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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

300 Civic Center Plaza
Suite 260
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-1223 
Fax: (217) 222-0911
Hours: Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: helpline@unitedwayadamsco.org

Help Line is a telephone information and referral service of the United Way of Adams County, Inc. It connects individuals with the services and information they need. All of the calls are confidential.

FAMILY EDUCATION/ INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM

Early Childhood & Family Center
401 South 8th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 228-7129
Fax: (217) 221-3476
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This is a home/school partnership program of the Quincy Public Schools, designed to help participants develop confidence through effective parenting skills. The goal of the program is to give parents the tools to assist in their child's language, social, intellectual, and physical development. This program is for expectant parents and parents of children ages birth to twelve years old in the Quincy School District.

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC

636 Hampshire Street.
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-6877 
Fax: (217) 224-6895
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Web: http://www.familyplanningquincy.com

Provides reproductive health care based on income, in addition to contraception and education for women.

FARM RESOURCE CENTER

226 Main Street
P. O. Box 87
Mound City, Illinois 62963
Phone: (800) 851-4719 
Fax: (618) 748-9622
Hours: Monday thru Friday 
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(answering machine nights and weekends)
E-mail: frc1@midwest.net

The Farm Resource Center is an independent, not-for-profit statewide program that helps farming and mining families under stress by providing outreach counselors in their homes.

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QUINCY TOWNSHIP GENERAL ASSISTANCE

City Hall Annex - Room 202
706 Maine Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 223-4970 
Fax: (217) 221-2296
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(closed from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.)

Clients must live within the designated township of Quincy. The program gives temporary assistance until the person can find a more permanent program. While on the program, they receive help paying for food, rent, utility, medication, and household and personal incidentals.

GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

P. O. Box 809
3837 Eastlake Centre Dr.
Quincy, Illinois 62305
Phone: (217) 222-1030 or
(877) 477-4757
Fax: (217) 222-8433
Hours: Monday thru Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
E-mail: gsci@girlscouts-gsci.org
Web: http://www.girlscouts-gsci.org/

An organization founded in 1912 to help girls develop to their fullest potential and become competent, resourceful women.

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF CITIZENS ASSISTANCE

222 South College Street
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Phone: (217) 782-0244 
Fax: (217) 524-4049
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: governor@state.il.us
Web: http://www.illinois.gov

This agency will provide information and referral regarding consumer products and services, mail order, Public Aid, unemployment compensation, landlord-tenant problems and many other general queries. The caller must have first made an attempt on their own to solve the problem before contacting the service.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ADAMS COUNTY

102 North Adams Street
Clayton, Illinois 62324
Phone: (217) 894-7022 
Fax: (217) 894-6338
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
E-mail: acha@adams.net

There are 126 units available in Adams County for low income families. Rent is based on income.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

107 North 3rd Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 221-2525 
Fax: (217) 221-2530
(800) 252-2873 - Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This agency provides family counseling, protective services, child care, adoption services to unmarried mothers, and intercounty and interstate child care licensing services. The Quincy field office serves Adams, Pike and Hancock Counties.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

(FORMERLY JOB SERVICE)
107 North 3rd Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-2114 
Fax: (217) 222-0047
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This agency provides placement services to individuals seeking jobs and labor force recruitment services to employers.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/PUBLIC AID

300 Maine Street - 2nd Floor
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 223-0550
Fax: (217) 223-4707
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This agency provides financial, medical assistance and food stamps to individuals in need who meet certain criteria.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/ PUBLIC AID

P.O. Box 271
Pittsfield, Illinois 62363
Phone: (217) 285-2171 
Fax: (217) 285-4817
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This agency provides financial, medical assistance and food stamps to individuals in need who meet certain criteria.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - REHABILITATION SERVICES

2435 Broadway
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-2600 
Fax: (217) 224-1921
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Department of Human Services - Rehabilitation Services (DORS) is the primary Illinois State Government agency providing services to persons with disabilities. The agency also advocates on behalf of this segment of the state's population. DORS mission is to foster and provide equal opportunities for independence and participation in society for persons with disabilities. DORS cooperates with other state agencies, businesses and organizations to develop rehabilitative services and coordinate programs that bring people with disabilities into the mainstream of society. Services include medical assistance, physical aids, counseling and guidance and job training and placement. Home services are provided for individuals under sixty years of age who are at risk of being institutionalized.

ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME

1707 North 12th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-8641 
Fax: (217) 222-8578
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Provides housing and hospitalization for retired veterans of the armed forces. A Veterans Administration representative is available at this location on a limited basis.

LADIES OF CHARITY

510 South 4th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-6359
Hours: Monday and Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This organization provides food, clothing and other personal items to individuals in need.

LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION, INC. WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE

310 Eastern, Suite 330
Alton, Illinois 62002
Phone: (618) 462-0029 for new clients 
(877) 342-7891 for existing clients
Fax: (618)463-1101
Hours: Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
(Closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Web: http://www.lollat.org

Land of Lincoln provides free civil legal assistance to eligible individuals in certain types of civil legal matters including; orders of protection, consumer, and eviction matters. To qualify for this service your income must be at or below 200% of poverty with limited assets.

LITERACY SERVICES

John Wood Community College
1301 South 48th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62305
Phone: (217) 641-4951 
Fax: (217) 228-9483
Hours: Monday thru Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: ehrhardt@jwcc.edu
Web: http://www.jwcc.edu

This program matches volunteer tutors with students over the age of 16 who read or compute below the ninth grade level. The program also works with adults who wish to learn English as a second language. All students must live in the JWCC district. The program is free and confidential.

LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS

1101 State Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-0106 Local
(800) 363-5237 Intake
Fax: (217) 222-0106
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment
(Evening and Saturday hours by appointment only)
E-mail: info@lcfs.org
Web: http://www.lcfs.org

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois is a statewide social service agency. The Quincy service site provides counseling to individuals, couples and families who are experiencing various concerns in their lives. Workshops on a variety of topics designed to foster family life enrichment are also available. Costs of services are covered by insurance payments and/or client fees. Client fees are based on an individual's or family's ability to pay.

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MADONNA HOUSE

405 South 12th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-7771
Fax: (217) 224-5559
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week 
E-mail: madonnahouse@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://madonnahouse.net/

Madonna House provides a safe, nuturing home environment where homeless pregnant women and mothers with children can break the cycle of instability. They also provide a community food pantry, clothing closet, and diaper pantry.

MEALS FOR THE NEEDY

Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ
435 South 9th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-0601
Hours: Saturdays
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.- Fellowship Hall

Lunch is served on Saturdays only for anyone needing a meal. No questions are asked. Donations are accepted.

MEALS ON WHEELS
WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS NUTRITION PROJECT

639 York Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-5031 
Fax: (217) 222-1220
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Meals are taken to people's homes. A home interview is required before service can begin.

MEALS PLUS
WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS NUTRITION PROJECT

639 York Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-5031 
Fax: (217) 222-1220
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Noon meals are served at the Senior Center six days a week to senior citizens. A $3.50 donation is requested, but no one is refused.

MID-ILLINOIS TALKING BOOK CENTER

600 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone: (800) 426-0709
Fax: (309) 694-9230
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com
Web: http://www.mitbc.org

This service provides free recorded books and magazines for visually and physically disabled individuals as well as those with learning disabilities.

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P.A.C.T. HEAD START 
(PARENTS AS CHILDREN'S TEACHERS)

P.O. Box 231
Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
Phone: (217) 773-3903 
Fax: (217) 773-3906
(800) 443-PACT
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Head Start program is a child development service for three and four year old children of low income families.

PARENTING PALS
ADAMS COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

330 South 36th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 223-8380 
Fax: (217) 223-9368
(217) 223-9362 (24-hour answering machine)
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This is a group for first-time teen parents. The group meets for a bi-annual eighteen week session for which a student can earn 2 unit of high school credit. Home visiting services are available, at which time individuals can learn about child care and goal setting. There is no cost for this service.

PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER

301 Oak Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 228-5510 
Fax: (217) 228-5501
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This organization offers counseling for anyone going into their own business. The center helps small business get general and state contracts. The program is funded by John Wood Community College and DCCA.

