Fulton 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 - South & West Central 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.
769 South Durkin Drive, Springfield 62704
Phone: (217) 787-7602
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Center for Prevention of Abuse
Provides 24-hour crisis intervention for victims of abuse. Other services include emergency safe shelter, medical advocacy, orders of protection, safety planning, therapy/counseling, support groups, next-step housing, and more.
720 West Joan Court, Peoria 61614
Crisis Hotline: (800) 599-SAFE (7233)
Phone: (309) 691-0551
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Children's Home Association of Illinois - Mobile Crisis Response
24/7 community-based program that provides an emergency assessment to children experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
2130 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 687-8600
Email: acarter@chail.org
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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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Fulton-Mason Crisis Service
Provides 24-hour crisis intervention services for victims of domestic violence.
1330 East Ash Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-8311
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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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WIRC Sexual Assault Services
Provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, and all other forms of abuse.
133 West Jackson Street, Macomb 61455
Crisis Line: (309) 837-5555
Phone: (309) 837-2997
Email: wirc@wirpc.org
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Disability Services

Advocates for Access
Services include help filling out Social Security Applications, ramp construction, housing search and transitional programs, independent living skills, and more. Maintains a registry for in-home assistance programs.
4450 North Prospect Road, Suite C8, Peoria Heights 61616
Phone: (309) 682-3500
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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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Astoria Autism Support Group
Provides a support group for those taking care of an individual with autism.
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Camp Big Sky
Camp Big Sky is available at no charge, to any person, of any age, with any disability, and their family members, friends, and caregivers. We provide opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to access, discover, learn, and enjoy the great outdoors.
17185 East McCord, Fairview 61432
Phone: (309) 258-6002
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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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EP!C
Residential, employment, life-skills education, and early intervention services for people with disabilities.
1913 West Townline Road, Peoria 61602
Phone: (309) 271-7270
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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) 846-0881, extension 703
Email: peoria@epilepsyadvocacynetwork.org
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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
Provides support for individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or those pursuing a diagnosis, and connects them to vital autism resources. Navigators can help connect individuals to autism diagnostic services, behavioral health supports, crisis supports and respite care, daily living skills development, employment and job coaching, family supports, financial planning, general autism information and resources, peer supports, school support and educational advocacy, social and recreational opportunities, therapeutic interventions, and youth-to-adult transition planning.
507 East Armstrong Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (844) 910-0770
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Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc.
Provides education, referral, and linkage services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
244 East Main Street, Galesburg 61401
Phone: (309) 921-9102 or (800) 866-8779
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West Central Illinois Special Education Cooperative
Provides a full continuum of services to nineteen school districts in Hancock, Henderson, Fulton, Schuyler, and McDonough counties. Direct services include audiology and hearing impaired, autism consultative, social, emotional, and behavioral needs programming, multiple disability programs, physical and occupational therapy, school social work services, and speech/language pathology services.
130 South Lafayette Street, Suite 201, Macomb 61455
Phone: (309) 837-3911
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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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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

Spoon River Pregnancy Center
Pro-Life Pregnancy Clinic that offers pregnancy resources, family care, family help, parenting classes, ultrasounds, and pregnancy testing. Some classes/services are free, also can give out some baby supplis (diapers, clothes, formula/food, cribs).
121 North Main Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 435-7130
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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
Eligibility is determined by income (80% or less of median for county of residence). Those on LIHEAP or PIPP program are automatically enrolled.
Phone: (800) 755-5000
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Canton Township Emergency Assistance
Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed 12 p.m.-1 p.m.), and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (closed 12 p.m.-1 p.m.) Monthly assistance for rent, utilities, and vouchers for food. Maximum monthly grant of $325. Household must make below $440 per month. Office can also help with job placements.
1013 West Locust Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-0124

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
Administers the IHWAP and Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG). CSBG services include, but are not limited to, assistance with rent/mortgage, food, water/sewer payment, employment training/placement, financial management, and/or temporary shelter.
1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln 62656
Phone: (217) 935-2455
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Fulton County Health Department
Administers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
700 East Oak Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-1134, extension 245
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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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Illinois Department of Human Services
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except state holdiays. Serves Fulton County. Can assist with SNAP, TANF, and AABD applications, emergency food, medicaid applications, and rent payments if applicant qualifies.
1605 East Chestnut Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 326-6090

