McDonough County Illinois Social Services Directory

Advocacy Network for Children 101 S. Johnson Street Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 866-657-9455, 217-223-2272 FAX: 217-357-9456 Web Site: www.advonet.org

Eligibility:	Any child 18 years or younger who has experienced abuse. Also, any adult with developmental delays who has been abused.
Area Served:	McDonough and Hancock Counties
Services Provided:	The center provides a team approach to the investigation of child sexual abuse and severe physical abuse. They work closely with the State's Attorneys in the counties served, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and area law enforcements. Their mission is to provide a coordinated investigative approach in a child-friendly environment, which will assist with the successful prosecution of the offender, ultimately lessening the rate of child abuse in the community.
Comments:	The Children's Advocacy Center is a safe, non-threatening location where alleged victims can be interviewed by one person in a child-friendly setting.
Last updated: 2008-05-23

Al-Anon PO Box 144 Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-5039-hotline Web Site: www.al-anon.org/

Eligibility:	Families, relatives and/or friends of alcoholics/addicts
Area Served:	McDonough County and surrounding area.
Services Provided:	Aids families and relatives of alcoholics through a fellowship of shared experience, strength, and hope. Belief is that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Comments:	Sponsors Alateen for teenaged relatives of alcoholics/addicts. Call the above number for additional information. Wednesday - 8pm, Health Services Building 1, 505 E. Grant, Macomb. Sunday - 3pm, University Baptist Church, 315 N. Sherman Ave., Macomb
Last updated: 2008-03-13

Alcoholics Anonymous 314 N. MacArthur Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-5039 - 24 hour hotline Web Site: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

Eligibility:	Anyone with a desire to stop drinking
Area Served:	refer to following meeting schedule, or call the above number.
Services Provided:	Group support, person to person sponsorship for new members, and ongoing support for recovering alcoholics.
Comments:	Macomb - Industry AA Meeting Schedule C = closed (only for those desiring to stop drinking) O = open (open to friends, family, anyone interested) S = smoking allowed N = non-smoking H = handicapped accessible Midday Group Univ. Baptist Ch.315 N. Sherman Mon 12:10pm-CNH Tue 5:30pm-CNH Wed 12:10pm-CNH Fri 12:10pm-ONH Red Door Group 314 N. McArthur-South side of house Mon 8pm-CSH ; 10pm-OSH (is an NA meeting) Tue 8pm-CSH Wed 8pm-CNH ; 10pm-OSH (is an NA meeting) Thu 5:30 Ladies ONLY-CNH; 8pm-CSH Fri 8pm-CNH Sat 8pm-ONH; 10pm-CSH(is an NA meeting) Sun 8pm-CSH Industry Group next door to gas station Wed 8pm-CN Sun 8pm-CN Women’s Group Univ.Baptist Ch. 315 N. Sherman Sun 3pm-ONH Health Services Group MDH Bldg 1 - behind hospital Wed 8pm-CNH Al-Anon MDH Health Services Bldg 1 in basement Wed 8pm Overeaters Anonymous Univ. Baptist Ch. 315 N. Sherman Mon 6:45pm
Last updated: 2005-10-14

ALS Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Phone: 888-873-8539 Ext. 9 Web Site: www.alsa-stl.org

Eligibility:	ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) patients and their families
Area Served:	Central Illinois region
Services Provided:	Respite care grants, nutritional supplement assistance and case management through home visits
Comments:	ALS-amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Last updated: 2006-03-01

Alternatives For The Older Adult 804 W. Jackson Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-837-7112, 1-800-798-0988

Office Hours:	8:30 am- 5:00pm weekedays
Eligibility:	Any person age 60 and over, a citizen of Illinois, and scores a specific number of points on a standardized assessment tool. Financial criterion based.
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	Comprehensive assesment of needs of the frail older adult, referral to services needed, assistance with service linkage, and quality case management. Sharing the Caring of Our Senior: Individualized counseling to determine needs of care giver, develop care plan, referral to appropriate agency, facilitate support group held at McDonough District Hopsital Health Services Building I on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30pm.
Last updated: 2003-10-10

Alzheimer's Resource Center McDonough District Hospital 525 East Grant St Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-836-1584 Web Site: www.mdh.org

Office Hours:	8:00am -3:30pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Anyone needing information on Alzheimer's disease
Area Served:	McDonough County and surrounding area.
Services Provided:	Provides screening, referral, family support and community education on memory loss and change to area residents.
Last updated: 2006-09-11

American Cancer Society West Central Illinois Area Office 4234 N. Knoxville Ave Peoria, IL 61614 Phone: 1-800-322-4577

Office Hours:	9:00am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri
Area Served:	McDonough and other West Central IL Counties
Services Provided:	Public Education; Speakers: professional education; and support groups.
Comments:	For volunteer transport of cancer patients to medical facilities for cancer treatments, call Charlene Distefano at 1-309-833-2572.
Last updated: 2003-10-03

American Diabetes Association Downstate Illinois Affiliation 2580 Federal Dr Suite 403 Decatur, IL 62526 Phone: 1-217-875-9011, 1-800-445-1667

Office Hours:	8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Area Served:	All of Illinois from I-80 South
Services Provided:	Education materials and programs; information for diabetics, their families, the health professionals, and the general public; summer camp for children with diabetes.
Comments:	Toll free information line available in both English and Spanish 1-800-433-4343
Last updated: 2003-07-28

American Heart Association 2524 Farragut Drive, Suite A Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: 217-698-3838FAX: 217-698-4585

Eligibility:	Anyone interested in the work and research of the Heart Association may become a member of the American Heart Association
Area Served:	McDonough and other counties
Services Provided:	Professional pamphlets for the public and for the schools on the heart. Educational films on the heart, blood pressure screenings, and CPR programs available. Helps aid surgery patients and their families. Community service - public and professional education to reduce premature death and disability due to cardio-vascular diseases.
Last updated: 2003-08-29

American Legion and Auxiliary

Office Hours:	Vary
Eligibility:	Member of armed forces during a time of war
Area Served:	Local contact numbers: Biggsville - 309/924-1851, Carthage - 217/357-2079, Macomb - 309/833-2951, and Monmouth - 309/734-2976. There are several more service units in the four county area. Call the above numbers for the location nearest you.
Services Provided:	Help with veterans' benefits; information and referral; scholarship program (veterans' children given preference).
Last updated: 2003-08-29

American Lung Association of Illinois P.O. Box 2576 Springfield, IL 62794-9239 Phone: 1-217-528-3441

Office Hours:	8:00 am- 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Anyone in need of the services
Area Served:	Serves the entire stat of Illinois (excluding Cook County)
Services Provided:	The purpose of the American Lung Association (ALA) of Illinois is to educate the public about lung disease; and to provide information for indivduals with breathing problems such as emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, and TB lung disease. Also has programs on anti-smoking and environmental awareness.
Last updated: 2003-07-28

American Red Cross McDonough County Chapter 1224 Maple Avenue Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-837-1594

Office Hours:	8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	Water safety, first aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), service to military families, disaster relief, blood mobile comes from Peoria Division Office of ARC (on WIU campus only) 3 or4 times yearly, volunteer workers, transportation for senior citizens and handicapped. Use of Chapter Building for non-profit organizations. K.I.S.S program- Keep Infants Seated Safely. LOan of car seats. $2 per month, NO REFUND. Handmade program- materials provided; volunteer to make clothing for veterans in the Danville facility.
Comments:	(30-75) Volunteers: work with the Blood Mobile; use their cars to take patients out of town to doctors (in certain instances). Gas donations appreciated.
Last updated: 2003-10-01

American Red Cross - Transportation Senior Citizen and Disabled Transportation Service of McDonough County 1224 Maple Ave Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-833-5378

Office Hours:	7:30am- 4:30pm, Monday Through Friday
Eligibility:	55 years of age or older, or disabled (must be verified by a doctor), and a resident. Special cases are reviewed.
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	Provides transportation service to the elderly (55 years and older) and to the disabled individuals of McDonough County. Transportation service runs during office hours.
Comments:	Call with any questions you have about this service. Call collect if a toll call. Passengers will be picked up and returned directly to residence. Donations are accepted for transportation costs.
Last updated: 2007-11-05

Angel Food Maple Avenue Christian Church 1300 Maple Ave. Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-9318 Web Site: www.macc.ws

