Information for Senior Citizens
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| Local Programs | |
| Casey Senior Center 114 S Central, Casey, IL 62420 (217) 932-5272 |
This center has transportation, dining, activities, and is open for seniors during regular week-day hours. An ERBA office (see below) is also located here to assist seniors in a variety of areas. |
| Life Center Senior Services Clark County Offices (217) 382-4126 |
Life Center offers assistance and information on services offered by the federal gov't, state agencies and county wide local agencies. Life Center is not a charity organization, is federally funded and relies on volunteers in addition to a paid staff. Life Center will also provide transportation to all seniors especially those in need of physical assistance. |
| Marshall Senior Center Harlan Hall, 6th and Locust, Marshall |
Renovation is near completion. This historic building will be used to provide a meeting place for area seniors, provide Peace Meals etc. |
| Peace Meals |
Seniors 60 yrs of age (or their spouse) are eligible for discounted prices on a nutritious hot lunch. Meals are $2.50 for lunches served at congregate sites or $2.75 delivered to the home. Reservations for the meals must be made 24 hours in advance. Call (217) 932-5100 in the Casey area or (217) 826-5541 in the Marshall area for details. This is mostly an all-volunteer program funded through the Federal Older Americans Act. No one will be refused service due to an inability to pay. |
| State Programs | |
| AARP Employment Program | 1-800-252-8966 |
| Circuit Breaker Benefits | 1-800-624-2459 |
| Food Stamps | 1-800-252-8966 |
| Home Energy Assistance Program | 1-800-252-8643 |
| Housing Development Authority | 1-800-942-8439 |
| Reduced Fee Driver's License | 1-800-252-2904 |
| Volunteer Service to your Community | (312) 814-5220 |
| Federal Programs | |
| Social Security | 1-800-772-1213 |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | 1-800-637-8856 |
| Medicare | 1-800-642-6930 |