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Tazewell Woodford Head Start is a federally funded program that empowers families and promotes school readiness in preschool-age children. Tazewell Woodford Head Start serves approximately 350 families in the surrounding communities. Teachers follow a developmentally-appropriate curriculum based on the Head Start Framework and Illinois Learning Standards.

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.

The Penn 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: Penn Township covers much of the rural area between (but not including the town limits of) Wyoming and Camp Grove, and it covers the community of Castleton. It also covers a very small area of the southern portion of the 61421 (Bradford) zip code, but does NOT include the city limits of Bradford. PLEASE CONFIRM your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Penn Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Penn+Township,+IL

Just Animals Wellness Clinic offers reduced-cost veterinary services (exams, rabies shots, and much more) and products (flea/tick treatment, heartworm prevention and treatment, etc.). It travels to many cities in Illinois, and is open in East Peoria (1501 N Main St.) several times monthly. This location is open to anyone. For the most up-to-date schedule and information, please visit the Just Animals Wellness Clinic website (https://justanimals.org/pet-vaccine-clinic) or call.

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

With food allergies on the rise, and a lack of support across the country, food allergy families Kevin/Lindsey Spangler and Chris/Megan Horan of Peoria, IL came together to start Allergy Awareness for Children Everywhere (AACE Peoria), a FARE-recognized food allergy support group. Their group's mission of providing lifesaving food allergy support, education, advocacy, and research to the community has led them to collaborate with Red Sneakers for Oakley (RSFO). RSFO's focus is saving lives through educating and advocating for individuals with food allergies. The similar missions and the desire to organize other fragmented groups across the country sparked the collaboration. The group centered in Peoria Heights, IL is the first Red Sneakers for Oakley Chapter in the country. ===================================== Current Efforts: *Food allergy awareness education and training: Food allergy training certified by FARECheck, ServSafe. CPR training certified by the American Heart Association. *Undesignated epinephrine and albuterol for schools, early learning centers, restaurants, entertainment venues first responders, and community entities. *Allergy friendly camps. *Annual food allergy community outreach and awareness events. Annual national outreach events. *Food allergy advocacy: Improving access to therapies; Food Allergy legislation; Allergy friendly menus; Allergy friendly zones at venues. *Connecting fragmented food allergy nonprofits across the country. *Support group *Allergy friendly food donations *Allergy friendly cooking utensils *Allergy friendly signs at parks and playgrounds *Allergy friendly book donations to early learning centers, schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities *Annual fundraising events.

Trillium Place East Peoria, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides assessments and outpatient services for mental health and substance use disorders for adults and adolescents. DUI evaluations and related services are also available at this location. Call Trillium Place East Peoria or the Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about available services or schedule an appointment. 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.

Tazewell County Health Department offers vision screening.

RX Outreach is a fully-licensed nonprofit mail order pharmacy. Rx Outreach offers more than 1,100 medication strengths that cover most chronic diseases at reduced price or free.

Alternatives for the Older Adult is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the independence and quality of life of older adults and their families.

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

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.

Familia Dental provides comprehensive dentistry for patients of all ages. When you and your family visit one of our conveniently located offices, you can expect to receive quality dental care in a friendly, cheerful, and family-oriented atmosphere. We love welcoming both children and adults to our office, and work hard to create an environment where you can feel comfortable. Our services include: -General Dentistry -Orthodontics

Meridian Health Plan offers health insurance and dental coverage.

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

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.

Treatment specializations include: Depression and Anxiety Grief and Loss for Adults and Children Trauma Related Issues Relationships Parenting Support Work and Career Issues Stress Management Conflict Resolution Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence Aging Issues Coping with Ambiguous Losses School Related Issues Topics for coaching, workshops and classes include: Writing from the Heart© Legacy Writing Life Story Writing (For Adults and Children) Integrating Grief and Loss into Our Lives Communication to Enhance Cooperation Couple Enrichment Mindfulness Practices Therapeutic Movements Social Skills (For Adolescents and Young Children) Dealing with Difficult People Parenting

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

Trillium Place Pekin, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services for adults and adolescents ages 13-17. DUI evaluations and related services are also available at this location. Walk-in assessments are available Tues, Wed, and Thurs from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call Trillium Place Pekin or the Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about available services or schedule an appointment. 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 Salvation Army offers rent assistance in certain extreme situations.

Illinois households without access to a working computer or internet device or those seeking to donate are encouraged to visit PCs for People’s website to register and learn more about how they can request a computer. To be eligible, residents must be below 200 percent of the poverty level or enrolled in income-based government assistance programs, such as free or reduced school lunch, Medicaid or SNAP.

The American Red Cross offers disaster and emergency services volunteer opportunities.

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.

The Fulton County Health Department serves as a site for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for Fulton, McDonough, and Schuyler counties. The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams and Pap tests to eligible women. Even if a woman has already been diagnosed with cancer, she may receive free treatment through the program if she qualifies.

The Healthier Homes Initiative is a no-cost program providing eligible Ameren Illinois residential customers with home upgrades and minor repairs to improve safety, comfort, indoor air quality and overall home health. Eligible customers may receive energy efficiency improvements to their home such as air sealing, insulation, lighting replacement, ventilation and moisture control measures, and other safety measures. Upgrades and minor repairs are based on an assessment conducted by qualified contractors.