Office Hours:	8AM - 5PM
Eligibility:	Anyone may particpate.
Area Served:	All counties
Services Provided:	Low cost food packages for $25 each. ($50 value) Accept LINK card, checks and cash for payment.
Comments:	Link to Maple Avenue Christian Church's website to view details regarding dates to place orders, pick-up times, deadlines, menus and special orders.
Last updated: 2007-11-20

Arthritis Foundation Central illinois Chapter 2621 N. Knoxville Peoria, IL 61604 Phone: 1-309-682-6600

Office Hours:	8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Anyone interested in arthritis
Area Served:	82 downstate counties (all of central and southern Illinois)
Services Provided:	Provides literature and information on arthritis; educatoin classes; workshops; group meetings; and loans equipment (wheelchairs, walkers,etc.) all without charge. Offers arthritis self-help course, arthritis dry land exercise classes, arthritis water exercise classes, juvenile arthritis clinic, and support groups.
Last updated: 2003-07-28

ASSETS (Alcohol & Substance Streamlined Evaluation & Treatment Services) Bridgeway, Inc. 590 Deer Road Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-836-2334FAX: 309-836-2337

Office Hours:	Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Eligibility:	Contact the office
Area Served:	Primarily West Central Illinois
Services Provided:	Adult services include outpatient counseling, assessments, risk education, DUI and non DUI evaluations and referrals. Adolescent services include assessments, court evalution, early intervention, outpatient counseling and referrals.
Comments:	ASSETS is licensed by State of Illinois to prvide DUI evaluation for the courts and Secretary of State, Risk Education and the other levels of treatment as recommended by the DUI evaluation. ASSETS is a program of Bridgeway
Last updated: 2004-09-01

Baby Fold 108 East Willow P.O. Box 327 Normal, IL 61761 Phone: 1-309-452-1170FAX: 309-452-0115

Office Hours:	8:30 am - 5:00pm Monday Through Friday
Eligibility:	Varies, depending on service provided
Area Served:	Varies depending on services provided
Services Provided:	Pregnancy counseling; foster family care; adoption services; post legal adoption services. Residential treatment center and special education school
Last updated: 2004-01-15

Behavioral Health Services-McDonough District Hospital 525 E. Grant St. Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-836-1582

Office Hours:	7:30a.m.-6:00p.m., Monday through Friday. Answering service after 6:00 p.m. and weekends.
Eligibility:	Anyone needing help recovering from a substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
Area Served:	McDonough County and surrounding areas.
Services Provided:	General counseling, marital, family, adult and adolescent substance abuse treatment, anger management, smoking cessation, eating disorder treatment, psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
Comments:	There is one psychiatrist on staff. The Divorcing Parents Education Program prepares parents for the effect of divorce on themselves and their children. The class gives suggestions for ways to continue a parenting relationship with a former spouse in ways that are most healthy. A $25.00 fee. Couples who are divorcing may not attend the same session. Classes meet the second full week of the month on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Last updated: 2003-11-11

Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois, Inc 3024 West Lake, Suite 200 Peoria, IL 61615 Phone: 1-309-688-3741, 1-800-500-3780

Office Hours:	9:30am- 3:30pm Monday-Thursday, Telephone hours 8:30am - 2:30 Friday
Eligibility:	Services are available to consumers, organizations, and businesses.
Area Served:	33 counties, including Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Services Provided:	The BBB collects and reports information to help prospective buyers make informed decisions. They develop programs to encourage business firms to regulate their own advertising and selling practices, and they serve as a neutral third party to help settle disputes between consumers and businesses. The injury/complaint line is answered from 9:30am- 3:30pm Monday through Thursday, and from 8:30am- 2:30 Fridays.
Last updated: 2003-10-06

Beu Health Center #1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-298-1888

Office Hours:	8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Available to all university fee paying students and their families.
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	Acute medical care for WIU students and families-appointments preferred
Comments:	Accepts children of students two years of age and older. Also accepts the medical card. Alcohol and Other Drugs Resource Center: 298-2457. Includes education, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
Last updated: 2003-11-19

Big Brothers Big Sisters of McDonough County 425 North Prairie Ave. Suite B Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-5437FAX: 309-836-2590

Office Hours:	8:30 am- 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Children between the ages of 6 - 15 in need of a caring friend and mentor.
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	Provides carefully screened, adult mentors (or “Bigs”) to children and youth in need of an additional positive adult influence in their lives. Each one to one mentoring relationship receives ongoing support from BBBS casework staff to ensure development of a healthy, reciprocal bond.
Comments:	Currently offering two programs to serve children and youth. In the Community-Based program, Bigs spend an average of 10 hours per month with their matched “Littles”, participating in mutually enjoyable activities at home and in the community. In the School-Based program, Bigs visit their Littles in school for a minimum of 1 hour per week to assist with homework, play games or just talk.
Last updated: 2005-02-14

Birthright of Macomb 303 North Clay St Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-800-550-4900

Office Hours:	9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, or by appointment for afternoon hours. Anyone unable to come into the Birthright office during the morning hours, may call 836-2021 to speak with the Birthright volunteer on duty, or leave a message on the office answering machine, to ask for an afternoon appointment.
Eligibility:	Any woman who is pregnant or thinks she may be pregnant.
Area Served:	No Restrictions
Services Provided:	Free and confidential pregnancy services, including pregnancy tests; unplanned pregnancy counseling; maternity and baby clothes; diapers, and blankets; adoption information; and referrals to other agencies.
Last updated: 2005-09-13

Blackhawk Epilepsy Association 1518 Fifth Avenue Suite 410 Moline, IL 61265 Phone: 1-309-762-3668

Office Hours:	8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Area Served:	Northern McDonough, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Mercer, Rock Island, and Warren Counties.
Services Provided:	To help individuals with epilepsy attain better life adjustment and self-sufficiency, and to become more knowledgeable about the disorder. Social services; case management; individual and group counseling; patient education and application of employment skills; public education; seizure control clinic; self-help group at the Franciscan hospital in Rock Island, IL; Information ; meetings; family support group; self-help youth group; and phone-friend telephone support.
Last updated: 2003-10-03

Boy Scouts of America Davenport, IL Phone: 563-349-8055FAX: 563-388-7040 Web Site: www.illowabsa.org

Eligibility:	Ages 6-21 for cub scouts and boys scouts; explorers aged 14-21, male and female
Area Served:	McDonough, and Warren County residents
Services Provided:	Activities for youth in a variety of educational and recreational areas to help build character and leadership skills. Assists in development of physical and mental fitness.
Last updated: 2008-02-21

Bridgeway Employment Services Wiley Occupational Resource Center 301 West Calhoun Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-836-9910FAX: 309-836-3422

Office Hours:	Primarily by appointment, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9a.m.-1p.m.
Eligibility:	Persons with disabilities (all kinds)
Area Served:	McDonough, Fulton, Schuyler, Cass, Brown, Warren, and Hancock counties.
Services Provided:	Assist participants in job seeking activities and development of job seeking skills to go out, find, and keep a job. Provide assistance with life skills to help a person with mental illness keep a job.
Comments:	Most people who use our services also use DHS/ORS services. Our goal is to help people help themselves, not to just get people a job.
Last updated: 2003-11-11

Bridgeway Respite Services 900 South Deer Rd Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-837-4876, 1-800-475-4226 Web Site: www.bway.org

Office Hours:	8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday
Eligibility:	Must be a caretaker or family member with full responsibility for caring for person(s) with a documented diagnosed developmental disability.
Area Served:	McDonough and Fulton Counties
Services Provided:	State funded in-home respite care services serving caretakers of adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Comments:	The number of available hours depend upon availablity of funding and approval by DHS Respite Services.
Last updated: 2003-11-11

Bridgeway, Inc-Outpatient Mental Health 900 S. Deer Road Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-4876 , 800-475-4226 FAX: 309-833-1531 Web Site: www.bway.org

