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Worth Township Office offers emergency assistance for those with documentation of a shut off or eviction notice that reside within Worth Township, as well as the general relief/general assistance program for township residents who are attempting to get on SSI, SSDI, or other federal income but have not yet been approved. To confirm that you are in Worth Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Township,+Woodford+County+IL

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 Resource House provides guidance and referral services to Stark County residents seeking assistance with various needs.

Mended Hearts Therapeutic Center provides, promotes, and supports equine-specialized interventions in the areas of therapy and education. In addition to therapeutic approaches involving horses, Mended Hearts offers canine-assisted therapy and traditional talk therapies.

Overeaters anonymous offers weight loss assistance.

Advocates for Access offers amplified phones and video phones for use for those that are hearing impaired or in need.

The AARP provides information and referral for adults age 50+, including guidance on public benefits, Medicare, consumer protections, caregiving resources, and other aging-related issues.

Carle Health Methodist Hospital offers outpatient behavioral health services at its Methodist location for children, adolescents, adults, and families on Medicaid.

Call to get answers to questions, change your PCP, find specialists or other healthcare providers, file a complaint, tell us if you have a new address or phone number, and more. Can refer to any physician or specialist (including optometrists, audiologists, etc.) accepting Illinois Health Connect Medicaid, except for dentists. For anything dental-related, please call DentaQuest (888-286-2447). Those who are covered by Illinois Health Connect Medicaid and are in need of transportation should contact First Transit (also listed in our database).

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.

Goodwill offers job finding assistance and supportive services for individuals, families, and veterans. To obtain assistance for any of these programs call or text 309-339-7326. Assistance will be provided via phone, skype, or on a one on one basis.

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

The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) provides career services, training, youth services, housing, and financial assistance to eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their dependents who reside in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. This program helps farmworkers and their dependents acquire the necessary skills to either stabilize their current employment or advance in their agricultural jobs. Additionally, individuals may obtain employment in locally high-demand industries with the goal of gaining higher wages and year-round employment. UMOS case managers work with clients to assess what their strengths are currently, how they wish to develop professionally, where they can best get the vocational training, and then provide the financial support to ensure clients accomplish these goals.

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

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.

Riverplex, programs/classes scholarships are offered to those who qualify.

St. Thomas Catholic Church offers a food pantry twice a week for Peoria Heights residents.

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 City of Peoria administers relief programs that once were under its township. Coverage area is primarily west of Western Avenue, north of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and south of Nebraska Avenue (the City of West Peoria).

The Tazewell County Emergency Management Agency works with county residents, businesses, and governments to prepare for and recover from natural and human-caused disasters.

The East Bluff Community Center works with non-profit organizations to provide quality programs to the East Bluff of Peoria, IL. Areas of focus include child and youth development, family and community enrichment, and education. The EBCC offers a food pantry on the first four Saturdays of each month.

Those in need may receive free smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors from the fire department. The fire stations also serve as cooling centers during extreme heat and warming centers during extreme cold spells. Cooling and Warming Center Details: All Peoria Fire Department Fire Stations are open to the public every day of the week as cooling/warming centers from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 pm, but persons seeking help can go to any Fire Station at any time. It's important to note that if the crew is sent on a call, anyone using the station as a cooling or warming center will have to temporarily leave during that time. Locations of Fire Stations can be found here: https://www.peoriagov.org/DocumentCenter/View/1505/Fire-Station-Map-PDF?bidId=

Putnam County Community Center has a contract with Bureau-Putnam transportation system for transportation.

The City of Peoria offers numerous services for residents.

The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers a fall prevention program.