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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.

It Takes A Village of Peoria is aimed at collaborating with organizations, parents, students, teaching personnel, and citizens to support students' academic success. The organization offers a "Village" store inside of Peoria area schools that provides free clothing, school supplies, and food. Assistance is also occasionally available for adults in the general public.

The mission of the Creve Coeur Public Library District is to provide educational, informational, cultural, and recreational resources and services to all ages of people in the Creve Coeur Public Library District.

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.

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.

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.

Peoria First Assembly of God offers a monthly food pantry, including eggs, milk, and more.

Carle Health Methodist Hospital offers acute inpatient mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children.

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.

Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers a computer lab for older adults to assist in gaining confidence with technology.

Washington Township sponsors a car ride taxi service in cooperation with TDK Event Services for mobile senior residents age 62 and over who live in and are traveling within Washington Township's 61571 zip code area, or are traveling from this area to a medical appointment in Peoria, East Peoria, or Morton. When calling, please identify yourself as a 62+ Ride Requester.

The Spring Bay Township Office offers limited community assistance for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Spring Bay Township, please view the following map (copy and paste): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Spring+Bay+Township,+IL

Heartland Health Services offers Medicaid guidance.

Wildlife Prairie Park is a zoological park with over 50 different species of animals that are native to Illinois.

METEC Resource Center now offers the Older Adult Home Modification Program. The modifications eligible for funding under this program are low-cost, low-barrier, yet high-impact solutions that significantly improve safety and accessibility for older adults (age 62+). Common examples of modifications include: *Grab bars and other modifications in bathrooms to reduce fall risks *Ramps for easier access to homes *Stair lifts to allow older adults to access all levels of their home *Widening doorways for wheelchair accessibility *Enhanced lighting to improve visibility in hallways and staircases *Non-slip flooring to prevent falls *Smoke/CO detectors *Security improvements *Thermostat improvements These types of renovations are essential for reducing accidents, making daily tasks easier, and enabling seniors to live independently with dignity.

The LGBT National Youth Talkline provides a confidential safe space where youth can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, school issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, and much more.

Children's Home can provide Tri-County students with therapy to help address social, emotional, and mental health needs. Children's Home collaborates with Peoria Public Schools, Washington, Central District 51, and Pekin Public Schools, and provides full-time counselors in various schools to offer students therapy services. Individuals are referred to the program by staff members, teachers, parents/caregivers, or the school counselor. Once the client is identified and deemed appropriate for services, attempts are made to engage their parent or guardian for in-home family counseling services, case management, and community referrals

Morton Public Library provides the community with access to programs, resources, and spaces.

Richland Bridge Food Pantry offers food and clothing (including coats and shoes, as available) weekly to residents of the Chillicothe, Rome, and Mossville area.

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

Coordinated Intake, also known as iGrow, is a collaborative process that provides families in Peoria and Tazewell counties with a single point of entry for home visiting programs within our community and helps connect families to the best programs to fit their current needs. To be connected to iGrow home visiting programs, call 309-687-7615 or email Chris Heider at [email protected]. ============================= Services and features available through igrow include-- *Home Visiting Services with Caregiver Coaching and Support *Child Activities and Playgroups *Family Fun Nights *Developmental Screenings *Referrals to Additional Resources

Narcotics Anonymous offers a 24/7 support line, as well as in-person support groups.

The primary focus is on helping parents locate child care which meets the parents' needs, determining whether a family qualifies for assistance in paying for child care, providing training for those who work with young children, recruiting additional child care providers, and providing consultation on health issues in child care programs. Families seeking child care may also call the toll-free referral number, (800) 421-4371, and speak to an experienced child care specialist who will offer comprehensive education about: Child Care options Child development information Licensing regulations Quality indicators Financial assistance *Families receive referrals, not recommendations, to child care providers that may meet their identified needs. Un-biased referrals to providers are done by computer selections that meet the needs of parents. SAL Child Care Connection is NOT a monitoring agency and does not endorse or recommend one provider over another. A listing with SAL Child Care Connection is not a guarantee of quality. Referral lists are available by email or mail, but you may always pick up your referral list at our office if you prefer. During an initial intake conversation, a Child Care Advisor can help answer questions concerning indicators of quality care, average costs of care, and can help develop an action plan for finding the type of child care that meets a family's needs. Information gathered for each family during the intake process is kept on file and is completely confidential.

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.