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2-1-1
http://www.211hoi.org
The Heart of Illinois United Way and Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois have partnered to provide Heart of Illinois 2-1-1, a comprehensive information and referral line to connect calls to critical health and human care programs.
Ability Links
http://www.abilitylinks.org
Ability Links is committed to increasing employment of job seekers with disABILITIES.
Agency on Aging
http://www.ciaoa.net
A not-for-profit agency
committed to serving seniors,
family caregivers and
grandparents raising
grandchildren. They provide a
number of programs including;
information, a home-delivered
meal program, transportation
services, direct employment
services, health education,
senior legal services,
medication management, faith in
care and an elder abuse program.
Benefit Access Program
https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/benefitsaccess/Pages/default.aspx
Benefits for seniors and persons with disabilities, such as a fee discount on license plates and free rides on fixed-route transits. Eligibility is determined by age, disability, residency and income.
Central IL Service Access (CISA)
https://www.cisagroup.org
Their mission is to maximize
independence for individuals
with disabilities through
choice, advocacy and service
access. CISA serve individuals
with developmental disabilities
in their own homes, nursing
homes, day training,
intermediate care facilities and
a variety of community settings.
CityLink
http://www.ridecitylink.org/
Greater Peoria Mass Transit
District (CityLink) provides a
safe and reliable transportation
service. For further information
about routes, fares and times
and the busses with wheel chair
lift check out the website.
Client Assistance Program
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29978
The Client Assistance Program
(CAP) helps people with
disabilities receive quality
services by advocating for their
interests and helping them
identify resources, understand
procedures, resolve problems,
and protect their rights in the
rehabilitation process,
employment, and home services.
Individuals with a disability
who want to receive or are
receiving Vocational
Rehabilitation (VR) services or
Home Services are eligible for
CAP assistance. CAP provides
services through advocates and
attorneys located throughout
Illinois. All CAP services are
free and confidential.
Coalition of Citizens with
Disabilities in Illinois
http://www.ccdionline.org/
CCDI is dedicated to advocating
for the rights of all people
with all types of disabilities
at local, state and federal
levels. CCDI strives to keep
their members informed of the
most current disability rights
issues and the ways they can
help advocate. Membership in
CCDI is open to both individuals
and organizations.
CWTC
http://www.cwtc.org/
Give service to adults with
disabilities to help them become
more independent.
DHS
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx
Help People and families meet
basic needs. Services they
provide to help people become
self sufficient with are: cash,
food, childcare, housing, health
and medical, pregnancy,
parenting. To find more services
check out their website.
Dream Center Peoria
http://www.dreamcenterpeoria.org/
Devoted to turn Peoria into a
better place for families with
low income and a safer place for
people to live.
Easter Seals
http://ci.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ILPR_homepage
Easter Seals provides
exceptional services to ensure
that people with disabilities
and their families have equal
opportunity to live, learn, work
and play in their communities.
East Peoria Housing Authority
http://www.cityofeastpeoria.com/index.cfm?pageID=38
The East Peoria Housing
Authority (EPHA) provides an
opportunity for lower income
East Peoria residents to receive
financial help with the cost of
renting a property. EPHA does
this by operating a Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher program.
EP!C
http://www.parcway.org/
1913 W. Townline Road, Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: 309.682.3500
Empowering people, inspiring capabilities. Serving individuals with Developmental Disabilities and their families since 1950.
Family Matters
http://www.fmptic.org
Friendship House
https://www.friendship.house/
Help people and families find a
way to renew life by offering
meals, clothes, and a place to
learn.
Fulton County Housing
Authority
http://www.affordablehousingonline.com/housingauthoritydetail.asp?id=IL084
The Fulton County Housing
Authority offers rental housing
and a section 8 voucher program.
Guardianship and Advocacy
Commission
http://gac.state.il.us/
The Illinois Guardianship and
Advocacy Commission protects the
rights and promotes the welfare
of people with disabilities. The
Commission provides legal
representation, investigates
complaints of rights violations
and provides state guardianship
for people with disabilities in
Illinois. Three program
Divisions in nine regions
throughout the State carry out
the responsibilities of the
Commission. These divisions are:
the Office of State Guardian
(OSG), the Legal Advocacy
Service (LAS) and the Human
Rights Authority (HRA).
Harris Communications
http://www.harriscomm.com/
Harris Communications have a
great selection of over 1,000
products for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing people, children,
parents, teachers, students and
interpreters including books,
DVD, videos and assistive
listening devices.
Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association (HISRA)
https://hisra.org/
The Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association is a cooperative
extension of the Morton, Peoria, Chillicothe, and Washington Park
Districts. Its mission is to provide quality recreation programs and
inclusion
services to individuals with disabilities and special needs.
Human Service Center
http://www.fayettecompanies.org/
Fayette Companies is a
behavioral health organization
located in Peoria, Illinois. The
Center provides services for
individuals with serious mental
illness, substance use
disorders, and co-occurring
disorders through their Human
Service Center and White Oaks
programs.
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
http://www.iltech.org
IATP is a statewide, not-for-profit agency. The primary focus is on education, employment, community living, information technology and telecommunications.
Illinois Network of Centers
for Independent Living
http://www.incil.org
Offer people with disabilities
obtain equal rights and
opportunities as others in their
community.
Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association (IRVSRA)
http://www.fondulacpark.com
This is an organization that offers community-based recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. IRVSRA is affiliated with the Fondulac Park District of Peoria.
Neighborhood House
http://www.nhpeoria.org/
Neighborhood House, established
in 1896, is dedicated to
providing a Safe Haven with
comprehensive services that meet
the social, emotional and
material needs of individuals
and families from infancy to the
elderly. The common goal of all
services is to enhance the
quality of life and foster
independence of those served.
Pekin Housing
Authority
http://www.pekinhousingauthority.com/
Pekin Housing Authority strives
to offer excellent affordable
housing for low and
moderate-income persons through
effective management and the
wise stewardship of public
funds. Applications can be
picked up during office hours
and are accepted on the second,
third, and fourth Thursdays of
every month from 8:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M., except on holidays.
Peoria County Housing
Authority
http://www.peoriahousing.org
The Peoria Housing Authority is
committed to providing
affordable housing opportunities
for all people living in Central
Illinois.
Salvation Army
http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/heartland
To help people get basic needs
and to help the community after
natural disasters.
Social Security
http://www.ssa.gov/
Offers Social Security for
retirees, Medicare, ISS,
disability, help to widows,
widowers, and other survivors.
South Side Mission
http://southsidemission.org/
Their mission is to preach the
Good News of Jesus Christ to the
poor, and in His name, to love,
feed, house, clothe and teach
all those people in need.
Tazwood Mental Health
http://www.tazwoodcenterforwellness.org/
If you or someone you love
struggles with mental illness,
substance abuse, severe
relationship conflicts, or
difficulty adjusting to life
situations. Then Tazwood Mental
Health Center Inc can help. They
offer a variety of behavioral
health services to address these
concerns.
TCRC
http://www.tcrcorg.com/
Offer individuals with
developmental disabilities and
visual impairments a reliable,
local resource. They give people
access to a wide array of
valuable programs and services
like job training and placement,
goal-oriented therapy,
integrated childcare, day
programs, vocational services,
homelike residential programs
and low vision services.
Woodford County Housing
Authority
http://www.affordablehousingonline.com/housingauthoritydetail.asp?id=IL104
Woodford County Housing
Authority offers rental housing
and a section 8 voucher program.
If you are not finding what you are looking for, please phone the office at 309.682.3500 for further assistance.
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