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Programs

Program:

SBL Outpatient Counseling - Effingham

Street:905 N Maple
City:Effingham, IL 62401
Web Page:https://www.sarahbush.org/psychiatry
Email: lballinger@sblhs.org
Phone:217-258-4042 Office
Operating Agency:Sarah Bush Lincoln
Agency Type: Private, Non-Profit
Person In Charge: Nate Brettin-Clinic Manager
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7 am-5 pm
Fees: Specific to health insurance coverage – call for information
Eligibility: Specific to health insurance plan requirements – call for information
Area Served: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Moultrie, Shelby Counties
Ages Served: 5 years and older
Appt. Necessary: Yes
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:Mental health therapy is provided in a confidential setting to individuals seeking assistance with emotional/behavioral issues. Services begin with a comprehensive mental health assessment, after which recommendations are discussed and a plan for treatment is developed between an individual and their assigned therapist. Crisis/emergency services are available 24 hours a day by calling 866-567-2400. (Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Edgar, Moultrie) 217-253-3511 (Douglas) 217-342-5504 (Effingham) 618-533-1391 (Fayette) 618-783-8477 (Jasper) or 217-774-2113 or 217-774-3961 after hours (Shelby).
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Assisted Living Memory Care

Street:601 N. West Street
City:Sulllivan, Illinois 61951
Web Page:http://www.greengardenssullivan.com
Email: cagreengardens@gmail.com
Phone:217-728-9018 phone
Phone:217-728-9015 fax
Operating Agency:Green Gardens Estates
Agency Type: Assisted Living Memory Care
Person In Charge: Christina Arnold
Hours: 24/7
Fees: Private Pay, VA Aid & Attendance, Long-term Care Insurance
Eligibility: Assisted Living, Cognitive deficit, diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer's
Area Served: Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Jasper, Moultrie, Shelby
Ages Served: 55 and older
Appt. Necessary: Call or walk-ins
Handicapped accessible: Yes - all rooms ADA certified
About:Specialize in Dementia/Alzheimer's care, Private and Semi-Private rooms, Private Bathrooms, Kitchenette in each room, Daily activities, Laundry/housekeeping services included, Nurses in house 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. then on call, 24 caregivers in house, secured egress doors, soon to have fenced outdoor area, transportation, visiting nurses, PT/OT/ST, Board Certified Physician available 24/7
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C.E.F.S Economic Opportunity Corporation

Street:1805 South Banker St. P.O. Box 928
City:Effingham , IL 62401
Web Page:http://www.cefseoc.org/
Email: cefs@cefseoc.org
Phone:217-342-2193 Office
Phone:217-342-4701 Fax
Operating Agency:CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation
Agency Type: Not-for-Profit
Person In Charge: Executive Director
Hours: 8am - 4:30pm
Fees: NA
Eligibility: NA
Area Served: Christain, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties
Ages Served: NA
Appt. Necessary: NA
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:WHAT IS CEFS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION? CEFS is a not-for-profit Community Action Agency incorporated in 1965 to help people achieve their full individual and economic potential. We serve the seven Illinois counties of Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby. We develop, implement, and evaluate social service programs to assist economically and socially disadvantaged people in their quest for greater self-sufficiency. WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DOES CEFS OFFER? We offer programs as diverse as the needs of people in the communities we serve. For example, CEFS administers the Head Start Program for pre-school aged children, the Golden Circle Nutrition Program for senior citizens, and a wide variety of services for all ages in between. In everything we do, we call to mind the words of Lao Tzu, \Give a man a fish and he eats for today, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime\". Our goal is truly to help people help themselves."
Program:

Care Coordination Unit

Street:825 18th Street
City:Charleston, IL 61920
Phone:(217) 348-3011
Phone:(888) 347-3011
Phone:(217) 348-3022 Fax
Operating Agency:Care Horizon, Inc.
Agency Type: Private, Non-Profit
Person In Charge: Christine Bailey - Director
Hours: M-F; 8:00am - 5pm Sat. & Sun. 7am -2pm upon request
Fees: None
Eligibility: Assessed
Area Served: Coles and Edgar counties
Ages Served: 60 and older
Appt. Necessary: Yes
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:Care Managers conduct a free comprehensive assessment in the home of the older adult and provide linkage between client and community based services. Eligibilty is determined for Illinois Department on Aging Community Care Program designed to prevent or delay nursing facility placement with services such as Home Care Aid, Adult Day Service, and Emergency Home Response Services. Care managers also conduct the universal pre-screening on all entering a long term care facilty.
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Catholic Charities - Boomerang Blessings Thrift Store

