Midwest Central’s Guide to Service Agencies & Community Resources Information Compiled August 2011 Employment Outcomes/Supports Career Link: An Illinois WorkNet Center Website: http://careerlink16.com Mason County Office 114 N. Orange Street Havana IL 62644 309-543-1035 Carol Kuchan ckuchan@careerlink16.com Tazewell County Office 200 S. Second Street, Suite 10 Pekin IL 61555 309-346-4171 ext. 248 1-800-662-1882 David Taylor dtaylor@careerlink16.com Eligibility: varies based on program; some programs are based on income or dislocated worker status (contact a caseworker to determine if you are eligible) Services: Academic, employment, and career counseling College and vocational financial aid Referrals to other social service agencies On-the-job training Free Public Resource Room: Job search and career exploration assistance Resources for finding employment Access to computer programs to update/learn new skills Computer/printer available for job search/education Resume and cover letter assistance Interview preparation assistance Assistive technology available for those with disabilities Free job search workshops Cost: varies based on services Employment Outcomes/Supports Community Workshop and Training Center, Inc. (CWTC) Website: www.cwtc.org 3215 N. University Street Peoria IL 61604 309-686-3300 Gail Leiby gleiby@cwtc.org Eligibility: must be 16 years or older and have a documented disability (services provided for Peoria, Tazewell, and Fulton counties) Services: Community employment Community integration Employment service coordination Contract services Job skills training Transition services Cost: varies based on services Employment Outcomes/Supports Department of Human Services/Department of Rehabilitation Services Website: www.dhs.state.il.us/ 2970 Court Street Pekin IL 61554 309-353-2032 1-888-340-1008 (TTY) Eligibility: must be 16 years or older and have a documented disability (services provided for Mason, Tazewell, and Fulton counties) Services: Diagnostics Information and referral Training/retraining Counseling and guidance Job placement/follow-up Supported employment Transition/STEP Cost: Free; government supported program Employment Outcomes/Supports Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois, Inc. Website: www.goodwillpeo.org Corporate Office: 2319 E. War Memorial Drive Peoria IL 61614 309-682-1113 Pekin Site: 3245 Court Street Pekin IL 61554 309-347-6201 Eligibility: will consider any person willing to apply for services (services provided for 18 counties in central Illinois, including Mason and Tazewell) Services: Free instructor-led computer skills classes Forklift and safety training The Power of Work program with training in: o Customer service o Soft skills o Job retention o Conflict resolution in the workplace o Job transitioning o Presentation and appearance o Resume writing o Job search o Job application o Interviewing skills o Stress and anger management o Organizational skills o Career development Cost: varies based on services Employment Outcomes/Supports Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Website: www.ides.state.il.us/ 200 S. 2nd Street, Suite 10 Pekin IL 61554 800-244-5631 1-866-322-8357 (TTY) Eligibility: anyone interested in career information or looking for employment (services provided for Tazewell, Mason and Fulton counties) Services: Unemployment Insurance Benefits Registration for Work Referrals to apprenticeship programs Referrals to job training services Re-employment services Job search workshops Trade assistance NAFTA transitional assistance Referrals to resume assistance On-line Resources: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) – high school/college students and adults CIS Junior – middle/junior high students Parent’s Place – parents/guardians CIS Quick Click – everyone ***See website for links Cost: varies based on services; government supported program Employment Outcomes/Supports Tazewell County Resource Centers (TCRC) Website: www.tcrcorg.com Newlun Center – Corporate Office: 21310 Illinois Route 9 Tremont IL 61568 309-347-7148 309-925-2061 Eligibility: persons with developmental disabilities or visual impairments (services provided for Tazewell and Mason counties) Services: Vocational services Job training Job placement o Competitive employment (with limited supervision) o Supported employment (with supervision) Cost: varies based on services Postsecondary Education Illinois Central College (ICC) Website: http://www.icc.edu/ 1 College Drive East Peoria IL 61635 309-694-5422 309-694-5721 (TTY) Office for Access Services: Terri Ingles tingles@icc.edu 309-694-5749 Eligibility: based on high school transcript & academic placement test score (can be taken at Midwest Central); to receive special services and/or accommodations, student must register for an appointment with the Office for Access Services; student must provide documentation of disability