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Heartland Health Services is a federally funded organization that provides medical, mental health, and substance use services for everyone, including low-income adults and children, regardless of ability to pay. PLEASE NOTE that transportation assistance is available to get to appointments (just ask Heartland about this). For more information about Heartland Health Services, visit www.HHSIL.com or call 309.680.7600.

Graham Medical Group's Williamsfield location offers convenient care/urgent care and general/family medical services, as part of the larger Graham Health System care network.

El Paso Township offers community assistance for residents of El Paso township in emergency situations, as well as the general relief/general assistance program for qualifying residents. To confirm that you are in El Paso Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/El+Paso+Township,+IL

The Salvation Army Canton & Fulton County 360 Life Center offers a variety of services for Fulton County residents in need. This location partners with Loving Bottoms to offer diapers, wipes, period kits including pads and tampons, as well as adult diapers and bed pads.

Dr. Brendon J. Johnson O.D. offers comprehensive vision care.

Dream Center Peoria offers a 24/7 emergency shelter that includes snacks, showers, a bed to sleep in, breakfast, lunch, dinner, job readiness assistance, case management services, and storage (not for furniture). Phones can be utilized for job interviews. Day services also include showers and cooling/warming center availability for their eligible population (single women; mothers with children; single fathers with children; couples with and without children; and other family units) even if they are not staying at the Dream Center.

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

The Henry and Stark county Health Department offers food safety education.

The Pekin Police Department serves the city of Pekin. -------------------------------------------- During extreme temperatures, the Police Department lobby serves as a cooling or warming center daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria offers a career exploration mentoring program called CareerLaunch.

It Takes A Village of Peoria is aimed at collaborating with organizations, parents, students, teaching personnel, and citizens to support students' academic success. The organization offers a "Village" store inside of Peoria area schools that provides free clothing, school supplies, and food. Assistance is also occasionally available for adults in the general public.

Best Buddies Illinois offers one-to-one friendship, integrated employment, and leadership development programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The Greater Peoria Family YMCA offers a multi-purpose facility, immediately off of Willow Knolls Dr. Memberships include: group fitness classes, outdoor summer pool, group fitness classes, two full-sized basketball courts, and youth programs. The facility also offers child care and after school, school break, and various other programs that do not require a membership.

Snyder Village offers a retirement community, as well as assisted living, nursing care, skilled therapy, rehabilitation, and home care.

Career Link works to connect individuals with employment opportunities through training and additional services.

The Pekin Police Department serves the city of Pekin. -------------------------------------------- During extreme temperatures, the Police Department lobby serves as a cooling or warming center daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The purpose of the Miller Center is to serve the needs and interests of older adults (age 50+) in Pekin. The Miller Center offers transportation, activities, and serves as a central information and referral center. Contact for information or assistance concerning education, nutrition, health issues, legal aid, employment, transportation, recreation, social counseling, and cultural topics for mature adults.

Agape Counseling is committed to serving all human beings physically, spiritually, and psychologically through expert professional counseling services.

Age Central is a provider of home-delivered meals for seniors in Fulton County. Please note that there is a fee for this service. If 60 years of age and older, and interested in possibly free meals and additional in-home services, please contact CCSI (309-647-2222) instead. For those under 60 with a disabling condition, please contact your local Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services (309-833-4573).

Homeownership Prevention Foundation Hotline offers foreclosure prevention loan modification/refinancing programs.

Jubilee Ministries is a non-profit organization providing job finding assistance.

