Peoria 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 - 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.
405 West John H. Gwynn Junior Avenue, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 677-7272
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CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit
Legal services for abused or neglected children.
324 Main Street, Room 215, Peoria 61602
Phone: (309) 669-2939
Email: CASA@PeoriaCounty.org
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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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Childhelp
National child abuse hotline. Live chat is also available.
Phone: (800) 422-4453
Text: "GO" to (800) 422-4453
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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.
Phone: (800) 345-9049
Email: acarter@chail.org
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Crisis Text Line
Focuses on crisis intervention by providing free, 24/7, confidential support through a text-based platform.
Text: "HOME" to 741741
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Crittenton Centers - Crisis Nursery
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year providing no-cost, short-term emergency care, respite care, and basic need supplies for children from birth to 6 years of age for families in crisis.
442 West John Gwynn Junior Avenue, Peoria 61605
Crisis Nursery Hotline: (309) 674-4125
Email: CN@Crittentoncenters.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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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Online chat option available.
Call: (800) 799-7233
Text: "START" to 88788
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Peoria County Family Justice Center
Multi-disciplinary response team designed to provide services and support to victims of Domestic Violence, while simultaneously holding offenders accountable. Additionally, information gathered and received from victims needs to be uniformly recorded and managed to ensure optimal response from victim advocates, court advocates, criminal justice system, law enforcement, and probation and offender service personnel, while maintaining confidentiality.
324 Main Street, Room G13, Peoria 61602
Phone: (309) 676-4280
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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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The Trevor Project
Suicide prevention and crisis intervention lifeline dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ people. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. Online chat and text options available.
Call: (866) 488-7386
Text: "START" to 678678
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Trillium Place Crisis Center
24/7 service. Medically monitored detoxification services for adults.
130 North Richard Pryor Place, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 689-3081
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Disability Services

Advocates for Access
Empowers people with disabilities to live independently in the community. Services include help filling out Social Security Applications, ramp construction, housing search and transitional programs, independent living skills, and more.
4450 North Prospect Road, Suite C8, Peoria Heights 61616
Phone: (309) 682-3500
Email: info@advocatesforaccess.com
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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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Caravel Autism Health
Resources for families of young children with autism, including evaluations and diagnostic services, aba therapy, and family support.
7405 North University Street, Peoria 61614
Phone: (309) 326-5961 or (309) 504-0300
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Easterseals Central Illinois
Offers programs for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and autism.
507 East Armstrong Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 686-1177
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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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Goodwill Beyond Barriers
An employment program for neurodiverse young adults. They develop an individualized program for each client based on their needs and skills.
2319 East War Memorial Drive, Peoria 61614
Phone: (309) 427-8053
Email: beyondbarriers@goodwillpeo.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

Lifelong Access
Provides Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services for children (ages 2 to 18) with a medical diagnosis of autism that help build communication, social, and daily living skills, while reducing challenging behaviors. Accepts all major insurance, private pay, Medicaid/Medicare, and has a sliding pay scale for those without insurance. Can also provide services in your home, Monday through Saturday.
4128 South Airport Road, Bartonville 61607
Phone: (309) 323-8675
Email: info@lifelongaccess.org
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Lifelong Access - Autism Parent Support Group
A free monthly group that provides a space for parents and caregivers to connect with other families navigating life with a child with autism, led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Discussion may include educational topics, behavior strategies, navigating services and schools, available community resources, and open discussion/support from other parents. You do not need to be receiving services through Lifelong Access to attend. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4128 South Airport Road, Bartonville 61607
Phone: (309) 323-8675
Email: info@lifelongaccess.org
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OSF Autism Pathways
Provides care coordination and treatment assessments, educational programming for providers, and education for inclusive community events.
507 East Armstrong Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (844) 910-0770
Email: info@theautismcollective.org

Prairieland Adaptive
Promotes opportunities for and improves access to adaptive sports, recreation, and fitness for individuals with disabilities in Central Illinois.
Email: info@prairielandadaptive.org
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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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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

