Resources
For life-threatening concerns, call 911 or be taken to the nearest emergency department.
Unity Point Health/Methodist Emergency Response Services for crisis evaluation and counseling: Tazewell & Woodford Counties- (309) 347-1148
Illinois Call4Calm - texting service for free emotional support, you will receive a call from a local licensed counselor within 24 hours; you can also text "unemployment," "food," or "shelter" for more information:
Text “TALK” to 552020
National Suicide Lifeline - 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress:
1-800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863 or click here to chat live with a counselor
Crisis Text Line - "from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment":
Text "Hello" or "Home" to 741741
IL Child Abuse Hotline (DCFS)- if you suspect that a child has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by abuse or neglect. If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, call 911 first. Your confidential call will not only make sure the child is safe, but also help provide the child’s family the services they need to provide a safe, loving and nurturing home:
1-800-25-ABUSE (2873)
Center for Prevention of Abuse - child abuse prevention, domestic violence services, and sexual assault services:
1-800-559-SAFE (7233)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - this Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
2-1-1 Illinois for times of non-emergency crisis as well as for everyday needs. The 2-1-1 call specialists are available to help individuals locate health and human service assistance, on everything from mortgage assistance, EITC tax help and food and shelter, to job counseling services and health resources. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, such as:
-Basic Human Needs: such as food, shelter, rent and utility assistance
-Physical and Mental Health Resources: such as health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, medical information lines, crisis intervention services
-Employment Supports: such as job training, transportation assistance, education programs
-Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: such as adult day care, respite care, home health care, independent living programs
-Support for Children, Youth and Families: such as after school programs, family resource centers, mentoring, tutoring, protective services
Dial 211 or search online at: http://211.org/
Heartline and Heart House - a Community Outreach Center and shelter for women and children offering a wide variety of services to families. Located in Eureka, IL, serving all of Woodford County and its residents. Services provided include community classes, rent and utility assistance, food bank, baby formula, and paper products. Visit their website here.
FamilyCore - a child welfare, counseling, and outreach agency in Peoria, IL. FamilyCore provides a number of services to the community and its families including Family Counseling, Youth Outreach, and Single Parent Program. Visit their website here for more information.
Woodford County Public Health Department - For an updated list of Woodford County Food Pantries, click here.