Street:4217 DeWitt Ave.
City:Mattoon, IL 61938-6620
Web Page:http://www.cc.dio.org/area_offices/mattoon/home.htm
Email: burns_matt@cc.dio.org
Phone:(217) 235-0420
Phone:(217) 235-0425 Fax
Operating Agency:Catholic Charities of Coles, Douglas, & Edgar Counties
Agency Type: Private, Non-Profit
Person In Charge: Josh Benton, Area Director
Hours: T - F; 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fees: Varies
Eligibility: No restrictions
Area Served: Coles, Douglas and Edgar counties. Can also serve Clark, Cumberland, Moultrie, and Shelby counties.
Ages Served: All
Appt. Necessary: No
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:All Catholic Charities, policies, programs and practices shall support the sanctity and dignity of human life from the moment of its conception until its death, the value and integrity of the human person. Thrift store- services provided regardless of religion, race, or social background
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Catholic Charities-Effingham: MedAssist Program

Street:1502 E. Fayette Ave
City:Teutopolis, IL 62467
Web Page:http://www.cc.dio.org/
Email: srcarol_cceff@cc.dio.org
Phone:217-857-1458
Phone:217-857-1481 Fax
Operating Agency:Catholic Charities
Agency Type: Private, Non-Profit
Person In Charge: Sister Carol Beckermann
Hours: M-F 8:30am-11:30am, 12:30pm-4:30pm (Closed Holidays)
Fees: MedAssist - $20 application fee, $15 renewal fee; Medicare D Consultation - No Fee Fees negotiable
Eligibility: IDHS Maximum Monthly Gross Income; uninsured, underinsured
Area Served: Clark, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Shelby counties
Ages Served: 18+
Appt. Necessary: Yes
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:Advocate works with doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and pharmacies to obtain maintenance medications for free or reduced prices. Advocate is also a Senior Health Insurance Plan Counselor. As SHIP Counselor, Sister Kathleen interviews clients to help find them the best Medicare D prescription plan available for them. Helps with Medicaid and SNAP sign up.
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ERBA CSBG Scholarships - Clark County

Street:2 W. Cumberland PO Box 124
City:Martinsville, IL 62442
Web Page:http://www.erbainc.org/
Phone:(217) 382-3412
Operating Agency:Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc.
Agency Type: Community Action Agency
Person In Charge: Sarah Thompson
Hours: M - F; 8 am - 4 pm
Fees: None
Eligibility: Must meet income guidelines
Area Served: Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland counties
Ages Served: High School graduates and older
Appt. Necessary: Yes or call for application
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:Available to income eligible youth and adults who are attending an Illinois college or university.
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Eastern Illinois Foodbank - Volunteer Opportunities

Street:0
City:Urbana, IL 61802
Web Page:http://www.eifoodbank.org/
Phone:(217) 328-3663
Phone:(217) 328-3670 Fax
Operating Agency:Eastern Illinois Foodbank
Agency Type: Food Pantry
Person In Charge: Jim Hires -Executive Director
Hours: Dates and hours vary as per schedule and preferences of volunteers
Eligibility: Volunteer Individuals or groups
Area Served: Foodbank warehouse and office plant is locatedChampaign/Urbana near Exit 183, I-74 off Anthony Road
Handicapped accessible: yes
About:The Foodbank is licensed to acquire, store, maintain, and distribute quantities of food products and essential food to hungry people through a network of partnership agencies in eastern Illinois, and as a recognized affiliate of America's Second Harvest, serves as a redistribution link between food manufactures/suppliers and the agencies that respond to hunger needs, malnutrition and food insecurity. Volunteers are desired on a regular or sporadic schedule to receive and sort food products. Individuals or groups are welcomed to provide an extremely meaningful community service. The Foodbank gratefully accepts gift support in the form of food and food products, property assets, planned gifts and cash donations, as well as gifts of community volunteer service.
Program:

Horizon Health- Grief Support Group

Street:721 East Court St.
City:Paris, IL 61944
Web Page:https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/community-resources/support-groups/
Email: kgraham@myhorizonhealth.ogr
Phone:217 466 4862 None
Operating Agency:Horizon Health
Agency Type: not-for-profit
Person In Charge: Kyra Graham
Hours: Call for details
Fees: Call for detail
Eligibility: Call for details
Appt. Necessary: Call
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:Horizon Health offers free support groups to help individuals cope with life’s many challenges. For individuals who have lost a loved one. Provides emotional support and effective ways that promote healing after a loss
Program:

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

Street:1003 Maple Hill Rd.
City:Bloomington, IL 61704
Web Page:https://ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/ltcombudsman/the-home-care-ombudsman-program.html
Email: aginginfo@eciaaa.org
Phone:(309) 829-2065
Phone:(309) 829-6021 Fax
Phone:(800) 888-4456 Toll Free
Operating Agency:East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Agency Type: Private, Non-Profit
Hours: M-F; 8am - 4pm
Fees: None
Eligibility: Current, prospective or former resident of a long term care facility.
Area Served: Entire state of Illinois
Ages Served: 60 and older
Appt. Necessary: Yes
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:Mandated by the Federal Older Americans Act and the Illinois Act on Aging, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for people who reside in long-term care facilities (nursing homes).
Program:

