Madison County Community Development Resource Listings Contents Housing/Rental Assistance…………………………………………………………………………………………….2 Emergency Rental Assistance Subsidized Housing Renting an Apartment Emergency Shelters……………………………………………………………………………….8 Madison County Shelters St. Clair County Shelters Missouri Shelters Health Care Services……………………………………………………………………………11 Hospital Listings Clinics Health Department Pharmaceutical Services Mental Health Services Dental Care Clothing and Food Resources……………………………………………………………….17 Clothing Donation and Resale Centers Madison County Food Pantries Madison County Soup Kitchens Additional Resources…………………………………………………………………………..22 Utilities Assistance Insurance Assistance Department of Human Services WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services Legal Assistance Employment Training Services Veteran’s Assistance Outreach Services Transportation/Transit Services Information and Referral Services Revised April 24, 2013 1 Rental 2 Emergency Rental Assistance Rental Assistance for the Tri-Cites Area Catholic Charities 2105 State Street Granite City, IL 62040 877-1184 Rental Assistance for Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Area Glen Ed Pantry 125 5th Avenue Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-7506 (Judy) Rental Assistance for Alton, Godfrey, Wood River (Riverbend) Area Madison County Urban League 408 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002-2417 618-463-1906 ext. 1 (Carol) Madison County Rental Assistance Documentation Bring Copies of all the following documentation to your appointment 1) Copy of eviction notice 2) Copy of lease agreement 3) Proof of income for all household members with income for the last 90 days and a copy of your bank statement if your income is direct deposited. Acceptable proof of income includes: A) Pay Stubs B) Letter from Employer on company letterhead showing employment, pay rate hour, amount of hours per week and/or month allowed to work and supervisor’s name and phone number for contact C) State or Federal letter showing type of monthly check and amount you receive D) Any other employment and/or legal form 4) Copies of social security cards for all household members 5) Copy of driver’s license or state I.D. for person applying for assistance 6) Copy of your medical card only if you are receiving public aid cash benefits 7) If you are on Section 8 and your residence is not approved by the housing authority, a copy of the denial letter 8) If you are a victim of domestic violence, a copy of the police report 9) Copy of your occupancy permit 10) Landlord’s name, address and phone number All of the above information is required before assistance can be given!!! Your rent may not be more than 60% of you income. 3 Subsidized Housing Provides: -Public housing facilities and housing subsidy vouchers -Monthly rent subsidy based on income to make the rent affordable Alton Housing Authority 2406 Crawford Avenue Alton IL, 62002 618-465-4269 Madison County Housing Authority 1609 Olive Street Collinsville, Il 62234 618-345-5142 Granite City Housing Authority 1800 Kirkpatrick Homes Granite City, IL 62040 618-876-0975 St Clair Housing Authority 1790 S. 74th Street Belleville, IL 62223 618-277-3290 4 Renting an Apartment Inspection    The apartment should be inspected before you move in. Contact your local housing or building department to request an inspection. If the apartment does not pass inspection, do not move in until it does. Lease What should be stated in the lease?         The amount of the rent How long the lease will last How the lease should end How to renew the lease How much will be charged if rent is paid late Who is responsible for repairs and how to get repairs made When the landlord can enter the apartment and what type of permission or notice to you is needed Any other promises made by the landlord What to do if you don’t understand part of your lease:     Ask the landlord to take the lease with you to look over before you sign it. Make sure you understand all of the provisions. Do not rely on the landlords representations as to what the lease means If something in the lease is unclear, you should contact an attorney to review the lease for you. You should ask the landlord to clarify that provision or replace it with the explanation he or she gave you. If the landlord refuses to clarify, you should be weary of the landlord’s explanation of the provision. If there are parts of the lease that you do not agree with ask the landlord politely to change the part that you do not agree with. If he refuses, you should not sign the lease. The Apartment Walk-Through Do I need a walk-through with the landlord if the apartment passes inspection?   