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

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.

Physical Address

409 Harrison Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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;

Application process

Call for appointment or visit for services

Fee

None; Donations accepted

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to those age 60 or older

Languages

English

Service area

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

Agency info

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.