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Abraham Lincoln Neighborhood Association
820 Royal Heights Road
Belleville, IL  62226
618.235.1700
FAX: 618.236.2597
Information: A combination of schools, businesses, churches and interested residents for improving our schools and our neighborhoods in an area that comprises the Abraham Lincoln School boundaries.  They can use adult mentors, tutors, field trip sponsors, volunteers for Neighborhood Watch and a variety of other places of service.
 

ADDUS Healthcare
10326 Lincoln Trail
Fairview Heights, IL  62208
618.398.8001
FAX: 618.398.3234
Email: addus0308@earthlink.net
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Services offered: Provide in-home services and personal care to help prevent institutionalization of individuals.  ADDUS Healthcare is a service provider contracting through the Community Care Program sponsored by Illinois Department on Aging.  Services include providing housekeeping and homemaker service to persons 60 years of age and over and private individual services.  No age limitations.
Persons served: Anyone
Fees: Determined by Illinois Department on Aging Community Care Program Criteria and private pay is $12.50 per hour.
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) of St. Clair County
700 North 66^th Street
Belleville, IL  62223
618.397.0584
Hours: Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Services offered: A fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope to recover from the effects of having been brought up in an alcoholic household or dysfunctional family.
(Information provided by St. Clair County Community Mental Health Board, 2007)

Adventures in Motivation (A.I.M.)
430 Wimmer Place
East St. Louis, IL 62205
618.271.2515
FAX: 618.397.4976
Email: AIM8321@aol.com
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Appointment information: Walk in or call above number
Information: Mission – Youth Leadership Development and Community Empowerment.
Services offered: Leadership Institute Program for high school students 9^th – 12^th grade who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholar merit.  Leadership Lecture Series Program community leaders speaking to high school and college students.  Leadership Recreational Program stresses sportsmanship and physical development for 5-14 years old.  Summer Leadership Program is an educational and recreational program for K-9^th grades.  Youth Forum Programs on various subjects.  PAVE Program (Parents Are Vital in Education) is composed of neighborhood parents whose children attend one of the after school SAFE HAVEN CENTERS.  A Rite of Passage program specifically focused on leadership development and adulthood training for African American fifth grade students.  A Sister to Sister-Brother to Brother mentoring program where mentors create a positive, willing and enabling environment for 3^rd grade students.  A Family Centered Service program that provides intervention services to children (and their parents) who suffer with behavioral problems.
Persons served: The Greater East St. Louis Area.
Fees: No cost.
(Information provided by St. Clair County Community Mental Health Board, 2007)

Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Alateen and Pre-Alateen Family Groups
1.800.711.6375 or 618.239.0408
618.398.9470 - Belleville Al-Anon and ACA
Appointment information: No appointment necessary
Information: These are self-help anonymous groups.  The above telephone numbers are answering services.  Leave your first name and telephone number and someone will return your call.
Service offered: Informal round table discussions based on the AA, Al-Anon, and Alateen approved programs.
Person served: Anyone with a drinking problem and/or their family members/friends.
Fees: None
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

The ALS Association - St. Louis Regional Chapter
5615 Pershing Avenue, Suite 20
St. Louis, MO  63112
314.534.0610
FAX: 314.361.3020
Email: mriggs@alsastl.org
Mary Riggs, Patient Services Coordinator
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
Appointment information: Call and schedule appointment for Speakers Bureau, needs assessment, or request information.
Information: Information available on disease process, symptom management and current research trends.
Services offered: Patient Services Coordinator to assist with information, concerns, problems and guidance; respite care program; medical equipment, loan pool; augmentative communication and assistive devices loan program; family mentor program; bi-monthly newsletter; Speaker Bureau, Pen Pal Program, Transportation Assistance, Nutritional Supplement Assistance.
Persons served: ALS patients and their families in Eastern Missouri as well as Central and Southern Illinois.
Fees: None for patients and family members.
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