including reason/rationale for needed accommodations Services: Alternate textbook format Orientation/Mobility training Interpreting services In-class note taking assistance Testing accommodations Accessible parking Nursing services/personal assistance Tutorial labs o Writing o Reading/study skills o Math o HELP Cost: Tuition for residents within college district is $102 per semester hour; students can apply for financial aid and/or scholarships Postsecondary Education Illinois State University (ISU) Website: http://illinoisstate.edu/ Office of Admissions 201 Hovey Hall Campus Box 2200 Normal IL 61790 309-438-2181 800-366-2478 Disability Concerns Office 350 Fell Hall Campus Box 1290 Normal IL 61790 309-438-5853 309-438-8620 (TTY) ableisu@ilstu.edu (E-mail) Eligibility: based on high school transcript, ACT test score, and academic personal statement; student must provide documentation of disability including reason/rationale for needed accommodations Services: Exam accommodations o Testing, separate room, extended time o Reader, scribe Classroom accommodations o Note taker o Typist o Accessible seating Communication accommodations o Sign Language interpreter o Real Time Captioning Alternative format and assistive technology accommodations o Electronic text o Assistive technology Environmental accommodations o Library assistant o Special parking permits o Accessible parking spaces o Accommodations within university housing/campus dining Cost: In-State tuition and general fees is $394.40 per credit hour (there may be additional fees based on program/major); housing and meal plans are available; students can apply for financial aid and/or scholarships Postsecondary Education Lincoln College Website: http://www.lincolncollege.edu 300 Keokuk Street Lincoln IL 62656 217-732-3155 800-569-0556 Office for Disability Services: Shannon Crabtree scrabtree@lincolncollege.edu 217-732-3155 Ext 227 Eligibility: based on high school transcript & ACT test score; student must provide documentation of disability including reason/rationale for needed accommodations Services: Advocacy Alternative testing Note-taking assistance Text in alternate format Technical assistance Collaboration with campus and community ACCESS Program (for students with ADHD) o ACCESS Prep Program o Weekly meetings with an ACCESS Coach o Weekly follow-up reports to students and parents o Assistance with implementing ODS accommodations Cost: Tuition is $23,000 per year, plus room & board, as well as other fees; ACCESS Program is an additional $2,250 per semester; students can apply for financial aid and/or scholarships Postsecondary Education Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIU-C) Website: http://siuc.edu/ Southern Illinois University Carbondale IL 62901 618-453-2121 Disability Support Services 900 South Normal Avenue Woody Hall B150 Carbondale IL 62901 Bryan Dallas 618-453-5738 618-453-2293 (TTY) Eligibility: based on high school transcript & ACT test score; student must provide documentation of disability including reason/rationale for needed accommodations Services: Consultation with instructors Note takers Test proctoring Text conversion & accessible course materials Lab assistants Tutorial assistance Reader/homework assistant referral Advocacy and counseling Housing assessments Liaison services Achieve Program (academic supports for students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficits; http://achieveprogram.siuc.edu/) Cost: In-State tuition is $259.80 per credit hour, plus fees, room & board, etc for an approximate total of $23,467 for the year; full-time support from the Achieve Program is an additional $3200+ per semester; students can apply for financial aid and/or scholarships Postsecondary Education Spoon River College (SRC) Website: http://src.edu/ Main Campus: 23235 N. County Highway 22 Canton IL 61520 309-649-6400 Havana Campus: 324 E. Randolph Havana IL 62644 309-543-4413 disAbility Support Services (DSS): Janet Munson janet.munson@src.edu 309-649-6273 Eligibility: based on high school transcript & COMPASS test score (can be taken at Havana Campus with an appointment); to receive special services and/or accommodations, student must provide documentation of disability including reason/rationale for needed accommodations to the DSS Advisor Services: Audio books Interpreter Tutoring Testing accommodations Student success coach Others based on individual need Cost: Tuition and fees for residents within college district is $103 per semester hour; Out of District, In State cost is $232 per semester hour; Online cost is $140 per semester hour; students can apply for financial aid and/or scholarships Daily Living/Residential Support Advocates for Access Website: www.advocatesforaccess.com 4450 N. Prospect Road, Suite C8 Peoria Heights IL 61616 309-682-3500 309-682-3567 (TTY) Email: info@advocatesforaccess.com Eligibility: people with disabilities