Office Hours:	Business offices: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (evening hours available upon inquiry)
Eligibility:	Bridgeway will serve all people who would benefit from outpatient therapy without regard to race, color, national orgin or age. Eligible candidates would include those who present with problems related to mental health.
Area Served:	West Central Illinois and Eastern Iowa
Services Provided:	Individual Therapy: Provides indiviual therapy to persons who are experiencing symptoms related to mental health. Family Therapy: provides family therapy as an integrated part of the individual therapy process to families who are struggling with bonding and/or attachment tasks. This service may also include sibling therapy sessions and/or marriage counseling sessions upon recommendation. Important note: Family therapy from Bridgeway, Inc. does not constitute "family remediation" requirements when involving legal matters of custody, guardianship or supervision. Outpatient Therapy Group(s): provides various outpatient therapy groups on topics related to mental health including: emotions group, anger group, habit change group, bipolar group, schizophrenia group, women's group, walking group and fishing group.
Comments:	Consumers must meet funders requirements for individual service when applicable.
Last updated: 2007-01-23

Bridgeway, Inc. 900 South Deer Road Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-837-4876, 1-800-475-4226 Web Site: www.bway.org

Office Hours:	Business Offices 8:00am - 5:00pm (Individual programs vary)
Eligibility:	Bridgeway will serve people with disabilities who can benefit from its programs without regard to dependent status, race, color, national origin or age.
Area Served:	West Central Illinois and Eastern Iowa
Services Provided:	Community Employment - provides training and assistance in finding jobs; also provides job coaching as needed. To contact this service directly call 836-9910 or 1-800-457-6422. Residential - provides an array of living support services to people with disabilities who are living in homes such as supervised apartments and group homes. Respite - see Bridgeway - Respite Services page. Rehabilitation - developmental, voactional training, and case management to meet their desired goals. Treatment Services - provides alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
Comments:	Consumers must meet funders' criteria for individual service.
Last updated: 2006-11-14

Cabrini Hall Maternity Home 2900 W. Heading Peoria, IL 61604 Phone: 1-309-671-5743

Office Hours:	Open seven days a week. Intake hours 9:00am - 3pm, Monday through Friday. Available weekends or after hours for emergencies.
Eligibility:	Any woman wishing confidential residential care during her pregnancy.
Area Served:	No geographic restrictions
Services Provided:	Counseling available by caseworker; accredited grade and high school courses available from Peoria board of education; recreation programs; on grounds medical clinic; classes in pregnancy health care and also in solo parenting.
Last updated: 2003-11-11

Campaign for Better Health Care-Helpline 44 E. Main Street, Suite 414 Champaign, IL 61820-3642 Phone: 1-888-544-8271, 217-352-5600 Web Site: www.cbhconline.org

Office Hours:	9 am - 5 pm
Eligibility:	Anyone with health care problems-uninsured, under-insured.
Area Served:	Illinois residents
Services Provided:	Referral network of approximately 800 resources such as clinics, and public programs so individuals can access the care they need.
Comments:	Children's Programs Kid Care and Family Care enrollment Senior / Managed Care Prescription Drug Accountability Project CBCH will be responsible for tracking the experiences seniors and individuals with disabilities as they choose from the vast array of prescription drug opportunities offered under the new law. The goal is to insure that everyone receives their needed prescription drugs without unnecessary hardship. CBHC's website will be expanding to provide comprehensive prescription drug information for people in Illinois.
Last updated: 2005-11-04

Carl Sandburg College The Extension Center 380 E. Main St. Bushnell, IL 61422 Phone: 309-772-2177FAX: 309-772-2958 Web Site: www.sandburg.edu

Office Hours:	8:00a.m.-5p.m., Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Must be 16 years of age or older and not enrolled in secondary classes.
Area Served:	McDonough County, most of the county outside of Macomb and rural Macomb. Also serves other counties in CSC district #518.
Services Provided:	Disability Support Services: To provide services and accomodations to students with varying disabilities. Academic advising, career decision-making, peer tutoring, professional tutoring, adaptive equipment. Assistive and adaptive equipment and consultation to maximize abilities of students with disabilities. Adult Education: Classroom instruction for basic reading, writing, and math skills; GED classes, one-on-one tutoring available. Contact Kathy Olesen-Tracey, Adult Literacy Coordinator at 772-2177. Associates Degree/Certificate/Transfer Classes: Counseling on an individualized basis with an advisor. All aspects of career planning, such as interest evaluations, career research, choosing a college, and job search information, are provided. Contact CSC for more information. Contact Ellen Henderson-Gasser, Student Services Generalist at 772-2177. Center for Agriculture, Business and Industry (C.A.B.I.): Will develop training seminars to meet workforce training and re-training needs and works with area agencies to assure the economic development of our communities. Training seminars can be taught at the organization's place of business or at CSC. Contact Tricia Litchfield, C.A.B.I., Marketing Representative at 727-2177.
Last updated: 2003-10-06

Catholic Charities of the Peoria Diocese Family Counseling & Youth Services 310 E. Washington PO Box 355 Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-833-1791

Office Hours:	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening hours available by appointment
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	The Family Counseling Center is a United Way agency offering a variety of services to assist individuals, families, and couples. Programs available include: marriage, family, and individual counseling: women's counseling and support family planning; crisis intervention services; and adoption information. The counseling programs aim to address a wide variety of problems and situations. The women's counseling and support services program addresses problem pregnancy situations, providing free pregnancy test as usual as well as counseling to discuss questions or fears about parenting, the adoption option, and referrals for medical care. The violence intervention effort program offers services to victims of domestic violence and their families to help break the cycle of violence. Other services and programs are developed on an ongoing basis to serve other human concerns and address current problem situations.
Last updated: 2003-10-31

Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education College of Education, 27 Horrabin Hall 1 University Circle, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-298-1634

Office Hours:	8:00a.m.-4:30p.m., weekdays
Eligibility:	Parents or service providers of young children with disabilities.
Area Served:	Illinois and Midwest region
Services Provided:	Technical assistance, consultation, and resources on a variety of early childhood (birth to 8) special needs topics. Training available for teachers and parents on assistance technology (computers and various peripherals) and adaptive devices.
Last updated: 2003-11-11

Child Advocacy Program McDonough County State's Attorney's Office 1 Courthouse Square Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-2309

Eligibility:	McDonough County residents
Services Provided:	The program was created to help relieve the stress on families relating to the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse by utilizing a coordinated multi-disciplinary approach, reducing the number of interviews, holding case reviews, having a comprehensive case tracking system and providing training for professionals in the field.
Last updated: 2004-09-02

Child and Family Connections #13 1301 N, Main St., Ste. 3 Monmouth, IL 61462 Phone: (309) 734-3336, (866) 426-2160 Web Site: www.childandfamilyconnections.org/

Office Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Eligibility:	Families with children birth to three with special needs
Area Served:	McDonough, Schuyler, Hancock, Fulton, Knox, Warren, Henderson, Rock Island, and Mercer Counties
Services Provided:	Child & Family Connections is the essential point within a defined region responsible for ensuring that all referrals of children under the age of three to the Early Intervention Services System receive a timely response and that the various functions are conducted with families in a prompt, professional and family-centered manner. Examples of the various functions are as follows: Supervise qualified service coordinators, receive referrals and establish a case record. Conduct and complete the intake. Coordinate determination of eligibility or ineligibility. Develop the IFSP with the family and all the revisions and updates. Link families to service providers and submit for authorization of payment for the providers.
Comments:	Contact Person: Shelly Hawk
Last updated: 2007-10-16

Child Care

Any Illinois resident who works or works and goes to school may qualify for help with child care expenses if the family income is below the Illinois median income. Apply at CCR&R by calling the phone number: Community Child Care Resource & Referral Center (CCR&R) at 1-800-369-3778.

The Community Child Care Resource & Referral Center can help you find the best child care for your family. The center also provides resource materials to persons wishing to become child care providers. This center serves McDonough and many other counties.

Wee Care Center is also contracted with the Department of Human Services to provide child care with fees based on income. Call 833-5267.

