Community Resources

The Y has always been an organization that prioritizes healthy living in spirit, mind, and body by promoting healthy behaviors and mitigating risk factors. As we always have, the Y will continue to respond to the current needs of our communities. We will offer spaces and programs that create a sense of belonging, nurture passions, and strive to ensure everyone feels supported, welcomed, and valued. The Y will intentionally support mental health as part of overall health and well-being so that individuals can better reach their potential.

If you or someone you know is facing challenges related to poverty, housing, utilities, food security, or other essential needs, the YMCA is here to help connect you with the right resources. No one should have to face these hardships alone, and we are committed to helping individuals and families find stability and support. Please explore the links and contacts provided below to find local assistance programs in the Streatorland area.

Utility Assistance

Tri-County Opportunities Council (815) 673-3222
Salvation Army 360 Life Center of Streator (815) 672-2746
St. Vincent de Paul (815) 672-3687

Shelter

Safe Journeys/ADV & SAS (815) 673-1555
IV Pads (815) 224-3047

Transportation

North Central Area Transit (833) 433-6228
St. Vincent de Paul (815) 672-3687

Mental Health/Substance Use

North Central Behavioral Health Systems (815) 434-4727
The Perfectly Flawed Foundation (815) 830-8675
Streator Can Recover (815) 674-4783
Celebrate Recovery (815) 672-7700
708 LaSalle County Mental Health Board (815) 434-0708
Streator Overdose Awareness
Live Drug Free Resource Guide
Drug Disposal Options
Local Meeting Resources
Illinois Helpline

Employment/Education

BEST, Inc. (815) 224-0375
St. Vincent de Paul (815) 672-3687

Youth & Family Services

Guardian Angel Outreach (815) 673-3966
Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley (815) 433-3953
Center for Youth and Family Solutions (309) 323-6600
LaSalle County CASA (815) 434-2620
Alternatives for the Older Adult (815) 431-8167
Serving, Goodness & Grace (815) 822-0038
McCarthy Counseling and Consulting – Felicia Brown (815) 408-0464
Daybreak Health (919) 214-2191 Teletherapy services for District 44 students during the summer

Food/Personal Hygiene

Salvation Army 360 Life Center of Streator (815) 672-2746
- 126 S. Bloomington St.
- Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (except for holidays)
- Client Choice
- Sign in Sheet
- Available one time every 7 days
- 2 bags of food, everything fitting in the bags provided
Streatorland Food Pantry (815) 673-3688
- 210 N. Wasson St.
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00-10:30 AM
- Wednesday 5:00-6:30 PM
- A volunteer will come to you and bring you the requested items in the parking lot
- One time a month
Grace Community Food Pantry (815) 672-7700
- 1634 IL Rt. 23
- Wednesday 9:00-10:00 AM
- One time a month
- Boxes of food given out by volunteers
Church of the Open Bible Food Pantry (815) 992-0150
- 701 S. Sterling St.
- Wednesday 4:30-6:00 PM
- Once a week
- Volunteers will bring the food to you in the parking lot
Micropantries in Streator
- Bulldogs Restaurant – 709 N. Bloomington St.
- OSF Center for Health – 111 Spring St.
- Reading Township Office – 1620 S. Illinois St.
- Church of the Open Bible – 701 S. Sterling St.
- First Assembly of God – 1902 S. Church St.
- Streator Family YMCA – 710 Oakley Ave.

Community Resources