Services: Housing Services o Housing Lists (for Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell & Woodford) o Homeownership Program o Minor Home Repair Program o Homeownership Advisory Coalition o Ramp Program Personal Assistant Program Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Services o Interpreter Lists o Amplified Phone Program (ITAC) Youth/Transition Services Community Reintegration Program Community Services Corporate Services Equipment Loan Program (used devices/equipment) o Wheelchairs o Walkers o Crutches o Shower chairs o Hospital beds Cost: FREE; all programs and services feature advocacy, counseling, education, and referrals Daily Living/Residential Support Apostolic Christian Home for the Handicapped, Inc. Website: www.achh.org Administrative Office: 2125 Veterans Road Morton IL 61550 309-266-9781 Email: Inforequest@achh.org Eligibility: adults with developmental disabilities (disabilities that occur prior to age 21 and result in delays or impairments in motor skills, communication skills, self-care skills, learning skills, etc.) in the Central Illinois area Services: Community integration Training (personal, social and leisure skills) Therapy (speech, occupational and physical) Residential services o Intermediate Care Facilities Timber Ridge (74-bed) 2125 Veterans Road Morton IL 61550 Oakwood Estate (16-bed) 2213 Veterans Road Morton IL 61550 Linden Estate (16-bed) 1000 Linden Street Morton IL 61550 o Community Integrated Living Arrangements Clients’ home and/or 2-5 beds in homes provided by the agency Cost: licensed and funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Illinois Department of Public Healthcare and Family Services, and the Illinois Department of Human Services; necessary services provided to each client without regard of ability to pay Daily Living/Residential Support Central Illinois Center for Independent Living (CICIL) Website: http://www.state.il.us/dhr/Housenet/disab/cicil/cicil.htm 614 W. Glen Peoria IL 61614 309-682-3500 V/TTY 309-347-8995 Pekin V/TTY Eligibility: persons with disabilities, their families, and the community in which they live; also work with private organizations, local communities, service providers, business and industries that require technical assistance in responding to the needs of persons with disabilities Services: Advocacy Peer Counseling Information and Referral Independent Living Skills Training o Financial Management o Personal Assistant Management o Housing o Education/Training o Transportation o Self Care/Daily Living o Consumer/Legal Affairs o Self Advocacy o Employment o Health care/Medical Personal Assistant Referral Program Public Education/Outreach TTY Distribution Program Deaf Services Youth Services Program (Transition) Cost: FREE services provided for Peoria, Tazewell, Fulton, and Woodford counties; paid membership provides additional funding Daily Living/Residential Support Christian Civic Outreach 515 S. Third Street Pekin IL 61554 309-347-2639 Contact Person: Warren TemHaken Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed 12 - 1 p.m.) Eligibility: must live in Tazewell or Mason County Services: Cost: FREE Food Clothing Blankets Dishes High Chairs School Supplies Baby Food Diapers Soap & Paper Products Christmas Toys Emergency Transportation Emergency Prescription Vouchers Daily Living/Residential Support Community Workshop and Training Center, Inc. (CWTC) Website: www.cwtc.org 3215 N. University Street Peoria IL 61604 309-686-3300 Gail Leiby gleiby@cwtc.org Eligibility: must be 18 years or older and have a documented disability (services provided for Peoria, Tazewell, and Fulton counties) Services: Independent living training Family support/community integration Independent living apartments/houses Supported living apartments o Should be able to access community resources o Must meet HUD guidelines o Commitment to maximizing independent living skills o Ability to take action for self-preservation in an emergency o Rent is based on resident’s income o In Tazewell County: Twin Oaks S.L.A. Valle Vista S.L.A. th 2021 S. 14 Street 1410 Valle Vista Pekin IL 61554 Pekin IL 61554 Community living facilities o Committed to maximizing independent living skills o Must not be in need of skilled nursing care, prenatal care or specialized services o Ability to learn to self-medicate, perform daily living skills and care for personal needs o Funding provided by DHS; residents pay a portion of income for board and programming o In Tazewell County: Twin Oaks C.L.F. 2011 S. 14th Street Pekin IL 61554 Daily Living/Residential Support Department of Human Services/Family Community Resource Center Website: www.dhs.state.il.us/ Mason County: 323 W Main Havana IL 62644 309-543-3329 1-866-451-5768 (Nextalk) Tazewell County: 200 S 2nd Street, Suite 20 Pekin IL 61554 309-347-4184 1-866-324-3820 (Nextalk) Eligibility: varies based on program/assistance