Southwestern Illinois College
Address
2500 Carlyle Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-2700
AKA:
Belleville Area College
Description:
The college provides for individual growth through educational excellence and active partnerships with students and the community. Services include Summer Food Service Programs, Senior Housing Information and Referral, Community Colleges, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, General Health Education Programs, Medicare Information/Counseling, Prevocational Training, Foster Grandparent Program, RSVP Program, Senior Companion Program, Benefits Screening, Case/Care Management, Adult In Home Respite Care, Recreational Activities/Sports, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Senior Centers, and Specialized Information and Referral.
Hours:
Call for Hours
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 9, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2500 Carlyle Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
Contacts
Lisa Thouvenot
Cheryl Brunsman
Executive Director - PSOP
(618) 234-4410 x7023
Nick Mance
President
(618) 235-2700 x5247
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 235-2700
Fax
(618) 277-7346
TDD
(618) 234-3347
Legal Status:
State
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access
Services
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Description
Senior citizen volunteers provides in-home respite services for stressed caregivers.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Primarily for older adults - Caregivers of younger ill or disabled may also be eligible - call for details
Fees
Donations requested, but optional
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Provides help with forms for Medicare, Circuit Breaker, Homestead Exemption and Medicaid. Also, provides information on Living Wills and Power of Attorney for Health Care and Property.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Age 60 years and older
Fees
Will be instructed on fees when contacting the college
Intake Procedure
Call For Assistance
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Assistance for isolated, elderly and frail persons with obtaining social services, such as medical, financial, nutritional and home care. Some para-legal aid provided.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Isolated, elderly and frail persons
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Southwestern Illinois College offers more than 150 University Transfer and Career/Technical degrees and certificate programs.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Call for Details
Intake Procedure
Call Or Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
- Illinois State - Missouri State
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Warren County
- Franklin County
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Description
Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in schools, Head Start and daycare centers where they provide one-on-one daily attention to special needs children, includes those with mental and physical disabilities.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Age 55 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Offers health programs which includes weight clinics, education, exercise classes, arthritis self-help workshop and counseling.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Caregivers and family of frail and elderly persons
Fees
Call for Details
Intake Procedure
Call Or Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Sponsors support groups for Children of Aged Parents, Low Vision and Parkinson's Disease.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Children of aging parents - Visual impairment related issues - Parkinson's Disease related issues
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Offers enrollment in the GED program.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
At-risk youth, ages 16-21 years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Career opportunities at Southwestern Illinois College may be viewed at www.swic.edu/employment
Languages
English
Service Area
Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program): Provides information and help with health insurance problems for people on Medicare. Volunteers trained and under supervision of Illinois State Department of Insurance.
Hours
- Volunteers in office Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) - Home visits can be made
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Age 65 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Offers classes in vocational training.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
At-risk youths, ages 16-21 years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Career opportunities at Southwestern Illinois College may be viewed at www.swic.edu/employment
Languages
English
Service Area
Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Saint Clair County
- Madison County
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Description
Provides intergenerational programs and social and recreational activities, such as trips, parties, dances, sports, arts, crafts, card games, etc.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Will be instructed on documents needed when contacting the college
Eligibility
Age 60 years and older
Fees
Will be instructed on fees when contacting the college
Intake Procedure
Call For Assistance
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP): Recruits individuals to help others through 150 agencies, hospitals, libraries, nursing homes and schools.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Older adult volunteers age 55 years and older
Fees
Call for Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Recreation, health, educational and social services are offered to senior citizens in an activity and service center.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Age 60 years and older
Fees
Will be instructed on fees when contacting the college
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Senior Companion Program: Opportunities for seniors to act as companions to frail, ill or homebound elderly for 20 hours per week, stipend is provided and other benefits.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Age 55 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Senior Housing, a division of Programs and Services for Older Persons (PSOP): Provides senior housing, needs assessment, advocacy, complaint resolution, housing information, activities development, intervention and referral for seniors in subsidized housing.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Seniors and disabled residents in public housing
Fees
Call for Details
Intake Procedure
Call For Assistance
Languages
English
Service Area
Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Calhoun County
- Clinton County
- Greene County
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Calhoun County
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Description
Provides information on and referral to services for senior citizens. Also, provides outreach services.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Age 60 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Calhoun County
- Clinton County
- Greene County
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Calhoun County
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Description
Kid's Block: Providing free breakfast and lunch meals during the summer for children.
Hours
Call for hours
Required Documents
Adult must provide Photo ID
Eligibility
- Children ages 5-18 years - Children must be accompanied by an adult if under age 18 years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come in person for service or call (618) 222-5579 for more details
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
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