Even if the apartment has passed inspection, before moving in. you should walk through the apartment preferably with the landlord and make a list of any damage that exists. You should also note any damage such a stains, broken appliances, etc. You should also check all electrical outlets and all appliances that are provided with the apartment to see if they are working. 5  You should also make sure the toilets flush properly. Turn on the water in the kitchen and bathroom to see if they have proper water pressure, and check the ceiling for spots, which indicate possible leaks. What should I do if the landlord refuses to do a walk-through with me?   If the landlord is not available or refuses to walk through, you should walk through with a friend making note of any damage and if possible take pictures. Make sure the pictures show the damage that you noted. You should keep a copy of the list of damages and give a copy to your landlord requesting that he or she attach it to your lease. Repairs What should I do about repairs that are needed before I move in?       Some damage will be of a nature that you should note that it exists, but will not need replacing. For instance a spot on the carpet should be noted, but as long as the carpet is clean, the carpet does not need replacing. On the other hand, a window may be cracked. This should me noted and you should request that the landlord repair it before you move in. Do not sign a lease, until all repairs that have been requested are made. If the landlord tells you the repairs have been completed, politely request that he or she walk you through once more before you sign the lease. Most leases state that all promises that have been made are stated in the lease and no promises were made. If he or she promised to make a repair and it is not provided for in the lease, it will be presumed that the promise was not made. You will have to prove that the promise was made. To prevent from having to prove that the promise was made, make sure all promises are fulfilled before signing the lease or that the promises are in writing. At the very least, you should have a witness present at the making of the promise. Application Fee   Application fees are charged for the cost of checking your employment, references and credit to determine if you qualify to rent the apartment. Application fees range form $0-$50 You should get a receipt for the application fee. Most application fees are nonrefundable. If you are told that the application fee is refundable make sure that your receipt or other document says so. 6 Security Deposit  Security deposits are paid before you move into an apartment. money paid to the landlord, you should get a receipt. As with all the You should have your landlord write on the security deposit receipt that it is refundable. Your landlord may deduct an unpaid rent or the cost to repair any damage to the apartment caused by you or your guests.  If you decide not to move in, your security deposit is refundable as long as you have not signed the lease. If you have signed a lease and do not pat rent, the landlord can deduct the amount of rent due form the security deposit. For more information contact: Land of Lincoln Legal Foundation 310 Easton St #330 Alton, IL 62002 681-462-0029 7 Emergency Shelters 8 Madison County, Illinois Salvation Army 525 Alby St Alton, IL 62002 618-465-7764 (Anyone Welcome) Oasis Women’s Center PO Box 981 Alton, IL 62002 618-465-1978 (Women and their Children) Good Samaritan House 1825 Delmar Granite City, IL 62040 618-876-0607 (Women and their children) Phoenix Crisis Center PO Box 1043 Granite City, IL 62040 618-451-1008 (Women and their children who are victims of domestic violence) Saint Clair County, Illinois Emergency Shelters Holy Angels Shelter 1410 North 37th Street East St. Louis, IL 62201 618-874-4079 (Women and their children. No men or boys over the age of 13 allowed) Violence Prevention Center PO Box 831 Belleville, IL 62220 618-235-0892 (Women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. No boys over the age of 16 allowed) St. Clair County Homeless Hotline 1-888-397-5730 9 Missouri Emergency Shelters Catholic Charities Housing Resource Center (314) 802-5440 (314) 