Area Agency on Aging of
Southwestern Illinois - Area 8
Phone:
618-222-2561, 800-326-3221
Fax:
618-222-2567
2365
Country Rd., Belleville, IL 62221-2571
Email:
ask@answersonaging.com
Website:
www.answersonaging.com
Counties Served:
Bond,
Clinton, Madison, Monroe,
Randolph, St. Clair, Washington
Description:
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. Conducts regional and local advocacy,
training, and technical assistance for and on behalf of older
people. Administers the state Elder Abuse Program and Senior
Community Service Employment Program.
Attorney General State of Illinois
Phone:
618-236-8616
Metro
East Illinois Regional Office,
201
West Pointe Drive, #7, Belleville, IL 62226
Website:
www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov
Counties Served:
Madison, St. Clair
Description:
Office
hours are Monday through Friday 8:45am
to
4:45pm. This office advocates for senior citizens, disabled
populations, crime victims, veterans, and many more populations.
Call
For Help, Inc.
Phone:
618-397-0968 Fax: 618-397-6836
9400
Lebanon Rd., Edgemont, IL 62203
Email:
mpyle@callforhelpinc.org
Website:
www.callforhelpinc.org
Counties Served:
Madison, Randolph, St. Clair, Washington
Description:
Advocates accompany victims of sexual assault/
abuse to hospitals and police stations. Counseling is also
available to victims and their significant others. All advocate
services are free.
Catholic Charities of Alton
Phone:
618-462-0634 Fax: 618-462-3209
3512
McArthur Blvd., Alton, IL 62002
Email:
manns_ccalton@charterinternet.com
Counties Served:
Madison
Description:
Office
hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am
to
4:30pm. This office offers a lot of different services that
include: food pantry, counseling referral services, and med
assistance (prescription program long-term meds only for clients
with
no insurance). There is a six to ei ght week processing period.
Catholic Charities of Granite City
Phone:
618-877-1184 Fax: 618-798-4287
2105
State Street, Granite City, IL 62040
Counties Served:
Madison
Description:
Office
hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to
4:30pm. The focus areas are aging, grandparent rights, and housing.
