseling for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.

Peoria Public Library has five locations and a bookmobile that serve the Peoria community with materials, meeting and study spaces, public computers, and programs for all ages.

Advocates For Access offers independent living skills instruction.

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.

Complete Home Respiratory Care is a locally owned company whose goal is to provide the highest quality of home healthcare equipment, supplies and services, in a cost effective manner, to all of our patients

Tremont Food Pantry exists to serve Tremont, IL by providing food to families and individuals in need. The pantry is supported by Tremont churches.

We at CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance are dedicated to helping improve a patient’s quality of life by providing important financial assistance for targeted treatment drugs. We offer easy to access, same day approval over the phone or online.

Tazewell County Health Department offers immunizations.