OUTREACH SERVICES | SENIOR SERVICES - A DIVISION OF EFFINGHAM CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING

409 Harrison Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Eligibility

Open to those age 60 or older

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm Tue 8 am - 4 pm Wed 8 am - 4 pm Thu 8 am - 4 pm Fri 8 am - 4 pm

(618) 242-3505

Voice

Languages

English

Application process

Call for appointment or visit for services

Fees

None; Donations accepted

Service area

Fayette County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois
Clay County, Illinois
Richland County, Illinois
Jefferson County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois

Description

Outreach staff visit older persons or their caregivers to inform them about available benefits and services. Outreach Services may include:

- Encouraging older persons to participate in senior programs.

- Assisting older persons in gaining access to needed services (Benefit Access Application, Medicare Part D, etc.).

- Follow up with older persons and agencies to determine whether services have been received and the needs of the older person are met.

- Provide client advocacy to secure benefits.

What's Here

General Benefits and Services Assistance Medicare Information/Counseling

Providing organization

SENIOR SERVICES - A DIVISION OF EFFINGHAM CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING

Provides choices for long term care services, early counseling about available services, information about home and community based services, and more.