Services We offer

 Our SIS services cater to individuals aged 60 and older, as well as those with disabilities of any age, offering advocacy and assistance with programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care support. As the Coordinated Point of Entry for the Illinois Department on Aging in Coles County, we serve as the primary contact for older adults seeking services.

All SIS services provided by the CCCoA are free with donations accepted. Additional funding available for clients in crisis or emergency situations.

POMP Survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ColesCountySIS2023

Director of Senior Information Services: Marci Heinbaugh | mheinbaugh@lifespancenter.org 

 The Caregiver Advisory Services, a component of the SIS program, offers support groups, counseling, respite assistance, training workshops, and resource referrals for adult caregivers of individuals aged 60 and older, as well as grandparents and relatives over 55 raising grandchildren or disabled relatives. 

POMP Survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ColesCountyCGFY2023

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ColesGRGFY2023

Caregiver Advisor: Connie Gonzalez | cgonzalez@lifespancenter.org 

 LSVP offers meaningful volunteer opportunities by matching individuals with assignments based on their interests, abilities, and availability. We believe that volunteerism benefits both those receiving services and those providing them, fostering valuable interactions, especially in multi-generational settings.  

LSVP Coordinator: Chris Roberts | croberts@lifespancenter.org 

The Public Relations/Event Coordinator plays a key role in connecting the community with our programs and services. This position oversees event planning, outreach efforts, and communications to ensure our mission reaches and supports generations that span a lifetime. By fostering relationships and creating meaningful engagement opportunities, this role helps bring our vision to life.

Public Relations/Event Coordinator: Ashley Berkheimer | aberkheimer@lifespancenter.org 

 The CCCoA also offers its facilities for rental purposes to the general public. Most rooms and areas of the building are available to rent for training, weddings, bridal/baby showers, birthdays etc.

Non-profit organizations are able to utilize the spaces during business hours on a donation basis and any event that is open to the public is free of charge. 

Fiscal Director: Sierra Melluzzo | smelluzzo@lifespancenter.org 

 Dial-A-Ride (DAR) is the public transportation provider for Coles and Douglas counties, offering services to all residents regardless of age or ability. The service provides safe, mobility device transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and more at reduced rates compared to private options, with older adults often paying on a donation basis and veterans receiving discounts.

Fares vary from $1.00 to $7.00 each way depending on the passenger's origin and destination. Please call 1-800-500-5505 for a reservation

DIAL-A-RIDE Program Director: Kaycie Sanders | ksanders@lifespancenter.org