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Center for Prevention of Abuse offers parent counseling and support.

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.

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 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-852-6262) provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers: -Phone or text access to professional counselors -Real-time support and information -Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week -Resources -Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups -Culturally sensitive support -Counselors who speak English and Spanish -Interpreter services in 60 languages

Oak Street Health's Peoria Clinic is a primary care center for adults on Medicare and is the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name. Oak Street Health also helps patients maximize their Medicare coverage and coordinate other healthcare services such as specialist appointments and social services. Care teams develop personalized preventive care plans to help patients achieve their physical and mental health goals. Services offered at the Peoria location include primary care, chronic condition care (especially focused on those ages 65+), help navigating Medicare benefits, wellness and preventive care, and immunizations (Flu, COVID-19, and more). Oak Street Health's Peoria Clinic also serves as a cooling or warming center during business hours for those needing a break from extreme temperatures.

Comfort Keepers provides non-medical in-home assistance.

JOLT Harm Reduction provides a variety of free services, including -Naloxone/Narcan and Overdose Prevention Kits and Training -Drug Checking (analysis of drugs to verify composition for more informed consumption and to avoid highly dangerous substances/adulterants) -Peer Recovery Navigation (exploring recovery options and offering support through the process) -Sexual Health & Testing (free and confidential testing for HIV/AIDS, Hep. C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphillis. Free condoms, lubrication, and PrEP/PeP) -Harm Reduction (Free and sterile syringes, safe using supplies, alcohol pads, sterile water, tourniquets, sharps containers, and wound care) -Street Outreach (outreach to people who are living unsheltered, people who use drugs, and people who perform sex work) -Sex Worker Outreach (RUG, the Red Umbrella Group, is a mutual aid, peer support, online community for people involved in sex work. The group is invite only to protect those who participate) -Peer Support Groups for people struggling with any kind of substance use (not just opioids) and the Trans Community -Sharps Disposal

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)

Grace Baptist Church offers a monthly food pantry that includes toiletries, canned and packaged food, baby items, and specialty items.

The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission fulfills four core roles: 1. Office of State Guardian (OSG) Substituted Decision-Maker: *Provides guardianship for individuals with a disability who would not have a guardian otherwise (court finds no family or other individuals willing or able to help) *Provides Information & Referral assistance related to guardianship inquiries through its toll-free intake line *Offers training on guardianship and guardianship alternatives 2. Legal Advocacy Service (LAS)--Legal Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: *Acts as legal advocate for those with mental health conditions to protect their mental health rights *Handles appeals of civil mental health court cases *Educates the public on mental health rights *Assists with advanced directives (Living Will, Mental Health Treatment Preference Declaration, Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) 3. Human Rights Authority (HRA)--Citizens Helping Citizens: Assists those whose human rights have been violated in treatment/assisted-living facilities and other settings *Investigates the complaints of disability rights violations that involve- -A person with a disability (any age, any type of disability) -Disability rights protected by law, regulations, or policies -A disability service provider Anyone can file a complaint by contacting the Commission or filing an online complaint 4. Special Education Initiative: A Collaboration of LAS and HRA: *Created to help families navigate special education through training, advocacy, and legal support

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.

Good Beginnings is a prenatal and postpartum home visiting program that provides services and support to qualified first-time and second-time caregivers in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Good Beginnings program offerings include: -Community-based doulas provide labor support, education, postpartum care, and home visits to mothers in the program beginning at the third trimester through six weeks postpartum. -Home-Visiting Family Support Specialists provide activities, education, and resources to help you be the best caregiver you can be. -Prenatal classes are available for expectant birthing people and their partners to learn the best ways to keep everyone healthy during pregnancy. ----------------------------------------------------------- Additional exclusive programs for all enrolled Good Beginnings families include: -Spanish and English parent support groups provide additional resources to help caregivers create safe and stable home environments for children in their care

The Share Closet is a community resale store carrying a variety of clothing, household goods, and other items.

Call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline if you suspect that a child has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by abuse or neglect. If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, call 911 first. Your confidential call will not only make sure the child is safe, but also help provide the child’s family the services they need to provide a safe, loving and nurturing home.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church offers a no-boundaries food pantry.

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 Antioch Group offers psychological and forensic evaluations.

Tazewell County Animal Control provides traditional animal control services and cruelty to animals investigations. For after hours needs, please contact the Tazewell County Sheriff's Department (309-346-4141). ====================================================== 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 Rock Island County Health Department acts as the site for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for Stark, Putnam, Bureau, Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Whiteside counties. The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams and Pap tests to eligible women. Even if a woman has already been diagnosed with cancer, she may receive free treatment through the program if she qualifies.

The Center for Sight & Hearing's Morton Office is dedicated to vision rehabilitation. Services include Orientation & Mobility training, Braille instruction, low vision aids and devices, independent living skills, and support groups.

The Loft of Peoria offers rehabilitation and nursing care.

Alternatives’ Care Coordinators are experts in the field of aging (certified by the Illinois Department on Aging) who will sit down and help develop a plan of care that will meet the individual’s/caregiver’s needs so that they can remain in their homes for a longer period of time.

Whole Life Solutions, LLC offers a wide range of counseling options.

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 Putnam County Sheriff's Office provides animal control services to Putnam County. Please note that the Sheriff's office does not deal with wild animals such as deer, skunk, bats, raccoon, etc. If you have questions/concerns in regards to this matter, please contact IL Department of Natural Resources (IL DNR). A list of DNR Rehabilitators can be found here: https://www.wildlifeillinois.org/list-of-licensed-wildlife-rehabilitators