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Senior Citizen Services

Programs and Services for Older Persons

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201 North Church Street
Belleville, IL 62220
618-234-4410
fax: 618-234-8634

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Programs and Services for Older Persons provides a wide variety of services, programs and activities to individuals age 55 or older.

These opportunities are provided via centers and offices located throughout the college district. Some of the services provided are:

Volunteer Opportunities (RSVP)

Individuals assisting others through agencies, hospitals, libraries, nursing homes and schools.
See the list of volunteer opportunities (Acrobat File) or call RSVP at 618-234-4410 extension 7012.
Learn more about the RSVP Volunteer Program.

Submit volunteer time or sign up to volunteer, visit Web Assistant.

Activities & Travel

  • Sports activities, dances, crafts, cultural events, classes, special events, hobbies, Lunch Bunch, and Dine-Around.
  • Fun and educational group travel experiences to exciting destinations
  • Local day trips
  • Extended tours within the United States
  • International travel and cruises

For More Information about Activities >>

For More Information about Trips >>

Advocacy

  • Assistance with government benefit programs
  • Notary public service

Alternative Transportation Service (A.T.S.)

  • 15-township service area
  • Fare paid for any trip purpose
  • Curb-to-curb service for individuals certified as ADA eligible and service for those age 60+ in some areas

For More Information >>

Caregiver Counseling Program

  • Individual counseling
  • Information
  • Resource library
  • Community presentations available

For More Information >>

Educational Opportunities

Employment & Training Program

The Employment and Training Program for persons 55 years of age and older is administered under Title V of the Older Americans Act. At PSOP, the AARP Foundation Representative is at 618-234-4410 ext. 7025.

Foster Grandparent Program

  • Stipended placement of individuals 60 years and older
  • Reimbursement for approved expenses of volunteers
  • One-on-one mentoring/tutoring for identified special needs children
  • Engaging seniors in the community

Health and Wellness

  • Physical assessments
  • Blood pressure testing
  • Health counseling
  • Flu shots
  • Alzheimer's support group
  • Parkinson's support group
  • Education programs
  • Workshops

Senior Companions Home Care

  • Stipended placement of individuals 60 years and older
  • Services for frail, lonely, ill or homebound at no charge
  • Respite services for caregivers
  • Reimbursement for approved expenses of volunteers

For More Information >>

Housing - Service Coordination Program

  • Referrals
  • Assistance for seniors and disabled to live independently

For More Information >>

Information and Assistance

Older Adult Counseling Program

  • Short-term individual counseling
  • Information and referral for community resources
  • Resource library
  • Community presentations available
  • Grief Support Series
  • Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group
  • Parkinson's Support Group
For More Information >>

Outreach

  • Are You Okay? - computerized daily telephone contact
  • Home assessments
  • SHIP - information and help with Medicare problems