Illinois
Federal Programs
Social Security.....1-800-772-1213
Supplemental Security Income (SSI).....1-800-637-8856
Medicare.....1-800-642-6930
State Programs
Food Stamps.....1-800-252-8966
Circuit Breaker Benefits.....1-800-624-2459
Home Energy Assistance Program.....1-800-252-8643
Reduced fee Driver's License....1-800-252-2904
AARP Employment Program.....1-800-252-8966
Housing Development Authority.....1-800-942-8439
Volunteer Service to your Community.....1-312-814-5220
Local Programs
Casey Senior Center
2 S.W. 2nd Street, Casey, IL 62420.......(217) 932-5100
This center has transportation, dining, activities, and is open for seniors during regular week-day hours.
Marshall Senior Center
Harlan Hall, 6th and Locust, downtown Marshall
This historic building is used to provide a meeting place for area seniors.
Peace Meals
Seniors 60 yrs of age (or their spouse) are eligible for discounted prices on a nutritious hot lunch. Meals are $2.50 for lunches served at congregate sites or $2.75 delivered to the home Reservations for the meals must be made 24 hours in advance. Call (217) 932-5100 in the Casey area or (217) 826-5541 in the Marshall area for details. This is mostly an all-volunteer program funded through the Federal Older Americans Act. No one will be refused service due to an inability to pay.
Life Center Senior Services
Clark County Offices....(217) 826-5155
Life Center offers assistance and information on services offered by the federal gov't, state agencies and county wide local agencies. Life Center is not a charity organization, is federally funded and relies on volunteers in addition to a paid staff. Life Center will also provide transportation to all seniors especially those in need of physical assistance.
Transportation
see above
Rides Mass Transit District...1-800-526-0844
Assisted Living and Senior Care Centers
Simple Blessings - Courtyard Estates
Embarras River Basin Agency
115 S Kentucky St, Greenup, IL 62428...........(217) 923-3113 1-800-252-1152 e-mail
For information on the below and other services provided by ERBA, click on the name above to visit their web site.....