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MedAssist

In Effingham, Mattoon and Quincy.
For information on locations, call the office nearest you.

Some people find their budgets will not stretch to include both food and prescription medicines. At Catholic Charities, we believe no one should be without prescribed medications because they cannot afford to pay for them. MedAssist staff help clients determine their eligibility and, if they qualify, complete applications to programs pharmaceutical companies have for the poor. 

Emergency Prescription Medication Assistance (Alton & Granite City)
The target population of the prescription medication assistance program is those with immediate medication needs who have no or limited prescription drug coverage. Advocates assist eligible clients in obtaining medicines from an approved local pharmacy. When funds allow, advocates can also assist with medical supplies depending on the situation.   

Quotes from Program Participants: 

  • "If it wasn't for this program, I don't know what would happen to me. I am very grateful to know when your life depends on med. There is someone out there to help you. It means so much not to have to worry about bills, your sickness, family." 
  • "We can't thank you enough for helping us to get on the MedAssist program! With all our medical bills, plus the cost of our medicines, we almost used all our income to pay for pills to stay alive." 
  • “I am the caretaker of my 83-year-old mother, who has very limited income and currently takes two prescriptions. I am a single parent of two teenagers and wanted to express my appreciation for the medication program called MedAssist through Catholic Charities." 

Area Offices 

Alton
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Phone: 1.618.462.0634

Effingham
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Appointments encouraged.
Phone: 1.217.857.1458

Granite City
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Phone: 1.618.877.1184

Mattoon 
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
Phone: 1.217.235.0420

Quincy
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Phone: 1.217.222.0958

 

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