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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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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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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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 28
Elevating the voices of families and providers to improve early childhood programs in Bureau, Henry, and Stark counties. Can assist in finding child care programs, opportunities, and other needs.
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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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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

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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Elmira Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Call for hours and an appointment. Serves residents of Bradford.
Phone: (309) 594-2267

Essex Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Call for hours and an appointment. Serves residents of Modena and Wyoming.
Phone: (815) 365-2553

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.
102 North Seventh Street, Wyoming 61491
Phone: (833) 711-0374
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Resource House
Serves Stark County residents with rent, utilities, and gas assistance as needed.
102 North Seventh Street, Suite B, Wyoming 61491
Phone: (309) 695-5660

Stark County Good Samaritan Fund
Provides basic assistance as needed for individuals living in Stark County.
110 West Jefferson, Toulon 61483
Phone: (309) 286-4611

Toulon Township Office
Administers limited general relief/community assistance for qualifying township residents. Must be a resident of Toulon Township for 30 days.
417 North Washington Street, Toulon 61483
Phone: (309) 286-4271

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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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
Open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on the first Wednesday of the month from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Must live in Bradford school district and have proof of address.
118 East Main Street, Bradford 61421
Phone: (309) 897-7014

First Baptist Food Pantry - Wyoming
Open on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Phone: (309) 695-4035
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Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank
Helps families in need get diapers through local community partners.
110 North Burr Boulevard, Kewanee 61443
Phone: (309) 852-0197
Email: 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 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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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

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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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

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 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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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/