Child Care Centers in McDonough County

Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary (Pre-school/Pre-K) 772-3802
Calvary Baptist Christian Academy 833-2949
Catch a Star Learning Center 833-2741
Head Start (See P.A.C.T.) 1-800-443-7228, 1-217-773-3903
Head Start in Macomb & W.I.U. Child Care 298-3143
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool 833-1100
Industry Preschool/Pre-K 254-3360
MacArthur Early Childhood Center (Preschool/Pre-K) 833-4273
Macomb After School Program (M.A.P.) ages K-8 or contact
Lincoln 836-2550
Edison 837-9593
Macomb Jr. High 252-1554
St. Paul Preschool 833-2470
University Infant & Preschool Center 298-1250
Wee Care Day Care Center (fee based on income) 833-5267
Wesley Christian Child Development Center 836-9356
West Prairie Elem. School North Campus Pre-K (Good Hope) 456-3920
West Prairie Elem. School South Campus Pre-K (Colchester) 776-3802
Y.M.C.A. Community Child Care Center 836-7520
Y.M.C.A. Y Tots 836-7520

Child Support Enforcement Program, The Illinois Department of Public Aid Phone: 1-877-225-7077, 309-833-4127 or 800-447-4278

Office Hours:	8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Any person in need of obtaining paternity and/or child support (regardless of elegibility for welfare assistance)
Area Served:	McDonough & Hancock Counties
Services Provided:	Helps all persons with paternity establishment, child support orders, and collections
Comments:	Call either phone number for an appointment. May be a small fee based on income. Free for many persons.
Last updated: 2003-07-28

CIPS Deferred Payment Plan and Equalizer Phone: 1-888-789-2477

Office Hours:	Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Eligibility:	Any customer of CIPS who is unable to pay current balance due
Area Served:	CIPS Customers
Services Provided:	Arranged by telephone. Deferred Payment-current balance is divided into installments to be paid in addition to monthly usage. Equalizer-average yearly bill be the month; manageable "level" payments are determined and payments remain at the same rate monthly.
Last updated: 2003-10-06

Circuit Breaker/Property Tax Relief Illinois Department of Revenue PO Box 19003 Springfield, IL 62794-9003 Phone: 217-782-3461

Eligibility:	Homeowners, renters, mobile home owners, residents of nursing homes and shelter care homes are all eligible if they meet the following requirements: 1)65 years old, total household income less than $14,000, or 2) disabled, unable to work for 12 months, and income is less than $6,000.
Area Served:	Illinois residents
Services Provided:	Medical relief (pharmaceutical card) and/or a property tax grant. The pharmaceutical card is $40 or $80 per year, depending on household income. An additional $15 or $20 is paid every month that a prescription is filled. After receiving $800 worth of medicine, recipient must pay the monthly fee plus an additional 20% for each prescription. Forms are available at banks, senior centers, state offices, and hospital chapels. Call for forms at the Illinois Department of Revenue 1-800-624-2459 or the Illinois Department on Aging 1-800-252-8966.
Comments:	Reduced fee license plates: circuit breaker tax relief recipients are eligible for a 50% discount on their license plate fees. The Macomb Senior Center Outreach workers will help with the forms. Call 837-5733.
Last updated: 2003-10-06

Clothing

Free or reduced cost clothing may be obtained from the following sources:

WIRC Clothing Center - see their page

The Salvation Army Thrift Store - see their page

The Real Thrift Store
916 E. Jackson St.
Macomb, IL 61455
10am-5pm, Monday through Friday

Bushnell Assembly of God Church
295 E. Barnes
Bushnell, IL 61422
309-772-3246 - call for provisions

Dorcus Closet
First Baptist Church
190 South Main Street
Roseville, IL
Wednesdays & Saturdays 9 am-12 pm
Or By Appointment 309-426-2882

Community Child Care Resource & Referral Center Phone: 1-800-369-3778 Web Site: www.iowatrain.org

Eligibility:	Any Illinois resident who works or works and goes to school may qualify for help with child care expenses based on family size and income guidelines. All child care providers seeking training.
Area Served:	McDonough County and six other Illinois counties
Services Provided:	The Center offers referrals to help families find the best child care provider for their families as well as training and resource materials for child care providers.
Comments:	When visiting their website link, go to "CCR&R" and click on "Illinois"
Last updated: 2004-02-24

Compassionate Friends Support Group PO Box 172 Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-776-4721 Colchester, 309-837-4796 Macomb

Eligibility:	Parents suffering a loss of a child
Area Served:	Open
Services Provided:	Support group meetings
Comments:	Third Wednesday of each month at Scotland Trinity Presbyterian Church, 14950 N. 900th Road, Macomb.
Last updated: 2003-11-11

Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1890 Maine Street Quincy , IL 62301 Phone: 217-222-0621

Office Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Anyone with an income
Area Served:	Anyone willing to travel to Quincy. Call for appointment and to determine which CCCS office is closest.
Services Provided:	Budget counseling; debt management program; and credit card debt counseling. Information is mailed to the client to complete and bring with them for the counseling session. Current statements and paycheck stubs are also needed.
Comments:	All services are confidential. If anyone needs any other information, contact the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Illinois, Inc. Call 888-671-2227. Address 719 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602d
Last updated: 2003-10-06

County Clerk and Recorder McDonough County Courthouse Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-833-2474

Office Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Area Served:	McDonough County (office is located in the county courthouse)
Services Provided:	Recording of marriage certificates, birth certificates, death certificates, and military service records. Furnishes copies of the above. Free voluntary establishment of paternity simply by having both parents sign forms (this may also be done at the City Clerk's office or at the Human Services office for their clients)
Last updated: 2003-07-29

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 150 North Michigan Ave., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60601-7524 Phone: 312-236-4491, 1-800-824-5064

Office Hours:	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Area Served:	State of Illinois
Services Provided:	Three times each month, a diagnostic and treatment clinic is held at the St. Francis Medical Center, 530 NE Glen Oak, Peoria, IL. Currently, no charge is made for clinic visits, although the hospital does charge for tests, x-rays, etc. Separate clinics are held for children and young adults. For support group information, contact St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Call 309-655-4063, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Last updated: 2003-07-30

Dental Referral Service Illinois State Dental Society PO Box 376 Springfield, IL 62705 Phone: 1-800-252-2930

Office Hours:	9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Not be eligible for the Public Aid dental program or other dental insurance coverage, must meet Title 20 income criteria, and be willing to sign a form certifying such.
Area Served:	State of Illinois
Services Provided:	Comprehensive dental care at a minimum fee-discount of 20% of the usual fee charged by the participating dentist.
Comments:	Call above toll-free number to be referred to a dentist in your area. Persons who have an active MEDIPLAN (MEDICAID) "medical card" may call DORAL DENTAL Services at 888-286-2447 for referral to a dentist who accepts the medical card.
Last updated: 2003-10-06

Division of Specialized Care for Children Quantum Center 421 South Grand, West 2nd Floor Springfield, IL 62704-3796 Phone: 1-217-524-2000

Office Hours:	8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Persons 21 years of age and under who live in Illinois and have an illness or handicap which will respond to treatment which prevents or improves a handicapping condition.
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	Diagnostic and medical programming services are provided at no fee. Specialized treatment services for medically eligible conditions which include orthopedic, cardiac, or neurological; defects which respond to plastic surgery, such as cleft lip/palate or burn scars; hearing loss; cystic fibrosis; PKU and hemophilia. Financial assistance is available.
Last updated: 2003-07-30

Eagle View Community Health System 1400 East Carroll Street, Suite B Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-833-2500, 1-866-380-9810 (toll free)

Office Hours:	Dental Clinic: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 4:30 pm Medical Clinic Hours: Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eligibility:	All patients served regardless of their ability to pay.
Area Served:	Henderson, Warren, Mercer and McDonough counties
Services Provided:	Dental Clinic Services: adult & child cleanings, filings, extractions, dentures, dental sealants, fluoride treatments Medical Clinic Services: primary medical care, acute illness visits, school & sports physicals, DOT physicals, women's health exams, immunizations
Last updated: 2008-03-20

Early Beginnings 339 S. Johnson St. Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-836-5775FAX: 309-836-5775 Web Site: mcdonough.k12.il.us/earlybeginnings

Office Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Families with children birth to three (36 months) who are at risk for future academic failure.
Area Served:	McDonough, Fulton, Hancock, and Schuyler Counties
Services Provided:	Child development education designed for parents through a home base and a center-based program; Parent advocate/case management services; Linkage to community services; Public and private developmental screenings; Preschool transition services; Parent and child educational activities
Comments:	This program does not require a diagnosed delay and may provide services to families who might not qualify for other programs. Any risk factor which puts the child at risk for academic failure can qualify for this program for example, teen or single parent, premature or low birth weight infants, environmental or economic conditions. All activities and services are at NO CHARGE to participating families. Above address and phone number is for the Central Office-McDonough and Schuyler Counties. Hancock County Office P.O. Box 54 109 Walnut St. Ferris, IL 61542 (217)746-2092 FAX: (Same) Fulton County Office Fulton County Courthouse 100 North Main Street, 3rd Floor Lewistown, IL 61542 (309)547-3041 Ext. 34 FAX: (309)547-3326
Last updated: 2007-10-16

