Autism and its associated behaviors have been estimated to occur in as many as 1 in 150 individuals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Children with these disorders can learn communication, academics, and independence.
For more information contact the A.N.S.W.E.R.S office at (309) 636-7555.
Email address: answers4autism@hotmail.com

After seeing a growing need, a support group has been started for mothers of kids with food allergies. The group meets for dinner the third Monday of every month at an area restaurant.
Contact: Stephanie Kroodsma

This education program is open to parents, children, and adults. This service fosters a partnership between patients, doctors, and parents that results in preventing and controlling asthma symptoms. Children learn how to take an active role in their own healthcare. Individual or group sessions are available. For more information, please call (309) 655-3813.

Contact Lauri (309) 697-3300

Meets second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
Contact: Coffey5

The program is designed to be an interactive educational experience for young people aged 12-18, who may be engaging in at-risk behaviors such as compulsive chemical, food, Internet or gambling use.

Patient Support Group & Family Awareness Group both meet Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm at 100 N. Main Street, 2nd Floor (East Peoria Professional Building).
Call (309) 655-2730 for more information.

Support meetings, activities, new parent breakfast
Phone: 309.712.4852
Email: info@hoidsa.org

Meetings are open to transplant recipients (pre- and post-txp), family members, friends, and medical personnel. Third Sunday of the month, except December - March
2-4 p.m. CST
Contact : Susan Eyer at tearny@umtec.com

We are a not-for-profit organization established to supplement the health education efforts of Illinois schools, families, civic groups, youth organizations, social agencies, businesses, churches, and health care institutions.

Kids Konnected's mission is to provide friendship, understanding, education, and support for the children who have a parent with cancer, or have lost a parent to cancer. When a parent gets cancer, the entire family is affected. Children facing the same fears and similar experiences can be helped by others in a similar situation. Kids helping Kids is what we're all about.
E-Mail:email@hult-health.org

Support group for families of children with special needs. 3rd Monday of every month 6:30- 7:30 p.m.
Contact Jan Steffen (309) 686-1177

Peoria's Children is a Safe From The Start Site and a community response dedicated to reduce the trauma of exposure to violence in children, ages 0-5 in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties. Peoria's Children offers assessment, therapeutic services, information, referral and community education opportunities. All services are free and confidential.

Program for siblings of children with special needs.
Contact: Colleen Paine Dunham (309) 686-1177 for more information

T.O.U.C.H.’s mission is to provide emotional support for the parent, the child and the entire family. The group brings together parents who have common concerns, feelings and anxieties. They share information and encourage parents through their Parent’s Survival Kit, an annual fall picnic and by Heartline. Heartline provides a one-on-one connection with another parent whose child has been through a similar experience. contact (309) 655-3453 or 1 (800) 443-9898
E-Mail: touch@touchhearts.org