Center for Youth & Family Solutions
Provides critical counseling, casework, and support services to youth and families struggling with trauma, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, and other significant family life challenges. Services include pregnancy counseling, behavioral health services, intact family intervention, residential programs, intensive placement, crisis intervention, and senior services.
2610 West Richwoods Boulevard, Peoria 61604
Phone: (309) 323-6600
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Child & Family Connections of Central Illinois
Provides families with children birth to three years in Henry, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford counties with free developmental screenings, information, community resources, public awareness, family events, and family support groups.
1014 West Pioneer Parkway, Suite 110, Peoria 61615
Phone: (309) 672-6360 or 1 (888) 482-4300
Email: mharr@cicfc.org
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Children's Home Association of Illinois - Clinical Services
Provides emotional and mental health support services for kids between the ages of 3 and 20 years old in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. Offers Family-Based Intervention to provide individual and family children as young as two years old up through adults with trauma or mental health concerns who have an open case with DCFS. Provides short-term, placement, stabilization, and services to minors who are at-risk of being removed from a foster home. Access to intensive mental health services and support to youth with severe emotional disturbance.
2130 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 687-7923
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Children's Home Association of Illinois - Family Connects
Family Connects is a free postpartum home visiting program available to any family who resides in Peoria County. Our qualified staff of Registered Nurses set up visits within a few weeks of birth to provide assistance with postpartum screenings, educational information, mother and baby health checks, community referrals, and more.
3310 North Prospect Road, Peoria 61603
Email: familyconnects@chail.org
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Children's Home Association of Illinois - Good Beginnings
A prenatal and postpartum home visiting program that provides support to qualified birthing people and caregivers in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Includes home visiting, community doulas, and prenatal classes.
3310 North Prospect Road, Peoria 61603
Email: kcarter@chail.org
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Children's Home Association of Illinois - Grow With Me
Grow With Me empowers children ages 3-5 and their families by connecting them to critical support services and community resources across Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. Through coordinated referrals and trusted local partnerships, families are able to access the tools, programs, and guidance they need to support early learning, health development, and kindergarten readiness.
3310 North Prospect Road, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 215-0707
Email: growwithmeptw@gmail.com
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Children's Home Association of Illinois - iGrow
Coordinated Intake, also known as iGrow, is a collaborative process that provides families in Peoria and Tazewell counties with a single point of entry for home visiting programs within our community and helps connect families to the best programs to fit their current needs.
3310 North Prospect Road, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 687-7615
Email: igrow@chail.org
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Children's Home Association of Illinois - Perinatal Connects
Maternal and Child Health Nurse Case Management program, Perinatal Connects, provides free monthly home visits throughout your pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. Experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) offer personalized support, education, and connections to vital community resources.
3310 North Prospect Road, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 687-7321
Email: perinatalconnections@chail.org
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Crittenton Centers
Provides a range of educational and supportive programs tailored to uplift parents, strengthen families, and prevent child abuse and neglect.
442 West John Gwynn Junior Avenue, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 674-0105
Email FS@Crittentoncenters.org
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Day One Box
Provides new parents with newborn essentials (filled with more than $500 worth of supplies) to ensure every baby begins life with dignity, safety, and love. Must attend four prenatal visits for you and your baby.
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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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Empower Life Pregnancy Center
Pro-life pregnancy support. Offers classes for parents-to-be, ultrasounds, and birth preparations. Sometimes able to help with formula/baby food and car seats
1825 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 688-0202
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FamilyCore - Single Parents Program
Provides free supportive counseling services and case management services for single parents and guardians who have a child under the age of 18 living with them. These services are provided free of charge for up to a year.
330 Southwest Washington Street, Peoria 61602
Phone: (309) 676-2400
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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
A free, confidential 24/7 resource where new or expecting parents can talk to a trained counselor, be connected to local support groups/organizations, and be referred to other health care professionals if you need more care. Text and online chat options available.
Phone: (833) 852-6262
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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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OSF Children's Hospital - Low Cost Car Seat Program
Provides families in need with low-cost car seats. Must reside in Peoria, Tazewell, or Woodford County and be low-income.
Phone: (877) 277-6543
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Peoria Public Schools Wraparound Center
A one-stop shop connecting students and families to services that will help them meet their basic needs - from food pantry and clothing assistance to therapeutic services, affordable housing advice, and more. Do not need to attend Peoria Public Schools to utilize services.
1419 South Folkers Avenue, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 282-1919
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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