802-5438 TDY Phone Catholic Charities St. Louis Resource/Shelter-Referral Center for nonresidents of Missouri (314) 802-5444 The Women’s Safehouse of St. Louis PO Box 63010 St. Louis, MO 63163 (314) 772-4535 (Single women and women with children who are victims of domestic violence) *Youth Emergency Service 6816 Washington Avenue PO Box 24260 St. Louis, MO 63130 1-800-899-KIDS (5437) (Abused, neglected, runaway, homeless or otherwise troubled youths ages 11-18 and their families) *Must call ahead first. Priority for youth 18-21 for shelter. New Life Evangelistic Center 1411 Locust St. Louis, MO 63106 314-421-3020 (Anyone Welcome) Salvation Army 3010 Washington St. Louis, MO 63103 314-652-3310 (Men 18 or older) 10 Health Care Services 11 Hospitals Alton Memorial Hospital 1 Memorial Drive Alton, IL 62002 618-463-7311 St. Joseph’s Hospital 1515 Main Street Highland, IL 62249 618-654-7421 Anderson Hospital 6800 State Route 162 Maryville, IL 62062 618-288-5711 St. Anthony’s Hospital St. Anthony’s Way Alton, IL 62002 618-465-2571 Gateway Regional Medical Center 2100 Madison Avenue Granite City, IL 62040 618-798-3000 Clinics Alton Good Samaritan Center 815 East 5th Street Suite 202 Alton, IL 62002 618-462-4939 Hours: 8:30 – 5:00 Mon. thru Fri. (By appointment only) Family Health Clinic 5800 Godfrey Rd., Fobes 1525 Godfrey, IL 62035-2466 618-468-6010 fax: 468-7410 Hours: 8:00 – 4:00 Mon. thru Fri. (Walk-ins welcome) Best if call first for appointment Alton Med. Center LTD 108 Northport Dr. Alton, IL 62002 618-466-6177 Hours: 10:00 – 6:00 BY APPT. ONLY Granite City McKinley Internal Medicine Family Practice Health Center 2100 Madison Ave. Granite City, IL 62040 Hours: 8:30 – 5 BY APPT. ONLY Madison Madison County Urban League Health Care Services 500 Madison Ave. Madison, IL 62060 618-452-5394 BY APPT. ONLY Lunch: 12:30 – 1:30 CLOSED FRIDAY Mon.: 10 – 6 Tues.: 8:30 – 4:30 Wed.: 9:30 – 5:30 Thurs.: 8:30 – 4:30 Cottage Hills Community Hope Center 1201 Hope Center Lane, P.O. Box 124 618-259-0959 Call on Wed. to make Dr. appt. for Thurs.—Food Pantry open on Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.: 9 – Noon Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation Mobile Healthcare Unit 7210 W. Main Belleville, IL 62223 618-830-9592 Gateway Regional Center Find a physician: 618-798-8888 12 Pharmaceutical Services (Assistance for medication expenses for persons with limited income) Alton IMPACT, Inc. 2735 East Broadway Alton, Il 62002 618-462-1411 (Serving those under 60 years of age) Edwardsville Glen Ed Pantry 125 5th Avenue Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-7506 Senior Services Plus, Inc. 2603 North Rodgers Alton, Il 62002 618-465-3298 (Serving those over 60 years of age) Riverbend Area Madison County Catholic Charities Prescription Medicine Program 3512 McArthur Blvd Alton, IL 62002 618-462-0634 EXT. 229 Hours of operation: M – F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tri-Cities Area Madison County Catholic Charities Prescription Medicine Program 2105 State Street Granite City, IL 62040 618-877-1184 EXT. 229 Hours of operation: M - F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Mental Health Services Wood River Behavioral Health Alternatives 337 East Ferguson Avenue Wood River, IL 62095 618-251-4073 Hours of operation: M – F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (By appointment only) Wellspring Resources 2615 Edwards Street Alton, IL 62002 618-462-2331 Hours of operation: M – F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (By appointment only) 13 Mental Health Services (Continued) Alton Transitions Counseling 200 W 3rd Street Alton, IL 62002 618-463-5927 Hours of Operation: Call for appointment Granite City SIHF 2100 Madison Ave Granite City, IL 62040 618-798-3556 Chestnut Health Systems 50 Northgate Industrial Drive Granite City, IL 62040 618-877-4420 Gateway Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Systems 2100 Madison Ave Granite City, IL 62040 618-798-3888 National Association for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) of Madison County, Illinois 2100 Madison Ave. Granite City, IL 62040 618-798-9788 Hours: 12:00 - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday 14 Services offered by the LCCC Dental Clinic include a thorough assessment, a treatment plan, preventative (teeth cleaning) or therapeutic periodontal treatment, oral hygiene instructions, placing preventative agents (fluoride, sealants), and any necessary