Bureau County Resources

Emergency Assistance

988 Crisis & Suicide Lifeline
Open 24/7. Do not need to be actively suicidal to call the line. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, caring counselors are available. Chat and text options are also available.
Phone: 988
Lifeline Chat: https://chat.988lifeline.org/
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American Red Cross - Quad Cities & Northwest Illinois Chapter
Can provide financial relief and support to those who have been through a natural disaster (fire, flood, tornado, etc). Please call for details.
1100 River Drive, Moline 61265
Phone: (309) 743-2166
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Braveheart Children's Advocacy Center
Provides services to children who are the victims or witnesses of abuse.
500 Elm Place, Princeton 61356
Phone: (309) 937-5663
Email: jackie@braveheartcac.org
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Freedom House
Provides shelter (male and female victims of sexual or domestic abuse and their children), domestic and sexual violence prevention programs, prevention programs for grade- and high-school students, and medical/legal advocacy. Applicants must pass a background check showing no violent history.
Crisis Line: (800) 474-6031
Standard Phone: (825) 872-4008
Email: info@freedomhouseillinois.com
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FreeFrom
Works to end gender-based violence with survivors by building safety and economic freedom. Can provide survivors with direct cash assistance to meet immediate needs, build an emergency savings account, and support long-term financial stability.
Email: safetyfund@freefrom.org
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network)
National sexual assault hotline. Free, confidential, and 24/7 help.
Hotline: (800) 656-4683
Live Chat: https://hotline.rainn.org/
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Disability Services

Abilities Plus
Offers home visiting program for pregnant women/families, a preschool program, and support for adults with disabilities, including residential homes, "day out" events, life skills classes, and respite care for family caregivers.
1100 North East Street, Kewanee 61443
Phone: (309) 852-4626
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Ameren Illinois Accessibility Initiative
The Accessibility Initiative works with community partner advocacy groups and contractors to help make homes more accessible and energy-efficient through the installation of Google, Water Saving, and other Smart Home Products. To qualify, you must be an Ameren customer, experience accessibility barriers in your home, meet income requirements, live in a single-family home, have a stable Wi-Fi connection, and have a smartphone capable of downloading smart home apps.
Phone: (866) 838-6918
Email: IllinoisResidentialEE@ameren.com
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BMP Tri-County Special Education Cooperative
Plans, advises, recommends, and provides special education and related services to students ages 3 to 21 who have special needs in Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam counties.
400 North Galena Street, Tiskilwa 61368
Phone: (815) 646-8031
Email: mploch@bmpspeced.org
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Emergency Respite Care Program
Provides assistance to caregivers of individuals with disabilities. Can also offer funding in unplanned emergencies.
Phone: (866) 455-7377
Email: ilrespitecoalition@gmail.com
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Epilepsy Advocacy Network
Works to optimize the life of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders by promoting community education and awareness, self-advocacy and empowerment, and helping all individuals to gain access to proper care. Can provide assistance in transporting individuals to doctor's appointments, paying for medical equipment and medications, and more.
628 Columbus Street, Suite 405, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 414-8655
Email: erika@epilepsyadvocacynetwork.org
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Gateway Services
Provides services to adults and children with disabilities and their families in Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam counties.
406 South Gosse Boulevard, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 875-4548
Email: info@gateway-services.org
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Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living
Assists persons with disabilities and families in accessing services, employment, and benefits in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties.
1 Les Buzz Way, Spring Valley 61362
Phone: (815) 224-3126
Email: sstasik@ivcil.com
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Jack Mabley Developmental Center
Provides treatment for the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled population.
1120 Washington Avenue, Dixon 61021
Phone: (815) 288-8300

OSF Autism Pathways
Care coordination and treatment assessment, educational programming for providers, and education for inclusive community events.
507 East Armstrong Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (844) 910-0770
Email: info@theautismcollective.org

