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Offers scholarships to help low-income youth go to college or trade school each year.

Offers individual, family and group counseling and therapy services to those looking for help with their mental or behavioral health.

Provides city government departments and other city information. 

Medical advocates respond to the hospital when a patient is victim of sexual assault to provide emotional support, clothing, and information regarding hospital procedures. Advocates help educate the victim about their options for hospital procedures and pressing charges. The advocate serves as a liaison between the victim, the police, and ER personnel. Advocates and staff respond to hospital calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Legal advocates provide guidance and support for victims of sexual assault and abuse as they go through the legal system. As a victim of a violent crime in Illinois, they are entitled to advocacy services. The legal advocate also works closely with the State's Attorney's Office and is available to help with questions relating to court and provide emotional support.

Offers a free and confidential crisis line for veterans. Can also help with local suicide prevention coordinators, who can connect veterans to ongoing counseling and services in their area.

Workforce development through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provides job training and job-seeking assistance to economically disadvantaged persons, dislocated workers, and youth.

Offers over 35 different camps for children of all ages. Visit the website, click on Programs and Event Registration to see what is offered. 

***Call to check on funding availability.

Distributes emergency hotel vouchers for those unable to stay in a shelter due to family size or medical conditions when funding is available.

Assistance with applying for benefits and services, including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and discounted license plate sticker program. Referrals to other community partners for assistance when applicable.

Provides full day and full year childcare services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Services include a before and after school program. Children with developmental delays and other special needs are eligible. 

Offers free career development services to veterans and former military regardless of discharge status. Services are aimed at helping veterans utilize their transferable skills to career in civilian life. The program includes 8 hours of face-to-face learning, or the program can be completed independently.

Provides the following services

- Free on-site pregnancy testing.

• On-site limited obstetrical ultrasound services.
• STI/ STD testing.
• Parenting education (HOPE program).
• Support to pregnant woman whose unborn baby has been diagnosed with an adverse or terminal condition and wish to carry to term (Willow Story program).

Provides Money Management services through Representative Payeeship and Budgeting Assistance. For individuals who cannot manage their money and who have no other organization or individual who will perform this function.

Provides services to pregnant moms and children, including early childhood education for children under five years old, and their families through full-day, part-time, home-based and center-based services at various locations.

Provides geriatric short term and acute care.

Short Term Care: Designed for patients recovering from surgery, injury, or serious illness. Provides specialized therapies, customized treatment plans, and therapists to help clients improve and strengthen mobility.

Acute Care: Provides comprehensive medical care to help residents stabilize and recover from serious illness or injury.

Services may include:

- Physical therapy.

- Physiatry.

- Transportation services (including dialysis).

- Respite care.

- Mental health and psychiatric services.

- IV therapy.

- Speech therapy.

- Respiratory CPAP/Bipap/Trilogy.

- Trach program.

- Occupational therapy.

- Full-time nurse practitioner.

- Life vests.

- Visiting doctors.

- Dementia care.

- Dual certified beds.

- Secured memory care.

- VOHRA certified wound care.

And more.

Provides rides to the Peoria VA Outpatient Clinic. Riders must return from Peoria Clinic unless veteran is hospitalized in Peoria. Veteran's appointment at Peoria VA Clinic will be verified by VAC before the travel date. 

Employment agency for job seekers with developmental disabilities.

Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.

Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.

Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.

Provides a summer day camp for youth. Lunch and snack are provided.

Camp activities include:

- Theme weeks.

- Character-based leadership skills.

- Swimming.

- Sports.

- Arts and crafts.

- Games.

Provides general health care needs, including preventive care as well as urgent problems of adult and pediatric patients.

Blind Rehabilitation Services provides advanced low vision optometry, legally blind rehabilitation, and visual impairment support for veterans. The program includes opportunities for mutual support among individuals with visual impairments, fostering the sharing of information, resources, practical tips for daily living, and encouragement. Eligibility is limited to veterans who meet the required guidelines.

Offers free blood pressure screenings.

Provides immunizations to children, adolescents, and adults.