Services: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (helps pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical) Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (cash and/or medical assistance) SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) Referral for other community services, such as child care, mental health, domestic violence, employment and training Cost: Free; government supported program Daily Living/Residential Support Housing Authority City of Pekin 1901 Broadway Pekin IL 61554 309-346-7996 Website: www.pekinhousingauthority.com Contact Person: Dennis Green Email: dgreen@grics.net Eligibility: must pass applicant screening process and meet income guidelines; all adult residents must work at least 30 hours a week or participate in eight hours of community service or a self-sufficiency program each month. Self-sufficiency programs include job training, work placement, education, apprenticeships and any program that helps residents prepare to work. Services: Subsidized housing for seniors, persons with disabilities, families and single persons in Pekin, South Pekin, Green Valley, and Mackinaw Cost: While rent is typically based off 30% of a resident’s household income, there are times when a resident's income becomes high enough he or she reaches the maximum rent rate (or flat rent rate). This rate is based on area comps of similar units. Mason County/Prairieland Council, Inc. 201 East Hurst Havana IL 62644 309-543-4515 Website: www.masoncountyhousing.org Contact Person: Penny Smith Email: psmith@masoncountyhousing.org Eligibility: must pass applicant screening process and meet income guidelines Services: Subsidized housing for seniors, persons with disabilities, families and single persons in Havana, Bushnell, Ipava, Mason City, Vermont, and Avon Cost: Rent is based on resident’s household income Daily Living/Residential Support Tazewell County Resource Centers (TCRC) Website: www.tcrcorg.com Newlun Center – Corporate Office: 21310 Illinois Route 9 Tremont IL 61568 309-347-7148 309-925-2061 Eligibility: persons with developmental disabilities or visual impairments (services provided for Tazewell and Mason counties) Services: Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) provide a homelike environment and 24-hour per day support for adults with developmental disabilities. The CILA program promotes independence in daily living, economic self-sufficiency and integration into the community. TCRC operates the Arlington and Parkway CILAs in Pekin, as well as the Bloomington Road, Cottonwood, and Pleasant Hill CILAs in East Peoria. An average of seven residents lives in each home. Cost: varies based on services needed Daily Living/Residential Support USDA, Rural Development Website: www.rurdev.usda.gov/il/index.html RD Service Center Office: Galesburg Service Center 233 S Soangetaha Rd Galesburg IL 61401 309-342-5138 RD State Office: Rural Development State Office 2118 W. Park Court, Suite A Champaign IL 61821 217-403-6200 Contact: Christopher Mowrer 309-342-5138 ext 4 Christopher.mowrer@il.usda.gov Contact: Molly Hammond 217-403-6203 Molly.Hammond@il.usda.gov Eligibility: rural Americans with very low-, low-, and moderate-income; the elderly; and persons with disabilities (services provided for Tazewell and Mason counties) Services: Single Family Housing Loans & Grants (provides homeownership opportunities; programs also make funding available to finance vital improvements necessary to make homes decent, safe, and sanitary) o Rural Housing Guaranteed Loan o Rural Housing Direct Loan o Rural Repair and Rehabilitation Loan and Grant o Mutual Self-Help Loans o Rural Housing Site Loans o Housing Application Packaging Grants o Individual Water and Waste Grants o Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants o Technical and Supervisory Assistance Grants Multi-Family Family Housing Loans & Grants (provides affordable multi-family rental housing; primarily a direct mortgage program, but funds may also be used to buy and improve land and to provide necessary facilities such as water and waste disposal systems; deep subsidy rental assistance is available to eligible families) o Rural Rental Housing/Rental Assistance Program o Guaranteed Rental Housing o Housing Preservation Grants o Farm Labor Housing Loans and Grants Community Participation/Recreation/Leisure Camp Big Sky Website: www.campbigsky.org P.O. Box 56 Farmington IL 61531 309-258-6002 Contact: Brad Guidi Email: exec@campbigsky.org Eligibility: children and adults with developmental, physical, cognitive, sensory, and age-related disabilities including veterans of the U.S. Armed Services; family members, friends, and caregivers Services: Open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from the first of May until the end of October; all equipment, facilities, supplies, and accommodations are provided (need only bring