Service, Inc. of Illinois
Provides education, referral, and linkage services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
3482 Pyramid Drive, Rockford 61109
Phone: (815) 339-0740
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UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children
Supports families in accessing diagnostic tests, finding specialized medical care, explaining insurance coverage/benefits, communicating with doctors, specialists, and schools, helping with transportation for appointments, connecting families for parent-to-parent support, preparing for the transition to adulthood, and helping pay for eligible medical expenses, such as equipment, therapies, supplies, and medical services, when families meet income guidelines.
4700 North Sterling Avenue, Suite 5, Peoria 61615
Phone: (800) 322-3722
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Family Services

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family's income.
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National Parent & Youth Helpline
If you are struggling as a parent, caregiver, or a youth, the helpline is here to provide vital support. It is a judgment-free, compassionate space for those in need of immediate emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: (855) 427-2736
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Regional Office of Education #28
Offers "Parents as Teachers" program, provides home visits, group connections, developmental screenings, and resource connections.
107 South State Street, Atkinson 61235
Phone: (309) 936-7890 or (833) 672-0333
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Safe Families for Children
Offers compassionate, family-like support for parents and their children during unmanageable times. Provides a centralized intake process, connecting trained volunteers with parents in need. Throughout the journey, they offer ongoing guidance and encouragement, ensuring families have the support they need to regain stability.
Phone: (309) 750-4568
Email: peoria@safefamilies.net
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SAL Child Care Connection of Central Illinois
Focuses on finding child care that is tailored to meet the needs of each family, helping families determine if they qualify for help to pay for child care throughout Bureau, Fulton, LaSalle, Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.
3425 North Dries Lane, Peoria 61604
Phone: (309) 686-3750 or (800) 421-4371
Email: Hello@salccc.org
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SAL Home Child Care Network
Helps parents find child care homes and care for hard-to-find times (3rd shift, holidays, etc).
3425 North Dries Lane, Peoria 61604
Phone: (309) 685-8064
Email: agibbens@salcommunityservices.org

Second Story Teen Center
Offers the young people of Bureau County, grades 6-12, a sense of purpose and acceptance by providing an inclusive social atmosphere, free of alcohol and tobacco, and encouraging conversation.
125 South Main Street, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 876-0117
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Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley
Responds to the needs of children and the youth through various programs to enhance the quality of life for all children, youth, and families.
20 West Century Drive, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 872-2119
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Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley - Hispanic Services
Helps Hispanic families find services through translation and interpretation.
703 Illinois Avenue, Mendota 61342
Phone: (815) 261-4101
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Youth Services Network
Provides families with children birth to three years in Boone, Bureau, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, and Winnebago with free developmental screenings, information, community resources, public awareness, family events, and family support groups.
107 North Third Street, Rockford 61107
Phone: (815) 986-1947
Email: officeadmin@ysnkids.com
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Financial Assistance

Access Wireless
Provides customers with a free mobile phone and free monthly allotment of minutes, text messages, and/or data each month. Eligibility is based on household income.
Phone: (888) 900-5899
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Ameren Illinois - Deposit and Late Payment Waiver Program
Customers who meet the requirements of an income-eligible customer will have deposits for new service and late payment charges waived. If you do not automatically qualify as an income-eligible customer, you can expect these protections after your request is approved.
Phone: (800) 755-5000
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Department of Human Services
Receives applications for TANF, SNAP, and Medical Card.
225 East Backbone Road, #2, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 875-1134

