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The Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN), a project of the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, provides civil legal services across Illinois for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Common areas of legal assistance include discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and civil legal problems like Family, Housing, and Consumer issues. IL-AFLAN is a network comprised of over 10 legal aid organizations and law school clinics.

The Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Departments work to protect the health of the citizens of their counties through education, collaboration, and public service.

The Peoria Heights Police Department serves as a medication disposal drop-off location.

ALS United Illinois provides care services, the latest resources and information, and specialized programming for Persons Living with ALS, their families, and caregivers throughout the State of Illinois. =============================================================== Services provided include-- *On-Staff Care Services Coordinators: Offering individual support and home visits to assess needs, suggest equipment, connect with local resources and help families plan *Certified Centers & Clinics: ALS United Illinois supports six ALS Multidisciplinary Clinics including two Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence. *Adaptive Equipment Lending Program *ALS Support Groups *ALS Online Counseling Services Program *Caregiver Support *Support and Resources for Children *Respite Grant Program: The caregiver respite grant helps reimburse some of the high cost of additional help at home or can allow a caregiver time away to recharge.

Whiteside County Community Health Clinic provides primary and preventative medical, dental (including oral surgery), and behavioral health care with no boundaries.

Brimfield Township is located in the northwestern part of Peoria County, covering the Village of Brimfield and some rural territory largely to the west. The Brimfield Township Office offers general relief/assistance and other limited financial assistance for eligible township residents. To confirm that you are located in Brimfield Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brimfield+Township,+IL

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency & Office of Homeland Security serves to better prepare the State of Illinois for natural, man made, or technological disasters; hazards; and acts of terrorism. The 24-hour lines (217-782-7860 & 800-782-7860) can be used for reporting -Oil and hazardous material spills in water or on land -Releases of harmful quantities of toxic substances into the air -Emergencies involving wastewater treatment systems and public water supplies -Emergencies involving solid waste disposal sites -Fish kills caused by pollutants- Abandoned hazardous waste incidents posing immediate hazards -Illegal burning of waste

The Head Start program, in partnership with CAPCIL (Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois), offers early childhood programming tailored to children from birth to age five.

Spoon River Pregnancy Center is a pregnancy resource center, offering various forms of assistance. Please note that Spoon River Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortion services.

La Prairie Township administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. La Prairie Township covers a rural area to the east of Speer, but not the main part of that town. To confirm that you are in La Prairie Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Prairie+Township,+IL

E.L.I.T.E. Re-Entry program teaches skills for success on the job and in the community for ex-offenders and at-risk youth.

In addition to law enforcement, the Marshall County Sheriff's Office provides animal control and cruelty to animals investigations. ====================================================== If dealing with a wild animal: In addition to seeking guidance from this animal control office, it's also worth checking with an IL DNR rehabilitator, if needed. A list of DNR Rehabilitators can be found here: https://www.wildlifeillinois.org/list-of-licensed-wildlife-rehabilitators

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

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

To report abuse or neglect, please call the Hotline at 1-800-252-2873. If the child is in danger, please call 911. This location handles child care provider licensing and complaints.

Tazewell County Health Department offers food handling permits.

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.

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).

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.

Tazewell County Health Department offers infant and child safety education.

The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Fulton County is available to assist veterans with their VA administrative needs, like filing claims; re-certifying paperwork with the VA; obtaining military and civilian medical documents, etc. for help with Veterans Administration claims; registering for VA Health Care; and acquiring legal copies of military records to include copies of Certificate of Discharge and Release from Active Duty (DD-214). The VAC has an accredited veteran service officer available to file claims. The office also offers Emergency Financial Assistance to Honorably Discharged Fulton County Veterans who qualify under the Federal Poverty Guidelines. In addition, the Veterans Assistance Commission provides free transportation to and from VA Health Care Facility appointments in Illinois and Iowa. These rides are on a first come first serve basis. Veterans should call in to reserve their ride immediately upon notification of their next appointment.

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is a nonprofit serving people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Callers receive personalized information about multiple sclerosis and connections to local and national resources related to MS. Service coordinators and peer counselors can talk through needs, answer questions, and help find the right support. Through the helpline, people with MS can also learn about and apply for a variety of support programs (eligibility usually requires an MS diagnosis), such as *Emergency Assistance Grant -- financial help for urgent needs like rent or utility bills (documentation required) *Healthcare Assistance Grant -- helps uninsured individuals pay for neurologist or dental visits *Homecare Assistance Grant – short-term homecare, caregiver respite, therapy services *Transportation Assistance Grant – funding for paratransit or rides to medical appointments (Lyft/Uber) and minor car repairs *Assistive Technology Program – info and partial funding for devices that aid daily living (e.g., canes, adaptive tech) *Computer Program – provides computers to help people with MS stay connected. *Cooling Program – cooling vests and accessories for heat sensitivity. In addition, the helpline can connect callers to peer counseling, advice on local support groups, and online communities.

Heartland Health Services has been in operation since February 1, 2004, as a federally designated community health center. Its targeted population is low-income adults and children. Among its many programs, it provides health insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare navigation; as well as help in completing Social Security benefits applications, SNAP/Link applications, and applications for various assistance programs (utilities, etc.).

The Illinois State Genealogical Society offers genealogical collections.

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.