referral for treatment outside the realm of our services, and follow-up care. The dental hygiene students’ thorough oral assessment includes an oral cancer exam, periodontal exam, charting of existing conditions and radiographs (x-rays). The students are supervised by licensed dental hygienists and dentists during diagnosis and treatment, which may include a dental cleaning or more intensive treatment for periodontal/gum disease. Appointment days and times vary each semester, so please call for more information. PLEASE CALL LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE PAUL B. HANKS DENTAL CLINIC 618-468-4463 Examinations $12.00 X-Rays $6.00-$20.00 Cleanings start at $15.00 15 Clothing and Food Resources 16 Clothing Donation Centers ABL “A Beacon of Light” Pregnancy Center 2105 Vandalia, Suite 12A Hours: M-12 – 3 pm Collinsville, IL T-10 am -3:30 pm 618-345-3636 W-12 – 4 pm Maternity TH-12:00 – 4 pm F- 9:30 am -12 pm Options Now 4854 North Alby Road Godfrey, IL 62035 618-466-1690 Maternity Hours: M, T: 11 am - 8pm F: 11 am – 5 pm Community Care Center, Inc 1818 Cleveland Blvd Granite City, IL 62040 618-876-8770 Serves Venice, Madison, Granite City, Pontoon Beach and Mitchell must bring proof of residency and identification Hours: M – TH 9 am-12 pm Community Hope Center 950 14th Street Cottage Hills, IL 618-259-0959 Hours: M/T/W/F 9 am – 12 pm Operation Blessing 18 East Lorena Wood River, IL 62095 618-251-5683 M-W: 9-5, TH: 9-6 Hours: M - TH 10 am-1 pm Glen Ed Pantry 125 5th Ave Edwardsville, IL 62025 Must live in Wood River, Chouteau or Fort Russell 618-656-7506 Hours: M/W: 3 – 6 pm T/TH/F: 9 am – 12 pm township Jesus Place Distribution Center Free Store 1749 Madison Ave, Granite City, IL 62060 618-610-3849 Mosaic Pregnancy & Health Center 2109 Johnson Road Granite City, IL 62040 618-451-2002 Maternity 17 Clothing Resale Centers Salvation Army Thrift Shop 3801 Nameoki Road Granite City, IL 62040 618-876-9150 Hours: 9 am – 8 pm Monday thru Saturday Caravan Shop 112 East Broadway Alton, IL 62002 618-462-6434 Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10am-4pm Goodwill Industries 1719 East Homer Adams Parkway Alton, IL 62002 618-463-9622 Hours: 9 am – 8 pm Monday thru Saturday 10 am – 6 pm Sunday Grandma’s Attic Maryville Outreach Center 504 E Division Maryville, IL 62062 618-345-9693 Hours: Tue 5:30-7:30 Wed & Th 10 am – 1 pm Sat 10 am – 12 pm 210 Junction Drive Glen Carbon, IL 618-656-0180 Hours: 9 am – 8 pm Monday thru Saturday 9 am – 5 pm Sunday First United Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop (Must be referred by Ministers or Social Worker) 201 East Church Collinsville, IL 62234 618-344-1109 1435 Vaughn Road Wood River, IL 62095 618-258-7067 Hours: 9 am – 8 pm Monday thru Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Sunday Our House to Yours Resale Shop 1825 Delmar (front) Granite City, IL 62040 618-876-0607 Hours: M-F 10am – 4 pm Saturday 10am – 3pm 18 Alton Alton Salvation Army 525 Alby Alton, IL 62002 M, T, TH 9 am-11:30 am 618-465-7764 Madison County Catholic Charities 3512 McArthur Blvd Alton, IL 62002 618-462-0634 ext 237 M, W, F 9 am -12: 00 pm Need a referral Crisis Food Center 21 East 6th Street Alton, IL 62002 Mon.-Fri. 1pm-3pm 618-462-8201 Call between 8:30 am – 12 pm Highland Alpha & Omega Christian Fellowship Food Pantry 3301 Harvard Collinsville, IL 62234 618-344-4091State Park/Fairmont City M 10 – 11:30 am Cottage Hills Community Hope Center 950 14th Street (Culp Lane) Cottage Hills Il 62018 Mon-Tue-Wed-Fri9am-12pm 618-259-0959 Edwardsville River Bend ACS 4870 Humbert Rd Alton, IL 62002 618-462-7227 Glen Ed Pantry 125 5th Avenue Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-7506 M, W 3 – 6 pm T, TH, F 9 am – 12 pm River Bend Community Food Pantry Granite City 929 Milnor Alton, IL.62002 618-462-9841 W - F 10 am – 5 pm Food: F 1 – 5 pm Community Care Center, Inc. 1818 Cleveland Blvd. Granite City, IL 62040 618-876-8770 M – TH 9 am - 3 pm Bethalto Our Lady Queen of Peace 132 Butcher St PO Box 100 Bethalto, IL 62010 618-377-6519 must call for appointment T, TH, F 9:30 – 11 am Collinsville Collinsville Area Ministerial Association Collinsville residence only 201 East Church St Collinsville, IL.62234, 344-1109 T & F 9:30 am-11am Tue 4:30 – 6 pm Granite City Salvation Army 3007 E. 23rd Street Granite City, IL 62040 618-451-7957 Mon – TH 1 – 3:30 pm Jesus Place Food Pantry 1749 Madison Ave Granite City, IL 62040 618-610-3849 T – Sat: 9 am – 12 