Central Illinois Friends

Central Illinois Friends A completely free sexual health clinic, support for people living with HIV, & LGBTQI+ health center!

Central Illinois FRIENDS is a regional non-profit service organization which is committed to preventing the spread of HIV and other STI related cases through initiatives that provide support for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. FRIENDS brings together people from a widely diverse set of backgrounds and philosophies who provide support services for HIV and AIDS patients including their families. These services reach the men, women, and children in Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, Marshall, Putnam, Stark, LaSalle, Knox, Fulton, McLean, Mason, McDonough, Hancock, Henderson, Livingston, and Warren Counties. Friends has provided direct support services and resources to thousands of individuals throughout Central Illinois. Friends was created by a very small group of concerned citizens of Peoria in 1990 to help those diagnosed with AIDS be as comfortable as possible.

We want to give a BIG shout out to our friends at Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal!! Due to road cons...
11/06/2025

We want to give a BIG shout out to our friends at Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal!!

Due to road construction on Franklin Ave. we aren't able to be at our normal location, no pun intended 😏, but thankfully the UU Church of Bloomington-Normal has opened their doors to us so we can still see our many patients tomorrow. đŸ„łđŸ€©đŸ„°

It's times like these, that remind us that we have FRIENDS out in this world, and it truly takes a village. ❀ Support places that support their community!

If you have questions please reach out to us at 309-431-5880 or email outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org.

We have a cast!!!!!!Congrats to the following entertainers who will be joining Deja Skye and our local headliners at ICC...
11/06/2025

We have a cast!!!!!!

Congrats to the following entertainers who will be joining Deja Skye and our local headliners at ICC Drag Show.

We had a great turn out last night with lots of talented entertainers.

The following six entertainers showed out last night at our auditions and we know they are ready to hit the stage on November 21, 2025.

Thank to all of the fantastic organizations, volunteers (especially our University of Illinois College of Medicine Peori...
11/04/2025

Thank to all of the fantastic organizations, volunteers (especially our University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria med students), faculty, and students who joined us for our first GYT of the school year!

Check out all the amazing organizations that participated Acorn Equality Fund, Carle Health In-School Health, Center for Prevention of Abuse, Chestnut Health Systems, Destiny for Women Health Clinic, FemmeCare Health & Wellness, Heartland Health Services, Hult Center for Healthy Living, IL Human Performance Project, ImpactLife, Peoria Fashion Week, Peoria City/County Health Department, RiverPlex, PFLAG Peoria Public Space, and Positive Health Solutions they're continued support of our mission is critical to bringing comprehensive resources to our youth!

As always GYT wouldn't be possible without the support of our Heart of Illinois United Way who not only help to fund the work of this amazing program, but also help us to recruit the volunteers to make it happen.

Want to be a part of the amazing team that makes this magic happen? Email selena.pappas@centralillinoisfriends.org to get signed up to volunteer for our GYT at Manual High next Wednesday, November 12th!

Join the Children's Home Association of Illinois and Let It Be Us at the Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Cente...
11/03/2025

Join the Children's Home Association of Illinois and Let It Be Us at the Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center for a resource fair to learn everything you need to know about becoming an affirming foster parent for LGBTQ+ youth!

Yesterday was a bittersweet day at FRIENDS as we said goodbye to one of our very own, HĂ€n Lindner. HĂ€n first came on boa...
10/31/2025

Yesterday was a bittersweet day at FRIENDS as we said goodbye to one of our very own, HĂ€n Lindner.

HĂ€n first came on board with us directly after their graduation at Eureka College in June of 2022. In their 3 years, they had much involvement in many programs and touched many lives. We're not just happy to have seen HĂ€n's growth over those years, we're also happy to see where their life leads them into their next chapter!

Please help us in cheering them on and thanking them for becoming and always being a FRIEND!

Happy Halloween from your friends at FRIENDS!
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from your friends at FRIENDS!

Calling all of our adora-ghoul besties—it's movie night at the Community Center!
10/31/2025

Calling all of our adora-ghoul besties—it's movie night at the Community Center!

Get a load of these busy bees making sure our new Galesburg clinic is bright and beautiful for our open house on Novembe...
10/30/2025

Get a load of these busy bees making sure our new Galesburg clinic is bright and beautiful for our open house on November 15th! Can't wait to see everybody there! đŸ„łđŸŽ„

We are just 1 week away from auditions to join the cast of our ICC Drag Show! If you're a performer who's interested in ...
10/29/2025

We are just 1 week away from auditions to join the cast of our ICC Drag Show! If you're a performer who's interested in joining prepare 1 song on a flash drive and join our panel of judges in the ICC Performing Arts Center on November 5th at 7pm sharp!

Wanna catch DeJa Skye live and in-person? Make sure to join us for the drag show at Illinois Central College's Performing Arts Center on November 21st at 7:30pm!

Central Illinois Friends has partnered with Children's Home Association of Illinois and Let It Be Us to offer an event h...
10/29/2025

Central Illinois Friends has partnered with Children's Home Association of Illinois and Let It Be Us to offer an event here at the Central Illinois Friends Community Center Tuesday, November 4th, at 6:00 pm to teach couples and families about becoming foster families for youth in the tri-county area! There will be a presentation and a representative from Let It Be Us that can help guide potential families through beginning the process.

Interested couples can register for the event for free by visiting letitbeus.org/events

Please see the attached flyer for more information and thank you for your interest!

We are just 1 week out from our first GYT "Get Yourself Tested" of the school year, and are still looking for volunteers...
10/28/2025

We are just 1 week out from our first GYT "Get Yourself Tested" of the school year, and are still looking for volunteers for ALL GYT events!

If you're interested in helping us make this event even more amazing for our young folks, reach out to hannah.lindner@centralillinoisfriends.org to get registered today!

Still looking for a fun, friendly way to to spend your Halloween? Come on down to the Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center th...
10/27/2025

Still looking for a fun, friendly way to to spend your Halloween? Come on down to the Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center this Friday for a screening of Hocus Pocus or The Haunted Mansion!

Bring your comfiest pillows, blanket,s and pjs and we've got the snacks and drinks (though adult beverages are on you 😜) for a night of spooky, wholesome fun!

Address

2112 E War Memorial Drive
Peoria, IL
61614

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13096712144

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