Alzheimer’s Association
9374 Olive Boulevard
St. Louis, MO  63132
314.432.3422 or 1.800.980.9080
FAX: 314.432.3824
Website: www.alzstl.org
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday (emergency after hours referral number)
Appointment information: Available during office hours by request or drop-in; off-hour appointments can be scheduled.
Information: Services to 38 counties in Easter Missouri and Western Illinois (Calhoun, Clay, Clinton, Jefferson, Jersey, Madison, Marion, Monroe, St. Clair, Washington counties).
Services offered: Helpline; information and referral; care consultation; Family Care Planning; support groups; Safe Return identification program; education courses for people with memory loss; family caregivers and professionals; conferences; health fairs; advocacy and research.
Persons served: People with memory loss, family members, health care professionals and concerned community members.
Fees: No charge for families, modest fees for some professional education.
Illinois Office:
222 Goethe Avenue
Collinsville, IL 62234
618.346.4073 or 1.800.980.9080
FAX: 618.346.4075
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

Alzheimer’s Support (for Caregivers)
Four Fountains Convalescent Center
101 South Belt West
Belleville, IL  62220
618.277.7700
Hours: Meeting is held fourth Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m.  Please call for more information.
Services offered: Support group for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease.
(Information provided by St. Clair County Community Mental Health Board, 2007)

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
State Office – Springfield, Illinois  217.522.7700
District Office – Alton, Illinois
John S. Lonaker 618.462.9779
Information: This non-profit membership organization helps older people help themselves and their communities.
Services offered: Health education, consumer affairs, driving, tax aid/counseling, purchase privileges, group insurance and discounts.
Persons served: Anyone 50 years of age or older.
Fees: Call for information.
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

American Cancer Society
118 South Seminary
Collinsville, IL  62234
618.345.7911 or 1.800.ACS.2345
FAX: 618.345.8320
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
Services offered: Information and resource referral, transportation programs; rehab/support visitor programs; educational programs.
Persons served: Bond, Clinton, Jersey, Monroe, St. Clair and Madison Counties.
Fees: None
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

American Diabetes Association – Central Division St. Louis Area
10820 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 220
St. Louis, MO  63127
314.822.5490
FAX: 314.822.5479
Website: www.diabetes.org
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
Appointment information: No appointment necessary.
Services offered: Informational resource for persons with diabetes, their friends and family members.  Will pay for a one-supply of insulin on a one-time basis up to $50.  Youth with events throughout the year for teens and children with diabetes.  Residential camp and day camp each summer for teens and children with diabetes.  Fund raising to support research.
Persons served: Central Division (office in St. Louis) includes: St. Louis Chapter, St. Charles Chapter, Southeastern Chapter (Cape Girardeau Area), and Madison County (IL) Chapter (including Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties).
Fees: Written information free.  Books for sale.  Fee or pledge for some events.
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

American Heart Association
1.800.966.7113
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

American Legion – Post 58 Belleville, IL Freedom Farm
P.O. Box 124
Belleville, IL  62222
618.539.6095
Website: www.legionfreedomfarm.com

American Lung Association of Illinois
P.O. Box 2576
Springfield, IL  62708
217.787.5864
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Services offered: Provides information and health information.
Persons served: Anyone in Illinois
Fees: Most services free.
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

American Parkinson Disease Association
660 South Euclid, Box 8111
St. Louis, MO  63110
314.362.3299
FAX: 314.747.1601
Website: www.geocities.com/parkinson
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday - Friday
Services offered: Provides information and referral.  Offers educational materials for the public and professionals.  Provides medical referrals, support, respite care, speech therapy, adult day care, lifeline and exercise classes.  Public lectures.
Persons served: All.
Fees: None.
(Information provided by St. Clair County Community Mental Health Board, 2007)