pm 3rd Baptist Church 2601 Grand Ave. Granite City, IL 62040 618-877-0040 Mon & Wed. 10 am – 1 pm Call for appointment 19 Highland Area Christian Service Ministry 900 Chestnut St. Highland, IL 62249 618-654-9295 Tue TH 10 am-1 pm st rd 1 & 3 Sat 10 am-1pm Highland School district Marine & St Jacob Marine St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 120 N Windmill Marine, IL 62061 618-887-4535 Marine St Jacob Only Must call first Maryville Maryville Outreach Center N Donk & E Zupan Maryville, IL 62062 618-345-9693 Tue 5:30 - 7:30 pm TH & Sat. 10am-12pm Must call first Roxana Tri-County Church 120 W First, Roxana 618-2354-8150 South Roxana Day Spring Four Squares Church 319 Sinclair Street South Roxana, IL 62082 251-5105 Troy Ministries Unlimited 407 Edwardsville Rd Troy, IL 62294, 618-6048433 Must call Mon 9 am-12 pm, To get a time for T pick up, Must Call Wed 1 pm-4 pm, To get a time for TH pick up, Troy residents only Venice Wood River Venice Township 910 Madison Ave Madison, IL 62060 618-452-1121 Call for appointment Venice Township residents only St. Vincent DePaul Society Wood River, IL 62095 618-254-3198 Must call for appointment New Shining Light Community Outreach 740 Broadway Venice, IL 62090 618-530-2347 618-877-5610 M – TH 3- 5 pm Granite City Community Care Center, Inc. 1818 Cleveland Blvd Granite City, IL 62040 618-876-8770 W, TH, F 11 am – 12 pm 3rd Baptist Church 2601 Grand Avenue Granite City, IL 62040 618-877-0040 W 4:45 – 5:45 pm Operation Blessing 18 E. Lorena Ave. PO Box 433 Wood River, IL 62095 Mon - Thurs. 10am-1 pm 618-251-5683 Collinsville Spirit of Sharing (SOS) Soup Kitchen 307 West Clay Collinsville, IL 62234 618-344-2526 Th. 5:00 – 6:30 pm Compassion Café First Assembly of God 1105 W Beltline Rd Collinsville, IL 618-344-1000 T 6 pm Jesus Place 1900 State St Granite City, IL 62040 618-451-4707 M – F: 8 – 10 am M/TH: 5 pm 20 Additional Resources 21 Utility Assistance Madison County Energy Assistance Program Assistance in paying past and present utility bills 618-692-7040 EXT. 6485 Health Department Madison County Health Department 101 E Edwardsville Road Wood River, IL 62095 M 10 am – 5:30 pm T, W, F 9 am – 4 pm TH no hours 618-692-7040 EXT. 6060 KIDCARE (Medical Insurance) 1-800-226-0768 Ages 0-19 years of age Pregnant Women NO persons served without medical card DHS (Department of Human Services) Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Department of Human Services 1925 Madison Ave 608 West St. Louis Ave Box 270 Granite City, IL 62040 East Alton, IL 62024 618-877-9200 618-258-1660 WIC (WOMEN INFANT CHILDREN) Women, Infant, Children (WIC) Offices: Granite City WIC Office 2016 Madison Ave Granite City, IL 62040 618- 877-3433 Wood River WIC Office 101 E Edwardsville Road Wood River, IL 62095 618-462-8155 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Community Home (ARCH) 1313 21st Street Granite City, IL 62040 618-877-4987 Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance (Civil Legal Assistance) 310 Easton St., #330 Alton, IL 62002 1-877-342-7891 618-462-0029 Hours of operation: 9 am -1 pm 22 Madison County Employment & Training Office East Alton Office 612 W St Louis Ave East Alton, IL 62024 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm 618-258-7171 Veterans Assistance Veterans Assistance Commission 618-692-7040 EXT 4554 Outreach Services Senior Citizens Center 420 East Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234 618-344-7787 Hours: Mon thru Fri 7 am - 4 pm For those over 60 years Senior Services Plus 2603 N Rodgers, Alton, IL 62002 618-462-1391 For those over 60 years Kids in the Middle 314-909-9922 Business Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm Sliding Scale Counseling for Divorced or Separated families Children ages 3-18 Community Hope Center 950 14th Street, Cottage Hills, IL 62018 618-259-0959 Budgeting Food Dollars Last Thur of each month Computer Classes Thur 10am Parenting Class Friday 10am Salvation Army – Granite City Corp 3007 East 23rd Street, Granite City, IL 62040, 618-451-7957 Anyone Welcome Salvation Army – Alton Corp 525 Alby, Alton, IL 62002, 618-465-7764 Anyone Welcome 23 Transportation Services for Madison County Madison County Transit 1 Transit Way Pontoon Beach, IL 62040 618-931-RIDE (7433)/ TDD (618) 797- 6000 Med Cab 1-877-725-0569 Helping Hands Inc. 7012 West Main St. Belleville, IL 62223 1-800-205-0052 Information and Referral Services United Way of Greater St. Louis 1-800-427-4626 24