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The risk of sleep-related infant death is up to 10 times higher when bed sharing. To decrease the number of infant deaths in Illinois the first steps begin with education and access. The Peoria County Coroner's Office has developed a program that is open to families in Central Illinois in need of safe sleep environments. No matter your circumstances, the office is happy to provide you with safe sleep education and Pack-N-Play for your infant age 12 months and younger. You do not need to live in Peoria County to participate in this program. The program is open to all of those who are in need. It is asked that caregivers complete training through Cribs for Kids prior to picking up the Pack-N-Play. ==================================================================================================== As of May 2026, the office is out of Pack-N-Plays until further notice. However, please still contact the office for a referral to SIDS of Illinois who can also provide Cribettes to qualifying caregivers.

The Alzheimer's Association is a donor-supported, non-profit health organization, serving the needs of those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias; advocating for policy change and research funding; and working to advance research toward prevention, treatment and a cure. The Alzheimer's Association offers a national, 24/7 Helpline, as well as local support via its Peoria office.

VA.gov is a web portal that provides Service Members, Veterans, their families, and authorized caregivers with a single sign-on and central access point to clinical and benefits information.

The Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC) is a not-for-profit organization of caregivers and respite providers dedicated to advocating support for families by ensuring access to quality respite services for the residents of Illinois. The IRC is dedicated to spreading the awareness of lifespan respite for caregivers of individuals with special needs. The IRC is able to assist caregivers by connecting them to resources in their area, providing training on respite topics, and offering funding for emergency respite care.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)-Family Support Hotline connects families in crisis with reliable and immediate information, referrals to legal, ministry, and social services. It also allows reporting of critical concerns, such as ICE activity (or assistance with locating someone in ICE custody) or Trust Act violations.

The Illinois Prairie District Public Library, established in 1950, has branches in Benson, Germantown Hills, Metamora, Roanoke, Spring Bay and Washburn.

The South Side Mission provides a variety of community programs, focusing on the 61605 zip code. Included is the Lighthouse Diner, a soup kitchen serving a free lunch Monday through Friday.

The Illinois Spina Bifida Association offers families and individuals living with Spina Bifida to join them at their Peoria Support Group.

Agape Counseling provides Christian counseling and psychological services.

The Pathway Ministries Women's Residential Center provides an emergency shelter for single women and also offers nutritious meals, chapel services, clean clothes, showers, and case management services. Please note that this site was formerly known as the Esther House.

First Hand Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) organization that provides funding for individual children—both domestically and globally—who need assistance with clinical necessities (such as surgery, medication and therapy), medical equipment and travel related to care. Expenses covered: *Treatment: Clinical procedures, medicine, dental care, therapy, prosthesis, service dogs, etc. *Equipment: Wheelchairs, movable ramps & stair lifts, assistive technology equipment, care devices, hearing aids, feeding equipment, etc. *Medical-related travel and lodging costs *Vehicle modifications: Lifts, ramps and transfer boards --------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses not covered: *Medical bills, reimbursements, emotional support animals, alternative/experimental treatments, or education-related therapies/expenses. *Permanent housing modifications

Meridian Health Plan is a managed care provider for Illinois Medicaid.

Illinois Department of Public Health- Division of Environmental Health offers pest information, including information on how to control bed bugs.

Tazewell County Health Department offers breastfeeding support programs.

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

The Rose Medical Association offers assessments for substance use disorders.

North Central Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit behavioral health care organization serving La Salle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, Fulton, McDonough, and Grundy counties.

OSF Behavioral Health offers individual counseling.

Job Ready Illinois is an online workforce development program that has been approved by the State of Illinois as a "work program" for the purposes of SNAP Work Requirements. It was created through a collaboration of the State of Illinois, workforce foundations, Forefront/Innovation Nexus and Cook County. In the future it will help with Medicaid work requirements, too. *It has unlimited capacity, so any Illinois resident that is struggling to meet work requirements and is therefore at risk of losing their SNAP Benefits can enroll online and use the program to stay SNAP eligible. *It is flexible in the number of "work requirement hours" it can provide, so if someone has hours through something else like volunteering, but will struggle to get to 80 hours in a month, Job Ready Illinois can be used to get them the hours they need.

Trinity Lutheran Church offers a monthly food pantry for residents of the 61606 zip code.

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.

Includes several programs covered by other service descriptions. Also, the Teen REACH program, which seeks to help participating youth ages 13-19 years develop positive expectations for their future success through structured activities during out-of-school time

The Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN), a project of the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, provides civil legal services across Illinois for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Common areas of legal assistance include discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and civil legal problems like Family, Housing, and Consumer issues. IL-AFLAN is a network comprised of over 10 legal aid organizations and law school clinics.

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protect health and promote quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. CDC-INFO offers live agent support and services to help you find the latest reliable science-based health information, including CDC guidance and resources.

The Hult Center for Healthy Living is Peoria's largest non-profit provider of comprehensive health education and wellness services for people of all ages. The organization serves the communities of central Illinois through youth health education programs, senior programs, mental health programs, and cancer programs and services.