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Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) provides direct financial assistance to insured patients who meet certain qualifications to help them pay for the prescriptions and/or treatments they need. This assistance helps patients afford the out-of-pocket costs for these items that their insurance companies require.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
Provides emergency assistance:
- Rent.
- Utilities.
- Mortgage.
- Medicine.
- Temporary financial assistance.
Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
One time per year assistance may be given in the areas of rental assistance, disaster relief, gasoline, utility (water/sewage/trash only), and uniforms assistance.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Individuals can receive help paying for their prescriptions up to a limited dollar amount (currently $100 every six months).
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
Staff help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
Provides emergency assistance:
- Rent.
- Utilities.
- Mortgage.
- Medicine.
- Temporary financial assistance.
Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
St. Vincent de Paul can provide limited financial help for:
- Utilities.
- Prescriptions.
- Gasoline to health and medical appointments.
- Out of town medical appointments.
- Driver's License or state ID.
- Work-related wear/needs that an individual cannot immediately obtain prior to first paycheck.
- Gasoline to new job prior to first paycheck.
- Other financial areas may be considered as each case is unique.
Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Provides emergency assistance to individuals and families who find themselves without the basic necessities for survival. Assistance can include, and funding is limited:
- Rent assistance with eviction notice.
- Utility bill assistance with disconnect notice (including Illinois American Water).
- Medical prescriptions assistance.
- Clothing and winter coat vouchers.
- Emergency food.
- Transportation (MC Rides).
Each individual will be interviewed to determine the need, the best method to meet that need, and offer life skills guidance to prevent further occurrence of the emergency situation. Referrals are made to other human services agencies when appropriate.
Services
Winter Clothing
Information and Referral
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Prescription Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Pantries
Financial Literacy Training
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides the following services:
- Case coordination.
- Advocacy.
- Transportation resources.
- Financial resources.
- Medication assistance.
- Special care.
- Education outreach.
- Seizure response training.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
General Health Education Programs
Advocacy
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Emergency assistance needs must be related to work or health. Examples would include a car repair for a working person or prescription assistance. These services are normally requested as part of a one-time crisis and are intended to stabilize the individual or family and avert further crises.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Provides emergency assistance:
- Rent.
- Utilities.
- Mortgage.
- Medicine.
- Temporary financial assistance.
Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, prescriptions, etc. There is a $300 cap on assistance provided.
Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
When funds are available, one-time financial assistance is available for emergency situations for medications, housing, food, utilities, etc.
Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Financial assistance available to income eligible applicants who have suffered a loss of income through an event that was out of their control. These funds can be used to pay one month rent (no deposits) for those in danger of being evicted from their home due to nonpayment of rent. Assistance is also available to help with water bills.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers limited assistance with copays on medication and emergency prescriptions, and provides resources for additional programs that offer prescription assistance. Assists with signing up for health insurance to help cover medications.
Provides emergency assistance:
- Rent.
- Utilities.
- Mortgage.
- Medicine.
- Temporary financial assistance.
Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Staff help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
Provides the following emergency and homelessness prevention services:
- Food and travel vouchers.
- Clothing and furniture vouchers.
- Financial assistance for prescriptions.
- Rent and mortgage assistance.
- Information and referral to other community resources.
Services
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Household Goods Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Clothing Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Information and Referral
Prescription Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Provides emergency assistance:
- Rent.
- Utilities.
- Mortgage.
- Medicine.
- Temporary financial assistance.
Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Financial assistance available to income eligible applicants who have suffered a loss of income through an event that was out of their control. These funds can be used to pay one month rent (no deposits) for those in danger of being evicted from their home due to nonpayment of rent. Assistance is also available to help with water bills.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides food, shelter, medication, and transportation in emergency situations. This includes rental/mortgage and utility assistance.
Services
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
The Senior Center offers many programs which include:
- Senior Citizens Nutrition Program: Congregate and home delivered meals.
- Senior Benefits Assistance (BAA Program).
- Health Insurance and Medicare Assistance (SHIP Program).
- Pharmaceutical assistance.
- Legal Aid for seniors.
- Transportation for age 60+, anywhere inside city limits. Wheelchair lift vans available.
- Recreation: Pool, TV, exercise equipment, quilting, painting, bingo, etc.
- Fitness programs: Exercise classes, bowling.
- Health screenings: Blood pressure, flu shots.
- Telephone reassurance/wellness checks.
- Home visits.
Services
Senior Centers
Prescription Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
General Legal Aid
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Ride Programs
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
One time per year assistance may be given in the areas of rental assistance, disaster relief, gasoline, utility (water/sewage/trash only), and uniforms assistance.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Provides General Assistance to individuals in Centralia Township who are not eligible for other State (TANF) or Federal (SSI) assistance, and do not have the financial resources to provide for their own needs.
Centralia Township also offers a township medical card that provides temporary assistance in paying for medication and doctor visits. Call to learn more about eligibility for the township medical card.
Services
Prescription Expense Assistance
General Relief
Provides the following emergency and homelessness prevention services:
- Food and travel vouchers.
- Clothing and furniture vouchers.
- Financial assistance for prescriptions.
- Rent and mortgage assistance.
- Information and referral to other community resources.
Services
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Household Goods Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Clothing Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Information and Referral
Prescription Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance