CASA of Jefferson County
612 North 12th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: (618) 204-5453
Email: execdir@jeffcocasa.org
SAFE
(Sexual Assault & Family Emergencies)
4114 N. Water Tower Pl. Ste. G
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-316-7017
24 HR SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE:
1-800-625-1414
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Serves Bond, Clay, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington, Wayne, and White Counties in Southern Illinois.
"SAFE's mission is to provide education to the community, advocacy for individuals and families, and empowerment to heal from sexual violence and other traumatic experiences."
All services are FREE.
First United Methodist Church
1133 Main St.
Mt. Vernon, IL
618-242-1030
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Ages: 3-4 (15 max. in class)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9:30-12:00 pm
Dr. Andy Hall Early Childhood Center
301 South 17th St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-244-8087
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Mt. Vernon City Schools Head Start/Pre-K:
Head Start & Pre-K Classes - Half-day & Full day
Early Childhood Classes: Half-day am/pm
Child and family services in and around Jefferson County, Illinois, covering a variety of needs.
*Information listed is subject to change. Make sure to contact the location first, if possible.
Lutheran Child & Family Services
800 South 45th St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-242-3284
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An outpatient mental health facility. Includes: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, group therapy and individual psychotherapy. Additional services include court-ordered outpatient treatment, therapeutic foster care and family psychoeducation.
For more information, click here.
AFTER HOURS PHONE NUMBER:
855-802-1592
Tuesday School Church of Christ
4304 Ilberry Rd.
Mt. Vernon, IL
618-244-2905
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Ages: 3-4
Tuesdays only | 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Child Care and Preschool information in and around Jefferson County, Illinois.
Oblong Christian Children's Home
4094 E. 1050th Ave.
Oblong, IL 62449
Phone: 618-592-3633
Email: office@oblongchristianhome.org
Serving "at-risk, neglected, or abused children" 5-16 years old to offer a "safe place for healing as well as treatment for previous emotional trauma," Their goal is to "reunite the children with their families." They work with parents and family units by teaching parenting skills and providing counseling.
Caritas Family Solutions
Mt. Vernon Location:
321 S. 10th St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-244-0344
T-Free: 877-277-3773
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Caritas offers and helps with many services such as: Pregnancy care, adoption services, counseling, foster care, senior employment, anger management, assisted living and more.
Logan Street Daycare
800 N. 42nd St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62846
618-244-4102
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Ages: 6 weeks - 10 years
Summer program for school-age children up to 10 years
Accepts Project CHILD
Department of Children and Family Services
321 A Wither Dr.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-244-8400
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Advocacy Support Office:
1-800-232-3798
To report abuse/neglect (24 HRS):
1-800-252-2873
Other resources for children in and around the Southern Illinois area.
Bumblebee Child Care Center
2917 Veterans Memorial Dr.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-242-4916
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6:30 AM - 6 PM | Mon-Fri
Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years
Mt. Vernon City Schools Summer School
J.L. Buford
420 S. 34th St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
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8:00 am - 12:00 pm
K-8 Students
Must live in District 80 School District
St. Mary's Educational Daycare
1416 Main St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-242-5353
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Ages: 3-5
The Amy Center
500 Fairfield Rd.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-244-2100
Fax: 618-244-9283
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Child Advocacy Center. Referrals from DCFS, Police Department, and hospitals. Body Safety Programs (Body Boundaries).
Spero Family Services
Spero Main Campus
2023 Richview Road
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-242-1070
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A multi-faceted social service agency offering several services to individuals, families, and local communities. Services include: child welfare services, clinical services and community services.
AFTER HOURS PHONE NUMBER:
618-472-0077
Bright Start Early Learning Center
104 South 32nd St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-244-2462
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6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years
Pre-k classes on site (evenings)
Summer program for 5-12 years
Accepts Project CHILD