American Red Cross – St. Louis Area Chapter
10195 Corporate Square
St. Louis, MO  63132
314.286.8200 (24-Hour Disaster Number)
FAX: 314.516.2821
Website: www.redcrossstl.org
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
Services offered: First aid, CPR, AIDS, and aquatics training; disaster preparedness and relief services; military social services; information and referral blood mobiles.
Persons served: Residents of the counties of Madison, St. Clair, Clinton, and St. Louis.
St. Louis Area Chapter
10218 Lincoln Trail
Fairview Heights, IL  62208
618.397.4600
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

American Red Cross – Scott Air Force Base
Building 21 POW/MIA
P.O. Box 25379
Scott AFB, IL  62225-0379
618.256.1855/3292
FAX: 618.256.4130
Email: redcross@safb.af.mil
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Appointment: information: Appointment not necessary, call for information.
Information: The ARC at Scott provides military personnel and their families stationed at (or living on) the base with emergency communications involving immediate family members, emergency financial assistance, information and referrals.  A wide variety of health and safety classes and volunteer opportunities are available.
Services offered: Personal & family counseling; financial assistance in form of loan or grant for emergency needs; safety programs (CPR training); first-aid program; swim program; blood drives; baby-sitting training; a means of contacting geographical distant family members when an emergency or family crisis arises, often providing financial assistance in reuniting families.
Persons served: Service members and their dependents stationed at, or living on, Scott AFB, retirees and their dependents with base access.
Fees: None
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

Anxiety and Phobia Treatment Center, Inc.
10606 Lincoln Trail Drive
Fairview Heights, IL  62208
618.397.6925 (24-hour answering service)
FAX: 314.725.7645
Hours: By appointment
Appointment information: appointment necessary
Information: Complete programs for the treatment of anxiety, fears, and phobias.
Services offered: Individual, martial, and family psychotherapy.  Marriage, individual and family counseling.  Treatment of children and adolescents (school phobias).  Parenting seminars.
Persons served: Anyone.
Fees: We participate in Managed Care Programs
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

Area Agency on Aging of Southwestern Illinois
2365 Country Road
Belleville, IL  62221
618.222.2561, ext. 23 or 1.800.326.3221
FAX: 618.222.2567
Website: www.answersonaging.com
Email: asks@answersonaging.com
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Appointment information: Walk-in or call for appointment.
Information: Plan, coordinate and advocate for the development of an all-encompassing service delivery system to meet long and short-term needs of older persons.
Services offered: Direct client services include Senior Employment Services.
Persons served: Residents 60 years and older of Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington counties.
Fees: None
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

A.T.S. (Alternative Transportation System)
718 Scheel Street, Suite C
Belleville, IL  62220
618.239.0749
FAX: 618.239.0749
Email: johnny.lanctot@swic.edu
Hours: 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Appointment information: by telephone
Information: Alternative Transportation System (ATS.) is a not-for-profit grant funded agency providing curb-to-curb paratransit service to older persons and American with Disabilities Act qualified individuals in the St. Clair County, Illinois District.
Services offered: Our drivers, schedulers, dispatchers and administrative professionals work with Southwestern Illinois College, Programs and Services for Older Persons, St. Clair County Transit District, Bi-State Development Agency and local and regional agencies and leaders in Southern Illinois to help our clients lead a better and more productive life.  ATS is committed to helping those individuals help themselves by providing safe and timely transportation to our clients.  ATS recognizes the support received from its sponsors, clients and granting agencies, and is dedicated to the efficient and cost effective use of our resources in support of our clients.
Person served: St. Clair County residents
Fees: $2.50 each way
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

Attorney General, Lisa Madigan - Metro East Illinois Regional Office
201 West Point Drive, Suite 7
Belleville, IL  62226
618.236.8616
TTY: 618.236.8619
Hours: 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Appointment information: No appointment necessary
Services offered: Handles complaints under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practice Act, along with other advocacy services such as: senior citizens, disabled, crime victims, agriculture, veterans, and crime prevention.
Persons served: Residents of Madison, Bond, Montgomery, Macoupin, Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, Clinton, St. Clair and Monroe countries.
Fees: None
(Information provided by Special Services Center of Southwestern Illinois College, June 2003)

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