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State of Illinois​

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Crisis Resources

Emergency Response Services

Tazewell & Woodford Counties: (309) 347 1148

Peoria County:(309) 671 8084

The Emergency Response Service (ERS) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a police dispatched mobile crisis unit serving Peoria, Tazewell & Woodford Counties in Illinois. They provide around the clock crisis intervention, assessment and referral services to law enforcement agencies, hospitals, social services, and the general public. This highly trained crisis interventionist team specializes in:

  • Crisis theory for effective interactions
  • Basic legal rights related to behavioral health, housing, and family issues.
  • How to access Community Resources & Supportive Counseling techniques for interventions


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 800-656-HOPE (4673)

National Runaway Switchboard: Call 800-231-6946

24-Hour Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-866-800-1409
(To report suspected abuse, exploitation or neglect of an older person.)

Center on Halsted Crisis Line (ES):  Call 773-871-2273 (CARE)


Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860


IL AIDS/HIV and STD Hotline: Call 1-800-AID-AIDS


Central IL FRIENDS:  309-671-2144


Poison Control Hotline
(800) 222-1222

Alcohol and Drug Helpline
(800) 821-4357


Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
(800) 252-6465

National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 442-HOPE (4673)

Government Services

Illinois Department of Human Services

    SNAP, MEDICAID, TANF, HEALTHCARE SAVINGS, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, CHILDCARE, CHILDCARE SUPPORT SERVICES, SERVICES FOR SENIORS


Peoria County Office: 103 NE Jefferson St, Peoria, IL 61602

Tazewell County Office: 200 S 2nd St #20, Pekin, IL 61554


Illinois Department of Child & Family Services (DCFS)


DO NOT use email to report child abuse or neglect. It causes delays and confidentiality may not be ensured. Whenever you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or at risk, please call the     

Illinois Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (22873).

In non-emergency situations, you may report suspected child abuse or neglect using the new Online Reporting System.


Advocacy Office for Children and Families
DCFS
406 East Monroe Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701

If you know the child's name and birthdate or age and can verify your relationship, the DCFS Advocacy Office for Children and Families can determine if your child is in the care of our Department.

They can also direct you to the Circuit Court involved with your child's case. The Clerk of the Circuit Court can provide other important information, such as the child's case number and the next scheduled court date.

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