Resources for Peoria
Center for Prevention of Abuse‘s mission is to help all people – women, men, and children – to live free from violence and abuse. The center provides services for domestic violence, sexual abuse/assault, human trafficking,...
The Peoria County Family Justice Center is a multi-disciplinary response team designed to provide services and support to victims of domestic violence, while simultaneously holding offender’s accountable.
Safe Families for Children hosts vulnerable children and creates extended family-like supports for desperate families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by compassion to keep children safe and families intact. There are...
The Illinois Department of Public Health put together this list of violence prevention and support resources. Topics covered include mental health and crisis support, violence prevention and intervention support, and report of child abuse or...
If you or one of your family members has mental health and/or substance use challenges and would like to receive support by phone, call the Illinois Warm Line at (866) 359-7953. Wellness support specialists are...
If your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a referral to services for children, youth and families, call the 24-hour Crisis and Referral...
Community Action Agencies work with local community organizations and non-profit partners to provide assistance to Illinois families with items including: Rental Assistance Food Energy Utility Bill Assistance Water/Sewer Payment Employment Training/Placement Financial Management Temporary Shelter...
Illinois has many designated Continuum of Care agencies in local communities that can help people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to find affordable housing in local communities.
The National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE (Supporting the Eduction of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness) provides this information for families experiencing homelessness who have children with special needs. This brief discusses common concerns...
The Homeless Prevention Program in Illinois provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of...