Tazewell 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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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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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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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
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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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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Jack Mabley Developmental Center
Provides treatment for the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled population.
1120 Washington Avenue, Dixon 61021
Phone: (815) 288-8300
The Autism Collective
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
Family Services
Birth to Five Illinois - Region 53
Elevating the voices of families and providers to improve early childhood programs in Mason, Tazewell, and Woodford 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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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 - 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
Phone: (309) 687-7501
Email: kcarter@chail.org
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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: cheider@chail.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
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, 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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Tazewell 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 Tazewell, Woodford, Livingston, and McLean counties.
610 Park Avenue, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 266-9941
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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
Bridgeway Food Pantry
Open on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sometimes, they will have pet food, diapers, personal grooming supplies, and clothing.
106 Grant Road, Marquette Heights 61554
Phone: (309) 349-3341
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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Creve Coeur Christian Church
Open on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Can occasionally assist with emergency food. Must live in Groveland Township and have proof of address.
101 South Thorncrest Avenue, Creve Coeur 61610
Phone: (309) 699-8421
CrossPoint Church
Open on the last Wednesday of every month from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m., unless there is a holiday. Serves East Peoria, Bayview Gardens, Peoria, Robein, and Spring Bay. Must have proof of residency.
400 South Pleasant Hill Road, East Peoria 61611
Phone: (309) 699-6768
Evangelical United Methodist Church
Offers a food pantry once a month on Saturdays open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
401 Walnut Street, Washington 61571
Phone: (309) 444-3228
Email: evanumc@mtco.com
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First United Methodist Church
Food pantry open every Satruday from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Peorid and hygiene products are sometimes available. Sit Down Meal -- every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
116 Northeast Perry Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 673-3641
Liberty Baptist Church
Offers a weekly food and clothing pantry on Thursday from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Must be a Tazewell resident and bring proof of residency.
2105 Sheridan Road, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 347-7158
Email: office@lbcpekin.org
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Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank
Helps families in need get diapers through local community partners.
Good Beginnings: 2130 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria 61603 | (309) 685-1047 | info@chail.org
Lighthouse Church of God: 1010 El Camino Drive, Pekin 61554 | (309) 353-5818 | leadpastor@lhcog.org
Pekin SD 108: 1000 Koch Street, Pekin 61554 | (309) 613-9255 | neta.runyon@pekin108.org
Tazewell County Health Department: 1800 Broadway Street, Pekin 61554 | (309) 929-0320 | hello@lovingbottoms.org
Moms Who Care
Helps junior high and high school students achieve success by providing essential needs to 13 junior high and high schools.
Located at East Peoria High School, Parkview Middle School, Central Junior High School, Broadmoor Junior High School, Beverly Manor Middle School, Edison Junior High School, and Wilson Intermediate School
Email: momswhocare1@gmail.com
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New Life Fellowship Church
Food Pantry is offered on the third Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
1014 Derby Street, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 657-0078
Email: newlifepekin@gmail.com
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New Life Fellowship Church - Tara Beeney Blessing Room
Free clothing for all ages and sizes and small household items.
250 Derby Street, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 657-0078
Email: newlifepekin@gmail.com
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Pekin Outreach Initiative
Serves unhoused individuals and families in Pekin. Offers meal programs, snack packs, and toiletry programs.
515 Elizabeth Street, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 200-0307
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The HOPE Chest
Food and pet pantry open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Emergency food is sometimes available on other days. The first Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. is designated for seniors 65+ requiring a walker or wheelchair. Need to bring a valid ID
1416 North 8th Street, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 620-9043
Email: hopechestofpekin@yahoo.com
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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
To see a full list of food banks in Peoria County and the surrounding area, go to peoriafoodbank.org/agency-locator/
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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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
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
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
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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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
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
Tazewell County Health Department
Provides traditional public health services like environmental, immunizations, infectious disease, and maternal/child health, including WIC, but also primary and preventative medical and behavioral health.
1800 Broadway St, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 925-5511
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Trillium Place East Peoria
Assessment, counseling for children, adolescents, and adults, and medication management.
111 West Washington Street, East Peoria 61611
Phone: (309) 694-6462
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Trillium Place Pekin
Assessment, counseling for children, adolescents, and adults, and medication management.
3248 Vandever Avenue, Suite A, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 347-5522
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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) 676-3000
Email: info@dreamcenterpeoria.org
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East Peoria Housing Authority
Provides an opportunity for lower-income East Peoria residents to receive financial rental help, satisfying a basic need, and allowing for a greater quality of life for their family than their income would otherwise permit.
139 Cole Street, East Peoria 61611
Phone: (309) 698-4718
Email: leasing@eastpeoriahousingauthority.com
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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
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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Pekin Outreach Initiative
Serves unhoused individuals and families in Pekin. Not a shelter. Allows access to showers, laundry services, personal care items, and meals, as well as hosts other organizations and resources.
515 Elizabeth Street, Pekin 61554
Phone: (309) 200-0307
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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/