Youth Outlook
Offers safe, supportive, and affirming services for LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and the community. Their drop-in centers meet weekly and are a social setting for youth to meet other LGBTQ+ young people and talk about various topics that really matter to them, providing a place for them to feel safe, supported, and celebrated.
Meets Mondays from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Email: peoria@youth-outlook.org (must email for location details)
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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 based on household income.
Phone: (888) 900-5899
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Ameren Illinois - Deposit and Late Payment Waiver Program
Eligibility determined by income (80% or less of the median for the county of residence). Those on LIHEAP or PIPP programs are automatically enrolled. Phone hours are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Phone: (800) 755-5000
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First United Methodist Church
Birth certificate and driver's license fee payment assistance: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4th Saturday of the month: 10 packets of transit passes or given out first-come-first-served. Can take passes once every 3 months.
116 Northeast Perry Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 673-3641

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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IDHS Family Community Resource Center
A "one-stop" center for cash and medical assistance, food stamps, and job services.
103 Northeast Jefferson Avenue, Peoria 61602
Phone: (309) 671-8100

METEC Resource Center
Empowering families and individuals to improve their financial well-being through housing counseling, credit counseling, financial education, employment preparation, and free tax services.
2605 West Krause Street, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 676-3832
Email: julie@metechrc.org
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PCCEO
Administers the (Early) Head Start programs. In partnership with Ameren, can help low-income households with various energy-efficiency improvements. Through the Community Services Block Grant program, offers rental assistance, employment assistance, prescription drug assistance, and a scholarship program for students.
711 West McBean Street, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 671-3900
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Peoria Promise
Provides funding to eligible high school graduates living in the City of Peoria to pursue a college or vocational program.
P.O. Box 10226, Peoria 61612
Phone: (309) 999-4022
Email: info@peoriapromise.org
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Tazewood Community Services, Inc
Serves families with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. Must bring proof of income, utility bill or lease if seeking help with those, and social security card for each household member. Can help with: car repairs/maintenance, bus fare/free transit passes, criminal record expungement, dental care/glasses and contacts/hearing aid/prescription expense assistance, food vouchers, homeless motel vouchers, rent/utility payment assistance, scholarships/school supplies. Serves Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Livingston, and McLean counties.
610 Park Avenue, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 266-9941
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The Salvation Army - Peoria
Can assist with rent, mortgage, or utility payment assistance. Serves Peoria County and Farmington.
417 Northeast Adams Street, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 655-7272
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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.
Phone: (888) 690-5700
Email: info@warmneighborscoolfriends.org
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Food & Clothing Assistance

Ask and Ye Shall Receive
Open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Must bring an ID.
701 McKinley Avenue, Bartonville 61607
Phone: (309) 696-7411
Email: askandyeshallreceive@comcast.net
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Bartonville Christian Church
Food pantry Is open on Monday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Includes hygiene items and cleaning supplies as available. Participants may come once every four weeks.
4900 West Pfeiffer Road, Bartonville 61607
Phone: (309) 697-1520
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Bethel United Methodist Church
Food Pantry is open on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Must bring a picture ID or a postmarked piece of mail to show address and be a resident of the South Side of Peoria.
210 North Richard Pryor Place, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 676-7321
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Bradley Epworth United Methodist Church
Food Pantry occurs on the first Friday morning of every month from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
1316 West Columbia Terrace, Peoria 61606
Phone: (309) 673-1330
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Catholic Charities - Fulton Sheen Food Pantry
Food pantry occurs weekly on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
615 Northeast Jefferson Street, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 966-4488
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Catholic Diocese of Peoria - St. Andre Bessette Ministries
Open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Serves free lunch to everyone Monday through Friday, no ID necessary. Food pantry Tuesday and Thursday, photo ID required. Adults may come twice a month. Families with children may receive an additional bag of child friendly groceries twice a month. Baby item pantry open by appointment only, once a month.
1825 Northeast Adams Street, Peoria 61603
Email: jjgibson@ccdop.org

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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Christ Alive! Community Church
Food pantry occurs on the first and third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
9320 West Route 150, Edwards 61528
Phone: (309) 693-2393

