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IATP offers assistance with obtaining assistive technology equipment.

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

Good Beginnings is a prenatal and postpartum home visiting program that provides services and support to qualified first-time and second-time caregivers in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Good Beginnings program offerings include: -Community-based doulas provide labor support, education, postpartum care, and home visits to mothers in the program beginning at the third trimester through six weeks postpartum. -Home-Visiting Family Support Specialists provide activities, education, and resources to help you be the best caregiver you can be. -Prenatal classes are available for expectant birthing people and their partners to learn the best ways to keep everyone healthy during pregnancy. ----------------------------------------------------------- Additional exclusive programs for all enrolled Good Beginnings families include: -Spanish and English parent support groups provide additional resources to help caregivers create safe and stable home environments for children in their care

The National Cancer Institute offers specialized information and referrals.

Provides one-time financial assistance grants (up to $2,500) to eligible active-duty service members, activated Guard or Reserve members, and their families who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship due to deployment, military-related injury, or service-related circumstances. Assistance may help cover basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, or other essential bills. Grants are paid directly to creditors and do not require repayment. Expenses Eligible for consideration of payment (daily necessities): *Housing expenses - mortgage, rent, repairs, and homeowners’ insurance (establishing residence/insurance or paying off expenses for a residence that is no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Vehicle expenses - payments, repairs, insurance (purchasing/paying off loan, major repairs for vehicles over 10 years old, registering, establishing insurance will not be considered) *Utilities (establishing/paying off utilities for a residence no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Childcare *Medical bills (the patient’s portion for necessary or emergency medical care only). Expenses Ineligible for consideration for payment: *Military debt/repayment, tuition assistance debt/repayment *Cable, internet, secondary phones *Taxes owed of any kind *Rentals of any kind (vehicle, furniture, and/or electronics) *Any other expenses not determined to be a "daily necessity" The eligible and ineligible expense lists are not all inclusive. Each case will be carefully reviewed for its own merits. All applications are individually reviewed, and the VFW reserves the right to make exceptions on a case by case basis.

Oak Street Health's Peoria Clinic is a primary care center for adults on Medicare and is the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name. Oak Street Health also helps patients maximize their Medicare coverage and coordinate other healthcare services such as specialist appointments and social services. Care teams develop personalized preventive care plans to help patients achieve their physical and mental health goals. Services offered at the Peoria location include primary care, chronic condition care (especially focused on those ages 65+), help navigating Medicare benefits, wellness and preventive care, and immunizations (Flu, COVID-19, and more). Oak Street Health's Peoria Clinic also serves as a cooling or warming center during business hours for those needing a break from extreme temperatures.

Graham Hospital offers emergency treatment and a variety of health care services.

The Valley 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: Valley Township covers Speer, IL and some rural Stark County territory to the west and northwest. In addition to the Speer zip code of 61479, the township covers some of the Wyoming zip code of 61491, but does NOT include the city of Wyoming itself. PLEASE CONFIRM your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Valley Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Valley+Township,+IL

The Cincinnati Township Office covers the South Pekin area and offers occasional, limited financial assistance to its residents. Please confirm that you are in Cincinnati Township using the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cincinnati+Township,+IL

The goal of the Woodford County Health Department is to protect the public's health through disease prevention, healthy lifestyle promotion, food safety oversight, limited environmental testing, and other services.

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.

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.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of men and women who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Membership also includes adults from homes where alcohol or drugs were not present; however, abuse, neglect or unhealthy behavior was. Members meet to share their experience and recovery in an atmosphere of mutual respect, discovering the impacts of alcoholism and other family dysfunction. Meetings are held throughout the country, including in Peoria, IL.

Career Link works to connect individuals with employment opportunities through training and additional services.

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.

Fulton Mason Crisis Service provides 24 hour crisis intervention services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. FMCS also provides abuse counseling, referral information for community resources and services, and classes for perpetrators of domestic violence. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 first.

Greater Peoria Honor Flight is dedicated to providing veterans from the greater Peoria area with a day of honor in Washington D.C. to visit their memorials.

TCRC offers a wide array of programs and services that benefit persons with developmental disabilities and visual impairments who live and work in our community.

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

Provides one-time financial assistance grants (up to $2,500) to eligible active-duty service members, activated Guard or Reserve members, and their families who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship due to deployment, military-related injury, or service-related circumstances. Assistance may help cover basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, or other essential bills. Grants are paid directly to creditors and do not require repayment. Expenses Eligible for consideration of payment (daily necessities): *Housing expenses - mortgage, rent, repairs, and homeowners’ insurance (establishing residence/insurance or paying off expenses for a residence that is no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Vehicle expenses - payments, repairs, insurance (purchasing/paying off loan, major repairs for vehicles over 10 years old, registering, establishing insurance will not be considered) *Utilities (establishing/paying off utilities for a residence no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Childcare *Medical bills (the patient’s portion for necessary or emergency medical care only). Expenses Ineligible for consideration for payment: *Military debt/repayment, tuition assistance debt/repayment *Cable, internet, secondary phones *Taxes owed of any kind *Rentals of any kind (vehicle, furniture, and/or electronics) *Any other expenses not determined to be a "daily necessity" The eligible and ineligible expense lists are not all inclusive. Each case will be carefully reviewed for its own merits. All applications are individually reviewed, and the VFW reserves the right to make exceptions on a case by case basis.

The Pekin Mobile Diner delivers meals to local citizens.

Cordoba Healthcare works with local doctors, nurses, community volunteers, and students to provide a free specialty medical clinic model. Areas of specialization include cardiology, gastroenterology and liver, nephrology (kidney disease), pulmonary, basic dental services (depending on situation), and more. Cordoba collaborates with Heartland Health Services and local hospitals to receive referrals for specialty treatment, but also accepts self-referrals from patients. Please note that mental health services are not provided.

Good Beginnings is a prenatal and postpartum home visiting program that provides services and support to qualified first-time and second-time caregivers in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Good Beginnings program offerings include: -Community-based doulas provide labor support, education, postpartum care, and home visits to mothers in the program beginning at the third trimester through six weeks postpartum. -Home-Visiting Family Support Specialists provide activities, education, and resources to help you be the best caregiver you can be. -Prenatal classes are available for expectant birthing people and their partners to learn the best ways to keep everyone healthy during pregnancy. ----------------------------------------------------------- Additional exclusive programs for all enrolled Good Beginnings families include: -Spanish and English parent support groups provide additional resources to help caregivers create safe and stable home environments for children in their care

The HOPE Chest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sells and sometimes donates furniture, appliances, and other household items. The organization also offers a food and pet pantry. Please note that the pantry is at 1416 N. 8th St.

The Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing is a volunteer-based organization that focuses on repairing homes owned by military veterans in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.