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Aging
Referral and Information : St. Louis, Missouri-
2008 Update
Illinois Listings Page #1
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Aging
Referral and Information
 The
organizations listed below provide a wide-range of services,
information and assistance specific to the needs of older adults. They
also provide referral for both laypersons and professionals, including
providing problem solving direction and access to available resources.
Illinois Listings
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Area Agency on
Aging of
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Southwestern
Illinois
- Area 8
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Phone:
618-222-2561, 800-326-3221
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Fax:
618-222-2567
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2365 Country Rd.,
Belleville, IL 62221-2571
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Email:
ask@answersonaging.com
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Website:
www.answersonaging.com
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Serving:
Bond,
Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, & Washington Counties
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Description of
Services:
Office hours are
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. The prime focus is to enable
older people to remain independent as long as possible and to
prevent premature institutionalization. We conduct regional and
local advocacy, training, and technical assistance for and on behalf
of older adults. We also administer the state Elder Abuse Program
and Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to persons
60 and older who meet the federal poverty income level.
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Bond County
Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
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Phone:
618-664-1465
Fax: 618-664-1478
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305 South Third
Street,
Greenville, IL 62246
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Email:
bcssenior@gvc.net
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Serving:
Bond
County
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Description of
Services:
The center
offers assistance to seniors with circuit breaker applications and
assistance with any other type of applications. We accept walk-ins.
Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.
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Call for Help,
Inc. Information and Referral Program
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Phone:
618-397-0963
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9400 Lebanon Rd.,
Edgemont, IL 62203
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Email:
pcampbell@callforhelpinc.org
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Website:
www.callforhelpinc.org
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Serving:
Madison,
Monroe, Randolph & St. Clair Counties
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Description of
Services:
The Information
and Referral Program links people in need with local agencies,
churches and organizations that can help. An extensive, up-to-date
file of agencies and programs that provide assistance with housing,
medical services, financial aid, transportation, food and other
critical services is maintained. An emergency food pantry, to meet
immediate needs, is provided when other pantries are closed.
One-time assistance for those needing emergency medications is also
available. When funds are available, FEMA will provide one month’s
rent to those who face eviction from their homes.
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Chester
Senior Multipurpose Center
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Phone:
618-826-5108
Fax: 618-826-1508
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805 State Street,
Chester, IL 62233
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Serving:
Randolph
County
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Description of
Services:
The center
offers assistance to seniors with circuit breaker applications and
assistance with any other type of application that they may be
required to file out and do not completely understand. We do accept
walk-ins. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm
Information adapted from St. Louis Times Information For Older Adults
Resource Guide 2008 Edition
www.stlouistimes.com
Additional Community Resources
2008
Additional Information and
webpage by Paul Susic MA Licensed
Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
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