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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. In addition to their many usual services, The Salvation Army is also offering flood clean-up kits/buckets for those affected by the August 2026 flood.

The mission of ABC Counseling & Family Services is to provide specialized evaluation and treatment to youth that are either the victims of sexual abuse or have sexual behavior problems and to help their families heal from the trauma of sexual abuse. ABC Counseling & Family Services also provides adoption services for adoptive parents and counseling for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.

Advocates for Access offers an Equipment Loan Program and can sometimes assist clients in locating equipment for permanent use.

Since 1983, Freedom House has provided a safe and free haven for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children. It serves the residents of Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark Counties in Illinois and is supported by public, corporate, and private funds. In addition to shelter services, Freedom House provides domestic and sexual violence prevention programs, prevention programs for grade school and high school students, medical and legal advocacy, and volunteer support.

Whole Life Solutions, LLC offers a wide range of counseling options.

Trillium Place on Rochelle, an affiliate of Carle Health, is a medication assisted treatment program for opioid use disorders. Services include outpatient medication assisted treatment (methadone and buprenorphine) and outpatient counseling. Contact Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about this program and other Trillium Place services or visit TrilliumPlaceHealth.org for more information. 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.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. ============================================== 2026-27 LIHEAP Utility Assistance Details The LIHEAP year opens on October 1, 2026, with a priority period for the following households: *With a person age 60 or older *With a child age 5 or under *With a person receiving Social Security Disability benefits *With a disconnection notice or are disconnected The program opens to ALL eligible low-income households on November 1, 2026 Marshall County LIHEAP Office: 309-246-2200 Stark County LIHEAP Office: 309-286-2967 (Open 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.--Can also call main office during the rest of the week at 800-323-5434 ) Putnam County, please use main office line for LIHEAP: 815-625-7830 or 800-323-5434 In addition to LIHEAP, Tri-Counties Opportunities Council offers the "Neighbor to Neighbor" program for possible utility 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 the following URLs: ID: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E2XCqw10rM5UMoEqqkLRWCThkrXwFm2t/view?usp=drive_link Birth Certificate: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoTdXMcOB1EubYTlemk3moWN3aOKKpL2/view?usp=drive_link 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 ================================

Illinois Health Insurance managed care through the state.

Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association offers recreational activities and sports through local parks. -Inclusion Services -FOCUS Adult Day Program (Age 18 and older) -Parents Night Out (Age 2 and older) -Dances (Age 15 and older) -Dinner, Games, Movies (Age 15 and older) -Pizza and Bowling (Age 19 and up) -Blue Ridge Farm Bonfire (Age 19 and up) -Peoria Players Theater (Age 19 and up) -Peoria Wildcats Wheelchair Basketball -Special Olympics Basketball (Age 8 and older) -Strikers Bowling Program (Age 15 and older)

Skills and Support for Parents and Caregivers of Children Ages 0–17. The Parenting Plus Program is a 12-week class designed for parents, foster parents, grandparents, guardians, and childcare providers who are seeking support in managing common parenting challenges. The program is appropriate for anyone raising children, including those involved with DCFS, the court system, or probation services.

A community center serving as a site for various needs/events. Also doubles as an extreme weather (heat/cold) center when needed. Back-up contacts are listed below. Bob - 309-357-9898 Jared - 309-294-1377 Scott - 309-224-3602 Tim - 309-224-5487 Judy - 309-331-0725 Samantha - 309-435-1889

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of affordable health care, and the nation's largest provider of sex education, serving everyone with or without insurance.

The Addiction Recovery Center at Carle Health Proctor Hospital provides a comprehensive range of substance use disorder services. The Addiction Recovery Center offers inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for adults aged 18 and older. Programs include withdrawal management, medically monitored inpatient, partial hospitalization (with and without boarding), outpatient, early intervention, and medication assisted recovery. Services are also available for adults with behavioral addictions such as compulsive gambling, food, sexual addiction, internet, video game, shopping/spending and chronic pain with addiction.

Navicore Solutions is among the largest nonprofit financial counseling and education providers in the U.S.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. ============================================== 2026-27 LIHEAP Utility Assistance Details The LIHEAP year opens on October 1, 2026, with a priority period for the following households: *With a person age 60 or older *With a child age 5 or under *With a person receiving Social Security Disability benefits *With a disconnection notice or are disconnected The program opens to ALL eligible low-income households on November 1, 2026 Marshall County LIHEAP Office: 309-246-2200 Stark County LIHEAP Office: 309-286-2967 (Open 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.--Can also call main office during the rest of the week at 800-323-5434 ) Putnam County, please use main office line for LIHEAP: 815-625-7830 or 800-323-5434 In addition to LIHEAP, Tri-Counties Opportunities Council offers the "Neighbor to Neighbor" program for possible utility assistance.

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is a state agency dedicated to empowering veterans, as well as their dependents and survivors. The agency helps veterans navigate the complex veteran support system and assists them in obtaining benefits; provides long term health care for eligible veterans at five Veterans’ Homes; and works with other government agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges.

Trillium Place Access Center, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides information and linkage to Trillium Place mental health and substance use programs and services located in Central Illinois. Trillium Place provides comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services. Mental health outpatient services include counseling, community-based services, and psychiatry. Substance use disorder programs include inpatient, outpatient, medication assisted treatment, and detoxification services. Contact Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about available services or to get linkage information. 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.

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.

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

The American Red Cross provides disaster preparedness, fire safety, and seasonal safety programs.

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

Tazewell County Health Department offers public awareness and education.

Peoria Proud encourages and supports diversity and equality throughout the Peoria Metropolitan Area. The coalition seeks to unify the community as a whole, through advocacy, education and social outreach. Peoria Proud envisions cities, towns, and communities where all segments of the Queer Community are welcomed and thriving.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. ============================================== 2026-27 LIHEAP Utility Assistance Details The LIHEAP year opens on October 1, 2026, with a priority period for the following households: *With a person age 60 or older *With a child age 5 or under *With a person receiving Social Security Disability benefits *With a disconnection notice or are disconnected The program opens to ALL eligible low-income households on November 1, 2026 Marshall County LIHEAP Office: 309-246-2200 Stark County LIHEAP Office: 309-286-2967 (Open 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.--Can also call main office during the rest of the week at 800-323-5434 ) Putnam County, please use main office line for LIHEAP: 815-625-7830 or 800-323-5434 In addition to LIHEAP, Tri-Counties Opportunities Council offers the "Neighbor to Neighbor" program for possible utility assistance.