HealthWell Foundation
When health insurance is not enough, Heathwell is here to help — with copays, premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses for supplies, supplements, surgeries, and more. Offers financial assistance through a number of Disease Funds, with new funds opening every year, so you can get the care you need.
20440 Century Boulevard, Suite 250, Germantown, Maryland 20874
Phone: (800) 675-8416
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Tri-County Opportunities Council
Services include a block grant, which includes some scholarships for those attending post-secondary schools in Illinois, LIHEAP and weatherization programs, Head Start and Early Head Start programs, services to aid in finding or keeping a home, and a foster grandparent program.
1019 North Main Street, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 625-7830 or 1 (800) 323-5434
Email: tcoc@tcochelps.org
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USDA Rural Development
Offers single-family housing loans and single-family housing repair loans.
312 East Backbone Road, Suite 1, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 875-8732
Email: kristen.reber@usda.gov
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Warm Neighbors Cool Friends
Warm Neighbors Cool Friends provides energy assistance grants for moderate-income individuals and families during financial hardship.
931 First Street, LaSalle 61301
Phone: (815) 223-0807
Email: info@warmneighborscoolfriends.org
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Food & Clothing Assistance

Bureau County Food Pantry
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Eligibility is based on income. Food is provided once a month, along with holiday baskets at Thanksgiving and Easter. Christmas baskets available by the Elks with Food Pantry referral.
1019 North Main Street, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 875-6064
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Bureau County Senior Food Bank
Open on Mondays and Wednesdays of the week starting at 12:30 p.m. unless the senior center is closed. Food bank is curbside only.
16 West Marion Street, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 879-3981 or (800) 554-5955
Email: bcsca3981@yahoo.com
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First United Methodist Church of Princeton - Our Table Meal
Provide a free meal and fellowship to those that are in need the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, no questions asked.
316 South Chruch Street, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 872-2821
Email: ourtablenfp@yahoo.com
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Hall Township Food Pantry
Open on Wednesdays from 9 - 12 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. Serves Arlington, Bureau, Cherry, Dalzell, Depue, Hollowayville, Ladd, Seatonville, and Spring Valley. Must bring proof of residency, photo ID, and proof of monthly income being at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (varies on household size).
500 North Terry Street, Spring Valley 61362
Phone: (815) 633-2085
Email: hallfoodpantry@comcast.net
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Magi Baby Chest
Open the 1st Saturday of Every Month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each month provide your suggested $5.00 (cash only) door donation and receive one coupon certificate per family. One certificate is worth 10 coupons and can be used for baby supplies. Baby and toddler supplies are marked indicating their coupon values. Supplies are offered for children ages newborn to 4 years. Supplies include formula, diapers, clothes, bottles, etc.
616 South Gossee Boulevard, Princeton 61356
Email: stlparishoffice@gmail.com
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Second Story Teen Center
Aims to alleviate the costs for basic-needs items and help to improve teen's physical health, mental health, and academic achievement. Provides free nonperishable food items, hygiene products, outdoor clothing, and other basic needs to youth in the program.
125 South Main Street, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 876-0117
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The Closet
Thrift store offers clothing, accessories, furniture, and household items at an affordable rate. "Basket Days" every Friday and Saturday where you can purchase a basket of clothing for just $8.
2026 North Main Street, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 875-3145
Email: theprincetoncloset@gmail.com
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Upscale Resale
Household needs, clothing items, furniture, and more at an affordable price.
214 West Saint Paul Street, Spring Valley 61362
Phone: (815) 664-2414
Email: ferr617@aol.com
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Walnut Community Food Pantry
Open every Thursday from 5 - 6:00 p.m. Must be a resident of Walnut Township.
111 East Liberty Street, Walnut 61376
Phone: (815) 379-2494

Western Bureau County Food Pantry
Open Wednesdays from 9 - 11 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. Must be a resident of Sheffield, Mineral, Buda, Neponset, or Manlius.
123 South Main Street, Sheffield 61361
Phone: (309) 265-8293
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To see a full list of food banks in Bureau County and the surrounding area, go to riverbendfoodbank.org/findfood/

