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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.

Graham Medical Group's Convenient Care offers same-day appointments and walk-in services for treating minor illness or injury. Symptoms treated include- *Sore Throat *Sprains and Strains *Fever *Cough *Earaches *Sinus Congestion *Difficult or painful urination *Cuts, scrapes and minor wounds *Minor burns and sunburns *Insect and tick bites *Rashes or Itchiness *Nausea *Other minor conditions ========================== This site also includes diabetes management services and a family medicine doctor.

The Peoria Friendship House is a faith-based organization reaching out to all those in need, regardless of faith. Core programs include- *Financial Stability Program The purpose of the Financial Stability program is to help participants to increase their revenue while decreasing their expenses, thus helping them to improve their quality of life. This is a case management program that provides financial, credit and employment education, training, coaching and mentorship while providing basic needs like food, clothing, transportation, healthcare, and hygiene products. *Citizenship Classes Includes assistance with application process & Individual Attention/Support. Completely free. *La Familia La Familia Program that strives to restore dignity and protect our local Latino community by providing culturally responsive and healing support across the lifespan, from children to seniors. *S.T.E.A.M.S Academy An after-school program for K-8th graders that focuses on increasing learning potential with a concentration on one-on-one tutoring, enrichment activities and service learning opportunities. It features the S.T.E.A.M.S curriculum, which includes First Lego League, allowing children to research, design, and build Lego Robot. The goal is that the children grow to love learning and look beyond simply passing their school courses, but dream to excel far beyond. When school is out for the summer, there is an eight-week Summer Camp program focusing on leadership development that provides four consecutive 2-week camp themes with an enriching diverse program in a fun and safe environment. The children learn about healthy living, giving back to one's community through service learning, and social and emotional well-being. *Pathway to YOUR Future Designed specifically to prepare, teach, and support high school students' transition into adulthood. The goal is to be able to provide high school students with resources to develop life skills and different course certification opportunities to increase post-grad jobs right out of high school. *Parent Mentor Program Parent Mentors volunteer in classrooms for 2 hours/day for at least 100 hours. The Parent Mentors are supported by weekly training on classroom instructional practices and leadership training. As a result, they support each other to pursue their goals and unite the school community for long-term change. *Peoria Peacekeepers The Peoria Peacekeepers Network is a referral program established by the Peoria Friendship House that focuses on using a restorative justice approach to provide juvenile offenders who have admitted to committing certain eligible offenses, misdemeanors, or felony. Juvenile offenders are given the opportunity to make restitution, connect with the community, and receive needed services and support. Peoria Friendship House works in tandem with various organizations to provide aid to juvenile offenders via referral sources such as the Peoria Police Department Station Adjustments, Peoria Public Schools discipline referrals, and Peoria County Probation Informal Supervision.

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

The Institute for Human Resources offers depression screening and counseling.

Clayton Township Office offers general relief funds for emergency situations, as well as for those who are in the process of obtaining SSI or other federal/government income (but have not yet started receiving that income). To confirm that you are in Clayton Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clayton+Township,+IL

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

The Woodford County Heart House is a homeless shelter for women and children. The Heart House will take domestic violence/abuse victims, but it is not solely an abuse shelter.

Heartland Health Services is a federally funded organization that provides medical, mental health, and substance use services for everyone, including low-income adults and children, regardless of ability to pay. PLEASE NOTE that transportation assistance is available to get to appointments (just ask Heartland about this). For more information about Heartland Health Services, visit www.HHSIL.com or call 309.680.7600.

The Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Departments work to protect the health of the citizens of their counties through education, collaboration, and public service.

Advocates for Access offers an Equipment Loan Program and can sometimes assist clients in locating equipment for permanent use.

Peoria Public Schools is the school district covering most of the City of Peoria, as well as much of West Peoria.

The BBB of Central Illinois can help consumers with pre-purchase decisions, provide educational materials and tips, and resolve disputes. Information is available on businesses and charitable organizations.

The Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition is a group of organizations who advocate and potentially provide financial or other assistance for those affected by cancer. Please note that this is an online resource only, and most programs listed are extremely limited in their capabilities.

Richland Bridge Food Pantry offers food and clothing (including coats and shoes, as available) weekly to residents of the Chillicothe, Rome, and Mossville area.

Trillium Place Pekin, an affiliate of Carle Health, provides outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services for adults and adolescents ages 13-17. DUI evaluations and related services are also available at this location. Walk-in assessments are available Tues, Wed, and Thurs from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call Trillium Place Pekin or the Trillium Place Access Center to learn more about available services or schedule an appointment. 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.

Formula/baby food is occasionally available for those in need.

The Essex Township Office administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. General relief is considered a form of assistance of "last resort" and is often very limited when compared to other public assistance programs. IMPORTANT: Essex Township covers the southern half of Wyoming, IL (south of where Route 91 divides Wyoming) and some rural territory to the south and southwest, as well as the unincorporated area of Duncan (has the 61559 Princeville zip code, but Essex Township does NOT included Princeville itself). PLEASE CONFIRM your township using the map link below. To confirm that you are in Essex Township, please view the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Essex+Township,+IL

The Peoria Heights Fire Department serves the Village of Peoria Heights and also provides free smoke detectors to residents, as available.

Trillium Place Crisis Services - Tazewell and Woodford County (ERS), an affiliate of Carle Health, assists individuals in Tazewell and Woodford 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.

The HOPE Chest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sells and sometimes donates furniture, appliances, and other household items. The organization also offers a food and pet pantry. Please note that the pantry is at 1416 N. 8th St.

The Pekin Outreach Initiative's Outreach Center offers a place for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Pekin to progress on actionable goals and access showers, laundry services, personal care items, and meals.

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.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Pekin offers a monthly food pantry.

The National Abortion Hotline is the largest national, toll-free, multi-lingual Hotline for abortion provider information and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada. Callers are provided with confidential consultation and information on providers of quality abortion care. The Hotline also provides case management services and limited financial assistance to help afford the cost of your care and travel-related expenses. The Hotline is free and offers services to everyone, regardless of your individual situation.