Woodford 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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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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Heart House
Serves single women and women with children (male children must be under the age of 14) who need to flee a domestic abuse or homelessness crisis situation.
Phone: (309) 467-6103
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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
Services include help filling out Social Security Applications, ramp construction, housing search and transitional programs, independent living skills, and more. Maintains a registry for in-home assistance programs.
4450 North Prospect Road, Suite C8, Peoria Heights 61616
Phone: (309) 682-3500

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
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 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 a severe emotional disturbance.
2130 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria 61603
Phone: (309) 687-7923
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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 is 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

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

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.
931 First Street, LaSalle 61301
Phone: (815) 223-0807
Email: info@warmneighborscoolfriends.org
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Woodford County Heartline
Woodford County Heartline exists to provide financial aid and essential basics for residents of Woodford County who find themselves in a short-term crisis.
300 Reagan Drive, Eureka 61520
Phone: (309) 467-6101
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Food & Clothing Assistance

El Paso Food Pantry
Open for distribution on the 1st and the 3rd Saturdays of each month from 9-11:30 a.m.
560 West Clay Street, El Paso 61738
Phone: (309) 527-3333
Email: communitywell55@gmail.com
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Eureka Area Food Pantry
Every Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Serves residents of School District 140 who meet income guidelines. Must bring proof of address. May attend once a month.
106 North Callender St, Eureka 61530
Phone: (309) 467-3026

Eureka Ministerial Association
Serves individuals and families passing through Eureka. Call or visit a church to get a voucher, then take it to the Woodford County Sheriff's Office for voucher approval. Provides food, gas, and overnight lodging vouchers.
Crosspoint Community Church: 951 Country Road 1625 E, Eureka 61530 | (309) 467-4968
Eureka Bible Church: 1452 Church Road, Eureka 61530 | (309) 467-4341
Eureka Methodist Church: 208 North Callender Street, Eureka 61530 | (309) 467-3026
Eureka Presbyterian Church: 101 North Major Street, Eureka 61530 | (309) 467-3342
Living Faith Fellowship Church: 1201 West Center Street, Eureka 61530 | (833) 877-2540
Roanoke Mennonite Church: 1195 Country Road 900 E, Eureka 61530 | (309) 467-3460

Lowpoint-Washburn Food Pantry
Open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Must be a resident of the school district.
100 Church Street, Washburn 61570
Phone: (309) 712-6111

Minonk Food Pantry
Open on the 1st Thursday of the month from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.
670 North Chestnut Street, Minonk 61760
Phone: (309) 432-2962

Open Arms Food Pantry
Open on Tuesday and Saturday each week, from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. People can access the pantry once every two weeks.
1200 West Mount Street, Metamora 61548
Phone: (309) 367-4892
Email: admin@metmenno.org
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Roanoke-Benson Hope Center
Open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
311 North Main Street, Roanoke 61561
Phone: (309) 635-0112
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Spring Bay Food Pantry
Open on Friday of the first full week of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
406 Illinois Street, Spring Bay 61611
Phone: (309) 635-3508
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Tri-County Urban League Food Bank
Open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., but call to schedule a pickup time. Serves Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Residents.
317 South MacArthur Highway, Peoria 61605
Phone: (309) 673-7474
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To see a full list of food banks in Putnam County and the surrounding area, go to eifoodbank.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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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

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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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

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

Trillium Place at Carle - Eureka Hospital
Assessment and counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
101 South Major Street, Eureka 61530
Phone: (309) 694-6462
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Woodford 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.
1831 South Main Street, Eureka 61530
Phone: (309) 467-3064
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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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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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Woodford County Housing Authority
Serves and empowers the citizens of Woodford County by providing adequate and affordable housing with proactive administration of programs to promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life.
410 East Eureka Ave, Eureka 61530
Phone: (309) 467-4623
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For more resources, go to 211hoi.myresourcedirectory.com/