food & drink for visit) Daytime Activities o Fishing o Recreational Boating o Nature Study o Arts and Crafts o Kite Flying o Hiking o Relaxation o Fossil Hunting o Lawn Games o Bocce Ball o Cookouts o Camp Fires Overnight Camping o Cabins o Tents Cost: FREE ***All accommodations and activities are totally accessible, including trail-ways, restrooms, picnic tables, boats, campfire areas, swings, cabins, and tents. Community Participation/Recreation/Leisure Central Illinois Riding Therapy (CIRT) Website: www.cirt.info/ 305 Neumann Drive East Peoria IL 61611 309-699-3710 Email: cirt@cirt.info Eligibility: people, age three to adult, with a physical, emotional and/or mental disability Services: Weekly Riding Lessons o Individually tailored therapeutic horseback riding lessons o ½ or hour lesson o Monday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. o Wednesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. o Thursday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Horse Shows o CIRT Annual Benefit Horse Show o Tazewell County 4-H Horse Show o Illinois State Jr. Horse Show o Youth Charity Horse Show Cost: Rider fees are as follows: • New Rider Registration Fee ‐ $25 (includes CIRT T‐ shirt) • Return Rider Registration Fee ‐ $20 • One Hour Class (up to 4 riders) ‐ $20 • ½ Hour Class (up to 2 riders) ‐ $20 • Horse Show Cost for each Show attending ‐ $10 plus show class entry fees Complete session payment is to be paid during the first week of each session; partial scholarships are available on a monthly or annual basis for riders who are unable to afford the full fee (volunteer time credit is also available) Community Participation/Recreation/Leisure Greater Peoria Mass Transit (CityLink) Website: http://mycitylink.info/ Transit Center 407 SW Adams Street Peoria IL 61602 309-676-4040 Eligibility: anyone with a bus pass or bus fare Services: bus service within Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, and points in-between; Cost: $1 adult pass/single ride; $.50 disabled pass/single ride; $20 adult punch pass/20 rides; $10 disabled punch pass/20 rides; $40 Metro card/unlimited monthly; $20 disabled Metro card/unlimited monthly (proof of disability required; Medicare cards accepted as proof; to receive ID cards for disabled fares at Greater Peoria Mass Transit (CityLink), call John Williams at 309-679-8139 for an appointment) Paratransit (CityLift) CityLink paratransit service is a "safety net" for only those individuals who do not have the functional capability to use the fixed-route system. Disability alone does not qualify a person to ride the paratransit service under the Americans with Disabilities Act. For questions call 309-679-8183; to schedule a trip call 309-999-3667 Eligibility: Any individual who has a disability or multiple disabilities that result in the following may be eligible for CityLift paratransit service: • inability to get on an accessible fixed-route bus. • inability to disembark from an accessible fixed-route bus. • inability to get to or from or wait at a fixed-route bus stop Cost: $2 per trip/$4 round trip; see website for details regarding complimentary paratransit service Community Participation/Recreation/Leisure Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association (IRVSRA) ***cooperative extension of Pekin and Fondulac Park Districts Website: http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/irvsra/index.html Pekin Park District Recreation Reception Office 1701 Court Street Pekin IL 61554 309-347-7275 Contact: Caroline Campbell Special Populations Program Manager Eligibility: residents (and non-residents) with developmental disabilities Services: varies during seasons, but includes Recreational Programs & Leisure Services o Swim Lessons o Aktion Club o IRVSRA Sunshine Camp Special Olympics Illinois Events o Basketball o Bowling o Soccer o Track and Field o T-Ball o Softball Special Events o Dances o Movie Nights o Picnics Cost: varies based on program/event; see website for more details or call office Community Participation/Recreation/Leisure Pekin Park District Website: www.pekinparkdistrict.org Recreation Reception Office 1701 Court Street Pekin IL 61554 309-347-7275 Eligibility: residents (and non-residents) of Pekin Services: varies during seasons, but includes Parks!!! Boating on the Lagoon Dragonland Water Park Golf Courses o Lick Creek o Parkview Magic Dragon Gold & Games Rockin’ P Riding Ranch Soldwedel Program Center Veterans Memorial Arena And MANY, MANY MORE!!!!! Cost: varies based on service/activity; some are FREE; see website for more details or stop by the office for a seasonal brochure Community Participation/Recreation/Leisure Public Library Forman Valley Library 404 S Harrison Street Manito IL 61546 309-968-7120 Website: www.manitoil.com/library.asp Havana Public Library 201 W Adams Street Havana IL 62644 309-543-4701 (V/TTD) Website: