Opportunities for Access (OFA)
Disability Services in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Clay, Clinton, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Marion
Phone: (618) 244-9212
Address: 4206 Williamson Place, Ste 3, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, 62864
Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Michael 'Spud' Egbert. Email: spud@ofacil.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/illinois).
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Frequently asked questions about Opportunities for Access (OFA)
How do I contact Opportunities for Access (OFA)?
You can call Opportunities for Access (OFA) at (618) 244-9212 or visit 4206 Williamson Place, Ste 3 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
What services does Opportunities for Access (OFA) offer?
Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Clay, Clinton, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Marion, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White.
Are services at Opportunities for Access (OFA) free or low-cost?
Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Opportunities for Access (OFA) at (618) 244-9212 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Opportunities for Access (OFA) offer services in other languages?
Call Opportunities for Access (OFA) at (618) 244-9212 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.