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Crittenton Centers offers no-cost services to strengthen families, including-- parental education classes, support groups, home visits, and family advocacy for those involved with child welfare services.

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.

Fire Department serving the Avon area Station doubles a cooling or warming center during extreme temperatures.

Smart Start is a free program for women and girls who are pregnant or who have young children. Smart Start can help clients connect to services in Peoria County such as- -Housing -Transportation -Counseling -Shelters -Food programs -Medical care referrals -Education -Prenatal, postpartum, and infant care education Who gets to receive Smart Start's free services? You can receive help from Smart Start at no cost if: -You are pregnant or have an infant under age 1, and -You live in Peoria County, and -You qualify under the state's income guidelines How does Smart Start work? The Smart Start team will work with clients to help them determine the services they need and then assist them in connecting with the service providers. No transportation? No problem. Smart Start case managers do home visits Monday through Friday. *Smart Start can potentially assist their clients with cribs, pack 'n plays, and car seats.

The Hult Center for Healthy Living is Peoria's largest non-profit provider of comprehensive health education and wellness services for people of all ages. The organization serves the communities of central Illinois through youth health education programs, senior programs, mental health programs, and cancer programs and services.

The Patient Advocate Foundation offers information and referrals to patients.

The American Liver Foundation works to advocate and promote education, support, and research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver disease.

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.

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.

The Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library serves the Canton area community.

Tazewell County Health Department offers emergency preparedness and response planning.

Carle Health Methodist Hospital offers outpatient behavioral health services at its Methodist location for children, adolescents, adults, and families on Medicaid.

FEMA Region V serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, as well as the 34 federally recognized tribes located in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. The regional office provides advice, training, and funding for disaster preparedness, protection, response, recovery and mitigation.

Job corps is a job corp for youth aged 16 to 24.

The Salvation Army of Canton offers the Pathway of Hope, an intensive program designed for individuals and families who are trying to move up the ladder of financial stability. A caseworker will meet with individuals for one hour per week and provide case management that includes setting and achieving goals, personalized plans, and a network of support and resources.

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 Peoria Area Intergroup Association offers AA support groups.

Positive Health Solutions provides a wide variety of services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and the LGBTQ+ population, as well as certain outreach/prevention programs for the general public*. Services include- -Supporting program-related needs of eligible individuals that meet the Ryan White Program guidelines -Transgender and nonbinary health services, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery navigation. -Medical health services (maintain health through routine appointments and immunizations) -Mental health services (support and counseling for individuals, couples, and families) -Wellness education (certified dietitian on staff provides counseling and education about diet, food, and nutrition) -Case management (comprehensive assessment and care plan for services and referrals) -Peer education (supportive staff providing suggestions to all clients about ways to deal with many health issues and improve quality of life) -Outreach* (prevention counseling, testing, education programs, and events addressing the specific needs of the diverse community) -Advocacy (working with the local community and the Advisory Council to speak, act, and vote on behalf of the community)

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.

The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.

Graham Medical Group's Convenient Care offers same-day appointments and walk-in services for treating minor illness or injury. Symptoms treated include- *Sore Throat *Sprains and Strains *Fever *Cough *Earaches *Sinus Congestion *Difficult or painful urination *Cuts, scrapes and minor wounds *Minor burns and sunburns *Insect and tick bites *Rashes or Itchiness *Nausea *Other minor conditions

Natural Family Planning is more than just monitoring your menstrual cycle. It is learning to live with fertility. When a couple uses Natural Family Planning, they share responsibility for living with their combined fertility. While some methods can be learned from a book, most couples will benefit most by taking a class online or in person that offers follow-up sessions with a qualified instructor.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Minonk has a 24/7 food pantry at the top of the church ramp, on the east side of the church, available to residents of Minonk in need. Food, cleaning, hygiene items, and pet food are consistently stocked. In addition, St. Pat's has items for new mothers/infants, including diapers, wipes, water, formula, clothing, and blankets. Occasionally, items like cribs and highchairs are available. Smaller supplies of items are in the 24/7 pantry. For larger needs, please call or text, or message via the Facebook page.

FamilyCore offers individual and group anger management services.

Illinois Alcohol and Drug Evaluation Services (IADES) offers a variety of substance use support programs.