Office on Aging

General Information

In July of 2007, as a follow-up to the appointment of the Older Adult Services Board, a St. Clair County Office on Aging was established.  This office has been created to encourage the wide variety of service providers to seniors to work closely together to coordinate and collaborate in the provision of services.  It will also provide services and resources as grants are secured, as well as continue to establish partnerships with other agencies and pursue opportunities to enhance life for senior citizens.

Additional Resources

Senior Activities
Offers a variety of activities and events, including: Exercise Class, Line Dancing, Yoga Gold, Zumba Gold, Pickle Ball, Memoirs Classes, Mahjong, Family Ties, Walking Groups, as well as other Social and Special Events.

 

Senior Wellness Center

The following services are available to senior citizens in St. Clair County:

  • Wellness Workshops
  • Grief Support Group
  • …and more!

Please call 618.234.4410, ext. 7044 or 7034 for further information.

The Senior Wellness Center is a collaborative effort of the St. Clair County Office on Aging, the St. Clair County Health Department, the St. Clair County 708 Mental Health Board, and SWIC Programs and Services for Older Persons.


Caregiver’s Workshops

The number of older adults in St. Clair County is consistently rising. This free program addresses options and solutions for challenges that caregivers face on a daily basis. Please call 618.234.4410, ext. 7044 for further information.


Seniors Ride Free MetroLink Passes

Free “Seniors Ride Free” Metro transit passes are issued to seniors in St. Clair County through a grant from St. Clair County Transit District. In order to be eligible, interested seniors must be at least 65 years of age and live in one of the following townships:

  • BellevilleMetrolink Pass Office Location
  • Canteen
  • Caseyville
  • Centerville
  • East. St. Louis
  • Englemann
  • Lebanon
  • Mascoutah
  • O’Fallon
  • St. Clair
  • Shiloh Valley
  • Smithton
  • Stites
  • Stookey
  • Sugarloaf

 

 

Please call 618.234.4410, ext. 7034 for further information
Senior passes are issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - Noon at the Belleville Scheel Street MetroLink Station


Ten Toes Walking Group

12 week programs, taking place during the spring and fall, offer trips to local sites of interest, combining healthy walking activities with informational tours and use of public transportation.

Department Info

Office on Aging

201 North Church Street
Belleville, Il 62220

  • (618) 234-4410

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