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Experiencing Homelessness?
Are you or someone you know in need of housing assistance?
Please see the list of providers below to assist with a range of services from emergency shelter, domestic violence assistance, permanent housing and more. Interested in speaking directly with someone to learn more about what resources are available?
Contact 2-1-1 or 309-999-4029
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Programs and Clients
Salvation Army Peoria
Family Shelter: provides temporary housing for women, children, and intact families
Salvation Army Peoria
Safety Net: emergency shelter for single men
Salvation Army Pekin
Rust Transitional Center: emergency shelter for families, single men, and women
Dream Center
Shelter: Emergency shelter for women, children, and families
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Safe Shelter: emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Carol House of Hope: emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
Phoenix Community Development Services
Veterans Haven: shelter for veterans experiencing mental illness
Domestic Violence
Center for Prevention of Abuse
The Center for Prevention of Abuse has a variety of services and resources to help you if you are a victim of abuse. The services are free and confidential and the crisis line is available 24/7 at 1-800-559-SAFE (7233). For more information about services or to make an appointment, please call 309-691-0551.
Accessing Resources
All funded housing providers within the Continuum of Care work from one list of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Those on the list are prioritized for resources based upon needs. In order to be placed on the list, individuals and families go through a process called “Coordinated Entry” during which time they are asked questions to understand their current situation and assess their needs. If you need to be placed on the Coordinated Entry list, you can visit:
Call 2-1-1
Call the Heart of Illinois United Way Information and Referral Hotline at 211 or 309-999-4029.
Salvation Army
Peoria or Pekin 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday
Phoenix Community Development Services
Peoria 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
Dream Center
24 hours a day
Homeless Prevention
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Peoria and Pekin offers access to resources to those who are at-risk of homelessness.
Prairie State Legal Services
Want to know more about your rights as a tenant? The experts at Prairie State Legal Services can provide legal assistance to those experiencing unlawful eviction.
COORDINATED entry process
Coordinated Entry is a system that targets a limited pool of housing resources toward people who are chronically homeless and/or are at advanced risk in their homelessness because of disability or violence.
Non-C.O.C. Housing Resources
Income-based/Subsidized Housing
*Opportunities for Adults with a Disabling Condition and Seniors
There are income-based housing opportunities targeted to people age 18+ with a disabling condition that can be verified by a doctor; as well as those who are a certain age (often 55+ or 62+), regardless of presence of a disability.
Advocates for Access maintains lists of these complexes on their website and can provide guidance on the application process.