Easter House 211 East Chicago Ave. Suite 830 (Main Office) Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 1-800-451-2001

Office Hours:	24 hours a day
Services Provided:	Caseworkers will provide comprehensive support and counseling to biological mothers in need who are considering adoption. Additional services include medical support; prenatal care; labor coaching; and housing and relocation assistance. All support services are designed according to individual needs.
Last updated: 2004-01-15

Easter Seals-UCP 507 E. Armstrong Ave. Peoria, IL 61603 Phone: 309-686-1177FAX: 309-686-7722

Office Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility:	Children and adults with developmental delays/disablilites and their families.
Area Served:	Central Illinois
Services Provided:	Administrative and consultant services to local affiliates in the state. Individual and group counseling for families receiving early intervention services. Diagnostic and evaluation services, adaptive equipment clinic, orthotics clinics, audiology, occupational, physical and speech/feeding therapy, and developmental therapy. Developmental screening. Summer camp.
Comments:	We'll work with families to identify funding sources for services. Sliding fee scale available.
Last updated: 2003-10-10

Employment Services

Employment Services:

Illinois Department of Employment Security
821 W. Main St.
Galesburg
309-837-1279

Workforce Investment Area of Western IL (WIA)
440 N. Lafayette
Macomb, IL 61455
309-837-1279

Employment Agencies:

A & D Staffing
912 W. Jackson St.
Macomb, IL 61455
309-833-5669
Contact: Christine Edwards
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

ADECCO Personnel Services
509 N. Lafayette
Macomb, IL 61455
309-833-1469
Call for an appointment Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Heartland Placement
130 E. Hail
Bushnell, IL 61422
309-772-3888
Contact: Linda Pigg
No appointment needed, Monday through Friday
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Equip for Equality, Inc 235 S. 5th St. P.o. Box 276 Springfield, IL 62705 Phone: 217-544-0464, 1-800-758-0464 FAX: 217-523-0720

Eligibility:	Persons with conditions such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, learning disabilities, muscular dystrophy and mental impairments who think their legal, civil, or human rights have been violated, that they have been discriminated against or unfairly denied public services or benefits.
Area Served:	West Central Illinois
Services Provided:	Referral; Individual case advocacy; Legal assistance and representation when appropriate; Community education and training regarding the rights of developmentally disabled individuals under state and federal laws and regulations and how to exercise in actual situation; Resource Library in Chicago open to public. (11 E. Adams, Suite 1200,Chicago, IL 60604, Phone: 312-341-0022)
Last updated: 2003-10-10

Experience Works Senior Workforce Solutions 440 N. Lafayette, second floor ( in the WIA office) Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-837-1280

Office Hours:	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Must be 55 years of age or older, and meet the low income guidelines (125% poverty level)
Area Served:	McDonough and 14 other counties, including Hancock, Henderson, and Warren
Services Provided:	Part-time employment, including on the job training, and/or classroom training. Usually plaaced in community service jobs with goal of ultimately placing in private sector jobs.
Comments:	Helps to improve the social and economical conditions of older Americans. The Regional Office: Quincy Municipal Airport, RR #1, Quincy, IL 62301, phone number: 217-885-3438.
Last updated: 2003-10-03

Family Planning Services of Western Illinois, Inc. 311 East Main Street Suite 409, Bondi Building Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 1-309-343-6162FAX: 1-309-343-3802

Office Hours:	8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Area Served:	Knox County and surrounding area
Services Provided:	Pregnancy testing; clinic for men and women; pap smear; pelvic examinations; breast exam; urinalysis; hematocrit; sexually transmitted disease culture; prescription and dispensing of birth control methods to clinic patients; treatment of minor vaginal infection to clinic patients. Counseling and referral for: birth control methods; pre-teenagers and their parents about changing bodies and self-image; preventive care for sexual health; pregnancy; tubal ligation and vasectomy; sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS testing; and infertility (limited).
Comments:	Films and speakers available on several topics regarding sex education, birth control, teenage pregnancy, prevention, etc. McDonough County Health Department also provides Family Planning Services. Call 837-9951.
Last updated: 2008-03-20

Farm Resource Center PO Box 87 Mound City, IL 62963 Phone: 1-800-851-4719

Office Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Residents of McDonough County
Area Served:	State of Illinois
Services Provided:	Crisis intervention, personal counseling, stress management, linkage and referral, community education, and workshops and programs.
Comments:	Counselors are located throughout the state. Meetings are set up locally at the client's request.
Last updated: 2003-07-30

First Tee of Western Illinois University The Harry Mussato Golf Course 1215 Tower Rd. Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-298-3676 Web Site: www.golf.wiu.edu

Office Hours:	7 am - 8 pm closed November - March
Eligibility:	Children ages 7 - 17 years
Area Served:	Macomb and surrounding communities
Services Provided:	The purpose of the first Tee Program is to provide excellent golf-facilities and quality golf instruction for the youth of our community. We also try to foster the development of essential life skills such as: honesty, integrity, respect for tradition, etiquette, sportsmanship, self esteem, self discipline, confidence and a solid work ethic in our participants.
Last updated: 2004-09-02

First Transit Phone: 1-877-725-0569, 1-800-526-0844-TTY

Office Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Persons must have a currently active Mediplan (Medical, Medicaid, KidCare) card from the State of Illinois.
Area Served:	State-wide
Services Provided:	First Transit will approve a business or person who is signed up by the Illinois Department of Public Aid as a "Medical Transportation Provider" to transport Medicaid eligible/active persons to medical appointments. The transporter or person who has the appointment must receive prior approval at least two business days in advance of the appointment. To receive approval call the above phone number and have at hand the active Medicaid card, name of the doctor, clinic, etc, date, time and reason for the appointment, and name of company or person who will do the transporting.
Comments:	A person may sign up to be a Medical Transportation Provider by calling the IL Dept. of Public Aid at 217-782-0538. IDPA will mail the person a packet of forms and instructions. Once approved as a Medical Transportation Provider the persons may transport Medicaid Eligible persons to medical appointments and then bill IDPA on special forms provided by IDPA, and be reimbursed. Reimbursement may take around two months. IDPA will assist persons needing help with the forms by calling the above phone number
Last updated: 2003-10-08

Food Pantries

Loaves and Fishes, Etc.
First United Presbyterian Church
400 E. Carroll
Macomb, IL 61455
309-836-FOOD(3663)
Open: 1:15 - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

The Salvation Army
505 N. Randolph
Macomb, IL 61455
309-837-4824

Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC)
223 South Randolph
Macomb, IL 61455
309-837-2997

*See separate listings for Loaves and Fishes, The Salvation Army and WIRC*

Christian Neighborhood Cupboard
390 N. Crafford/Bushnell City Hall
Bushnell, IL 61422
309-772-2347, 772-2573, 775-3328
Call for an appointment

Avon United Methodist Church
309-465-3357
(Will help persons in NE McDonough)

Colchester Christian Church
North Hunn Street
Colchester, IL 62326
309-776-3475

Galesburg Rescue Mission 435 East 3rd Street PO Box 591 Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 1-309-343-4151

Office Hours:	24 hours a day for emergency shelter. Food boxes 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility:	Anyone in need 18+, single
Area Served:	Galesburg and surrounding communities
Services Provided:	Shelter, food, clothing, and counseling to anyone in need.
Comments:	Work with men and women; crisis pregnancy center
Last updated: 2007-09-10

General Assistance - Township 131 S. Lafayette St. Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-833-2671

