Peoria, IL – Peoria residents will have a chance to meet the city’s Co-Responder Social Services Team tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, 2025, during a community event featuring free hot cocoa and cookies. The gathering runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 427 W Main Street, offering a relaxed setting for residents to learn about the team’s work and available services.
According to the Peoria Police Department, the event is designed to help community members connect directly with the Co-Responder Social Service Unit, which partners with officers to support individuals and families experiencing mental health concerns, crises, or other social challenges.
Department officials said attendees will be able to speak with staff, ask questions about resources, and learn how the co-response model enhances public safety. The unit provides on-scene assistance as well as follow-up care and referrals to local service organizations.
Tomorrow’s event also serves as an outreach effort to increase awareness of the program and encourage residents to engage with available support options. The department encouraged participants to stop by for refreshments and bring a friend.
The event is free, open to all ages, and requires no registration. It will take place at the Co-Responder Social Service Unit’s office just west of downtown Peoria.
Residents attending the event are invited to share their experience or photos in local discussion groups and stay connected through the Peoria Police Department’s social media channels for future community events.
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