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LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) provides assistance with a utility bill. Applications are accepted November 1 – August 15; for elderly or disabled individuals applications are accepted starting October 1. Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline. Call for an appointment. A letter has been sent to those who may be eligible for early application in August or September.

Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date. Contact for more information.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement. Contact for more information.

**This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. This is a one-time payment to your energy provider.

Food pantry.

Physical examinations for drivers required to take a physical by the Department of Transportation.

Provides collaboration with residents, business owners, and local stakeholders to revitalize low- and moderate-income areas in McLean County. Programs help area businesses grow, expand, and locate to create jobs and support local economic development. Initiatives include eliminating blight, preventing the deterioration of existing structures, conserving and expanding affordable housing, and restoring properties of historical or architectural interest. The organization also focuses on improving social services, engaging in long-term community planning, and addressing diverse local development needs.

Bright Beginnings provides support and education to pregnant women, parents of newborns, and families with children ages birth to 5. The program is voluntary but does require commitment on the part of parents to meet with assigned workers on a regular basis. A Family Support Worker (FSW) provides in-home visits to provide support, basic childcare, child development information, and parenting education through a curriculum-based program, and links the family to other health resources.

MercyOne Family Connects offers a nursing visit to new moms and babies 2-3 weeks after delivery from the hospital. Focus on assessing family needs and connecting family to additional support services.

Nurse Family Partnership connects a nurse with a first time mom before 28-weeks gestation. The program is voluntary but does require commitment on the part of parents to meet with assigned nurses on a regular basis. A Registered Nurse provides in-home visits to provide support, medical education and assessment, child development information, and parenting education through an evidence -based program, and links the family to other health resources.

Provides one bag of food staples including frozen meat, bread, and fresh produce when available for each household. Clients can access the pantry once every two weeks.

Trains home child care providers to help ensure the highest quality of care is provided by offering free training and courtesy home visits with activities and crafts for the children, CPR/First Aid certification, and professional development opportunities.

Training for child care providers is offered both through SAL Child Care Resource and Referral programs for all licensed and license-exempt centers and homes in the 16-county IL area from the Quad Cities to central Illinois, and through SAL Home Child Care Network Moline, Galesburg, and Peoria offices for licensed home providers who are part of the Network.

Provides sheriff and dispatch services responsible for emergency assessment and response. Also maintains the county courthouse and jail.

Provides after school programs that includes homework help, tutoring, snack, recreation, dance, basketball, arts and crafts, cooking, computer lab, Boy and GIrl scouts and more.

Alzheimer's Support Groups.

Offers therapy that uses animals to treat patients emotionally and physically. The therapy is very effective in treating veterans, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, and numerous other common concerns of clients.

Works to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve greater independence, personal choice, self-awareness, and wellness opportunities. 

Provides comprehensive health care services, including lab tests, EKGs, skin biopsies, geriatric assessments, cryotherapy, and more.

Provides a variety of services for and related to support groups, such as:

- Refer individuals to appropriate groups.

- Help new groups form.

- Conduct courses and workshops for group leaders.

- Provides consultation to existing groups.

- Educates public about self-help.

- Publishes the Support Group Directory and specialized list of groups.

Services include:

- Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, civil union, etc.)

- Property Taxes (maintains property tax information)

- Election authority

- County Board

Provides industry-specific training for students in Northern IL wanting to obtain a certification in a technology-related field to help obtain a job or get a better job. TIE provides self-paced technology training to anyone interested.

Offers training classes in certification exam preparation for CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and more.

Provides early childhood education services for children. Services include learning a variety of subjects including math, science, literature, music, and art. Services may also include a summer camp.

Offers therapy that uses animals to treat patients emotionally and physically. The therapy is very effective in treating veterans, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, and numerous other common concerns of clients.

Meal served weekly.

Offers support services to those who are experiencing or who have survived domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and child abuse. Offers case management, assistance obtaining an Order of Protection, Civil No Contact Order, or Stalking No Contact Order, help with court advocacy, individual counseling, children's services and support groups.

Provides information, assistance, and referrals for challenges seniors face with independent living.

Assists seniors with Medicare enrollments and Part D changes (SHIP), Medicaid enrollment and recertification, SNAP applications, LIHEAP applications, and referrals to community programs that would be useful to seniors, including food assistance, mental health needs/counseling, transitioning to senior housing, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.

Provides help with budgeting money and bill-paying.