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The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization that assists persons with disabilities in opening doors to their independence. IVCIL provides services for persons with disabilities, their families, and the community in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties.

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 Antioch Group offers Marriage Counseling services.

Social Security Administration offers medicare card replacement.

Peoria Public Library has five locations and a bookmobile that serve the Peoria community with materials, meeting and study spaces, public computers, and programs for all ages.

Treatment specializations include: Depression and Anxiety Grief and Loss for Adults and Children Trauma Related Issues Relationships Parenting Support Work and Career Issues Stress Management Conflict Resolution Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence Aging Issues Coping with Ambiguous Losses School Related Issues Topics for coaching, workshops and classes include: Writing from the Heart© Legacy Writing Life Story Writing (For Adults and Children) Integrating Grief and Loss into Our Lives Communication to Enhance Cooperation Couple Enrichment Mindfulness Practices Therapeutic Movements Social Skills (For Adolescents and Young Children) Dealing with Difficult People Parenting

The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization that assists persons with disabilities in opening doors to their independence. IVCIL provides services for persons with disabilities, their families, and the community in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties.

The Autism Research Institute offers research based information and referrals.

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 Emergency Management Agency was created to combine all Emergency Preparedness Programs including Civil Defense. By state law the Emergency Management Agency is a required County Department. The purpose of Emergency Management Agency is to mitigate potential hazards, plan for, coordinate, respond to and aid in recovery from all disaster situations whether natural or man-made. Woodford County Emergency Management Agency (WEMA) provides disaster response coordination for all unincorporated areas of Woodford County and coordinates between the State of Illinois and any incorporated area of the county during disaster events.

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

Homeownership Prevention Foundation Hotline offers foreclosure prevention loan modification/refinancing programs.

The Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) provides financial and budget planning information. Specifically, to repair credit problems, home purchasing, spending vs. savings issues, tuition assistance, utility cost relief, and more. The FOC tailors’ the unique financial situation of citizens to the resources required to make a financial “Fresh Start.” The program, supported by LISC, helps low-to-moderate income families and individuals achieve financial stability by implementing the integrated services approach. This approach is a new way to offer four core services: 1. Financial coaching and education to help build assets 2. Employment and career development 3. Better access to public benefits 4. Life skills training This strategy creates new opportunities for individuals and helps connect employers to well-prepared workers. Open to all Peoria and Tri-County residents.

Central Illinois FRIENDS supports members of the LGBTQI+ Community, people living with HIV, and the general public through compassionate and personalized care. All services, listed below, are completely free. -Sexual Health Education -HIV/STI/STD Testing -HPV Vaccinations -PrEP/PEP -Safe Sex Kits (Condoms/Lube) -Support for people living with HIV -Trans Health Navigation -ACCESS Counseling Program (completely free counseling for LGBTQ+ folks and their families)

The American Heart Association provides public education and advocacy focused on heart and blood pressure health in a variety of ways, including through CPR & first aid training, healthy lifestyle information, community organization partnerships & grants (e.g., food pantry storage capacity for nutritional items), and science-based treatment guidelines for healthcare professionals.

In addition to housing city governmental bodies, the Farmington City Building serves as a cooling or warming center for area residents in extreme weather. For after-hours needs, please contact the Farmington Police Department's non-emergency line at 309-245-2426 to reach the officer on duty.

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

The Mission of the Peoria County Election Commission is to conduct accurate, secure, fair and accessible local, state and federal elections with the highest level of professionalism and integrity in a manner that fosters public trust and confidence in the democratic process.

Day Respite Program for Children Suspended from School This program provides a safe and structured environment for youth ages 7-17 serving an out-of-school suspension due to misbehavior. Youth participate in academic enrichment activities, intensive social skills training, and community service activities. The program focuses on preparing youth to return to their home schools with improved skills and a readiness to learn.

The Putnam Fire Department can be used as a warming or cooling center during extreme weather, but please call ahead to make sure someone is there.

The Peoria Area Intergroup Association provides 24/7 peer alcoholism counseling and information on local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Online support groups take place using a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and are led by professional oncology social workers who offer support and guidance. Groups are held for 15 weeks at a time, and group members must register to join. After completing the registration process (which can take up to 2-3 business days), members can participate by posting in the groups 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Peoria County Family Justice Center offers a multi-disciplinary response team designed to provide services and support to victims of domestic violence, while simultaneously holding offenders accountable. The Peoria County Family Justice Center is a secure location which provides a play area for children to use, while being watched over, as clients meet with personnel. Services/areas of assistance include the following: -Safety planning or assistance with safe shelter -Obtaining an Order of Protection -Emotional support -Filing a police report -Reporting a violation regarding an offender who is in treatment and/or on probation -Referrals or Advocacy to the State's Attorney's Office regarding prosecution and information regarding a pending criminal case -Seeking transitional services to assist in leaving an abusive relationship -Receiving education and information related to Domestic Violence, including Lethality Assessments -Providing additional evidence in a criminal case -Medical advocacy -Referrals to community resources -Obtaining a 911 cell phone -Bus passes or Parking deck stickers -Children's services through Peoria's Children -Court Advocacy in criminal or civil proceedings -VESSA or Safe Homes Act information or advocacy -Attorney General Victims Crime Compensation assistance

Agape Counseling provides Christian counseling and psychological services.

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.