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Locating resources to assist with health examination cost and/or accessibility.
Locating resources to assist with health examination cost and/or accessibility.
The goal is to keep our students safe and healthy. A list of resources we can utilize to ensure our students meet state requirements for health examinations, but more importantly to keep our kids healthy is provided below. Please contact me bozartha@cusd301.org, if you locate other resources we can add to the list.
Communication Assistance
You qualify for ACP if you are participating in the following government assistance programs:
Medicaid
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)
Supplemental Security Income
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Tribal Head Start
WIC
National School Lunch Program or CEP
Pell Grant
You may also qualify for ACP through household income level.
If your household income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you qualify for ACP. You can click the link "My Easy Wireless" to view guidelines.
Dental Examinations
Dental Examinations
Douglas County Dental Clinic
(217)-253-4137
Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic Details
No charge for seniors 65 and older, children under 11, and those on Medicaid
2400 W. Bradley Avenue,
Champaign, IL - 61821
(217) 351-2221
Promise Health Care
Accept Medicaid, most insurances and those without the ability to pay. A sliding fee scale is also available.
(217)403-5477
Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services
Nurse Bozarth will send paperwork at the beginning of the school year. If you sign up your student they will receive dental exams and care at school.
Eye Examinations
Eye Examinations
Tuscola School District is allotted 2 student vouchers per month at All About Eyes in Mattoon, IL. The student will receive a free eye exam and free pair of single vision lenses with frames, if glasses are needed. Please reach out to bozartha@cusd301.org, if this a need for your student.
Accept Medicaid
Bard Optical
907 W Marketview Dr. #15
Champaign, IL 61822
217-442-2631
Chittick Eye Care-Arcola
111 E Main Street
Arcola, IL 61910
217-442-2631
Chittick Eye Care-Savoy
8 Dunlap Ct.
Savoy, IL 61874
217-398-2020
Chittick Eye Care-Villa Grove
10 W Adams St.
Villa Grove, IL 61956
217-832-2111
Walmart Vision & Glasses
101 Dettro Dr.
Mattoon, IL 61938
217-235-6855
Food
Food
Douglas County Health Department Summer Food Program
The Tuscola Odd Fellows “Little Odd Pantry”
Located just north of the N Main and Sale St intersection right before Kelsey Furniture.
Contains important hygiene items (deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, socks, pads/tampons), peanut butter cracker packs, lots of jelly, and some canned items.
Tuscola Food Pantry located at the Tuscola United Methodist Church
Updates on items and hours can be located on TUMC Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SAMFoodPantryTuscola/
Arcola Food Pantry
Open Thursdays from 12pm-2pm & 4pm-6pm
126 S Locust
Arcola, IL 61910
Arthur Southern Baptist Church Food Pantry
Open 2nd Saturday from 9am-11am
530 North Vine
Arthur, IL 61911
Atwood Area Food Pantry
Open 4th Saturday of the month from 9am-11am
231 N Illinois St.
Atwood, IL 61911
312-883-2438
Blessings Food Pantry
Open Tuesday through Friday 9am-1pm
4217 DeWitt Ave.
Mattoon, IL 61938
General Health Examinations
General Health Examinations
Promise Health Care
Promise accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare. They offer a sliding fee scale and treat every patient regardless of ability to pay.
(217) 356-1558
Douglas County Health Department
Douglas County Health Department
1250 US-36, Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-4137
Medication Assistance
GoodRX
Catholic Charities
Mental Health/Crisis Situations
211: Get Connected
When you call 211 or text 898 211 , a real person will answer the phone. They can help you find local help for many things, including:
Food and shelter
Counseling and mental health services
Income and employment support
Help for the elderly and people with disabilities
Resources for children and families
Domestic Abuse
Veterans
Re-entry
Human Trafficking
Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation
Disaster Recovery
Behavioral Network Crisis Line
1-866-567-2400
Cares Crisis Line (1-800-345-9049) does three main things
CARES is an around-the-clock mental health crisis line for Illinois residents
CARES can help you find care close to home.
CARES can send a mobile crisis team to make sure you are ok
Crisis Lifeline & 988 Suicide
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Douglas County Health Department
217-253-4137 ext. 1229
A staff of caring, committed professionals is here to offer a wide variety of counseling approaches for all client ages, including trauma-informed therapy, ADHD-informed therapy, family and individual counseling and more.
Hour House
A Center for Education, Prevention & Recovery.
(217) 348-8108
Keri Powell (branch in Tuscola)
1-217-352-0200
LifeLinks
217-238-5700
RISE Behavioral Health and Wellness
217-253-4731
24-HOUR CRISIS LINE
217-253-3511
Sports Physicals
Sports Physicals
Promise Health Care
Promise accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare. We offer a sliding fee scale and treat every patient regardless of ability to pay.
(217) 356-1558
Douglas County Health Department
Douglas County Health Department
1250 US-36, Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-4137
Tuscola Carle Walk-in Clinic
Open 1pm-4pm
301 E Southline Rd
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217)-253-5231
Suspected Poisoning
Suspected Poisoning
Contact Poison Control right away if you suspect a poisoning
1-800-222-1222
Both options are free, expert, and confidential.
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