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Illiana-Danville VA Medical Center has teamed up with AgeCentral to offer Veteran Directed Care (VDC). VDC provides assistance to veterans to help them remain in their homes and is a more flexible option than traditional in-home services. A trained options counselor helps the veteran determine what kind of help is needed, and then VA funds are used to- *Hire and manage an in-home assistant, including hiring a family member or friend to help with personal care and assistance around the house *Make the home more accessible *Order meal delivery services

Community Needs Agency in Chillicothe is an all-volunteer resource center that serves residents of Illinois Valley Central School District 321 (Chillicothe, Rome, Mossville area). All programs and services are income-based. A couple of service clarifications: -Emergency food can be provided as available to clients by appointment only. -One aspect of energy assistance is LIHEAP application assistance, offered by appointment only for clients.

The Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.

PACE is a Medicare and Medicaid risk-based care program that offers comprehensive, team-based medical and social services for seniors through collaborating health care agencies, allowing older older adults to age at home (as opposed to entering a nursing facility). PACE also brings relief to the growing number of family caregivers who are meeting the health care and social needs of older adults every day. ---------------------------------------------------------------- OSF PACE takes care of all health care needs, including: -24-hour access to care team -Adult day services (up to five days a week) -Emergency services -Outpatient care -Hearing care -Home care, including home care aides, personal care help and chore services -Inpatient hospital and nursing home care -Laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures -Medical and non-medical transportation services -Medical supplies and appliances -Nutrition support and special diet assistance -Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies -Prescription drugs -Psychiatric care -Respite care -Routine preventive care (dentist, eye doctor, podiatrist, etc.) -Palliative care and end-of-life services

The Western Illinois Regional Council manages weatherization for Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties. Weatherization includes inspection & possible repair/replacement of a heating system, inspection & possible repair/replacement of a water heater, insulation of walls & attics, and repair of doors & windows. Please note that the furnace repair/replacement under weatherization is distinct from the LIHEAP furnace program, which is handled by the local LIHEAP organization and tends to be faster (it would be best to inquire about both if that is the need).

Addus offers in-home health and in-home care services. In-home care services include- Bathing Dressing Grooming Meal preparation Housekeeping Errands/transportation Medication reminders Supportive services can be arranged for any frequency of time, from one to twenty-four hours of care daily, or on a respite or temporary basis.

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.

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.

Gateway at River City offers supported living services for adults with disabilities.

The Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. is organized for the purpose of reducing the causes and alleviating the effects of poverty in Tazewell and Woodford counties. ==================== 2025-26 LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program Tazwood Community Services continues to set appointments, as they become available, for 2025-26 LIHEAP Energy Assistance, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-Noon & 1-4 p.m. Online scheduling is available at www.tazwoodcs.org/appointments If there are no appointments available when visiting the scheduling system, that means they are filled up for the full 60 days ahead at that time. IF IN A CRISIS SITUATION, SUCH AS PENDING DISCONNECTION OR ALREADY BEING DISCONNECTED , IT IS RECOMMENDED TO STILL CALL ANYWAY, EVEN IF NO APPOINTMENTS ARE LISTED ONLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT FURNACE ASSISTANCE IS A SEPARATE PROGRAM, SO YOU SHOULD GO AHEAD AND CHECK WITH TAZWOOD, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IS LISTED ONLINE. In addition, customers can either call or go to their local office, but this is ONLY to schedule an appointment. When calling into the office, you might get a recorded message stating that the phones are disconnected, the number cannot be completed as dialed, all circuits are busy, etc. The type of message you receive varies based on your phone carrier. Unless Tazwood makes a post on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064748766860) the phones ARE working. There can be thousands of customers calling on a given day, and Tazwood has around 20 staff answering the phones and scheduling appointments. It is important to remember that LIHEAP runs from October 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026, or until funding is exhausted. Customers can opt to wait and come in during the winter months if they would like to avoid the rush that that beginning of the program year brings. ====================================== *Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends, which is for higher income households, also resumes October 1, 2025. *Tazwood will continue to complete applications to enroll customers in the Low Income Discount Rate (LIDR) if you are an Ameren gas or Nicor gas customer

Apostolic Christian Skylines Home Care is the community outreach arm of a senior living community- Apostolic Christian Skylines. The following services are offered- -Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming) -Meal preparation and nutrition support -Light housekeeping and laundry -Medication reminders and management -Transportation to appointments and errands -Companionship and social engagement -Specialized care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's

The City of Peoria offers water heater replacement for eligible homeowners.

