HELP, HOPE & ANSWERS – A Family Resource list

HOMELESS/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER: Heart House – In Eureka serving Woodford County residents  309-467-6103   www.heartlineandhearthouse.org

FINANCIAL AIDE PROGRAM:  Heartline 309-367-6101  Once a year a client can apply for financial assistance with rent, utilities, prescription medicine and various other needs.  Clients need to call the Heartline office for an appointment and need to be residents of Woodford County.

 

OPEN ARMS COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: Metamora, IL  309-367-2125

Email: openarms@mtco.com

 

THE CENTER FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE: 

CRISIS LINE: 1-800-559-SAFE(7233)

www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org

 

ILLINOIS COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 217-789-2830

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)

RAPE, ABUSE & INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK: 1-800-656-HOPE(4673)

 

BREAK THE CYCLE – EMPOWERING YOUTH TO END DATING VIOLENCE

Contact:  www.thesafespace.org

 

INTERNET SAFETY – www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/children/internet.htm

 

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE ILLINOIS: www.preventchildabuseillinois.org

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