The Salvation Army Canton & Fulton County 360 Life Center
Can assist with utility payments to residents of Fulton County. Requires current ID for all adults in the household, proof of current address, and verification of children in the household.
176 South First Avenue, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-0732
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USDA Rural Development
Single-family housing loans and single-family housing repair loans.
2118 West Park Court, Suite A, Champaign 61821
Phone: (217) 352-3536
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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.
176 South First Avenue, Canton 61520
Phone: (815) 223-0807
Email: info@warmneighborscoolfriends.org
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Food & Clothing Assistance

Central Illinois Resource Center
Provides housing support, mental health support, and food assistance to Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton, Knox, Livingston, Mason, McLean, Sangamon, and Stark counties.
P.O. Box 512, Washington 61571
Phone: (309) 981-7233
Email: info@centralillinoisresourcecenter.org
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Cuba Area Food Pantry
Open on the first Tuesday of the month from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Must bring proof of address (ID or bill).
616 East Polk Street, P.O. Box 791, Cuba 61427
Phone: (309) 224-5462 or (309) 338-9239
Email: cubafoodpantry@gmail.com

Fairview Food Pantry
Open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
700 Carter Street, Fairview 61432
Phone: (309) 778-2313 or (309) 368-5449

Farmington Area Food Pantry
3rd Wednesday of each month from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Drive-through pickup. Serves Elmwood and Farmington school districts.
1102 IL-78, Farmington 61531

First Baptist Church Food Pantry
Open on Mondays from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Must bring proof of address.
301 East Elm Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-7241

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank
Helps families in need get diapers through local community partners.
Fulton County Salvation Army: 176 1st Avenue, Canton 61520 | (309) 647-0732 | hello@lovingbottoms.org
Regional Office of Education: 735 East Locust Street, Canton 61520 | (309) 575-3226 | hello@lovingbottoms.org
Spoon River Pregnancy Center: 121 North Main Street, Canton 61520 | (309) 435-7130 | hello@lovingbottoms.org

St Mary's Food Pantry
Open on Friday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
139 East Chestnut Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-1473

The Salvation Army Canton & Fulton County 360 Life Center
Open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Food and Diaper Pantry: Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; may use the pantry once every 30 days. Community Meal: Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Serves Fulton County; requires current ID for all adults in the household, proof of current address, and verification of children in the household.
176 South First Avenue, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-0732
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The Shelf
Must live in Astoria school district, and each household may come once a month.
216 East Broadway, Astoria 61501
Email: mthiner@astoriachristian.com
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United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Open on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Helps those in Lewistown, VIT, and Astoria school districts. Must bring proof of residence.
204 West Washington Avenue, Lewistown 61542
Phone: (309) 547-2398

To see a full list of food banks in Fulton 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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Alcohol & Drug Professionals of Fulton County
Provides subtance abuse treatment with outpatient care. Has programs for DUI/DWI offenders.
1110 East Linn Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 649-1002
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BEACON
BEACON is a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking services for behavioral health needs.
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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. 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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Fulton County Health Department
Offers a variety of health services including WIC, Family Planning, Immunizations, Dental Clinic, and Environmental Health Services.
700 East Oak Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-1134
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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
229 Martin Avenue, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-1881
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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

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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Fulton County Housing Authority
Provides low-income housing options and a homey atmosphere for all by providing 24/7 maintenance and a variety of amenities.
250 South Main Street, Canton 61520 | (309) 647-4120 | lsmith@fcha.us
414 North First Avenue, Canton 61520 | (309) 647-4133 | lford@fcha.us
1002 East Oak Street, Canton 61520 | (309) 647-7456 | ajohnson@fcha.us
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Homeownership Preservation Foundation Hotline
Open 24/7. Provides free foreclosure prevention counseling and advice. Multiple language options are 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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Oaklawn Apartments
Has 2, 3, and 4-bedroom affordable housing apartments. Family size and composition determine what the family may be eligible for.
1002 East Oak Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-7456

Table Grove Apartments
Apartments with income-based rent.
100 Liberty Street, Table Grove 61482
Phone: (773) 340-3264

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Rental assistance program for houses, apartments, mobile homes, duplexes, etc located in Fulton County.
250 South Main Street, Canton 61520
Phone: (309) 647-3960

The Salvation Army of Pekin - Rust Transitional Center
Open to women and families with limited space for single men. Serves Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, and Tazewell Counties.
235 Derby Street, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 478-7878
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For more resources, go to 211hoi.myresourcedirectory.com/