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Updates to the Services offered by the Domestic Violence Program

What a challenging time we are in!  We are well aware of the risk that victims of domestic violence are especially facing during this time.  Although we have been primarily working remotely, we have continued to answer our 24-hour hotlines in all of the 5 counties we serve, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby and DeWitt.  We have continued to assist with Orders of Protection and provided telephone counseling.  Beginning Monday, June 1, 2020 staff will be available in person in each of our offices on a limited basis.  Social distancing will be required and everyone must wear a mask upon entry into our buildings. Please check below for updates, county by county. The Macon County Office in Decatur will have staff available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to  4:30 p.m. and will be available for walk-in appointments for individual counseling and assistance with Orders of Protection.  The hotline number is 217.423.2238. The Moultrie County  Office will open for walk-in services to assi

May is Older Americans Month

Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month in May. A time to encourage and celebrate countless contributions that our older adults make to our communities. Your time, experience, and talents benefit family, peers, and neighbors every day. Communities, organizations, and individuals of all ages are making their marks. We want to thank you all for making your mark as part of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. We love the big and bold marks volunteers are leaving on our communities every day. During this COVID pandemic many of you have been making your mark on our community by sharing your talent and making masks. There has been a wonderful response from our volunteers to help make masks for our partner stations. This allows our community partners to continue serving others in a much safer manner. It is times like these that our volunteers help to carry us all through with experience, support, and talent. Thank you for Making your