www.havana.lib.il.us/library/ Pekin Public Library 301 S 4th Street Pekin IL 61554 309-347-7111 Website: www.pekinpubliclibrary.org Eligibility: anyone can use the services in the library; to be able to check out library materials, you must have a library card (FREE with proof of residency) Services: vary based on location, but most have: Books – on tape, CD, or in large print Music CDs Movies on VHS & DVD Magazines & Newspapers Copy machine & Fax Computers for Internet and word-processing Information – just ask! Community Participation/Recreation/Leisure YWCA of Pekin Website: www.ywca.org/pekin 315 Buena Vista Pekin IL 61554 309-347-9922 Eligibility: no residency requirements; annual membership required to participate in certain activities Services: Racial Justice o Coalition for Equality Economic Advancement o Welfare Reform o Increasing Womens Income o Affordable, Accessible Early Childhood Education Child Care Programs o Child Care o Summer Adventure o Latchkey o Adventure Camp Youth/Teens o Cheerleading o Babysitting Training Health/Fitness o Cardio/Weight room o Karate o Silver Sneakers Literacy o Tutor Training o Adult Education o English as a Second Language Aquatics o Water Fitness o Learn to Swim o Pool Plunges o Lifeguard Training Cost: rates vary based on age and program options; scholarships are available (application and proof of income) Additional Resources Adult Down Syndrome Center Website: www.advocatehealth.com/luth/downsyndromecenteradultsandteens 1999 Dempster Street Park Ridge IL 60068 847-318-2303 Eligibility: adults (12-years and older) with Down syndrome Services: comprehensive medical resource providing multidisciplinary medical and psychosocial care, with an emphasis on health promotion Physician Nurse Practitioner Clinical Therapist Registered & Licensed Dietitian Certified Medical Assistant Advocacy Specialist Outreach Specialist Practice Manager Outreach Programs Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (evenings by appointment only) Cost: varies based on services needed; Insurance accepted Additional Resources The Autism Program of Illinois Website: www.theautismprogram.org 5220 S. 6th Street Rd., Suite 1700 Springfield IL 62703 217-525-8332 Eligibility: children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families Services: a network of 30 community agency and university partners; offers families local access to resources, innovative services, and supports to better understand ASDs and to provide a better quality of life for those individuals diagnosed on the spectrum Cost: varies based on services selected Additional Resources Central Illinois Service Access, Inc. (CISA) Website: http://cisagroup.org/DD.htm 101 Madigan Drive Lincoln IL 62656 217-732-4731 (V/TTY) 877-437-9588 Eligibility: individuals with developmental disabilities (serving 7 counties, including Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell) Services: Priority of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) Individual Service and Support Advocacy (ISSA) Bogard Service Coordination Case Coordination Cost: varies based on services Additional Resources Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois Website: www.capcil.org 1800 W. Fifth Street Lincoln IL 62656 217-732-2159 Contact: Angela Stoltzenburg, Executive Director Eligibility: residents of Dewitt, Fulton, Logan, Mason, Menard, and Piatt Counties Services: Child Care Program Community Service Block Grant Foster Grandparent Program Head Start Program Homemaker Program Homeless Prevention Program Illinois Home Weatherization Program Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Senior Citizens Nutrition Programs Senior Citizens Transportation Program Summer Day Camp Program Cost: varies based on services Additional Resources County Health Department Mason County 1002 E. Laurel Ave. Havana IL 62644 309-543-2201 Website: www.masoncohealth.com Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tazewell County 21306 Illinois Route 9 Tremont IL 61568 309-927-5511 Website: www.tazewellhealth.org Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eligibility: individuals living in that county Services: included, but not limited to Environmental Health Communicable Disease Senior Care Health Education Prenatal Care Family Planning WIC/Family Case Management Emergency Preparedness Oral Health Lead Testing Vision and Hearing Immunizations Substance Abuse Prevention Cost: varies based on services Additional Resources Easter Seals Website: www.ci.easterseals.com 507 E. Armstrong Avenue Peoria IL 61603 309-686-1177 2404 E. Empire Bloomington IL 61704 309-663-8275 2715 N. 27th Street Decatur IL 62526 217-429-1052 800-500-7325 20 Timber Pointe Lane Hudson IL 61748 309-365-8021 Eligibility: all people with disabilities and their families Services: Pediatric Therapy The Autism Program at Easter Seals LaHood Center for Cerebral Palsy Recreational Programming