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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 Peoria Area Intergroup Association provides 24/7 peer alcoholism counseling and information on local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

CenteringPregnancy is prenatal care that combines a typical check-up with more time in a group setting. You can share, learn, and grow with other pregnant women, and be an active partner in your own care.

Street Family Inc. is a local non-profit organization/club providing peer support to people who are struggling.

The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Fulton County is available to assist veterans with their VA administrative needs, like filing claims; re-certifying paperwork with the VA; obtaining military and civilian medical documents, etc. for help with Veterans Administration claims; registering for VA Health Care; and acquiring legal copies of military records to include copies of Certificate of Discharge and Release from Active Duty (DD-214). The VAC has an accredited veteran service officer available to file claims. The office also offers Emergency Financial Assistance to Honorably Discharged Fulton County Veterans who qualify under the Federal Poverty Guidelines. In addition, the Veterans Assistance Commission provides free transportation to and from VA Health Care Facility appointments in Illinois and Iowa. These rides are on a first come first serve basis. Veterans should call in to reserve their ride immediately upon notification of their next appointment.

OSF Cancer Institute offers a variety of cancer support services. Behavioral & Mental Health Billing & Insurance Cardio-oncology Clinic Counseling Diet & Nutrition Exercise Financial Navigator Hospice Care Nurse Navigator Palliative and Supportive Care Rehabilitation Scalp Cooling Therapy Smoking Cessation Social Services Spiritual Support Survivorship Teaching Kitchen

The purpose of Peoria Mothers of Twins (PMOT) is to support mothers of multiples. PMOT members try to meet monthly. PMOT also has a private Facebook group where members can reach out for advice and support 24/7.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of men and women who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Membership also includes adults from homes where alcohol or drugs were not present; however, abuse, neglect or unhealthy behavior was. Members meet to share their experience and recovery in an atmosphere of mutual respect, discovering the impacts of alcoholism and other family dysfunction. Meetings are held throughout the country, including in Peoria, IL.

The mission of the Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP)- Ayuda para Trabajadores- is to improve working conditions for migrant and seasonal workers in Illinois, including low-income farmworkers, landscapers, snow plowing workers, packinghouse workers, cannery workers, and meat and poultry workers and their households. FLAP can provide referrals for a variety of free legal services.

Carle Health - Trillium Place Brighter Days Ahead is a peer support drop in-center for people recovering from mental health and/or substance disorders. For information on other Trillium Place mental health and substance use disorder services and programs, call the Trillium Place Access Center. 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.

Narcotics Anonymous offers a 24/7 support line, as well as in-person support groups.

The IL Area of Cocaine Anonymous offers cocaine support groups. Peoria meetings offered daily.

The Woodford County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) is operated by and for U.S. veterans. VAC officers work with veterans and dependents to determine their entitled benefits and file claims with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. VAC officers guide applicants through the entire process and fight to ensure a fair review of all claims. The Veterans Assistance Commission's programs are considered emergency and interim financial assistance programs and should not be considered as an ongoing financial supportive program. All assistance provided by the VAC is predicated on an established standard of need as set forth by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). It is not the intent of either the Commission or the County to provide assistance either less than or in excess of the levels of assistance adopted by IDHS.

Goodwill offers an addictions/substance use disorder support group that is veteran specific.

The Center for Prevention of Abuse is the only agency in the State of Illinois to provide combined services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and elder/disabled adult abuse. The Center also reaches students age pre-K through college with violence prevention education, as well as abusers with an abuser re-education program.

The Peoria Regional Chapter Autism Society of America offers a Young Adults with Aspergers Support Group.

Grace Presbyterian Church offers a GriefShare grief support group.

The Alzheimer's Association is a donor-supported, non-profit health organization, serving the needs of those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias; advocating for policy change and research funding; and working to advance research toward prevention, treatment and a cure. The Alzheimer's Association offers a national, 24/7 Helpline, as well as local support via its Peoria office.

The Illinois Spina Bifida Association offers families and individuals living with Spina Bifida to join them at their Peoria Support Group.

The mission of Suzan Ortman Caregiver Support is to provide informative and educational support meetings for caregivers in the El Paso community, as well as to encourage peer group discussions, allowing caregivers to openly share their experiences and journeys. In addition, the group strives to engage the community in raising awareness about caregiving and inspire future generations to learn and understand its importance across all ages. To achieve this, monthly Caregiver Support meetings and Community Education Sessions are offered at the El Paso Public Library. The initiative also includes the "Be KIND to Your MIND" Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group, which meets at the library as well.

Northwoods Community Church offers a grief support group.

The Breastfeeding Resource Center offers a variety of services and support programs to make breastfeeding work for moms and families. Donor breast milk is available for purchase at the OSF Breastfeeding Resource Center. All breast milk has been pasteurized and is safe for your baby. And, in collaboration with the Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, donor breast milk is also available in an emergency. Emergency donor milk can be purchased 24/7 at the Labor and Delivery Triage Desk on the fifth floor at OSF Saint Francis, (530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637).

The Illinois Neurological Institute offers a Stroke Support Group that provides support for persons who have had a stroke, their families and friends.

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

The Central Illinois Agency on Aging offers caregiver and care receiver support groups that are located at Bradley University.