Home Instead of Central Illinois provides non-medical, in-home senior care services. These services can help aging adults stay engaged in everyday life with tailor-made support by professional caregivers to stay safe and well at home. Services offered include Personal Care, Alzheimer's and Dementia Support, Hospice Support, Chronic Illness Care, Home Helper (grocery shopping, meal planning, light housekeeping), Transportation, and Companionship.

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 East Village Growth Cell Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Housing Program helps property owners in the East Bluff neighborhood to make improvements to the outside of their homes. Homeowners and landlords can apply. The EVGC TIF Housing Program is a 50/50 match grant program that gives between $1,000 to $15,000 of assistance to property owners of single-family homes. Eligible Projects: New garages New gutters New porches, steps, or railings Driveway and walkway (private property) improvements Roof replacement New siding or painting New windows New fence

The Western Illinois Regional Council manages weatherization for Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties. Weatherization includes inspection & possible repair/replacement of a heating system, inspection & possible repair/replacement of a water heater, insulation of walls & attics, and repair of doors & windows. Please note that the furnace repair/replacement under weatherization is distinct from the LIHEAP furnace program, which is handled by the local LIHEAP organization and tends to be faster (it would be best to inquire about both if that is the need).

The Fulton County Health Department administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the county. LIHEAP provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent. The benefit amount will be credited to the households primary winter heating source (gas vs. electric). The program can also occasionally assist with emergency furnace repair/replacement. ================================= 2025-26 LIHEAP LIHEAP runs October 1, 2025 to August 15, 2026, or until funding is exhausted.

Alternatives for the Older Adult assists individuals age 60 and over in finding in-home assistance.

Shirette's In Home Care offers a variety of services, including meal preparation, hygiene and grooming assistance, light house cleaning, transportation to and from medical facilities or shopping, and medication supervision. Also offered are respite care to provide caregivers a break, and 24/7 multiple shift care.

The Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.

Snyder Village offers a retirement community, as well as assisted living, nursing care, skilled therapy, rehabilitation, and home care.

As of fall 2025, Tazwood Community Services, Inc. administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Peoria County. ======================================================== 2025-26 LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program Tazwood Community Services continues to set appointments, as they become available, for 2025-26 LIHEAP Energy Assistance, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-Noon & 1-4 p.m. Online scheduling is available at www.tazwoodcs.org/appointments If there are no appointments available when visiting the scheduling system, that means they are filled up for the full 60 days ahead at that time. IF IN A CRISIS SITUATION, SUCH AS PENDING DISCONNECTION OR ALREADY BEING DISCONNECTED , IT IS RECOMMENDED TO STILL CALL ANYWAY, EVEN IF NO APPOINTMENTS ARE LISTED ONLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT FURNACE ASSISTANCE IS A SEPARATE PROGRAM, SO YOU SHOULD GO AHEAD AND CHECK WITH TAZWOOD, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IS LISTED ONLINE. In addition, customers can either call or go to their local office, but this is ONLY to schedule an appointment. When calling into the office, you might get a recorded message stating that the phones are disconnected, the number cannot be completed as dialed, all circuits are busy, etc. The type of message you receive varies based on your phone carrier. Unless Tazwood makes a post on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064748766860) the phones ARE working. There can be thousands of customers calling on a given day, and Tazwood has around 20 staff answering the phones and scheduling appointments. It is important to remember that LIHEAP runs from October 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026, or until funding is exhausted. Customers can opt to wait and come in during the winter months if they would like to avoid the rush that that beginning of the program year brings. ================================================= ADDITIONAL LOCATION DETAILS: This office is in the University Professional Center Building. When you enter the parking lot follow it to the BACK of the building. Tazwood LIHEAP is located on the 2nd floor. You will enter through the back entrance where there are stairs and an elevator. Please be advised that the elevator is a little narrow in width. Customers with issues getting into the building or to the 2nd floor, please call (309-690-6500) and a staff member will come down to the lobby to assist you. This office location is on a bus route with a shelter in front of the business next door. ====================================================

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.

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.