Family Support Services Timber Pointe Outdoor Center Adult Services ***See website for more detail regarding available services Cost: varies based on services; payment options and methods of funding are available; payment agreement will be made before services are provided Additional Resources Enabling Devices Website: www.enablingdevices.com Enabling Devices Toys for Special Children 50 Broadway Hawthorne NY 10532 914-747-3070 800-832-8697 Eligibility: people looking for assistive technology, especially for people with disabilities Services: catalog of assistive technology products, including Classroom Ready Kits Communicators Specially Adapted and Switch Adapted Toys Capability Switches Adapted Electronics Products for the Visually Impaired Sensory Products Autism Products Useful Devices Mobility Mounting Devices Books Cost: varies based on product choice Free Information on Website: Videos Product Manuals Tools, Tips and Toys Communicator Comparison Chart Switch Comparison Chart Ask Dr. Steve Additional Resources Heartland Community Health Clinic Website: www.heartlandchc.org Heartland at Garden 1701 W. Garden Street Peoria IL 61605 309-680-7600 Heartland at Carver Clinic 711 W. John Gwynn Jr. Ave. Peoria IL 61605 309-680-7600 Heartland at East Bluff 2321 N. Wisconsin Avenue Peoria IL 61603 309-680-7600 Heartland Dental at East Bluff 2321 N. Wisconsin Avenue Peoria IL 61603 309-680-7640 Eligibility: anyone in need of health services (with a focus on the medically underserved and the uninsured) Services: School Physicals Educational Courses Primary Healthcare o Wellness & Health Promotion Programs Nutrition Well Baby Breast-feeding Parenting Classes o Screening & Disease Management Programs Diabetes Asthma Hypertension o Clinic Services Primary Care Immunizations & Well-child Exams Perinatal & Family Planning Women’s Health Services Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Neurology Pediatric Eye & Ear Screenings Cost: varies based on services; Medicaid, Medicare and many forms of commercial insurance are accepted; patient assistance/financial aid is available (services for Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties) Additional Resources National Multiple Sclerosis Society Website: www.nationalmssociety.org Greater Illinois Chapter 525 W. Monroe Street, Suite 900 Chicago IL 60661 312-421-4500 800-344-4867 Greater Illinois Central Region 809 W. Detweiller Drive Peoria IL 61615 309-673-4448 Eligibility: people with multiple sclerosis and their families; NMSS Greater Illinois Chapter provides services in 73 counties in Illinois; the Greater Illinois Central Region services the following counties: DeWitt, Fulton, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford Counties Services: Information Resource Center Learning Resources Supportive Services Financial Assistance Family Focus Programs Counseling Transportation Care Management Home Care Physical/Occupational Therapy Evaluations Durable Medical Equipment Incontinence Supplies Home/Vehicle Modification Cost: varies based on services; financial assistance and planning is available Additional Resources Planned Parenthood Website: www.plannedparenthood.org Pekin Health Center 328 South 4th Street Pekin IL 61554 309-347-1274 Hours: Mon 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tues 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wed 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thurs 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eligibility: anyone needing sexual and/or reproductive health care Services: Birth Control Services HIV Testing HPV & Hepatitis Vaccines Men’s Health Services Pregnancy Testing, Options & Services STD Testing & Treatment Women’s Health Services Cost: varies based on services; fees are based on household income; Medicaid and insurance accepted; payment expected at time of service (you will not be turned away because of inability to pay) Additional Resources Retro-Tech Inc. Website: www.retro-tech.org 625 W. Main Street Peoria IL 61606 309-682-0675 Hours: Mon – Fri Sat 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eligibility: the low income, physically challenged & students in need in Illinois Services: Recycling o Accept electronic donations o Refurbish computers and electronics Placement o Places computer systems in homes of students, handicapped and low income individuals o Delivered Internet ready with preloaded software Retail o Computers o Television/Video o Stereo/Audio o Professional Grade and Consumer Grade available for a low cost o Stock changes daily Cost: application fee (covers cost of administering the program); computer is free to those who qualify Student: proof of enrollment Handicapped: doctor’s statement or proof of enrollment in another program Low Income: proof of income Additional Resources Salvation Army Website: www.salvationarmy.org IL Corps Community Center 243 Derby