INCOME-BASED HOUSING The list accessible via the website link in this profile is a good starting point for those seeking income-based/subsidized housing. Income-based/subsidized housing typically charges approximately 30% of a household's income (if any income) in rent and includes a utility allowance to assist with energy bills. Please note that most income-based/subsidized housing complexes do not require any income. Some complexes include energy in the rent. Income-based housing can either be open to the general public or targeted to specific populations. Populations for which there can be additional income-based housing opportunities are as follows: -Those age 18+ with a disabling condition (this typically could be a physical, mental, or developmental condition). Please note that often a person does NOT need to be receiving SSI or SSDI; they just must have a mental health or medical professional verify that they experience a condition (the apartment complex is not allowed to ask what the condition is). -Those age 18+ with a mobility disability (can often include heart and/or lung conditions). Please note that a person does NOT need to be receiving SSI or SSDI; they just must have a doctor verify that they experience a condition (the apartment complex is not allowed to ask what the condition is). -Those age 50+, 55+, 62+, or 65+, regardless of presence of a disabling condition. ------------------------------------ To view income-based housing options primarily in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Fulton counties, please visit the link in this profile. To view income-based housing options in other areas please use the following resources: *Illinois Housing Search http://www.ilhousingsearch.org OR 877-428-8844---HAS SOME LISTINGS FOR INCOME-BASED/SUBSIDIZED HOUSING *HUD Subsidized Housing Map https://resources.hud.gov Select Find Affordable Housing Opportunities Near Me. You can search by county or city in the top bar. You are then taken to a map of the area you specified with icons. When you click on an icon, it provides more details on the apartment complex, such as the number of bedrooms and contact information for the complex and/or property management company (or the housing authority). Please note that if a complex is listed as being for seniors or the elderly, there is a good chance that they will take younger people with a disabling condition. You can also zoom out to see what is available in surrounding areas. -You are welcome to apply to complexes in as many counties (and states) as you would like (this will often result in faster housing). -This map will also give details on the local housing authorities. The housing authorities typically provide Section 8 vouchers and might also have additional subsidized (income-based) properties that they oversee, regardless of a person having a Section 8 voucher. =========================================== A few other pieces of information that might be helpful: -One-bedroom subsidized apartments will allow two occupants (sometimes there is more flexibility for children), and only the head of household needs to meet the qualifying condition. -To speed up the process, it is recommended to submit applications to at least a few complexes at a time. -All complexes will require ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, and verification of any income. If you need help obtaining these documents, please see below-- *Individuals experiencing homelessness may be able to receive a free ID and birth certificate. Forms for each must be completed with the assistance of a homeless service provider. These forms can be obtained by visiting https://www.isbe.net/pages/Homeless-Birth-Certificates.aspx. You may also speak with 211 for further resources for possible additional assistance with an ID and/or birth certificate. If staying at a shelter, shelter staff should also be able to provide the forms. A street outreach team can also typically assist with these forms. *In addition, First United Methodist Church in Peoria can potentially assist with IDs and birth certificates, regardless of housing status. Assistance is provided on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at 116 NE Perry Ave. Peoria, 61603. No appointment is necessary. If there are any questions, please call 309-673-3641 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. =================================== THE PRIVATE/NON-INCOME-BASED MARKET This approach can be difficult because there is no permanent rental assistance built in. Below are some search tools for getting an idea of rental units available. Sadly, the private rental market is quite chaotic and tracking is very decentralized. Illinois Housing Search: http://www.ilhousingsearch.org OR 877-428-8844 Rent.com: https://www.rent.com Apartments.com: https://www.apartments.com Apartment Guide: https://www.apartmentguide.com Sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are also sometimes helpful in locating properties for rent. With all rental listing sites, please exercise caution and do not provide personal information or transfer payment without screening a landlord/property management company. Ask questions and check public records, such as through the County Clerk, to verify their information. Occasionally, there are groups that can help a person get into unit by covering first month's rent and/or deposit, but they usually ask that the person has current or prospective (about to start) income. The organizations that can sometimes help (for example, The Salvation Army and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul) get thousands of calls each year for rental assistance. Due to this astronomical demand, they can only help a fraction of the people reaching out. 211 tracks these resources. *Also, occasionally, landlords will work with people on the move-in amount (for example, breaking up a deposit over a few months so the person does not have to come up with everything at once). This is rare, but worth exploring. ================================ Possible Utility Deposit and Late Fee Waivers (might help when getting into a unit) Ameren now has a program to possibly waive the utility deposit, as well as late fees. There is more information on that here: https://www.ameren.com/bill/assistance/income-eligible-status ================================

Intact Family Services is a voluntary program designed to keep each family intact when the threat of separation is real. This program works with at-risk families who have been referred for continuing assistance and monitoring following a child abuse and neglect investigation with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The goals of this program are to enable children to remain safely in their home, make reasonable efforts to keep families together, address and resolve the issues that place the children at risk, and to avoid having children separated from their family. Children's Home Association of Illinois caseworkers will help the family develop a short-term, agreed upon plan to make the changes that will help keep children safe. They will act as a support system and resource without judgement, working to ensure all children in the home are safe and supported. For further information, please contact Becky Cochran, Director of Intact Family Services at [email protected] or 309.685.1047

Chillicothe Public Library serves as an information center for the Chillicothe and Mossville areas.