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Medicare is the federal health insurance program for: -People who are 65 or older -Certain younger people with disabilities -People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD) The different parts of Medicare help cover specific services: -Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care. -Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) Part B covers certain doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services. -Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines).

FamilyCore offers counseling for caregivers.

The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.

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

The Boynton Township Office covers a section of rural territory between Delavan and Hopedale and administers general relief/community assistance to qualifying residents. To confirm that you are in Boynton Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Boynton+Township,+IL

Early Learning For All (ELFA) is a part of Peoria Regional Office of Education and encompasses programming and services for ages prenatal through five. ELFA's two main programs, Preschool For All and Home Visiting, are both funded through the Illinois State Board of Education's Early Childhood Block Grant. ELFA supports families from all over the county and has no district residency requirements. Preschool for All has locations at St. Paul Baptist Church in Peoria, and at Hollis Grade School and Oak Grove School in Bartonville. These locations are all full day (8:15-3:15) Home Visiting focuses on partnering, facilitating, and reflecting with families while working to develop children's motor, language, intellectual, and social-emotional skills.

The East Village Growth Cell Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Housing Program helps property owners in the East Bluff neighborhood to make improvements to the outside of their homes. Homeowners and landlords can apply. Eligible Projects: New garages New gutters New porches, steps, or railings Driveway and walkway (private property) improvements Roof replacement New siding or painting New windows New fence

Central Illinois FRIENDS supports members of the LGBTQI+ Community, people living with HIV, and the general public through compassionate and personalized care. All services, listed below, are completely free. -Sexual Health Education -HIV/STI/STD Testing -HPV Vaccinations -PrEP/PEP -Safe Sex Kits (Condoms/Lube) -Support for people living with HIV -Trans Health Navigation -ACCESS Counseling Program (completely free counseling for LGBTQ+ folks and their families)

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 Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services in Illinois. PLEASE NOTE that this service tracks recovery resources for ALL SUBSTANCES (including alcohol). The Helpline refers to hundreds of treatment and recovery providers across Illinois. Helpline services are free and confidential. Anyone can use the Helpline, whether the person is struggling with a substance use disorder or cares about someone who is. Trained Helpline Specialists answer questions, provide support, and connect the caller with services in Illinois. ---------------------------------------- The Illinois Helpline also offers medication on demand to IL residents seeking treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Medication-assisted recovery (MAR) involves the use of FDA-approved medications for treatment of OUD and AUD. Now an individual can speak directly with a provider over the phone, immediately receive a prescription or expedited, in-person appointment, and get transportation assistance to the pharmacy or clinic- all initiated through one phone call. Callers can access MAR NOW 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Care managers help callers determine their best treatment options and connect them to a provider for an immediate telephone appointment and medication prescription. Care coordinators can also facilitate a same- or next-day, in-person appointment. All callers are connected to ongoing treatment with a community provider that best meets their needs.

Early Learning For All (ELFA) is a part of Peoria Regional Office of Education and encompasses programming and services for ages prenatal through five. ELFA's two main programs, Preschool For All and Home Visiting, are both funded through the Illinois State Board of Education's Early Childhood Block Grant. ELFA supports families from all over the county and has no district residency requirements. Preschool for All has locations at St. Paul Baptist Church in Peoria, and at Hollis Grade School and Oak Grove School in Bartonville. These locations are all full day (8:15-3:15) Home Visiting focuses on partnering, facilitating, and reflecting with families while working to develop children's motor, language, intellectual, and social-emotional skills.

Hallock Township covers the area west of Chillicothe (does not include the main city area of Chillicothe) to Edelstein, and acts a general assistance/relief entity, with other limited assistance possible, for eligible township residents. To confirm that you are located in Hallock Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hallock+Township,+IL

Currently, they offer educational field trips for special education and life skills classes. There is no charge for a school to come and visit the farm. Their field trips typically include interacting with our farm animals, music, crafts, hay rack rides (dependent upon the size of the group) and learning opportunities revolving around crops grown on the farm, animal care and general farm knowledge. They are home to ten alpacas, four donkeys, chickens, a horse and two golden retrievers.

Interim Healthcare provides a variety of home care services through a team of certified nursing assistants, in-home aides, personal care aides, and registered nurses and companions.

The Salvation Army is in search of volunteers for its food pantry.

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. ------------------ 2026 Warming & Cooling Center Information: Open as a warming or cooling center during extreme temperatures. The Salvation Army's building is at 243 Derby St. in Pekin, and The Pekin Outreach Initiative is housed on the East Side of this building. The Pekin Outreach Initiative portion is open from 11am-4pm, Monday through Sunday, for people to drop in and warm up/cool off. The Salvation Army shelter in the gym at the same location is open overnight 5pm-10:30am, Monday through Sunday, for warming or cooling. Usually limited to 10-15 people at most for this purpose.

The Peoria County Emergency Management Agency develops, plans, and coordinates resources to protect residents and visitors from the hazards that threaten their communities; and serves as the link between the Local, County, State, and Federal agencies in the emergency management network.

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.

Heaven's View Christian Fellowship offers food and clothing pantries for Peoria area residents.

Woodford County Heartline exists to provide financial aid and essential basics for residents of Woodford County who find themselves in a short-term crisis.

The OSF Dental Clinic at the Peoria City/County Health Department's Health & Human Services Building is a referral-based (you must request a referral from your primary doctor or dentist) program that offers the following general dentistry services for adults and children: Dental Hygiene: Prophy: Adult 6-month cleanings 3/4 month perio maintenance Full mouth debridement Fluoride Sealants X-rays: Pano, full mouth set, bite wings, single periapical Scaling and root plane Oral hygiene instruction Tobacco cessation Comprehensive Care: Composites Onlays/inlays Full coverage crowns Porcelain laminates Bridges Implant crowns Implant retained dentures Permanent partials Interim partials Full upper and lower dentures Extractions: anterior, posterior, 3rd molars Pulpotomy Root canal therapy Night guards Sleep appliance (OSA) Minor tooth movement Interceptive ortho

The Benefit Access Application program includes the Seniors Free Transit Ride Pass, the Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride Pass, and the License Plate Discount.

In addition to providing fire services, the lobby of the Canton Fire Department can be used as a warming or cooling center as announced during extreme temperatures. The Fire Department can also provide smoke detectors, as available, to eligible residents.

Sand Prairie Township offers limited financial assistance to eligible township residents. To confirm that you are in Sand Prairie Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sand+Prairie+Township,+IL

In addition to housing city governmental bodies, the Farmington City Building serves as a cooling or warming center for area residents in extreme weather. For after-hours needs, please contact the Farmington Police Department's non-emergency line at 309-245-2426 to reach the officer on duty.