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National Parent Helpline offers a helpline for parents.

The Social Security Administration offers retirement, disability, and survivors benefits.

The Peoria Friendship House is a faith-based organization reaching out to all those in need, regardless of faith. Core programs include- *Financial Stability Program The purpose of the Financial Stability program is to help participants to increase their revenue while decreasing their expenses, thus helping them to improve their quality of life. This is a case management program that provides financial, credit and employment education, training, coaching and mentorship while providing basic needs like food, clothing, transportation, healthcare, and hygiene products. *Citizenship Classes Includes assistance with application process & Individual Attention/Support. Completely free. *La Familia La Familia Program that strives to restore dignity and protect our local Latino community by providing culturally responsive and healing support across the lifespan, from children to seniors. *S.T.E.A.M.S Academy An after-school program for K-8th graders that focuses on increasing learning potential with a concentration on one-on-one tutoring, enrichment activities and service learning opportunities. It features the S.T.E.A.M.S curriculum, which includes First Lego League, allowing children to research, design, and build Lego Robot. The goal is that the children grow to love learning and look beyond simply passing their school courses, but dream to excel far beyond. When school is out for the summer, there is an eight-week Summer Camp program focusing on leadership development that provides four consecutive 2-week camp themes with an enriching diverse program in a fun and safe environment. The children learn about healthy living, giving back to one's community through service learning, and social and emotional well-being. *Pathway to YOUR Future Designed specifically to prepare, teach, and support high school students' transition into adulthood. The goal is to be able to provide high school students with resources to develop life skills and different course certification opportunities to increase post-grad jobs right out of high school. *Parent Mentor Program Parent Mentors volunteer in classrooms for 2 hours/day for at least 100 hours. The Parent Mentors are supported by weekly training on classroom instructional practices and leadership training. As a result, they support each other to pursue their goals and unite the school community for long-term change. *Peoria Peacekeepers The Peoria Peacekeepers Network is a referral program established by the Peoria Friendship House that focuses on using a restorative justice approach to provide juvenile offenders who have admitted to committing certain eligible offenses, misdemeanors, or felony. Juvenile offenders are given the opportunity to make restitution, connect with the community, and receive needed services and support. Peoria Friendship House works in tandem with various organizations to provide aid to juvenile offenders via referral sources such as the Peoria Police Department Station Adjustments, Peoria Public Schools discipline referrals, and Peoria County Probation Informal Supervision.

Trillium Place Crisis Center, an affiliate of Carle Health, assists individuals in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder related crisis. For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department. 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 flu vaccines.

The Fulton County Health Department offers a variety of public health services. Also, there is a Free Overdose Prevention Vending Machine located just inside the front doors, available during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Guidance under the State Health Assistance Program (SHAP) and State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for Medicare Part A, B, C, and D.

Putnam County Community Center offers tax preparation assistance.

North Central Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit behavioral health care organization serving La Salle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, Fulton, McDonough, and Grundy counties.

If you feel you are in a crisis, even if you are not experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 988 (simply dial these 3 digits). People call for help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and even loneliness. ===================================== For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department. ===================================== Moving to 988 does not mean the 1-800-273-8255 number goes away. After July 16, 2022, using either number will get people to the same services. In the end, 988 is an easier-to-remember way to access a strengthened and expanded network of crisis call centers.

The Center for Prevention of Abuse is the only agency in the State of Illinois to provide combined services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and elder/disabled adult abuse. The Center also reaches students age pre-K through college with violence prevention education, as well as abusers with an abuser re-education program.

The Fulton County Health Department administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the county. LIHEAP provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent. The benefit amount will be credited to the households primary winter heating source (gas vs. electric). The program can also occasionally assist with emergency furnace repair/replacement. ================================= 2025-26 LIHEAP LIHEAP runs October 1, 2025 to August 15, 2026, or until funding is exhausted.

Illinois Housing Search can assist people in finding affordable housing that fits their needs.

NeedyMeds is a national non-profit that tracks programs that help people pay for medications and health care, including limited transportation, and assists those in need in applying to those programs.

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. is the community action agency now serving Peoria County, in addition to Tazewell and Woodford counties.

Molina Healthcare offers referrals to dental practitioners accepting Medicaid.

The Peoria Police Department serves the City of Peoria. ====================================== The Peoria Police Department Lobby at 600 SW Adams Street serves as a cooling or warming center Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Fulton County Health Department offers a variety of public health services. Also, there is a Free Overdose Prevention Vending Machine located just inside the front doors, available during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

The Hopewell Township Office administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Hopewell Township covers a rural area between Lacon and Varna (but does not overlap the major population areas of either). To confirm that you are in Hopewell Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hopewell+Township,+IL Please note that the primary elected officials for Hopewell Township do not have their contact information listed publicly, so if you have confirmed that you are in this township and would like to inquire about the limited township general relief/community assistance program, please contact the Marshall County Government (309-246-6325) and request contact with the Hopewell Township Supervisor.

Trillium Place on Jefferson, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides outpatient mental health services, including psychiatric assessment, medication management, counseling, and community mental health services. Contact Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about 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.

Senachwine Township offers limited community assistance/general relief to qualifying township residents. Senachwine Township covers the community of Putnam and some surrounding rural area. Please confirm your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Senachwine Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senachwine+Township,+IL

The Illinois Department on Aging helps older adults live independently in their own homes and communities. The Department's Senior HelpLine provides information on a wide range of programs and services, and links individuals aged 60 and older and their caregivers to local resources and support services in their communities. Professional staff briefly assess needs, send literature, and write referrals for care coordination services, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, legal services, transportation, employment, and nutrition services. The line can also provide guidance on Medicare via its Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).

The Granville Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for eligible township residents. Granville Township covers Granville, Standard, and some immediately-surrounding rural areas. Please confirm your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Granville Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Granville+Township,+IL

Akron Township is in the northern part of Peoria County, bordering Marshall County, containing the village of Princeville on its west and the hamlet of West Hallock on the east, with the small community of Akron near its center. The township office offers limited emergency assistance and general relief to eligible township residents. To confirm that you are are located in this township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Akron+Township,+IL

The Aging and Senior Assistance Helpline acts as a portal to various services offered by the Illinois Department on Aging, including inquiring about senior health insurance (Medicare-related questions), checking Benefit Access application status, and more. The line also accepts reports for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which investigates mistreatment and poor living conditions in long-term care facilities. This service is open to individuals age 18 or older who are either a current resident, a prospective resident, or a former resident of a long-term care facility.