Stark 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 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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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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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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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 701
Email: kim@epilepsyadvocacynetwork.org
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Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801
Encompasses eight member districts in Henry and Stark Counties. Specific offerings include specialized programs for students with hearing impairments, visual impairments, multiple disabilities, severe behavioral disorders, and needs for occupational and physical therapy.
1318 West 6th Street, Kewanee 61443
Phone: (309) 852-5696
Email: info@hscsed.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

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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Society of Growth Inc NFP
Focuses on improving the social determinants of health across a three-county catchment, including Marshall, Stark, and Putnam counties. This includes ensuring the health of the economy, the neighborhoods we live in, education, health, and social context. Their wraparound support systems connect families with resources, promote youth leadership, and strengthen community organizations and partnerships.
101 W. Williams St, Wyoming 61491
Phone: (309) 948-6983
Email: contact@societyofgrowth.org
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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

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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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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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

Society of Growth Inc NFP
Focuses on improving the social determinants of health across a three-county catchment, including Marshall, Stark, and Putnam counties. This includes ensuring the health of the economy, the neighborhoods we live in, education, health, and social context. Their wraparound support systems connect families with resources, promote youth leadership, and strengthen community organizations and partnerships.
101 West Williams Street, Wyoming 61491
Phone: (309) 948-6983
Email: contact@societyofgrowth.org
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The Baby Connection
A ministry to help parents with baby items, like diapers, wipes, and formula.
517 North Madison Avenue, Wyoming 61491
Email: wyomingnaz@gmail.com
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Youth Services Bureau of Illinois Valley
Responds to the needs of children and youth through a variety of programs with the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for all children, youth, and families.
424 West Madison Street, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 433-3953
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Youth Services Bureau of Illinois Valley - Hispanic Services
Helps Hispanic families find services by translation and interpretation.
12 Gunia Drive, LaSalle 61301
Phone: (815) 223-4151
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Youth Services Bureau of Illinois Valley - Hope House
Provides supervised visitation and exchange for children in homes with a history of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, or child abuse. The focus is to keep all parties safe. Services are available both to the public or through court referral.
424 West Madison Street, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 433-3953, extension 3020
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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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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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Resource House
Serves Stark County residents with rent, utilities, and gas assistance as needed.
322 South Downend Street, Toulon 61483
Phone: (309) 695-5660

Stark County Good Samaritan Fund
Provides basic assistance as needed for individuals living in Stark County.
P.O. Box 223, Toulon 61483
Phone: (309) 286-4611

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.
405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls 61071
Phone: (815) 625-7830 or 1-800-323-5434
Email: tcoc@tcochelps.org
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USDA Rural Development
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

Bradford Food Pantry
Check Facebook or call for hours and eligibility requirements.
118 Bonita Ave, Bradford 61421
Phone: (815) 878-4152
Email: bradfordcommunityfoodpantry@gmail.com
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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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First Baptist Food Pantry - Wyoming
Open on Sundays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401 North Galena Avenue, Wyoming 61491
Email: foodpantryfirstbaptist@gmail.com
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First United Methodist Church
Food pantry open every Satruday from 11:00 a.m. -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

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank
Helps families in need get diapers through local community partners.
Abilities Plus: 1100 North East Street, Kewanee 61443 | (309) 852-4626 | hello@lovingbottoms.org
Henry Stark Health Department: 110 North Burr Boulevard, Kewanee 61443 | (309) 852-0197 | hello@lovingbottoms.org

Stark County Food Pantry
Call on Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to place an order. Pick up your order on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Must be a resident of Stark County.
322 South Downend Street, Toulon 61483
Phone: (309) 286-6611

To see a full list of food banks in Stark 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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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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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

Henry & Stark County Health Department
Services include clinic, behavioral health, WIC, and environmental health.
120 East Court Street, Toulon 61483
Phone: (309) 852-0197
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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 based on household income, regardless of insurance status. Call for screening.
P.O. Box 66536, St Louis, Missouri 63166
Phone: (877) 727-9915

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.
102 North Seventh Street, Wyoming 61491
Phone: (815) 625-7830 or 1-800-323-5434
Email: tcoc@tcochelps.org
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Housing Services

Bradford Apostolic Church
Assists with home repairs for individuals living in Stark County.
440 East Main Street, Bradford 61421
Phone: (309) 897-2002

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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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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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: (309) 478-7878
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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.
102 North Seventh Street, Wyoming 61491
Phone: (815) 625-7830 or 1-800-323-5434
Email: tcoc@tcochelps.org
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For more resources, go to 211hoi.myresourcedirectory.com/