LaSalle 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 - Illinois River Valley Chapter
Provides emergency relief in the event of a disaster.
1530 Fourth Street, Peru 61354
Phone: (815) 223-0922
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Safe Journeys/ADV & SAS
Provides a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, medical and legal advocacy, and supportive counseling to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as prevention education for youth and adults across LaSalle and Livingston counties.
Phone: (815) 673-1555
Email: info@safejourneysillinois.org
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Salvation Army - Ottawa
Offers emergency financial assistance, food and nutrition programs, seasonal services, visitation services, camping activities, character-building programs, and more.
516 West Madison Street, Ottawa 61305
Phone: (815) 433-0798
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Salvation Army - Streator
Offers disaster services, emergency financial assistance, food and nutrition programs, and seasonal services.
126 South Bloomington Street, Streator 61364
Phone: (815) 672-2746
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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

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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Friendship House
Offers people with disabilities continued education, recreation, paid work training, living support, community integration, and community employment.
1718 North 2525th Road, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 434-0737
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Gateway Services
Provides services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Provides supports tailored to individuals' choices in order for them to live the lives they dream of.
406 South Gosse Boulevard, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 875-4548

535 Elm Place, Suite 8, Princeton 61356
Phone: (815) 875-4548
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Horizon House
Offers residential services, community day services, community and in-home supports, community employment, and respite care.
2000 Plank Road, Peru 61354
Phone: (815) 223-4488
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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

LaSalle County Special Education (LEASE)
Promotes quality educational programming for students with disability by supporting services to all schools in LaSalle and Putnam counties.
1009 Boyce Memorial Drive, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 433-6433
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Rehabilitation Services Department - LaSalle Office
Assists people with disabilities to obtain and retain employment.
905 Second Street, LaSalle 61301
Phone: (815) 224-1314

Social Security Administration
Provides benefits, survivor benefits, disability benefits, and SSI.
915 Wenzel Road, Peru 61354
Phone: (855) 245-0640

Streator Unlimited
Teaches disabled adults skills to enable them to reach their fullest potential, live as independently as possible, and become integrated into the community.
305 North Sterling Road, Streator 61364
Phone: (815) 673-5547
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The Autism Collective
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

Family Services

Abigail Women's Center
Pro-life pregnancy support and child care service. Offers free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, prenatal information, maternity clothing, baby clothes & accessories, and books. Additionally, they offer referrals for medical care, adoptions, child care information, legal matters, financial needs, housing, and more.
1610 Stroble Avenue, Mendota 61342
Phone: (815) 538-3044
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Birth to Five Illinois - Region 35
Elevating the voices of families and providers to improve early childhood programs in LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties. Can assist in finding child care programs, opportunities, and other needs.
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Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Center
Serves as a family community resource center. "One-stop" center for cash & medical assistance, food stamps, and job services.
1560 First Avenue, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 443-1572

Guardian Angel Outreach for Mothers
Assist at-risk mothers and infants from conception through 3 years old. Offerings include parental education classes, assistance with infant and child needs up to 3 years, and diaper guidance. Open Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
111 Spring Street, Streator 61364
Phone: (815) 673-3966 or (815) 822-0802
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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: jgordon@salcommunityservices.org

Stork Support
Pro-life pregnancy support. Offers emotional and educational support to expectant mothers. Has a mommy closet with clothing, shoes, and baby items.
2930 Meridian Road, Peru 61354
Phone: (815) 481-2955

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.
308 North 30th Road, LaSalle 61301
Phone: (815) 625-7830 or 1-800-323-5434
Email: tcoc@tcochelps.org
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Under His Wings
Christian maternity home and pregnancy resource center. Offers baby and maternity clothes and other items. Can provide housing to pregnant women and their children in addition to other basic needs and counseling at no cost.
301 Nebraska Street, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 431-1264
Email: uhwministries1@gmail.com
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Serves income-eligible pregnant, post-partum, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age five years. The WIC program provides health screening, nutrition education, counseling, and supplemental foods, including formula for infants.
717 East Etna Road, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 433-3366
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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

A Servant's Heart
Assists in finding housing, provides payments for deposits and rent, payments for utilities, and provides clothes, furniture, and other household items as needed, in addition to meeting any number of other individual needs. Open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except Wednesday, which is open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
610 W. Jefferson Street, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 434-3470
Email: info@ashottawa.org
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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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Dimmick Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
459 North 33rd Road, LaSalle 61301
Phone: (815) 223-2375

Earl Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
1239 North 42nd Road, Earlville 60518
Phone: (815) 246-9391

Eden Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
520 Pontiac Street, Tonica 61370
Phone: (815) 442-8451

Evans Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
Route 17 and 251, Wenona 61377
Phone: (815) 853-4679

Freedom Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
1523 North 4050th Road, Earlville 60518
Phone: (815) 792-8010

HealthWell Foundation
When health insurance is not enough, we’re here to help — with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses for supplies, supplements, surgeries and more. We offer 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 205, Germantown, Maryland 20874
Phone: (800) 675-8416
Email: Grants@HealthWellfoundation.org
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Help Illinois Families
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.
711 West McBean Street, Peoria 61605
Phone: (833) 711-0374
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Hope Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
490 North 14th Road, Lostant 61334
Phone: (815) 368-3207

LaSalle Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
5 Crosat Street, LaSalle 61301
Phone: (815) 223-0809

Mendota Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
4750 East 3rd Road, Mendota 61342
Phone: (815) 539-9997

Ophir Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
3764 East 1050th Road, Earlville 60518
Phone: (815) 539-3096

Peru Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
1009 Peoria Street, Peru 61354
Phone: (815) 712-9254

