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Youth Violence Prevention | Riverbend Family Ministries

144 East Ferguson Avenue, Wood River, IL 62095

Eligibility
Ages 12-17 years
Required documents
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of Income
Hours
  • Boys group is held on Mondays - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
  • Girls group is held on Thursdays - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
To access this service, contact:

Meryl Stahlhut (Executive Director Assistant)

Tammy Iskarous (Executive Director)

618-251-9790
Voice·

Main

618-251-9750
Fax·

Fax

Languages
English
Application process
Call office to set up an assessment
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Madison County in Illinois
Provides resources to families and individuals the tools they need to be self-sufficient. Focuses on holistic efforts for children, youth and families who’ve experienced trauma, most often due to violence, addiction poverty and homelessness. Service includes Rent Payment Assistance, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Products, Public Showers/Baths, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Financial Literacy Training, Domestic Violence Intervention Programs, Child Abuse Prevention, Youth Violence Prevention, Adult Literacy Programs, Parenting Skills Classes, Life Skills Education, Parent Support Groups, Faith Based Youth Programs, Faith Based Counseling, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling, and Extreme Cold Warming Centers. ALSO KNOWN AS Rfm
Date of Last Formal Update
02/20/2026
Providing organization
RIVERBEND FAMILY MINISTRIES
Provides resources to families and individuals the tools they need to be self-sufficient. Focuses on holistic efforts for children, youth and families who’ve experienced trauma, most often due to violence, addiction poverty and homelessness. Service includes Rent Payment Assistance, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Products, Public Showers/Baths, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Financial Literacy Training, Domestic Violence Intervention Programs, Child Abuse Prevention, Youth Violence Prevention, Adult Literacy Programs, Parenting Skills Classes, Life Skills Education, Parent Support Groups, Faith Based Youth Programs, Faith Based Counseling, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling, and Extreme Cold Warming Centers. ALSO KNOWN AS RFM