Church of Christ Northwest
Food pantry occurs monthly on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Must be a resident of Peoria or Tazewell County and bring a picture ID.
7722 North Allen Road, Peoria 61614
Phone: (309) 693-2426
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Dream Center Peoria - Hope Store
The Hope Store is a free clothing and household item store. The Hope Store is open on the First Thursday and Third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
714 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 676-3000
Email: info@dreamcenterpeoria.org
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East Bluff Community Center
Food pantry is open on the first four Saturdays of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Must reside in Peoria County to receive services.
512 East Kansas Street, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 839-0781
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First Assembly of God
Pantry held once a month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Check website for upcoming dates.
4020 North Brandywine Drive, Peoria 61614
Phone: (309) 685-5291
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First United Methodist Church
Food pantry opens every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Period and hygiene products are sometimes available. Sack lunches also provided.
116 Northeast Perry Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 673-3641

Hidden Manna
Open Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
664 Park Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 472-6377

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank
Helps families in need get diapers through local community partners.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Peoria: 806 East Kansas St, Peoria 61603 | (309) 685-6007 | hello@lovingbottoms.org
Critten Centers: 442 West John H Gwynn Jr Avenue, Peoria 61605 | (309) 674-0105 | hello@lovingbottoms.org
Family Core: 330 Southwest Washington Street, Peoria 61602 | (309) 676-2400 | hello@lovingbottoms.org
Good Beginnings: 2130 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria 61603 | (309) 685-1047 | info@chail.org
Peoria County Bright Futures: 1230 West Candletree Drive, Peoria 61614 | (309) 686-8590 | hello@lovingbottoms.org
Peoria Hand Up: 1419 South Folkers Avenue, Peoria 61605 | (309) 222-6377 | handuppeoriainc@gmail.com

Neighborhood House
Food pantry 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or until all boxes are distributed). No ID required. Offers Meal on Wheels program, which will deliver lunches to homebound seniors Monday through Friday for a fee. Also has a "Critter Meals on Wheels" program to deliver pet food to homebound seniors twice a month. Has several congregate meals for seniors (60+) around Central Illinois. Community meal (open to everyone) is Sundays at 12 p.m.
1020 South Matthew Street, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 674-1131
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Sophia's Kitchen
Open Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Also offers bagged meals Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Offers pet food Thursdays at 1 pm. For the pet pantry, must bring proof of pet ownership such as a rabies tag or recent vet bill.
105 South Richard Pryor Place, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 655-1578
Email: soupkitchen2010@gmail.com

South Side Mission
Serves free lunch Monday through Friday, open to everyone in the community. Does include reading of a biblical passage during the meal. Doors open between 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No late entry is allowed.
1127 South Laramie Street, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 676-4604

St. John's Lutheran Church
Food and clothing pantry open on Mondays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Must have photo ID or piece of mail. Serves Bartonville, Glasford, Kingston Mines, Mapleton, Hanna City, and other nearby rural Peoria County areas.
6614 West Smithville Road, Bartonville 61607
Phone: (309) 697-1440

The Salvation Army - Peoria
Open on Monday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. May attend once every 30 days. Must have ID. Serves Peoria County and Farmington. Also offers a sack lunch program for the general public Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
417 Northeast Adams Street, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 655-7272
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Tri-County Food Bank
Open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call to schedule a pick-up time.
317 South MacArthur Highway, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 673-7474
Website

WestMark Food Pantry
Open on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 11 p.m.
1420 West Moss Avenue, Peoria 61606
Phone: (309) 673-8501
Email: wpc@westminsterpeoria.org
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To see a full list of food banks in Peoria County and the surrounding area, go to eifoodbank.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
Website

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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Community Health Partnership of Illinois
Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) serves all, including the uninsured, underserved, migrants, seasonal agricultural workers, and their families across rural and urban communities in northern and central Illinois regardless of their ability to pay.
122 East Main Street, Princeville 61559
Phone: (309) 363-5089
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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
Website

First United Methodist Church
Blood pressure screening: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
116 Northeast Perry Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 673-3641

Illinois Central College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Accepts patients aged 5 and older for $20 fee regardless of care needed. No charge for patients with current Medicaid card.
5407 North University Street, Peoria 61614
Phone: (309) 690-6999

JOLT Harm Reduction
Provides harm reduction services and programs to address negative health outcomes. Services include post-overdose response team, drug checking, recovery navigation, sexual health & testing, overdose reversal kits, harm reduction supplies, street outreach, and sex worker outreach.
2203 North Sheridan Road, Peoria 61604
Phone: (309) 966-3643
Email: joltharmreduction@gmail.com
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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
Website