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QUANADA

2707 Maine Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-0069 
Fax: (217) 222-4574
(217) 222-ABUSE (2873)
(800) 369-2287
Hours: 24 hours 7 days a week
E-mail: info@quanada.org
Web: http://www.quanada.org

Quanada is an agency that provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Illinois counties of Adams, Pike, Brown, Schuyler and Hancock. Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, temporary shelter, court advocacy services, support groups, transportation, referral services, food and clothing. All services are confidential and free of charge.

QUINCY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

300 Civic Center Plaza
Suite 245
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-7980 
Fax: (217) 222-3033
Hours: Monday thru Friday 
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Web: www.quincychamber.org

The objective of this organization is to create an environment where business is able to grow and prosper, making the Quincy area a better place for business and for people.

QUINCY AREA SAFETY COUNCIL

527 Hampshire Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-0149
Hours: Monday-Wednesday-Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Web: http://www.qasc.org

The safety council provides information on all safety issues as well as a defensive driving course.

QUINCY CATHOLIC CHARITIES

620 Maine Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-0958 
Fax: (217) 222-8737
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(closed from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.)
E-mail: jrccqcy@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.cc.dio.org

This is a social service agency licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Persons of any faith in the counties of Adams, Brown and Pike are welcome. It provides professional, confidential and compassionate services to families. Services include; professional counseling solutions, supportive pregnancy services, medassist, intact family services and a food pantry. Adoption services are also available as well as information and referral services.

QUINCY HOUSING AUTHORITY

540 Harrison Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-0720 
Fax: (217) 222-0865
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
E-mail: qcyhous@adams.net
Web: http://www.quincyhousingauthority.com

Provides low income public housing.

QUINCY HUMANE SOCIETY

1705 North 36th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62305
Phone: (217) 223-8786 
Fax: (217) 223-9471
Hours: Monday, Friday
11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday thru Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
11:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: adoptpet@adams.net
Web: http://www.quincyhumanesociety.org

Provides a modern no kill pet resource center which includes; adoptions, spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, humane education programs, humane investigations and a dog park.

QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY YORK STREET BRANCH

Room 110
639 York Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217-223-1309 ext. 306
Fax: 217-592-3679
Hours: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: pwoodsworth@quincylibrary.org
Web: http://www.quincylibrary.org

The York Street Branch facility is located at 639 York Street in the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center. The Branch houses the collection and services of the Outreach Department. A wide variety of material is available at the Branch, including large print and regular print books, children's books, videos, music CDs, magazines, newspapers and books on tape. Computers are also available for patron use.

Home delivery of library materials is available to any library patron who is temporarily or permanently unable to visit the library due to age, illness or physical disability. Deliveries are made to private homes, apartment buildings and nursing homes. Regular home deliveries of materials can be arranged by calling the York Street Branch.

QUINCY UNIVERSITY READING CENTER

1800 College Avenue
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 228-5430 
Fax: (217) 228-5418
Hours: Monday thru Thursday
3:30 p.m. thru 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: simpsonj@quincy.edu

The Reading Center, a community outreach program of Quincy University and the division of Education, offers remedial and corrective instruction for area children, kindergarten through ninth grade, needing help in reading, the language arts, and study skills. A three week summer enrichment program is available in July. A child may be referred by any adult at any time of the year. Fall, spring and summer sessions are offered. Fees are negotiable and a child is never refused enrollment for financial reasons.

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R.S.V.P.  (RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM)

1301 South 48th St.
Quincy, Illinois 62305
Phone: (217) 641-4961  
Fax: (217) 641-4900
Hours: Monday thru Friday 
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
E-mail: gosney@jwcc.edu

R.S.V.P. is a program for people over fifty-five years of age who would like to volunteer their time, experience, knowledge and interest with others in the community. Among the services that the volunteers provide are delivering meals to shut-ins, counseling, grocery shopping and transporting people who are unable to drive to an appointment with a doctor or hospital. Volunteers also assist with clerical work and mailings at not-for-profit organizations.

RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE

University Services Building 504
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois 61455
Phone: (309) 298-2403 
Fax: (309) 298-2133
Hours: Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
E-mail: ais@wiu.edu
Web: http://www.tristatesaudio.org

This agency provides 24 hour radio reading service for individuals who are print disabled ( blind, visually impaired, learning disabled and/or physically disabled).
Volunteers read local, regional, and national newspapers, magazines, and novels. Primary attention is given to daily newspapers that service our communities. The Radio Information Service also provides real-time audio streaming of the RIS broadcasts through the Web Streaming Service.

RECOVERY RESOURCES

428 South 36th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-6300 
Fax: (217) 224-4329
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
www.recoveryres.org
E-mail: info@recoveryres.org

Recovery Resources provides support, education and treatment for persons suffering from the abuse of alcohol and other drugs and for their families. Services also include general counseling for multiple situations.
In addition, this agency provides Violence Intervention Services. This program offers educational classes for perpetrators of domestic violence.

REDMON AND LEE COMMUNITY CENTER

815 Elm Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 228-1106
Hours: Monday thru Friday
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Membership is open to youths from age 7 to 19 years. There are social and educational programs, as well as assistance with finding jobs.

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THE SALVATION ARMY

732 Hampshire Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Shelter located at QU North Campus
Phone: (217) 222-2087 
Fax: (217) 222-2098
Hours: Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(closed from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.)
Web: http://www.salvationarmyquincy.org/faqs.htm

The Salvation Army is a religious and social service organization. It provides food daily, clothing, rent, utilities, medication, and medical transportation for individuals in emergency situations. This program is income and emergency based.

SCHOOL CHILDREN'S SHOE FUND

1444 Maine Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 223-8700 ext. 229 
Fax: (217) 228-7163
Hours: Monday thru Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This service provides shoes for school children. All private and public school children in Adams County are eligible. Applications must be approved by school principal.

SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

639 York Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: (217) 223-5700 
Fax: (217) 222-1220
(800) 252-9027
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Assists in locating the office and services available in Center and the community.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

1138 North 6th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-3075
Hours: Thursdays
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(Closed during July)

This organization has clothing, some furniture and household items for those in need.

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND CRISIS SERVICE

4409 Maine Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-1166 
Fax: (217) 223-0461
(217) 223-0413 GENERAL INFORMATION
(800) 779-HELP(7357)
Hours: 24 hour telephone service

This service provides mental health and crisis intervention.

SUNSET SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INC.

418 Washington St.
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-9626 
Fax: (217) 231-3957
Hours: 24 hours 
E-mail: jdryden@sunsethome.org
Web: http://sunsethome.org/

As an outreach of Sunset Home, Sunset Supportive Services, Inc. provide companion and Homemaker services in the homes of those elderly individuals who would like to remain in their own home as long as possible.

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TEEN MOTHER'S PROGRAM

Early Childhood and Family Center
401 South 8th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 228-7167
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This is an educational program of the Quincy Public Schools for pregnant students. It teaches them prenatal and infant care. Students must have a signed note from their doctor to participate in the program. An on-site nursery is available.

TOYS TO GO

Early Childhood & Family Center
401 South 8th St. (Room 218)
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 228-7129 
Fax: (217) 221-3476
Hours: Monday and Wednesdays
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Mondays - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This is a free toy lending library coordinated by the Quincy Public Schools Family Education/ Involvement Program offering safe play materials and toys to enhance the child/ parent interaction. Toys are geared toward children ages birth to twelve years. The program is open to any family who resides in Quincy.

TRANSITIONS OF WESTERN ILLINOIS

4409 Maine Street
P. O. Box 3646
Quincy, Illinois 62305
Phone: (217) 223-0413
Fax: (217) 223-0461
Hours: Monday thru Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fridays - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
24 hour Emergency Service - (217) 222-1166
Web: http://www.twi.org

Transitions of Western Illinois is an outpatient community mental health center service primarily serving Adams County. It provides counseling, care, treatment and rehabilitation services to the chronically mentally ill and the developmentally and physically handicapped. Fees are negotiable.

