Outreach Services | Senior Services - A Division of Effingham City/County Committee on Aging
Senior Services - A Division of Effingham City/County Committee on Aging
Location Name
Senior Services - A Division of Effingham City/County Committee on Aging
209 South Merchant Street, Effingham, IL 62401
Eligibility
Open to those age 60 or older
Required documents
Varies by service
(800) 232-1790
Voice·
Toll-Free
(217) 347-5569
Voice·
Main Phone
Websitehttps://eccoa.org
Application process
Call for appointment or visit for services
Fees
None; Donations accepted
Service area
Clay County, IL
Crawford County, IL
Effingham County, IL
Fayette County, IL
Jasper County, IL
Jefferson County, IL
Lawrence County, IL
Marion County, IL
Richland County, IL
Outreach staff visit older persons or their caregivers to inform them about available benefits and services. Outreach Services may include:
- Encouraging older persons to participate in senior programs.
- Assisting older persons in gaining access to needed services (Benefit Access Application, Medicare Part D, etc.).
- Follow up with older persons and agencies to determine whether services have been received and the needs of the older person are met.
- Provide client advocacy to secure benefits.
Last assured
06/30/2025
Providing organization
Senior Services - A Division of Effingham City/County Committee on Aging
Provides choices for long term care services, early counseling about available services, information about home and community based services, and more.