Lifelong Access
Provides mental health support for individuals of all ages and stages, including individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Services can be in-office, in-home, or in the community, or virtually. Accepts all major insurances, private pay, Medicaid, and has a sliding pay scale for those without insurance.
4128 South Airport Road, Bartonville 61607
Phone: (309) 323-8675
Email: info@lifelongaccess.org
Website

OSF Behavioral Health Navigation Link
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provides referrals to mental health professionals based on client's financial and insurance situation. Does make referrals to non-OSF resources as well.
Phone: (309) 308-8150

OSF Children's Hospital Resource Link
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provides referrals for youth and adolescent mental health and substance abuse.
Phone: (309) 624-9781

OSF Strive
Provides free behavioral health therapy and other services to guide individuals ages 6 and up through the healing process after experiencing a violent traumatic event.
214 Pecan Street, Peoria 61602
Phone: (309) 308-2030
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Peoria City/County Health Department
Provides traditional public health services like environmental, immunizations, infectious disease, dental, and maternal/child health, including WIC.
2116 North Sheridan Road, Peoria 61604
Phone: (309) 679-6000
Email: PeoriaHealth@peoriacounty.org
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Rx Outreach
Offers over 600 medications (covering most chronic conditions) at reduced price or free. Eligibility based on household income, regardless of insurance status. Call for screening.
P.O. Box 66536, St Louis, Missouri 63166
Phone: (888) 796-1234

Trillium Place on Hamilton
Assessment, counseling, outpatient groups, and coordination of medication management for adults.
1200 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria 61606
Phone: (309) 671-8084
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Trillium Place on Jefferson
Community support services, assertive community treatment, and medication-management/psychiatry for adults.
228 Northeast Jefferson Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 671-8000
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Trillium Place Young Minds Center
Offers comprehensive and compassionate inpatient and outpatient mental and behavioral health care for children and adolescents.
2223 West Heading Avenue, West Peoria 61604
Phone: (309) 570-1800
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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) 839-1810
Email: info@dreamcenterpeoria.org
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Habitat for Humanity - Greater Peoria
In addition to building new homes, they can assist in repairing and renovating existing houses, help communities clean up and rebuild after natural disasters, provide microloans for home improvement, and assist low-income families in becoming homeowners. Selected families must meet guidelines to qualify.
931 North Douglas, Peoria 61606
Phone: (309) 676-6729
Email: info@habitatpeoria.org
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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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LULA
Provides food, clothing, transportation, temporary shelter, bedding, and day-to-day living essentials for people who are currently without housing and/or food or who are experiencing housing and/or food insecurity.
Email: LULA@LULAPeoria.com
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Pathway Ministries Men's Emergency Shelter
Provides hospitable overnight shelter to neighbors in need. Clean clothes, nutritious meals, and comfortable sleeping accommodations in a safe and secure environment. Formal check in time is Monday through Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., but can check in after hours. Must be at least age 18 and be assigned male at birth.
601 Southwest Adams Street, Peoria 61602
Phone: (309) 676-6316
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Pathway Ministries Women's Emergency Shelter
Provides hospitable overnight shelter to neighbors in need. Clean clothes, nutritious meals, and comfortable sleeping accommodations in a safe and secure environment. Formal intake hours Monday through Sunday from 3:00 pm. to 5:00 p.m. Must be at least age 18 and be assigned female at birth.
6847 North Allen Road, Peoria 61614
Phone: (309) 689-0915
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Peoria Housing Authority
Creating opportunities for diverse housing options and providing the opportunity for self-sufficiency by promoting adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment.
100 South Richard Pryor Place, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 676-8736
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Phoenix Community Development Services
Supporting individuals unhoused in Central Illinois with housing, hygiene services, behavioral health support, and case management.
202 Madison Avenue, Peoria 61602
Phone: (309) 674-7310
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South Side Mission Hope Builders
Helps homeowners in the 61605 ZIP Code with home repairs. Mainly focuses on roofs, porches, bathrooms, and ramps. Call for specifics and eligibility.
1127 South Laramie Street, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 676-4604
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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.
Phone: (309478-7878
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The Salvation Army - Safety Net Shelter
Shelter for men experiencing homelessness. Check In until 9:00 p.m. (call to arrange later check in), Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Leave by 7:30 p.m.
414 Northeast Jefferson Street, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 655-7272
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For more resources, go to 211hoi.myresourcedirectory.com/