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Outreach Services | Senior Services - A Division of Effingham City/County Committee on Aging

209 South Merchant Street, Effingham, IL 62401

Eligibility

Open to those age 60 or older

Required documents

Varies by service

(217) 347-5569
Voice·

Main Phone

(800) 232-1790
Voice·

Toll-Free

Application process

Call for appointment or visit for services

Fees

None; Donations accepted

Service area

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

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.

Last assured

06/30/2025

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.