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Worth Township Office offers emergency assistance for those with documentation of a shut off or eviction notice that reside within Worth Township, as well as the general relief/general assistance program for township residents who are attempting to get on SSI, SSDI, or other federal income but have not yet been approved. To confirm that you are in Worth Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Township,+Woodford+County+IL

Children's Home is helping to keep families involved with DCFS through in-home counseling contracts. Family Based Intervention (FBI) provides individual and family therapy to children as young as two-years-old up through adults with trauma or mental health concerns who have an open case with Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and reside in Peoria, Tazewell, or Woodford counties. The counseling services address individual concerns and family dynamics, crisis intervention, parent education, advocacy, and community outreach. The goals of the program are to keep families together who are still intact and to reunify families whose children are youth in care. For more information, please contact Faye Kesselmayer, LCSW at [email protected] or call 309-687-7413.

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 Community Workshop and Training Center oversees income-based complexes in Peoria, Tazewell, and Fulton counties for people age 18+ with mental health and/or developmental disabilities, as well as people age 65+ older with a physical disability.

Mindset Care specializes in assisting individuals with mental health diagnoses, developmental and physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, those in critical care situations, and their caregivers in applying for Social Security Disability benefits - SSI and SSDI. Assistance with the SSI/SSDI appeal process is also offered. Mindset can support individuals ages 0-63 in all 50 states. The process blends technology with legal advocacy for a streamlined approach to accessing benefits.

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.)

We Care, Inc offers a food pantry.

Worth Township Office offers emergency assistance for those with documentation of a shut off or eviction notice that reside within Worth Township, as well as the general relief/general assistance program for township residents who are attempting to get on SSI, SSDI, or other federal income but have not yet been approved. To confirm that you are in Worth Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Township,+Woodford+County+IL

El Paso Township offers community assistance for residents of El Paso township in emergency situations, as well as the general relief/general assistance program for qualifying residents. To confirm that you are in El Paso Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/El+Paso+Township,+IL

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.

Perinatal Mental Health conditions are the number one complication of childbearing and affect not only the pregnant person but also other family members, including dads and partners. The PSI HelpLine is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call to get basic information, support, and resources. The HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. If you or anyone else are in danger, please call 911. You are welcome to leave a confidential message any time, and one of the HelpLine volunteers will return your call as soon as possible. If you are not able to talk when the volunteer calls you, you can arrange another time to connect. The volunteer will give you information, encouragement, and names of resources near you.

The mission of ABC Counseling & Family Services is to provide specialized evaluation and treatment to youth that are either the victims of sexual abuse or have sexual behavior problems and to help their families heal from the trauma of sexual abuse. ABC Counseling & Family Services provides adoption services for adoptive parents and counseling for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Tenth Judicial Circuit is a non-profit, volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of children within the juvenile abuse and neglect court system in Peoria, Tazewell, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. ============================================== 2025-26 LIHEAP Utility Assistance Details Please call after September 16, 2025 to schedule for October onward. Marshall County LIHEAP Office: 309-246-2200 Stark County LIHEAP Office: 309-286-0001 Putnam County, please use main office line for LIHEAP: 815-625-7830 October Appointments - priority scheduling for: -Seniors (60 & over) -Disabled individuals -Families with children 5 & under -Households disconnected or under imminent threat of disconnection November-Open enrollment for all households. In addition to LIHEAP, Tri-Counties Opportunities Council offers the "Neighbor to Neighbor" program for possible utility assistance.

The Children's Home Association of Illinois offers 24-hour crisis intervention services for youth, ages 10 to 17, in Peoria County who have runaway, been "locked out" by a parent, or who refuse to return home after coming in contact with law enforcement. Parents may call to make a referral for youth who have experienced similar problems but who have not yet come in contact with law enforcement. The program works to preserve or reunify the living situation. Services are available for up to three months and may include crisis counseling, mediation, short-term placement, individual/family/group counseling, recreation, skill building, advocacy and linkage to other services.

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.

Dream Center Peoria offers a 24/7 emergency shelter that includes snacks, showers, a bed to sleep in, breakfast, lunch, dinner, job readiness assistance, case management services, and storage (not for furniture). Phones can be utilized for job interviews. Day services also include showers and cooling/warming center availability for their eligible population (single women; mothers with children; single fathers with children; couples with and without children; and other family units) even if they are not staying at the Dream Center.

Hometown Veterinary Clinic provides house call veterinary service within 20 miles Peoria. The following services are offered-- -Annual Wellness Exams -Senior Pet Exams -Sick Pet Exams -Vaccinations -Fecal Analysis -Urinalysis -Ear Cultures -Heartworm Testing & Prevention -Internal & External Parasite Control -Senior Care & Counseling -Weight Consultations -Full Diagnostic Blood Work -Allergy Testing -Microchipping -Radiographs -General Anesthesia -Dentistry -Surgery -Hospice Care -Euthanasia with Cremation Hometown accepts all major credit cards, cash, checks and Care Credit. Payment in full required at time of service. Care Credit is interest free financing to cover routine annual care, dental cleanings, surgery, heart worm & flea prevention and emergencies.

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.

Get Covered Illinois is the state's official health insurance marketplace where you can enroll in health and dental coverage. It's the only place you can apply for tax credits to help lower the cost of your coverage.

AmeriCorps is a full-time, team-based residential program for men and women age 18-24. Members are assigned to one of five campuses — Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Baltimore, MD; Vicksburg, MS; and Vinton, IA.

Children's Home is helping to keep families involved with DCFS through in-home counseling contracts. Family Based Intervention (FBI) provides individual and family therapy to children as young as two-years-old up through adults with trauma or mental health concerns who have an open case with Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and reside in Peoria, Tazewell, or Woodford counties. The counseling services address individual concerns and family dynamics, crisis intervention, parent education, advocacy, and community outreach. The goals of the program are to keep families together who are still intact and to reunify families whose children are youth in care. For more information, please contact Faye Kesselmayer, LCSW at [email protected] or call 309-687-7413.

Resource Link offers guidance on finding mental health care providers, including those outside of the OSF network, who serve children and adolescents. This service is open to the general public. The program also offers mental health training to physicians and staff, physician to physician consultation, and care coordination.

Peoria City/County Health Department offers pregnancy counseling.

The Fulton County ESDA develops and implements strategies to mitigate the impact of disasters, including coordinating response efforts.