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Call Safe Journeys now if shelter is needed due to domestic or sexual violence.

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Programs to contact

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Safe Journeys

Nonprofit

Domestic violence shelter with 24/7 hotline, free legal help and mental health counseling for survivors; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-815-673-1555
2

Housing Authority for LaSalle County

Local Government Program

Housing vouchers, rental assistance and Head Start referrals for LaSalle County residents; apply online to check eligibility.

Open provider page +1-815-434-0380
3

Bruce Township General Assistance

Local Government Program

Bruce Township general assistance referrals with addiction treatment and recovery support; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-615-635-8784
4

Streator YMCA Community Resources

Nonprofit

Utility assistance, food pantry and referrals to domestic violence shelter; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-815-672-2148
5

Streator Unlimited Residential Services

Nonprofit

Supported residential programs with rental assistance referrals and addiction recovery services; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-522-256-7885
6

LaSalle County Community Referral Guide

Local Government Program

County referral guide connecting residents to housing, addiction treatment, and local support services; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-212-261-7467
7

Tri-County Opportunities Council

Nonprofit

Utility bill help, Head Start enrollment and housing stability programs across tri-county area; apply online.

Open provider page +1-608-839-8606
8

North Central Area Transit

Local Government Program

Public transit and paratransit services for Streator, LaSalle and Livingston counties; see schedules & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-999-999-9999
9

Prairie State Legal Services

Nonprofit

Free legal services for housing issues, evictions, SNAP/benefits enrollment and landlord disputes; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-815-965-2134

Recommended next steps

  • Call Safe Journeys now if shelter is needed due to domestic or sexual violence.
  • Apply with the Housing Authority for LaSalle County for public housing or vouchers.
  • If in Bruce Township/Streator, ask Bruce Township about emergency rent or utility help.
  • Use the Streator YMCA page as a quick local checklist for food, shelter, utilities, and transit contacts.
  • Adults with developmental disabilities should ask Streator Unlimited about residential options and PUNS steps.
  • Download the LaSalle County referral guide and mark food pantries, utility aid, and legal contacts.
  • Use the Livingston County directory for Pontiac/Livingston County food, housing, and benefits navigation.
  • Call Tri-County Opportunities Council about LIHEAP/utility assistance and basic-needs programs.
  • Call NCAT to schedule rides for medical, benefits, food pantry, work, or shelter appointments.
  • Contact Prairie State Legal Services for eviction, benefits, public benefits denials, or housing rights help.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security