Office Hours:	Contact individual Township Supervisor, as listed by township. Macomb City Township, 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, City Building, 232 E. Jackson St., Macomb, 309-833-2671.
Eligibility:	Must meet income and asset guidelines. Must apply in the township of residence
Area Served:	Geographic area of each township as listed on the following page
Services Provided:	Financial assistance for food, shelter, personal supplies, utilities, clothing. Medical assistance for qualifying General Assistance clients.
Comments:	Persons/family units receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/TANF from the Illinois Department of Human Services or persons receiving Supplemental Security Income/SSI are not eligible to receive General Assistance as they are currently receiving an allocated amount of assistance from another tax funded agency. Clients are encouraged to register for food stamps. A qualifying applicant must be actively seeking and available for full-time employment. Recipients not working 25 hours or more per week must participate in a Work Program of 45 hours per month-scheduled between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at participating governmental or not-for-profit locations. Also, they must register with the Illinois Employment Services and seek employment at no less than four businesses each week the recipient is not assigned to the Work Program. Qualifying recipients are eligible for medical care effective the date of acceptance. The township office has a 30 day time frame to establish eligibility of an applicant or to mail a denial of the application stating a specific non-qualifying factor(s). "WORKFARE" is a term meaning a program established by Illinois law under which recipients of General Assistance, who are mentally and physically able, may be required to perform work within their abilities in return for the welfare or assistance payment(s) they will receive. It does not mean a regular job will be found for them. Instead, they "work off" their assistance by receiving credit for each hour worked as though they were earning the state minimum wage. Recipients are not paid for this work as they will be "paid" the amount of their assistance and are simply trading their labor for hte help they receive. Some type of work can be found suitable for nearly every recipient. Therefore the likelihood of being required to work off the assistance amount is very great. Assistance may be denied anyone able to participate who refuses to do so. McDonough County Township Supervisors Bethel Dale Beal 4185 E. 900th St. Macomb, IL 61455 309-776-4108 Blandinsville Angie Smith 435 S. Main Blandinsville, IL 61420 309- Bushnell Charles Ackers 82 Murphy Road Bushnell, IL 61420 309-772-2008 Chalmers Ray C. Bunch 1295 China Rd. Macomb, IL 61455 309-836-7303 Colchester Milton Sullivan 780 N. Connecticut Rd. Colchester, IL 62326 309-776-4691 Eldorado William Joe Kelly 3385 E. 1900th St. Industry, IL 61440 309-254-3353 Emmet Dave Beveridge 612 Meadow Dr. Macomb, IL 61455 309-836-5076 Hire Scott Schwerer 2120 N. 1500th Rd. Blandinsville, IL 61420 309-652-3830 Industry Marlin Baker 1360 E. 1400th St. Industry, IL 61440 309-254-3788 Lamoine Jeff Phelps 4800 N. 75th Rd. Plymouth, IL 62367 309-458-6484 Macomb City Carole Lee Provine City Hall 232 E. Jackson Macomb, IL 61455 309-833-2671 Macomb (Bardolph) George Burton 17301 E. 1400th St. Good Hope, IL 61438 309-456-3745 or 837-2943 Mound Carroll Hensley 22120 N. 1700th Bushnell, IL 61422 309-772-3452 New Salem Gary Schmalshof 7680 E. 2100th St. Adair, IL 61411 309-653-2393 Prairie City Julie Lee Blout 22320 E. 2200th Prairie City, IL 61470 309-775-4543 Sciota Kelly Baker 7555 N. 2000th Rd. Sciota, IL 61475 309-456-3675 Scotland Jack Baily 14 Elmo Dr. Macomb, IL 61455 309-837-2005 Tennessee Clee Dixon 3490 N. 650th Rd. Colchester, IL 62326 309-776-3830 Walnut Grove Jack D. Zimmerman 17830 N. 2300th Rd. Good Hope, IL 61438 309-772-9205
Last updated: 2003-10-06

Girl Scouts Two Rivers Council, Inc 440 N. Lafayette Suite 103 Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-3386FAX: 309-837-3386 Web Site: www.gstworivers.org

Eligibility:	Female, age 5-17
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	Informal educational programs designed to help girls develop self-growth, social growth, and future leadership skills.
Last updated: 2004-09-03

Habitat for Humanity 1212 West Calhoun Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 1-309-837-1716

Office Hours:	Have answering machine
Eligibility:	Need for adequate shelter; the ability to pay; the willingness to be a partner
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	A non-profit nondiscriminating Christian ministry working in partnership with wag-earning low income families to build simple decent housing. Help family build a home; give a no-interest loan; provide follow-up services
Last updated: 2003-07-30

Heartland Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Phone: 1-800-922-0484

Eligibility:	Anyone with Multiple Sclerosis or any family member
Area Served:	McDonough, Henderson and Warren counties
Services Provided:	M.S. newsletter; home visit and information packet when first diagnosed; telephone contact; referral the M.S. clinic in Peoria after getting a positive doctor's diagnosis; any type of equipment needed is provided; and transportation to and from the clinic in Peoria if unable to provide it themselves. Various other information materials and referrals are provided.
Last updated: 2003-07-30

Help Me Grow DHS/Public Health Division Phone: 1-800-323-GROW

Office Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Answering machine takes all calls after office hours.
Eligibility:	Anyone wanting information
Area Served:	State of Illinois
Services Provided:	Information and referral for preventative health, parental, and family involvement; child abuse prevention, child safety, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, inter-generational interaction, gang and violence prevention, and more.
Comments:	Targets children from pre-birth to age 12 and significant adults in their lives.
Last updated: 2003-07-30

Homeless Shelters in Central Illinois

West Central Continuum of Care

Madonna House
Jennifer Hilfrink
405 S. 12th St.
Quincy, IL 62301-4303
217-224-7771

Starting Point
205 South 1st St.
Monmouth, IL 61462
309-734-7812

QUANADA
Marla Ferguson
2707 Maine St.
Quincy, IL 62301-4484
217-222-2087

Samaritan Well
JoAnna Eidson
212 W. Jackson
PO Box 52
Macomb, IL 61455
309-837-2997

Northwestern Continuum Of Care

Cottage Family Resource Center
John Lewis Coffee Shop, Inc.
Janine Johnson, Assoc. Dir.
1202 West Third St.
Davenport, IA 52808
319-323-3751

Miriam House
John Lewis Coffee Shop, Inc.
Pam LaRogue, Coord.
904 West Sixth St.
Davenport, IA 52802
319-322-0518

Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House
901 20th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-786-1737

Emergency Homeless Shelter
Salvation Army
Christine Butterfield, Dir.
301-306 West Sixth St.
Davenport, IA 52801
319-324-4808

Rock Island Rescue Mission Christian Family Care Center
Pastor Gary McBryant, Exec. Dir.
2010 Third Ave.
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-786-5734

Salvation Army Family Service Center (Davenport)
Christine Butterfield, Dir.
301-307 West Sixth St.
Davenport, IA 52801
319-324-4808

Domestic Violence Advocacy Program Shelter
Susan Brockway, Shelter Sup.
319-386-6872

Shelter for Abused Women & Children
Elaine Winter, Dir.
PO Box 4176
Rock Island, IL 61204
309-788-2273

Sojourner House, Project NOW
Mary Jo Black, Coord.
418 19th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-794-3172

Temporary Emergency Shelter for Children
942 Marquette St.
Davenport, IA 52804
319-323-8094

PADS Shelter
507 West 3rd St.
Sterling, IL
815-626-2210

Galesburg Rescue Mission
435 East 3rd St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-342-0158

PADS
Gene Jewel
815-233-2415

Winnie's Place of Churches United
Kit Miller: Dir.
4343 16th St. #179
Moline, IL61265
309-764-9466

Peoria Area Homeless Consortium

Friends of People with AIDS
PO Box 5022
Peoria, IL 61601-5022
309-671-2144

YWCA of Peoria
1013 W. Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
309-685-7655

United Way
509 W. High St.
Peoria, IL 61606
309-674-5181

South Side Office of Concern
1316 S.W. Adams
Peoria, IL 61602
309-674-7310

Pioneer Civic Services
PO Box 5647
Peoria, IL 61601
309-674-2200

Salvation Army
176 S. First Ave.
Canton, IL 61520
309-647-0732

Goodwill Industries
2319 E. War Memorial Dr.
Peoria, IL 61614
309-682-1113

YWCA of Peoria
826 SW ADams
Peoria, IL 61602
309-672-1163

Pekin Housing Authority
1901 N. Broadway
Pekin, IL 61554
309-346-7996

Children's Home
416 St. Mark's Court, Ste 210
Peoria, IL 61603
309-667-7504

Heart House
300 Reagan Dr.
Eureka, IL 61530
309-467-6103

Center for Prevention of Abuse
PO Box 3656
Peoria, IL 61612
309-663-3790

Peoria Rescue Mission
601 SW Adams
Peoria, IL 61604
309-676-6416

Crittenton Care & Counseling
2619 W. Heading Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
309-674-0105