Mattoon Lions Club

Street:Box 242
City:Mattoon, IL 61938
Web Page:http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/mattoon/index.php
Email: MattoonLions@gmail.com
Operating Agency:Mattoon Lions Club
Hours: Meetings- 1st Thursday at 6pm and 3rd Thursday at noon. Meetings are held at Denny’s, 224 Richmond Ave East in Mattoon
About:The Mattoon Lions have proudly served their community since chartered in 1946. Being a Lion is fun. Not only do we have fun socializing at our meetings but the real enjoyment is seeing the smile of a first-time vision or hearing impaired camper or seeing the joy of a low vision student getting the tools needed to make learning easier and daily activities more normal. Many know that Lions are dedicated to helping those with vision problems. The Mattoon Lions recycle over 1500 pairs of glasses annually and help dozens of needy families buy glasses. We provide funds to support mobile diabetic eye care and hearing screening. We collect used hearing aids and used eyeglasses. We provide funding to support Lions camps and the low vision centers so all the tools provided are free. But that is just the beginning... The Mattoon Lions Club is fully self-supported. All money raised from public donations and profits from fundraising activities is given back to the public. The Lions take care of club expenses through club dues and personal funds. Have you always wanted to be part of a group that helped others? We provide leadership and organizational experiences while having fun helping others. If you or someone you know would like to be involved with an upcoming project or join the Lions Club, email one of the officers for more information and an application.
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Moweaqua Public Library District

Street:600 North Putnam
City:Moweaqua, IL 62550
Web Page:http://www.moweaqua.lib.il.us/
Email: lorbarlib@hotmail.com
Phone:(217) 768-4700 Barbara Collins
Phone:(217) 768-9070 Fax
Operating Agency:Moweaqua Public Library District
Agency Type: Library
Person In Charge: Barbara Collins - Librarian
Hours: M; 1pm - 6pm, Tu; 1pm - 5pm, W & F; 9am - 5pm; closed noon - 1pm, Su; 9am - Noon
Fees: $25 for library card. .20 per page copied. $1 for first faxed page and .50 per each additional page.
Eligibility: Local library card or in Rolling Prairie Library System area
Area Served: Rolling Prairie Library System
Ages Served: All
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:Genealogy collection, local newspapers back 1886, over 500 books on genealogy history, computer for patron view, internet access, fax and copier.
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Parenting- Earn While You Learn - Charleston

Street:260 W. Locust Ave.
City:Charleston, IL 61920
Web Page:http://www.choices4.me
Phone:(217) 345-5000
Operating Agency:Choices Pregnancy & Health
Agency Type: Non-Profit
Person In Charge: Cali Rice
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am -5 pm. Other appointment times may also be made available.
Fees: Free
Eligibility: "This program is available for expecting mothers or parents of children under the age of 1.
Area Served: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas and Edgar Counties
Ages Served: All
Appt. Necessary: Yes
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:This program is very educational! Participants earn Baby Bucks that can be exchanged for material items in our Baby Store. Items include things like diapers, baby and maternity clothing, cribs and car seats. Some limitations apply, but those will be explained when you enroll in the program.
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Pregnancy and Labor Support

Street:502 E. Delaware Avenue
City:Casey, IL 62420
Phone:217-932-5900 None
Operating Agency:Choices Pregnancy & Health
Agency Type: Non-Profit
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm.
Fees: None
Eligibility: Any expectant mother.
Area Served: Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and Moultrie Counties
Ages Served: All
Appt. Necessary: Yes
Handicapped accessible: Yes
About:This program is very educational! Participants earn Baby Bucks that can be exchanged for material items in our Baby Store. Items include things like diapers, baby and maternal clothing, cribs and car seats. Some limitations apply, but those will be explained when you enroll in the program.
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University of Illinois Extension Unit 19 - Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby County

Street:809 Broadway
City:Mattoon, IL 61938
Web Page:https://extension.illinois.edu/ccdms
Email: mcclusk2@illinois.edu
Phone:217-345-7034
Operating Agency:University of IL Extension - Serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties
Agency Type: Private, Non-Profit
Person In Charge: Jessie Streit, County Director
Hours: M-F; 8am-4:30pm
Eligibility: Must be 8 years old or in 3rd grade to join 4-H
Area Served: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties
Ages Served: Must be 8 years old or in the 3rd grade to participate in 4-H. Then all ages 8 or older.
Appt. Necessary: No
About:The Coles-Cumberland-Douglas-Moultrie-Shelby Extension Unit is part of the University of Illinois' educational outreach, dedicated to supporting local residents. As a land-grant institution, University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and fosters partnerships to empower people, strengthen communities, and enhance the environment. Our programming includes local food systems and small farms, 4-H youth development, family life, nutrition and wellness, as well as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) and the Master Gardener program. Through research-based initiatives, we are "Investing in You!" to improve lives and communities across the region.
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