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One of the focuses of the Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC) is supporting a safety net for caregivers in crisis. The IRC has Emergency Respite funding stipends for caregivers across Illinois in a planned or unplanned emergency. This program provides funding so caregivers can pay for services they choose. Crisis situations that may qualify for the Emergency Respite Program include, but are not limited to the following circumstances: -Caregiver illness (physical, mental, and/or emotional) -Caregiver hospitalization or doctor appointments -Illness of a loved one -Funeral or wake -Drug or alcohol abuse counseling or support -Care recipient transitions (i.e. living arrangements) -Loss of employment or work related situations -Declining Mental Health

The East Bluff Community Center operates a pet food pantry. There are no residency limitations. There are rare occasions where they run out, so it is generally good to check in ahead of time.

First Baptist Church in Canton offers a pet pantry twice weekly.

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 Illinois Central College Children's Center offers a developmentally appropriate program for children ages 2 to 6. The goal is to help children develop a positive sense of self by promoting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development through play. The Children's Center also offers drop-in care for a higher fee for children who are not regularly scheduled to attend.

Woodford County Animal Control provides traditional animal control services 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

The Illinois Department of Human Services is one of the state's largest agencies, offering the SNAP/Link, Medicaid, TANF, and AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled) programs, among others.

OSF Behavioral Health offers individual counseling.

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company offers hundreds of common (and often life-saving) medications at lower prices.

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

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.

Peoria County Triad is a safety organization that focuses on reducing crime victimization of seniors. This is a combined effort between the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, Peoria Police Department, and other agencies in the community that work in senior services. The areas of concern covered include identity theft, scams, personal safety, home safety, and elder abuse.

Solvera Health is a comprehensive care center located in Peoria. Solvera partners with many community organizations to provide access to healthcare. Services include on-site pharmacy, physical therapy, labs, and diagnostics. Complimentary transportation is also offered.

MSW Projects' Meals on Wheels program provides home-delivered meals and congregate meal sites for individuals age 60 and over, as well as certain individuals under age 60 with disabilities. In Marshall County, MSW Projects' Meals on Wheels program delivers to Lacon, Toluca, Henry, Varna, Sparland, and Wenona. In Stark County, the service delivers to Bradford, Wyoming, Toulon, and LaFayette. In Woodford County, MSW Projects delivers to Low Point, Metamora, Roanoke, and Washburn. There are two congregate meal sites in Stark County: Bradford and Toulon.

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.

Established in 1965, the mission of Tri-County Urban League, Inc. is to advance the regional economy and quality of life in Central Illinois by promoting education and improving the employability skills, self-sufficiency, and social well-being of African Americans and people in need. For over 50 years, the agency has been operating and delivering services to economically and socially deprived individuals in the Peoria area. The agency thrives on improving the quality of opportunities to enable disadvantaged individuals to reach their educational and employment goals.

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. is organized for the purpose of reducing the causes and alleviating the effects of poverty in Tazewell and Woodford counties. ==================== 2025-26 LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program Tazwood Community Services continues to set appointments, as they become available, for 2025-26 LIHEAP Energy Assistance, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-Noon & 1-4 p.m. Online scheduling is available at www.tazwoodcs.org/appointments If there are no appointments available when visiting the scheduling system, that means they are filled up for the full 60 days ahead at that time. IF IN A CRISIS SITUATION, SUCH AS PENDING DISCONNECTION OR ALREADY BEING DISCONNECTED , IT IS RECOMMENDED TO STILL CALL ANYWAY, EVEN IF NO APPOINTMENTS ARE LISTED ONLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT FURNACE ASSISTANCE IS A SEPARATE PROGRAM, SO YOU SHOULD GO AHEAD AND CHECK WITH TAZWOOD, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IS LISTED ONLINE. In addition, customers can either call or go to their local office, but this is ONLY to schedule an appointment. When calling into the office, you might get a recorded message stating that the phones are disconnected, the number cannot be completed as dialed, all circuits are busy, etc. The type of message you receive varies based on your phone carrier. Unless Tazwood makes a post on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064748766860) the phones ARE working. There can be thousands of customers calling on a given day, and Tazwood has around 20 staff answering the phones and scheduling appointments. It is important to remember that LIHEAP runs from October 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026, or until funding is exhausted. Customers can opt to wait and come in during the winter months if they would like to avoid the rush that that beginning of the program year brings. ====================================== *Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends, which is for higher income households, also resumes October 1, 2025. *Tazwood will continue to complete applications to enroll customers in the Low Income Discount Rate (LIDR) if you are an Ameren gas or Nicor gas customer

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) helps Illinois students afford college by providing financial aid (grants, scholarships, waivers, loan programs), offering free college and financial planning guidance, and administering programs like the Monetary Award Program (MAP) and the College Illinois! prepaid tuition plan, all to make higher education accessible and manageable.

The Institute for Human Resources offers child counseling.

METEC provides guidance for obtaining capital for small businesses that might not have access to mainstream financing.

Child and Family Connections of Central Illinois serves as the regional entry point for the Illinois Early Intervention System for children birth to three and their families.

The Western Illinois Regional Council manages weatherization for Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties. Weatherization includes inspection & possible repair/replacement of a heating system, inspection & possible repair/replacement of a water heater, insulation of walls & attics, and repair of doors & windows. Please note that the furnace repair/replacement under weatherization is distinct from the LIHEAP furnace program, which is handled by the local LIHEAP organization and tends to be faster (it would be best to inquire about both if that is the need).

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

The Parkinson's Foundation Helpline can assist with- -Current disease information -Medical issues, including symptoms and treatments, as well caregiver concerns -Referrals to health professionals and community resources for local support