In a bold and heartfelt response to the growing need for youth services in Central Illinois, Lifelong Access is expanding into Peoria County. This marks a major milestone in our mission to bring hope, healing, and possibility to even more families. Fueled by the generosity of our supporters at the Doug Collins Golf Classic and D’Vine Affair, we were able to purchase and prepare a new space dedicated to two critical pediatric services:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for children on the autism spectrum
- Behavioral Health Therapy for youth navigating mental health challenges
In 2024, after an extensive search, we found the perfect place—a 3,648-square-foot building on 4128 S. Airport Road in Bartonville—and proudly signed the contract in December. Renovations started in the Spring of 2025, with the clinic scheduled to open its doors in the summer of 2025, although in-home services are available right now! This expansion is more than just a building. It’s a beacon of possibility. Once open, the clinic will provide:
- 100 hours of pediatric ABA therapy every week
- 22 hours of youth behavioral health therapy each week
Why it matters:
In Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties:
- The youth suicide attempt rate is 2.4 per 100,000 adolescents
- Over 1,600 ER visits in a year are for pediatric mental health concerns
- The average wait from first symptoms to treatment is 11 years
- 1 in 36 children is estimated to be on the autism spectrum
This isn’t just an expansion, it’s a promise. A promise to stand with families sooner, support them longer, and change the story for children who need it most.
The future is brighter and it starts in Peoria County.
To learn more about how to access services offered in Peoria County, click here: Peoria County Services