The Salvation Army
401 NE Adams
Peoria, IL 61603
309-655-7220

Dept. of Veteran's Affair
411 W. Martin Luther King Dr.
Peoria, IL 61605
309-671-8000

Human Service Center
PO Box 1346
Peoria, IL 61654
309-671-8000

Fulton County Housing Authority
250 S. Main St.
Canton, IL 61520
309-647-3960

Fulton/McDonough Mental Health
229 Martin Ave.
Canton, IL 61520
309-647-1881

Peoria Housing Authority
Willa Lucas
100 S. Sheridan
Peoria, IL 61605
309-676-8736

YWCA of Peoria
714 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
309-673-0615

American Red Cross
311 W. John Gwynn Dr.
Peoria, IL 61605
309-677-7272

Tazewood Community Services
2005 S. Main
Morton, IL 61550

The Salvation Army
243 Derby St.
Pekin, IL 61554
309-346-3010

Peoria Housing Authority
Sadie Pennington
100 S. Sheridan Rd.
Peoria, IL 61605
309-677-7328

Heart House
300 Reagan Dr.
Eurika, IL 61530
309-467-6103

South Side Office of Concern
1316 SW Adams
Peoria, IL 61602
309-674-7310

Interfaith Hospitality Network
1009 S. Louisa
Peoria, IL 61605
309-673-3170

U of I College of Medicine
PO Box 1649
Peoria, IL 61656
309-671-8418

YWCA of Peoria
1013 W. Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
309-685-7655

Interfaith Hospitality Network
11512 N. Brownshire Ln.
Dunlap, IL 61525
309-243-9705

Southside Mission
1127 S. Laramine
Peoria, IL 61605
309-676-4804

Salvation Army
417 NE Adams
Peoria, IL 61603
309-655-7272

PCCEO, Inc.
711 McBean St.
Peoria, IL 61605
309-671-3900

Center for Independent Living
614 W. Glen
Peoria, IL 61614
309-682-3500

Horn Field Campus Western Illinois University 400 Currans Hall 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-833-5798FAX: 309-298-2967 Web Site: www.wiu.edu/hornfield

Office Hours:	8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or by appointment
Area Served:	Macomb and surrounding communities
Services Provided:	Summer camp and program assistance available
Comments:	Please contact our office for information about our summer programs or visit our website.
Last updated: 2003-12-05

Illinois Coalition for Community Services (ICCS) 200 E. Harlem Avenue, Suite 1 Monmouth, IL 61462 Phone: 309-734-2399 Web Site: www.time-to.org

Office Hours:	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	No limitations
Area Served:	ICCS serves 71 counties in the State of Illinois including McDonough County
Services Provided:	ICCS is devoted to helping residents organize their community to improve the quality of life for youth and families. ICCS staff provide residents with a variety of functions including: assistance in organizing a community committee information on how to run a meeting; how to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers information, assistance, and support in fund raising efforts assistance in apply for grants referrals to existing services assistance in program development and evaluation assistance in formulating short and long range goals and objectives assistance in identifying local leaders and supporters assistance in development and tabulation of needs assessment survey a quarterly newsletter containing information useful for communities *workshops on training needs of communities.
Comments:	ICCS offices are located throughout the State of Illinois with the central office located at: 1111 S. 8th Street Springfield, IL 62703 (800)728-1523
Last updated: 2006-03-16

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) 460 South Deere Road Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-5411, 309-647-0051

Office Hours:	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., weekdays
Eligibility:	Families served must be residents of the state of Illinois and must have children under the age of 18 on whose behalf department services are being provided.
Area Served:	McDonough and Fulton Counties
Services Provided:	Counseling of casework services, day care, advocacy, homemaker or substitute care (foster care or institutional placement) aimed at: (1) protection of children from neglect or abuse by their parents/caretakers, (2) family preservation, (3) family reunification(in the case of children removed from the home of their natural parents or guardian), (4) adoption or attainment of a permanent living arrangement, and (5) youth development. Reports of suspected abuse or neglect are to be called into the state hotline number (see below.) Line is answered 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Comments:	State hotline to report abuse/neglect (800)252-2873
Last updated: 2003-10-08

Illinois Department of Employment Security 821 West Main Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309-343-3100

Office Hours:	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	For those seeking employment assistance, applicants can be unemployed, underemployed or working and seeking better employment .
Area Served:	McDonough County
Services Provided:	Job placement, counseling, testing, referral to other agencies; compiles and disseminates information about human resources; helps carry out government manpower and economic programs and legislation. Information and application for federal programs, Targeted Jobs Tax Credit (T.J.T.C.) and the Work Opportunities Tax Credit. Unemployment insurance provides assistance in determining eligibility and filing for unemployment insurance benefits.
Comments:	The Workforce Investment office in Macomb offers some of the IDES services, including job applications and registration. An IDES representative comes to the WIA office on a weekly basis: phone 309-837-1280.
Last updated: 2003-10-08

Illinois Department of Human Services (formerly Public Aid) Family Community Resource Center of McDonough County McDonough County 1026 E. Jackson St. Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: (309) 833-4127FAX: (309) 837-1659 Web Site: www.dhs.state.il.us

Office Hours:	8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Eligibility:	Programs have financial eligibility and other requirements as described below.
Area Served:	McDonough County residents. Residents of other counties may call the DHS Helpline at 1-800-252-8635. TTY: 1-800-447-6404
Services Provided:	In addition to cash assistance, food stamps, and medical programs, the office provides access to many other programs and services for the residents of Illinois. Our staff will help you find services from other DHS divisions, other state agencies, and from your local community. Some of the services that you may apply for through the McDonough County Office are: Cash Assistance - TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is available for those who meet both income and asset guidelines. Cash Grants for the Aged, Blind & Disabled are available to those who meet income & asset guidelines. Medicaid - Medical assistance is available for the Aged, Blind & Disabled that meet income & asset guidelines. Medical assistance is available for Pregnant Women and Families with children under the age of 19 that meet Income guidelines. (Assets are not considered for Family Medical). Food Stamps - The USDA Food Stamp, LINK, program is available to all Illinois residents who meet income and asset guidelines. Child Care - Applications are available for childcare administered through Child Care Resource & Referral. Eligibility is based on income & need for child care services. See Child Care section in this directory.
Comments:	Applications are available on a daily basis. Most applications require an interview. Call the local office to obtain the current schedule for Walk-In Intake. Interviews can be completed by the phone for medical applications and when hardship requirements are met.
Last updated: 2005-04-07

Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services (formerly DORS) 1200-1 West Jackson St. Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: (309) 833-4573FAX: (309) 833-5953 Web Site: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ors/

Office Hours:	8:30am-5:00pm, Monday Thru Friday
Eligibility:	(VR) Vocational Rehabilitation Services require that an individual (1) has a significant physical or mental disability which interferes with their ability to work; (2) has a need for vocational rehabilitation services; (3) has a desire for and capability of becoming gainfully employed. Home Services require that an individual (1) has a disability which interferes with their living independently; (2) be under 60 years of age and meet financial need guidlines (3) and be at imminent risk of nursing home or other residential placement.
Area Served:	VR Services are provided for McDonough County residents and WIU Students. Home Services cover a 6 county area including McDonough, Warren, Knox, Henderson, Stark, and Fulton Counties.
Services Provided:	Vocational Rehabilitation (VR services) are provided to assist disabled individuals to obtain or maintain employment. Services may include: vocational & career planning, counseling & guidance, information & referral, work related medical & mental health restoration, job development & placement, academic & vocational training for employment, assistance with job seeking,job maintenance, & work accomodations, and supported employment services. High School VR Services are provided to help disabled high school students prepare for meaningful employment, independent living and full community participation. Services include transition planning assistance and the STEP work experience program. Home Services are provided to enable disabled individuals who are at risk of needing residential placement to remain living at home. Services may include: personal assistant, homemaker services, nursing care, physician prescribed therapy, electronic home response, delivered meals, adult day care, assistive equipment, environmental modification and respite services.
Comments:	Home services in the 6 counties listed above are served by the DHS-DRS Galesburg office: 256 S. Soangetaha Rd; Galesburg, IL 61401;309-343-2193.
Last updated: 2007-04-13