Health Services

Acentra Health - Family Support Program
A program that helps coordinate care for youth with severe emotional disturbance. Includes assessment, treatment planning, therapy, intensive outpatient services, and in some cases therapeutic support and family support services. Must complete an application with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Phone: (630) 317-5100
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Alcoholics Anonymous of Northern Illinois
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Phone: (309) 343-1530
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Arukah Institute of Healing
Compassionate behavioral health care that focuses on the whole person through wellness, prevention, treatment, and recovery approaches and journeys with people long-term during their healing.
1916 North Main Street, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 872-2943
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BEACON
A centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking services for behavioral health needs.
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Bureau County Health Department
Provides health services including disease prevention and family health.
526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 872-5091
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Central Illinois Friends
Offers free, confidential HIV and Hepatitis testing by appointment (call for appointment), offers counseling and assistance for those living with HIV/AIDS, and offers free condoms. Also offers HPV/Hep A Vaccines, pregnancy testing, hormone therapy, cancer screening (certain types), and birth control options. Also offers some limited counseling and support group options.
120 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Suite 201, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 671-2144
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Cordoba Healthcare
Run from a Heartland Health Services building on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Offers certain kinds of specialized medical care to uninsured or underinsured adults (ages 18+ only; does not serve children). Also provides referrals to clients if they cannot best serve them.
711 West John Gwynn Junior Avenue, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 340-8165
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LifeLine Pilots
Free non-emergency medical and humanitarian flights across the Midwest.
4507 North Sterling Avenue, Suite 402, Peoria 61615
Phone: (800) 822-7972
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North Central Behavioral Health Systems
Provides a broad range of mental health and addiction services for individuals and families
530 Park Avenue East, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 224-1610
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Perfectly Flawed Foundation
Provides support to those struggling with or impacted by addiction. Includes things like one-on-one and group counseling, a non-crisis support text line, overdose rescue kits and personal hygiene kits, and educational resources.
240 First Street, LaSalle 61301
Phone: (815) 830-8675
Email: support@perfectlyflawed.org
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Rx Outreach
Offers over 600 medications (covering most chronic conditions) at reduced price or free. Eligibility is based on household income, regardless of insurance status. Call for screening.
P.O. Box 66536, St. Louis, Missouri 63166
Phone: (888) 796-1234
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Housing Services

Bureau County Housing Authority
Provides stable, quality affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income families throughout the local community.
444 South Church Street, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 879-8106
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Dream Center Peoria
Offers a 24/7 emergency shelter for women, children, and families. Provides meals, showers, and resources to guests. Additionally, Dream Center Peoria has a supportive housing program for women, children, and families (including single, parenting fathers). During their stay in this program, residents are offered intensive case management, and a multitude of life skills from parenting, budgeting, mental health therapy, and more.
714 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 676-3000
Email: info@dreamcenterpeoria.org
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Habitat for Humanity
Works with low-income families to become homeowners. Selected families must meet guidelines to qualify.
1011 Shooting Park Road, Suite 108, Peru 61354
Phone: (815) 434-2041
Email: renee@habitatlbpc.org
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Hawthorne Heights
Provides subsidized housing.
205 Hawthorne Avenue, Granville 61326
Phone: (815) 339-2034
Email: shms@mchsi.com
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Highland Apartments
Provides subsidized housing.
400-413 East Florence, Oglesby 61348
Phone: (815) 883-3101

Homeownership Preservation Foundation Hotline
Open 24/7. Provides free foreclosure prevention counseling and advice. Multiple language options available.
Phone: (888) 995-4673
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Illinois Housing Search
Free, online resource for renters and property providers to search for affordable and accessible housing that fits their needs.
Phone: (877) 428-8844
Email: info@myhousingsearch.com
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Illinois Valley PADS - Ottawa Shelter
Provides warm beds, food, showers, laundry, case management, and life skill education classes, and coordinates with local agencies to resolve needs. A photo ID is required.
1120 Canal Street, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 433-1292
Email: Ottawapads@gmail.com
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Illinois Valley PADS - Peru Shelter
Provides warm beds, food, showers, laundry, case management, and life skill education classes, and coordinates with local agencies to resolve needs. A photo ID is required.
1320 Menards Drive, Peru 61354
Phone: (815) 224-3047
Email: Perupads@gmail.com
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For more resources, go to unitedwayiv.org