Street Pekin IL 61554 309-346-3010 Eligibility: anyone in Tazewell County and the surrounding area that has a need Services: Disaster Services Emergency Assistance o Emergency Financial Assistance Rent Utilities Prescriptions Transportation o Emergency Shelter o Food & Nutrition Programs o Seasonal Services Cost: varies based on need Rust Transitional Center 235 Derby Street Pekin IL 61554 309-478-7878 Contact: Tess Klein Eligibility: anyone in need of housing/shelter Services: Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Cost: varies based on need Additional Resources Social Security Administration Website: www.socialsecurity.gov 2801 Broadway Pekin IL 61554 877-405-0499 800-325-0778 (TTY) Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eligibility: people with disabilities; people of age 65-years and older; survivors of people receiving social security benefits (this office serves Mason and Tazewell counties) Services: Social Security Disability Benefits Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Social Security Survivors Benefits Medicare Cost: Free and/or payment into social security during employment Additional Resources Tazewell County Dental Center Website: http://tazewell.com/taz-dental-center.html and/or http://www.tazewellhealth.org/dental-health/clinic-services.html?layout=default 135 Radio City Drive North Pekin IL 61554 309-382-2229 Hours: Mon Tues Wed-Fri 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (closed 1:00 –2:00 p.m.) 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.) 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.) Eligibility: Tazewell County residents ages 3 ½ and older with a medical card and/or low income Services: Basic examination Restorative dentistry Educational services Dental sealant Cost: sliding scale based on ability to pay; Medical Card accepted (with the exception of those services denied or not normally covered by public aid) Additional Resources Tazewell - Mason Counties Special Education Association (TMCSEA) Website: www.tmcsea.org 300 Cedar Street Pekin IL 61554 309-347-5164 Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eligibility: students with disabilities, parents and school districts in Tazewell and Mason counties Services: Resources: Assistive Technology Audiology Autism Assistance Early Childhood Extended School Year Hearing Impaired Low Incidence Diagnostic Services (LIDS) Nursing Services Occupational/Physical Therapy Speech/Language Visually Impaired For Parents For Schools For Transition Costs: Member districts are billed for a shared cost to operate the cooperative. Classes, programs, and professional services are then billed separately. Student consultations/evaluations and district training are paid for through the IDEA Grant. Consultations and trainings are limited to three visits. Costs for the Association's services are determined annually and approved at the August Policy Board meeting of the Association. District costs are based on student enrollment and degree of contracted services purchased. Additional Resources Tazwood Community Services, Inc. Website: none available; see http://iacaanet.org/member_tazwood.php 2005 S. Main Street Field Shopping Center Morton IL 61550 309-266-9941 Contact: Cindy Bergstrand, Executive Director Eligibility: residents of Tazewell and Woodford Counties Services: Economic Development o Scholarship Program o Employment Support Program Education o School Supply Program Housing o Home Repairs/Handicap Accessible o Foreclosure Prevention Program o Weatherization Emergency Services o Footwear Vouchers o Crisis Intervention Nutrition o Supplemental Food Pantry Program Linkages o Information, Outreach, and Referral Services o Summer Camp o Veteran’s Benefit Enrollment Cost: varies based on services Additional Resources Tazwood Mental Health Center Website: www.tazwoodmentalhealth.org Pekin Main Facility 3248 Vandever Avenue Pekin IL 61554 309-347-5522 Outpatient Services 309-347-1634 Psychosocial Rehabilitation 309-347-1114 Case Management 309-347-5579 Administration 309-347-1148 Crisis & Referral Services East Peoria Clinic 111 W. Washington Street, Suite 230 East Peoria IL 61611 309-694-6462 Lincoln Clinic 124-126 S. Chicago Street Lincoln IL 62656 217-732-6865 Eligibility: people struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, severe relationship conflicts, or difficulty adjusting to life situations (Fulton, Logan, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties) Services: Mental Health Services Substance Abuse Services Individual psychotherapy o Adults o Adolescents o Children Family and Group Therapy Psychiatry Services o Medication Management o Monitoring ***See website for more details regarding services Cost: varies based on services; funding for some programs provided in full or in part by the Department of Human Services, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse