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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 the 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.

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.)

Richwoods Township Office offers general and emergency financial assistance for the citizens of Richwoods Township. Richwoods Township covers Peoria Heights/the 61616 zip code.

Tazewell Woodford Head Start is a federally funded program that empowers families and promotes school readiness in preschool-age children. Tazewell Woodford Head Start serves approximately 350 families in the surrounding communities. Teachers follow a developmentally-appropriate curriculum based on the Head Start Framework and Illinois Learning Standards.

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.

Trillium Place on Rochelle, an affiliate of Carle Health, is a medication assisted treatment program for opioid use disorders. Services include outpatient medication assisted treatment (methadone and buprenorphine) and outpatient counseling. Contact Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about this program and other Trillium Place services or visit TrilliumPlaceHealth.org for more information. Proudly affiliated with Carle Health, Trillium Place is a not for profit organization originally formed in April 2019 by joining UnityPoint Health Behavioral Health Services, the Human Service Center, and Tazwood Center for Wellness. With locations in Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, Lincoln, and Eureka, Trillium Place provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder 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.

The Alzheimer's Association is a donor-supported, non-profit health organization, serving the needs of those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias; advocating for policy change and research funding; and working to advance research toward prevention, treatment and a cure. The Alzheimer's Association offers a national, 24/7 Helpline, as well as local support via its Peoria office.

KTB FInancial Services, Inc. is a non-profit social service agency that assists disabled and elderly individuals with money management and paying bills, including as a representative payee.

The Lacon Township Office offers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. To confirm that you are in Lacon Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lacon+Township,+IL

The Peoria Heights Public Library offers books, movies, audiobooks, internet/public WIFI, and more.

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. ======================== Some additional details on a few common services: ------------------------------------------------ For RENTAL ASSISTANCE, there are two programs: 1. First month's rent and/or deposit assistance: Only available in domestic violence situations, disasters, or when being released from an institution (jail, hospital, or other facility) after 90 days. May call anytime for screening. Please ask for a case manager and state that you are in such a situation. 2. Back rent: -Will need proof of hardship and proof of income (or projected income). Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday) -Back rent program also includes contract for deed and lot rent for trailers. ----------------------------------- Mortgage Assistance (principle & interest only; no late fees or escrow/taxes): -Applicant will need proof of hardship, income (or projected income), and some sort of statement from the lender about delinquent payment. Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday) ============================= Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends *Electric/Gas Assistance (Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends for Ameren Illinois customers): For moderate-income people in crisis situation (those with low incomes must go through Tazwood Community Services-LIHEAP or Peoria Township Relief/try local township office). Please see specific income guidelines and further eligibility guidelines here: https://www.warmneighborscoolfriends.org =============================

Aktion Club Aktion Club is a community service organization for adults with disabilities and is affiliated with the Kiwanis Club. Learn how you can give back to your community through service projects. The club meets once a month. Each meeting features a business meeting, program or project and snacks. Come be a part of this worthwhile and rewarding activity. There are 2 locations to participate. This programs is Free and for ages 21+. No registration required. Check the calendar page for cancellations or the annual Aktion Club Dance. East Peoria area participants meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Fon du Lac Park District Administration Center at 201 Veterans Drive. Pekin area participants meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Miller Senior Citizens Center near the Lagoon at 551 South 14th Street. Cheer and Dance Team Come be an IRVSRA Cheerleader for our Special Olympic Teams! We offer 3 separate cheer seasons throughout the year. Be sure to watch the IRVSRA brochure for details. Jewelry Making – Fused Glass Once a year around September we offer a glass jewelry making class. Students will be guided on how to use a variety of glass fusing products and materials to create 10 pieces of original jewelry. All work will be fired in the kiln and ready for pick-up the following day. No previous glass experience necessary. Jewelry pieces make excellent gifts. Be sure to watch the IRVSRA Brochure and newsletters to further information. Enabling Gardens Like getting your hands dirty? Pam can turn your thumb green while having fun with plant and flower based crafts and planting projects. We offer this program a couple times a month, so check out the brochure for details.

The HealthWell Foundation covers multiple medications under each of its funds to best meet the varying needs of our patients. HealthWell can only reimburse for treatments covered under the specific disease fund associated with the patient’s grant.

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 Stark County Good Samaritan Fund accepts applications from working families in the area that have needs beyond their means to pay. The Fund provides stop gap assistance to get them back on their feet and can potentially assist with a variety of services. About one third of all funds will be used to pay utility bills. Another one third will pay for housing, rent or mortgage payments. The final third will end up going for everything from medical services, to car mufflers. The aim is to keep the people in their present homes, to keep their car working so they can get to work, and to get them needed medical attention so that they can work. The Fund has a board that determines who qualifies for help and how much help can be provided. The board also governs all other aspects of the organization.

Delavan Preschool for All offers half-day preschool (both in the morning and afternoon) for children in Delavan School District 703.

The Evans Township Office administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Evans Township covers Wenona and some area west of it. To confirm that you are in Evans Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Evans+Township,+IL

Overeaters Anonymous offers support groups that are face to face, over the telephone, or online.

Tazewell County Health Department offers tanning facility complaints.

Trillium Place Crisis Center, an affiliate of Carle Health, assists individuals in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder related crisis. For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department. Proudly affiliated with Carle Health, Trillium Place is a not for profit organization originally formed in April 2019 by joining UnityPoint Health Behavioral Health Services, the Human Service Center, and Tazwood Center for Wellness. With locations in Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, Lincoln, and Eureka, Trillium Place provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services.

The City of Peoria administers relief programs that once were under its township. Coverage area is primarily west of Western Avenue, north of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and south of Nebraska Avenue (the City of West Peoria).

Interim Healthcare provides a variety of home care services through a team of certified nursing assistants, in-home aides, personal care aides, and registered nurses and companions.

Tazewell County Health Department offers pap tests.

Graham Medical Group's Galesburg GMG Family Medicine & Specialty Care Clinic offers a variety of health care services.