TWO RIVERS REGIONAL COUNCIL OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS

936 Broadway
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 224-8171 
Fax: (217) 224-9145
WIA: (217) 222-1560
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Web: http://www.trrcopo.org

This is a council comprised of representatives from Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler Counties, and the City of Quincy, with representatives of local government and citizens. It is involved in research and planning for the physical, social and economic development of the Two Rivers Region. The council is supported by grants and services from local governments and receives matching funds under several federal programs. Two Rivers offers programs in the areas of: housing, shelter, utilities assistance, job training and scholarships, including the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

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UNITED WAY OF ADAMS COUNTY, INC.

300 Civic Center Plaza
Suite 260
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-5020 
Fax: (217) 222-0911
Hours: Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: info@unitedwayadamsco.org
Web: http://www.unitedwayadamsco.org

A volunteer organization, United Way helps meet local health and human-care needs by raising funds to support a network of programs and services. United Way also operates the Help Line where people can call in and be referred to the agency that best satisfies their needs.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION

Adams County Office
330 South 36th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 223-8380 
Fax: (217) 223-9368
Hours: Monday thru Friday 
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
E-mail: adams_co@mail.aces.uiuc.edu
Web: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/adamsbrown/

This agency provides agricultural, community, economic and natural resource information, serving the family for better communities.

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W.I.C. (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN)

330 Vermont Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-8440 
Fax: (217) 222-8478
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

W.I.C. is a program for women who are pregnant, are breast-feeding or who have an infant or child under five years old. It is a program for these people with health or nutrition related risks who meet income guidelines. It provides supplemental nutritional food to eligible pregnant women, mothers, infants and children.

WEST CENTRAL CHILD CARE CONNECTION

WCU Building Room 610
510 Maine Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-2550 
(800) 782-7318
Fax: (217) 222-3133
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
E-mail:  ccrrinfo@wcccc.com
Web: http://www.wcccc.com

This child care resource and referral agency provides parents with information necessary to make child care choices and manages the child care assistance program for parents needing help paying for their child care.  WCCCC offers child care providers technical assistance and training necessary to enter and stay in profession.  Support and information are offered to employers and community groups interested in child care issues.  As a community resource, WCCCC can identify and respond to child care needs within the Illinois counties of:  Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Hancock, Jersey, Pike  and Schuyler.  

WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING

639 York Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 223-7904
(800) 252-9027
Fax: (217) 222-1220
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.)
E-mail: info@wciagingnetwork.org
Web: http://www.wciagingnetwork.org

This agency is part of the Aging Network in the state of Illinois. The Network is a system of services designed to meet the needs of elderly people in the state. Area Agencies have the primary task of planning and coordinating services and programs for older persons in their respective areas. Receiving funding from the Department on Aging, Area Agencies are not, as a rule, direct service providers. They contract with local providers for needed services.

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WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

300 Maine, Suite 104
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 223-0400 
or (TTY) (217) 223-0475 
Fax: (217) 223-0479
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
E-Mail:  wcicil@adams.net

INC is a not-for profit agency empowering people with disabilities to equal access in society. INC provides information and referral, peer counseling, skills training, advocacy, personal assistant referral service and public education/outreach. INC operates Family T.I.E.S. grant, advocating for children with disabilities. INC offers services to the hearing impaired. It also acts a distribution center. It provides materials in large print and Braille. In addition, it provides ADA consulting services to businesses, local government and consumers. A resource disability library is on site. INC serves Adams, Pike, Brown, Schuyler, Hancock and McDonough counties. INC offers New Choices Peer Support Group. INC is a center for independent living connected to 21 other centers in Illinois.

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YMCA

3101 Maine Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 222-1400 
Fax: (217) 222-8596
Hours: Monday thru Friday
5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays - 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sundays - l2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: ymca@quincyymca.net
Web: http://www.quincyymca.net/

Provides health and recreational activities for children, adults and families of all ages.

YWCA

Quincy Development Center
1400 North 30th, Suite 6
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Phone: (217) 221-9922 
Fax: (217) 221-9926
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Web: http://www.ywcaquincy.org

The YWCA advances the cause of women and girls, adapting action programs and services to meet individual needs. The YWCA offers a wide variety of fitness classes for all ages and levels of fitness with class schedules designed to fit busy persons' daily routines. 

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