Richland Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
680 North 15th Road, Lostant 61334
Phone: (815) 368-3244

Troy Grove Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
201 South Oregon Street, Troy Grove 61372
Phone: (815) 488-8913

USDA Rural Development
Single-family housing loans and single-family housing repair loans.
4115 Progress Drive, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 433-0551
Email: sarah.philip@usda.gov
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Utica Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
801 South Clark Street, Utica 61373
Phone: (815) 667-4111

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

A Servant's Heart
Offers free lunches Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
610 West Jefferson Street, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 434-3470
Email: info@ashottawa.org
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Body & Soul Food Ministries
Open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
505 West 7th Avenue, Mendota 61342
Phone: (815) 539-9081

Closet of Hope
Free clothing center for families in need of assistance.
423 East Wauponis Street, Tonica 61370
Phone: (708) 882-0969
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Community Food Basket
Open Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. A photo ID or a piece of mail with your current address is required.
725 Fulton Street, Ottawa 61350 (West Entrance)
Phone: (815) 431-0155
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Five Loaves & Two Fishes Food Pantry
Open the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must be a Leland resident.
235 East Lundy Lane, Leland 60531
Phone: (815) 786-4822
Email: lelandfiveloavesandtwofish@gmail.com

Grace Community Church
Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must reside in the Streatorland area.
1634 State Route 23 North, Streator 61364
Phone: (815) 674-3085
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Illinois Valley Food Pantry
Open Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
122 Wright Street, LaSalle 61301
Phone: (815) 224-3658
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Lily Pads Resale Boutique
Boutique shopping experience at resale prices. All proceeds benefit the Illinois Valley PADS Homeless Shelters.
4471 Progress Boulevard, Peru 61354
Phone: (815) 224-7970
Email: lilypadsresaleboutique@yahoo.com
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Lily Pads Too
Boutique shopping experience at resale prices. All proceeds benefit the Illinois Valley PADS Homeless Shelters.
411 East Stevenson Road, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 313-5776
Email: lilypadstooboutique@gmail.com
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Marseilles Food Pantry
Open on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Must be a Marseilles resident.
200 Broadway Street, Marseilles 61341
Phone: (815) 795-4953

Meals on Wheels
Provides nutritious meals delivered to your home. The program is available to Illinois residents of LaSalle, Putnam, and Bureau Counties who are 60 years or older, their spouses, and disabled individuals.
Phone: (815) 883-3630
Email: info@vacdk.org
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Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry
Open Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must be a resident of Compton, Earlville, LaMoille, Mendota, Sublette, Triumph, Troy Grove, or West Brooklyn to receive services.
710 6th Avenue, Mendota 61342
Phone: (815) 538-2211
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Our Sharing Pantry
Families are eligible to receive food once a month. Distributions are made on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and every third Monday of the month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A photo ID is required.
235 South Green Street, Somonauk 60552
Phone: (815) 498-2742
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Streator Food Pantry
Open Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
210 North Wasson Street, Streator 61364
Phone: (815) 673-3688
Email: Info@streatorfoodpantry.com
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To see a full list of food banks in LaSalle 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.
Email: dist80@aa-nia.org
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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. Walk-in HIV testing clinics: Salvation Army Peoria (414 Northeast Jefferson Street): 3rd Monday of the month from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; First United Methodist Church (116 Northeast Perry Avenue): 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Ward Chapel AME Church (511 North Richard Allen Drive): Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
120 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Suite 201, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 671-2144
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Community Health Partnership of Illinois - Mendota
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.
1009 Main Street, Mendota 61342
Phone: (815) 539-6124
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Cordoba Healthcare
Run from a Heartland Health Services building on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Works with many different services to provide free specialty medical clinics including cardiology, gastroenterology, basic dental services, and more. It is suggested to call ahead but walk-ins are welcome.
711 West John Gwynn Junior Avenue, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 340-8165

Heart of Christ Free Health Clinic
Free medical clinic 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
3800 West War Memorial Drive, Peoria 61615
Phone: (309) 692-0421 or (309) 472-4472

LaSalle County Health Department
Provides traditional public health services like environmental, immunizations, infectious disease, and maternal/child health, but also primary and preventative medical, dental, and behavioral health.
717 East Etna Road, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 433-3366
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LaSalle County Planned Parenthood
Provides abortion referral, birth control, emergency contraception, HIV testing, pregnancy testing and services, STD testing, treatment and vaccines, and men's and women's health care.
612 Court Street, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 433-4111
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Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get medicines they need for free or nearly free. Call for screening.
Phone: (888) 477-2669

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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Peru Lions Club
Send the application to the address below for vision assistance. Provides glasses and hearing aids.
1204 Calhoun Street, Peru 61354

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: (877) 727-9915

Housing Services

A Servant's Heart
Assists in finding housing, provides payments for deposits and rent, payments for utilities, and provides clothes, furniture, and other household items as needed, in addition to meeting any number of other individual needs. Open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except Wednesday, which is open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
610 West Jefferson Street, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 434-3470
Email: info@ashottawa.org
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Habitat for Humanity
Assists low-income families in becoming homeowners. Selected families must meet guidelines to qualify
1011 Shooting Park Road, Suite 108, Peru 61354
Phone: (815) 434-2041
Email: habitat628@att.net
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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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Housing Authority for LaSalle County
Assists in providing adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment.
526 East Norris Drive, Ottawa 61350
Phone: (815) 434-0380
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Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program
Provides a quick review of active evictions and can help with back rent if approved. Requires eviction notice and court case number, proof of income, and government-issued photo ID (doesn't have to be current). Does NOT require proof of citizenship.
111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1000, Chicago 60601
Phone: (866) 454-3571
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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