Marshall 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.
Phone: (309) 687-8600
Email: acarter@chail.org
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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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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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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

BMP Tri-County Special Education Cooperative
Plans, advises, recommends, and provides special education and related services to students ages 3 to 21 who have special needs in Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam counties.
400 North Galena Street, Tiskilwa 61368
Phone: (815) 646-8031
Email: mploch@bmpspeced.org
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Emergency Respite Care Program
Provides assistance to caregivers of individuals with disabilities. Can also offer funding in unplanned emergencies.
Phone: (866) 455-7377
Email: ilrespitecoalition@gmail.com
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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.
511 School Street, Henry 61537
Phone: (309) 364-2500
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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

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

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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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

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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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 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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Bell Plain Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Bell Plain Township covers La Rose and some surrounding areas.
Phone: (309) 248-7749

Bennington Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Bennington Township covers most of Toluca and some surrounding area.
Phone: (815) 452-2712

Cazenovia Township Office
Serves Washburn and Wilbern in Marshall County and Cazenovia, Lowpoint, and Roanoke in Woodford County. Those on government income (Social Security, TANF, etc) are not eligible.
Phone: (309) 712-7132

Evans Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Evans Township covers Wenona and some areas west of it.
Phone: (815) 853-4606

Father Art's Intention to Help (FAITH)
Assistance for utilities, rent, and basic needs. Available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call for an appointment
418 North Center Street, Lacon 61540
Phone: (309) 246-5145

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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Henry Township Office
Offers limited community assistance/general relief to residents of Henry Township. Must be a resident of the Henry Township for at least 6 months.
Phone: (309) 361-2831

Hopewell Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Hopewell Township covers a rural area between Lacon and Varna (but does not overlap the major population areas of either).
Phone: (309) 246-6325

Lacon Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents.
1112 South Washington Street, Lacon 61540
Phone: (309) 246-2152

Linn Township Office
Offers information and referrals to township residents and administers the general relief/general assistance program for qualifying township residents.
1640 County Road 2000 North, Washburn 61570
Phone: (309) 443-5020

Richland Township Office
Administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. Richland Township covers Wilbern and the northern outskirts of Washburn, as well as a limited rural area to the north of both communities.
Phone: (309) 246-3544

Saratoga Township Office
Administers limited community assistance/general relief for eligible township residents. Saratoga Township covers Camp Grove and a small rural area to the east.
Phone: (309) 361-4321

Roberts Township Office
Administers limited community assistance/general relief for eligible township residents. Roberts Township covers Varna and some surrounding rural territory.
404 Main Street, Varna 61375
Phone: (309) 463-2072

Steuben Township Office
Administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. The Steuben Township covers Sparland and Hopewell and some rural territory to the immediate west.
Phone: (309) 238-1227

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.
Phone: (888) 690-5700
Email: info@warmneighborscoolfriends.org
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Whitefield Township Office
Administers limited community assistance/general relief for qualifying township residents. Whitefield Township covers a rural area to the west of Henry, but does not include any of the main population area of that town.
Phone: (309) 364-3864

Food & Clothing Assistance

Koinonia Lacon Pantry
Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Must be a resident of Marshall County.
405 North Washington Street, Lacon 61540
Phone: (309) 238-1246

Wenona Food Pantry
Open the third Thursday of the month from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Must be a resident with 61377 zip code.
401 Chestnut Street, Wenona 61377
Phone: (815) 853-4206

To see a full list of food banks in Marshall 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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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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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

Marshall County Health Department
Provides health services including disease prevention and family health.
319 Sixth Street, Lacon 61540
Phone: (309) 246-8074
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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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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

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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Henry Home Association
Offers income-based housing.
206 Stoner Drive, Henry 61537
Phone: (309) 364-2838

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 Court-Based Rental Assistance Program
Tenant must be in an active court-eviction procedure and provide documentation, and household income must be at or below 80% of the area median income (guidelines on website). Proof of citizenship is NOT required. Tenant and landlord must apply online.
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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Peoria Rescue 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. 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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Peoria Rescue 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. 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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The Haven
Provides emergency shelter. Has separate sleeping areas for men, women, and families. Provides breakfast at 6 a.m., lunch from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., and dinner from 6 - 7 p.m. Overnight guests have access to laundry and shower facilities as well.
1812 Western Avenue, Mattoon 61938
Phone: (217) 234-7237
Email: cdavis@mattoonhaven.org
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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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For more resources, go to 211hoi.myresourcedirectory.com/