Offices
Main Office
1 Emerald Terrace
Suite 200
Swansea, IL 62226
(618) 235-9988 V/TTY
(618) 233-3729 Fax
Monroe County Office
Western Egyptian Building
207 West 4th St.
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 615-7816
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Randolph County Office
Western Egyptian Adm.Building
1820 N. Market Street
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 317-4028
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Membership Levels:
$15 Consumers & Active Volunteers Membership $25 Individual Membership
$50 Family/Not-For-Profit Organization
$100 Business Membership
$250 Investor Membership
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All Membership Levels are Renewable Annually. Membership Donations are Tax Deductible.
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Please remember LINC when planning your Will, Living Trust and Memorials. For more information, call Anita Overturf at (618) 235-9988.
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WHAT'S NEW
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LINC IS MOVING!
LINC will be moving to our new offices in Swansea on Tuesday, Jan 19. We will be closed from Tuesday, Jan 19 to Friday, Jan 22 to complete the move and put our beautiful new offices in order. In addition, LINC will be unable to answer calls on Wednesday, Jan 20 as our current phone system will be moved to our new location on that date. All current contact phone numbers will remain the same.
LINC's new office is located at:
1 Emerald Terrace
Suite 200
Swansea, IL 62226
We thank you for your patience during this move and we look forward to serving our consumers in our new location.
Belleville Council Society of St. Vincent de Paul announces 4 helpful programs
LILEP (Fair Interest Loans for the employed Poor) can provide loans up to $300 at 4% interest for unexpected needs.
Rx. Outreach (prescription drug outreach program for the poor) is a free prescription drug program for the low income uninsured to treat chronic illnesses.
“Money Talk” budgeting class. Attendees receive $5 grocery gift card upon class completion. To register call 618-394-3568 ad leave name, address and phone number on extension #3.
Consumers may call (618) 398-5616 for more info on these programs.
National Family Caregivers Association
In honor of NFC Month, we are presenting a free 1 hour teleconference/webinar for all family caregivers on the subject: Safe & Sound: Preventing Medication Mishaps. This year's event is scheduled for November 12th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm eastern. The format is designed to provide family caregivers tips to help their loved ones prevent medication errors & events. To register click here..
Reachout Wireless
There is a government assistance program called Reachout Wireless for free phones and monthly service for persons with disabilities. The participants must have at least one of the following:
Medicaid, SSI, TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, Section 8, and free lunch for children from low income families. Click here for more information.
Contact www.reachoutmobile.com or call (877) 940-9444.
Thanksgiving & Christmas Checklist
Applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be taken from Monday, October 12th thru Wednesday, October 14th. The times are 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. each day. Single households will not be eligible for Thanksgiving assistance; they can only apply for Christmas assistance.
WHAT TO BRING:
Identification for parent or guardian
Proof of Income
Social Security-amount shown on S.S. letterhead
Public Aid-(AFDC)-need medical card
Employed-bring most recent check stub
Other-income has to be verified on official letterhead
Proof of Address
Social Security cards of all members in the household!
All members in a household must be verified. That can
be done with medical cards or birth certificates in addition to their social security cards. If you don't have their card then you can bring an original print out of their number from the Social Security office.
You must have all of the above information with you in order to fill out an application. Clients in the following zip codes can be assisted:
62002, 62035, 62024, 62018, 62010, 62095, 62084, 62067, 62021, 62048, 62087
LIHEAP
Makes home energy more affordable
The cost of home heating and cooling is a severe and continuing burden for many Illinois households. As home energy prices rise, it becomes harder for a struggling family to make ends meet.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps by reducing the cost of home energy. LIHEAP weatherizes homes and pays utility bills to make home energy more affordable.
Application assistance for LIHEAP is available at LINC on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings. Call LINC at (618) 235-9988 to make an appointment. A gross income requirement for the program is $1,354 per month and under.
Illinois department of Healthcare and Family Services and supported by state and federal funds.
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LINC now on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Are you a user on one of these popular networking sites? If so, click the links below to go to our page. Connect with LINC for disability news, events and more instantly on the web or your mobile phone.
Public Comment Invited on Proposed Changes to ADA Regulations
Department of Aging – Free Coupon Books
Available at Belleville’s Old Town Market at corner of First and West Main, 7:30 - 12 noon every Saturday until all books have been given out… · Bring Valid Picture ID
- Must be 60 years of age or older
- Complete application at market
- 1 coupon book per person/per year
- To be spent at the market on fresh produce items
Contact Earnestine Gilbert at (618) 257-7022 if you have questions
Gasoline Grant Assistance Program offered by Free Gas USA, Inc.
Free Gas USA, Inc., a non-profit gasoline grant assistance provider, is offering gasoline grants to low-income individuals that are experiencing a difficult time paying for gasoline to drive to work, medical appointments, children to school or to buy groceries. Gas cards are awarded monthly in denominations ranging from $50 to $1,200. To qualify for a gasoline grant an individual must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- Legal resident of the United States
- Own an automobile
- Automobile must be currently licensed and insured
- Income criteria
An individual’s yearly income must be at or below the “very low income limit'' category as defined for specific geographic locations by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. For Cook County the amount is $26,400 for 1 person and $30,150 for a household of two. Please note grant applicants must obtain an application via the Free Gas USA, Inc. website. All applications must be submitted with an agency referral form or they will not be processed.
Please click here to view the Free Gas USA, Inc. website, download an application and view income eligibility for other counties in Illinois.
Daily Household Ways to Prevent H1N1 Flu
With the constant fear of H1N1 symptoms, the following measures can be practiced by one and all. Note: Tamiflu does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation till the virus limits itself in about 1-2 weeks. H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tract and proliferates there. The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth.
1. Frequent hand-washing
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of your face.
3. Gargle Twice and clean nostrils once a day with warm salt water.
4. Vitamin C - add to diet or take supplements.
5. Drink warm liquids
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