Southwestern Illinois College

Address

2500 Carlyle Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221

(618) 235-2700

www.swic.edu

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.

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

Primary Contact

(618) 235-2700 x5526

lisa.thouvenot@swic.edu

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

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

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  • Illinois
    • Saint Clair County
    Click here to see this service (PH-7000.3300-040) and related services within the Service Tree.

    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

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois
      • Saint Clair County
      Click here to see this service (PH-0700) and related services within the Service Tree.

      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

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      • Illinois
        • Saint Clair County
        Click here to see this service (PH-1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        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

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        • Illinois
          • Missouri
            • Franklin County
              • Jefferson County
                • Lincoln County
                  • Saint Charles County
                    • Saint Louis County
                      • Saint Louis City County
                        • Warren County
                        Click here to see this service (HD-6000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                        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

                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                        • Illinois
                          • Saint Clair County
                          Click here to see this service (ND-9200.8000-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          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

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Illinois
                            • Saint Clair County
                            Click here to see this service (LH-2700.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                            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

                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                            • Illinois
                              • Saint Clair County
                              Click here to see this service (PN-8100.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                              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

                              Click here to see this service (HH-0500.2500-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                              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

                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                              • Illinois
                                • Saint Clair County
                                Click here to see this service (LH-3500.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                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

                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                • Illinois
                                  • Madison County
                                    • Saint Clair County
                                    Click here to see this service (ND-2000.6600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                    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

                                    Click here to see this service (PL-7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                    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

                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                    • Illinois
                                      • Saint Clair County
                                      Click here to see this service (ND-9200.8000-700) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                      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

                                      Click here to see this service (TC-5500.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                      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

                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                      • Illinois
                                        • Saint Clair County
                                        Click here to see this service (ND-9200.8000-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                        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

                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                        • Illinois
                                          • Calhoun County
                                            • Clinton County
                                              • Greene County
                                                • Jersey County
                                                  • Macoupin County
                                                    • Madison County
                                                      • Monroe County
                                                        • Randolph County
                                                          • Saint Clair County
                                                          Click here to see this service (BH-8500.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                          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

                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                          • Illinois
                                                            • Calhoun County
                                                              • Clinton County
                                                                • Greene County
                                                                  • Jersey County
                                                                    • Macoupin County
                                                                      • Madison County
                                                                        • Monroe County
                                                                          • Randolph County
                                                                            • Saint Clair County
                                                                            Click here to see this service (TJ-3000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                            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

                                                                            Click here to see this service (BD-5000.8500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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