Connect Go (operated by Connect Transit)
MAIN RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDER
Address: 351 Wylie Drive Normal, IL 61761
Phone # to Book Rides: (309) 828-9833
Days/Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (no weekend service)
Web address: https://connect-transit.com/connect-go
Rural Service Coordinator: Brandon Miles
Email (for RSC): [email protected]
Service locations: Rural McLean County (no service in the Bloomington-Normal urban area)
Types of Services: Demand-response general public transportation
Faith in Action
Darla Heath, Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Address: 600 E. Willow St., Suite 201, Normal, IL 61761
Web address: http://bnfia.org/
Phone: 309-827-7780
Faith in Action is a 501(c)3 organization that provides support to seniors 60 years, included transportation for access to medical care and for shopping. Faith in Action manages an extensive volunteer force which provides transportation in personal vehicles.
Eligible: Age 60+ residents of Bloomington, Normal, Heyworth, Hudson, and Towanda
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Address: 1003 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61705-9327
Executive Director: Susan C. Real
Phone: 309-829-2065 X 218
Planning & Grants Manager: Amanda Hyde
Phone: 309-829-2065 X 216
Email: [email protected]
LIFE Center for Independent Living (LIFE CIL)
Address: 2201 Eastland Drive, Suite 1, Bloomington, IL 61704
Executive Director: Rickielee Benecke
Email: [email protected]
The LIFE Center for Independent Living is a not-for-profit, non-residential organization empowering individuals with disabilities by sharing the tools needed to take control of one’s own life. LIFE-CIL also promotes equal opportunities and access by breaking down barriers and prejudices within communities.
Mid Central Community Action (MCCA)
Phone: 309-829-0691
MCCA delivers services to the residents McLean and Livingston counties in three main areas. MCCA provides countering domestic violence services via its Neville House shelter, emergency hotline, and counseling and intervention services to victims. MCCA offers the whole spectrum of traditional Community Action programs including CSBG/Family Services Programs, energy assistance, home weatherization, transitional housing, and supportive case management. In partnership with the community, MCCA provides financial coaching, home ownership counseling and educational opportunity via its Next Step program.
Lifelong Access
Phone: 309-451-8888
Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children and adults throughout their lifetime including residential, vocational development, employment, high school transition and therapeutic supports for children. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) provides supports for individuals living in McLean County with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are unemployed, underemployed or employed, with obtaining and maintaining community employment. Services provided by SEP include Customized Employment, pre-employment training, employer education and job training and support for as the long as the individual requires services to be successful.
Illinois Dept. of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services
Public Service Administrator: Lizette Tripur
Phone: 309-371-8729
Email: [email protected]
The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) administers the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program for the State of Illinois. The primary mission of the VR program is to assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for, gain and retain successful employment. Services to employers include access to talented labor force, career transition services for laid off workers; and rehabilitation technology service.
McLean County Veterans Assistance Commission
Agency: Veterans Assistance Commission
Type: Veterans Assistance Commission
Jerry Vogler
Address: 200 W. Front St. Suite 350, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309-888-5140
Email: [email protected]
Web address: https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/98/Veterans-Assistance
Transportation Services
McLean County Veterans Transportation Service
- Fixed Route
- Local VAC provides rides to Danville and to the Peoria VAC pickup point, (McDonalds).
- This service is provided for veterans living within McLean County.
- Level of Assistance: Curb to Curb
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) McLean County
National Guard Armory
Address: 1616 S. Main St., Rooms 117A & 117B, Bloomington, IL. 61701
Veteran Service Officers
Patrick McFadden
Phone: (309) 820-2567
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday
Chris Grant
Phone: (309) 827-5811
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday