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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois.

Carle Health - Trillium Place Crisis Services - Peoria County (ERS) assists individuals in Peoria County 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.

Illinois Alcohol and Drug Evaluation Services (IADES) offers a variety of substance use support programs.

Carle Health Methodist Atrium-Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic provides outpatient psychiatric and mental health services for adults and adolescents.

The Tazewell County Health Department serves as a site for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Marshall 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 if she qualifies.

The purpose of the Miller Center is to serve the needs and interests of older adults (age 50+) in Pekin. The Miller Center offers transportation, activities, and serves as a central information and referral center. Contact for information or assistance concerning education, nutrition, health issues, legal aid, employment, transportation, recreation, social counseling, and cultural topics for mature adults.

The Graham Health System mental/behavioral health care staff includes Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP), a Licensed Clinical Practice Counselor (LCPC), and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). These professionals provide support to adults, teens, and children seeking diagnosis, short or long-term treatment (including medication, when appropriate), and management of mental and emotional health challenges. Services are offered, by appointment, at the Canton, Elmwood, Farmington, Macomb, and Lewistown locations.

The Stark County Sheriff's Office handles traditional law enforcement, as well as animal control 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

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

The Children's Home Association of Illinois offers numerous counseling, education, and support programs for youth and families.

Career Link works to connect individuals with employment opportunities through training and additional services.

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.

The House of Jacob offers a food and clothing giveaway on the 3rd Sunday of each month, from noon to 1 p.m, and by appointment.

Akron Township is in the northern part of Peoria County, bordering Marshall County, containing the village of Princeville on its west and the hamlet of West Hallock on the east, with the small community of Akron near its center. The township office offers limited emergency assistance and general relief to eligible township residents. To confirm that you are are located in this township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Akron+Township,+IL

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

TMCSEA strives to promote programming and services that enable students with disabilities to maximize their individual potential and become contributing members of society.

Psychiatric Assistance with Central Illinois FRIENDS offers transitional psychiatric care to clients as they go through the process of getting established with a primary psychiatric provider. Features of the transitional psychiatric care program include psychiatric assessments, medication management, an affirming care team who are specialized in supporting the needs of the LGBTQI+ community, and an easy referral process that reduces wait times for clients. Care is free with insurance enrollment options available.

The Peoria City/County Health Department partners to build and improve community health and well-being through prevention, promotion, and protection.

Trillium Place Access Center, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides information and linkage to Trillium Place mental health and substance use programs and services located in Central Illinois. Trillium Place provides comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services. Mental health outpatient services include counseling, community-based services, and psychiatry. Substance use disorder programs include inpatient, outpatient, medication assisted treatment, and detoxification services. Contact Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about available services or to get linkage 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.

Kewanee Area United Way offers federated giving programs.

The Peoria Area Food Pantry serves Peoria County residents and provides a "choice" pantry that allows those in need to select products. It also offers emergency food options.

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin offers the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry three times per week. The pantry distributed pre-packed boxes of food, including frozen meat, bread, and produce (when available).

The Greater Peoria Family YMCA offers a multi-purpose facility, immediately off of Willow Knolls Dr. Memberships include: group fitness classes, outdoor summer pool, group fitness classes, two full-sized basketball courts, and youth programs. The facility also offers child care and after school, school break, and various other programs that do not require a membership.

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 Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 988 or 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available. The responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Some of the responders are Veterans themselves.