Illinois Department of Human Services - Mental Health Office of Mental Health Benefits Specialist - Kenneth Denny 160 N. LaSalle St., 10th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 1-866-390-6771 #3

Eligibility:	Anyone who needs assistance in finding out how going to work will impact their Social Security Disability Benefits.
Area Served:	Adams, Brown, Cass, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Macon, MaCoupin, Mason, McDonough, Menard, Mercer, Morgan, Moultrie, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, and Warren
Services Provided:	Provide referrals to assist with barriers to employment such as housing, training, childcare, transportation, etc; Offer protection and advocacy legal assistance to help resolve return to work issues such as accessing accommodations; Explain how all of you benefits will be affected by going to work. These benefits include: SSI, SSDI, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, housing, etc.; Provide ongoing benefits management even after you are working. Offer you a written benefits analysis showing you how income from work will change your benefits.
Comments:	By understanding the work incentives programs of Social Security, you may be able to go back to work. If you are already working, you may be able to earn more money. There is a possibility that you may no longer need to rely on Social Security benefits.
Last updated: 2003-09-03

Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs 135 W. Grant National Guard Armory, Room 57 Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: (309) 836-2243FAX: (309) 833-5221

Office Hours:	8am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Veteran with an honorable discharge or the survivor or dependant of a verteran.
Area Served:	McDonough
Services Provided:	Furnish state and federal veterans benefits information; assistance in filing for benefits or claims; establish eligibility for VA home loans; Illinois Veterans Grant (Tuition gree education at any Illinois state supported school-limitation apply); document search to file for dishonorable discharge, homeless veterans assistance. Veteran's Home located in Quincy. Program to help financially veterans with non-service disabilities to provide income up to $750 a month. May take several months to establish disability.
Comments:	Contact Person: Kermit D. Short, Veterans Service Officer ALSO SEE: Veterans' Assistance Illinois Veterans Home IDES-George Waugh is vets employment specialist
Last updated: 2003-10-08

Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council 1 Courthouse Square Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: (309) 837-4398FAX: (309) 836-8336 Web Site: fvcc9@hotmail.com

Office Hours:	Office hours vary, leave message and I will return calls.
Eligibility:	Anyone with an interest in family violence, regardless of occupation, can participate in the Family Violence Coordinating Council. There are no fees or dues. The Family Violence Council consists of six committees: Child Advocacy, Helping Services, Law Enforcement, Court Systems, Faith Committee, and Community Education Committee. A Steering Committee, consisting of committee chairs and various community leaders are appointed by the Chief Judge or the Council Chair.
Area Served:	The Family Violence Coordinating Council covers the entire 9th Judicial Circuit, which includes Henderson, Warren, Knox, Fulton, McDonough, and Hancock Counties.
Services Provided:	The Family Violence Coordinating Council does not provide direct services with clients. The council organizes, plans, and sponsors conferences, workshops, and training seminars on the many aspects of family violence. The Council also publishes informational and resource materials. They develop domestic violence protocols with community service providers, including judges, law enforcement, state’s attorneys, etc. The FVCC collaborates with community agencies identifying needs, develops resources and plans for service implementation.
Comments:	The purpose of the Family Violence Coordinating Council is to establish a forum to share and discuss information in order to promote a coordinated response to family violence in our communities. The Council works to improve the institutional and professional response to family violence issues. The FVCC engages in education, prevention, and coordination of intervention and services for victims and perpetrators of child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse. A goal of the Council is to contribute to the improvement of the legal system and the administration of justice.
Last updated: 2003-08-07

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission 5407 N. University Suite 7 Peoria, IL 61614 Phone: (309) 693-5001, After Hours: (217) 785-0645

Office Hours:	8:30am -5:00pm, Monday Through Friday
Area Served:	McDonough and Seventeen other counties
Services Provided:	Human Rights Authority - the HRA conducts fact-finding investigation of complaints of rights of violations in public and private facilities that provide services to the disabled. The complaints may be made by anyone. (A sliding scale fee applies.) Office of State Guardian - this office serves a guardian of last resort for individuals, 18 or older, who have been adjudicated incompetent in Probate Court. The guardianship can be for the person and/or estate with no fee assessment for guardianship services unless the estate value is $15,000.00 or more. Legal Advocacy Services - an attorney and paralegal advocate represent mentally disabled children and adults in relation to disability-related legal problems in courts, administrative hearings and pursuing settlements of the dispute. No fee for families whose income is less that 150% of the federal poverty level; sliding fee schedule for all others.
Last updated: 2003-10-08

Illinois Lawyer Finder.com P.O. Box 1330 Springfield, IL 62701-1330 Phone: 217-525-5297, TDD# 217-525-9006

Office Hours:	9:00 am to 2:00 pm; Monday - Friday (except legal holidays)
Eligibility:	Ability to pay the attorney at time of appointment.
Area Served:	Statewide, except for the counties of Cook, Kane, Will, Peoria, Lake, DPage and Winnebago. The Lawyer Referral Service can provide the phone numbers to these services.
Services Provided:	Persons seeking legal advice can be referred to a private practicing attorney in their area or close to their area. The attorneys are not legal aid, low-income or pro bono. The initial 30 minute consultation will cost no more than $15. At that time, the caller should discuss fees and method of payment if further representation is needed.
Comments:	The Illinois Lawyer Referral Services do not accept walk-ins.
Last updated: 2004-04-05

Illinois Office of Attorney General Western Illinois Office 628 Maine St Quincy, IL 62301 Phone: (217) 223-2221, TTY: (217) 223-2254 FAX: (217) 223-8995 Web Site: www.ag.state.il.us

Office Hours:	8:45am-4:45pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	General Public
Area Served:	West Central Illinois
Services Provided:	Consumer protection; senior citizens advocacy, including crime prevention and nursing home abuse; disabled persons advocacy; crime victims assistance; citizens information and referral service; and consumer education. Citizens are provided assistance in the areas listed. Some problems may be beyond the jurisdiction of the Attorney General's office. In that case, the individual will be referred to an agency or organization that can assist them.
Comments:	Toll-free telephone assistance is available from the Springfield office. All complaints originating in McDonough county is referred to Quincy. Contact Quincy directly to avoid delays in forwarding complaints or inquiries.
Last updated: 2004-04-13

Illinois School for the Deaf 125 Webster St. Jacksonville, IL 62650 Phone: (217) 245-5141

Office Hours:	8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Hearing impairment severe enough to keep child from benefitting from regular classroom instruction.
Area Served:	State of Illinois
Services Provided:	Comprehensive educational program, pre-kindergarten through high school, residential program or day school attendance. Line house (0-3) program day school. Parents are trained with children.
Last updated: 2003-10-03

Illinois School for the Visually impaired 658 East State St. Jacksonville, IL 62650 Phone: (217) 479-4400

Office Hours:	8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility:	Visually Impaired
Area Served:	State of Illinois
Services Provided:	Educational program for visually impaired including deaf-blind, with an emphasis on the development of independence and pre-vocational skills. Home visits for children ages 0 - 3 within a 100 mile radius Day program (nonresidential) for children ages 3 - 5. Children are bussed by school districts or their parents may drive them. Residential program for ages 6 - 21
Comments:	Pre-school institute each June for pre-schoolers and their parents; two low vision clinics each year sponsored by the Lions of Illinois Foundation; consultations and evaluations available. Some costs apply; free food and room and board.
Last updated: 2003-10-03

Illinois Society for Autistic Citizens 2200 South Main St. Suite 137 Lombard, IL 60148 Phone: (603) 691-1270

Office Hours:	9am to 5pm, Monday Through Friday
Eligibility:	Anyone looking for information
Area Served:	State of Illinois
Services Provided:	Information and Referral
Last updated: 2003-10-03

Illinois Tobacco Quitline Phone: 1-877-866-784-8937

Office Hours:	7:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday - Friday
Eligibility:	Anyone ready to quit smoking