We are fortunate to live in an area that has the charm of small town living, but the convenience of nearby first class health care. In our community, Waterloo has several excellent health care providers, as well as a surgical center and a dialysis center. Waterloo also has an excellent EMS service, provided by the Monroe County Ambulance Service.

Additionally, our two closest hospitals are both within 30 minutes driving distance. The Red Bud Regional Hospital is 13 miles to the South of Waterloo, and St. Anthony’s Medical Center, is only 20 miles from Waterloo.

Monroe County Surgical Center
501 Hamacher St., Waterloo
(618) 939-1001

Monroe County Ambulance Service
901 IL Ave., Waterloo
(618) 939-6175

Fresenius Kidney Care
624 Voris Jost Dr., Waterloo
1-800-881-5101

Red Bud Regional Hospital
325 Spring St., Red Bud
(618) 282-5172

St. Anthony’s Medical Center
10010 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis
(314) 525-1000

Red Bud Regional Hospital

With a rich history spanning from 1900, Red Bud Regional Hospital continues to be a staple for comprehensive medical care in the local community. Today, Red Bud Regional is comprised of a 25-bed hospital, 115-bed nursing home and multiple physician clinics. As one of the largest employers in the community, Red Bud Regional employs over 350 staff members, many of which are long term citizens from Monroe and Randolph Counties. The hometown connection means that the Hospital staff members get the privilege of providing quality care to their friends, family members and neighbors. This lends a deal of comfort to many patients who may be worried about their upcoming surgery, waiting anxiously for test results or unsure of the local health care options available to them. A friendly, familiar face and encouraging word can make all the difference. Fortunately, the Team at Red Bud Regional Hospital can often be that to its patients and its community.

Red Bud Regional Hospital’s mission is to provide safe, compassionate care. With it’s Chest Pain Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology, Red Bud Regional has achieved a higher level of expertise to care for patients who arrive with heart attacks symptoms. Also designated as a Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health, it means that they have complied with stringent criteria in providing emergency care for stroke patients. All this, plus specialists in Gastroenterology and General Surgery means they are at their best when you need them most.

Your health and the health of your family is your top priority. No one wants to be sick. But when the time comes, no matter the situation, feel confident that Red Bud Regional Hospital is your local health care resource.

Every phase of life is a time for change, including aging. Planning ahead for future housing needs is a vital part of ensuring that you thrive as you age. Every senior needs to feel empowered to make choices for his/her home environment as needs or desire for a lifestyle change occurs.

It is important to assess your current and future needs to allow you to have more choices and control when exploring your options. Getting familiar with the different types of senior housing within Waterloo prior to the need to make a decision will give you a better opportunity to make the choice that is right for you. Within Waterloo, there are many senior housing choices that include, independent, supportive, assisted, memory care, skilled nursing care and short term rehabilitation.

Choosing a senior housing option can be an emotional process, but does not have to overwhelm you. Seniors are looking for an independent lifestyle with the services they need when they choose to leave home. Because senior living options can often be referred to by different categories, it is important for you and your family to explore each of the living options in Waterloo to have the best plan in place when it becomes a need in your life. Having a list of questions ready to ask when you arrive at each facility will help you pick the best option for your current and future needs.

It is also important to check on waiting lists and whether it is a good time to get on a waiting list even though you are not ready to move. Our small community is very fortunate to have many valuable choices for senior care needs. Don’t lose out on the opportunity to live in the community you love because you did not plan. Start the discussion with your family and friends to allow you the time to seek out the best fit for you.

Explore senior living options in Waterloo:

Evergreen Pointe Transitional Care- Short Term Rehabilitation
623 Hamacher St., Waterloo | (618) 939-3488

Garden Place Senior Living – Independent / Assisted Living
735 Columbia Ave., Waterloo | (618) 223-5834

Legacy Place – Independent/Assisted Living
526 Legacy Dr., Waterloo | (618) 939-4030

Legacy Place Memory Care
518 Legacy Drive, Waterloo | (618) 939-4344

Magnolia Terrace Supportive Senior Apartments
623 Hamacher St., Waterloo | (618) 939-3488

Oak Hill – Long Term Nursing Home Care / Memory Care
623 Hamacher Street, Waterloo | (618) 939-3488

Rosedale House – Independent Living
228 Mueller Ln., Waterloo | (618) 939-4973

Senior Care

Waterloo Senior Center
(Western Egyptian Nutrition Site)
207 W. Fourth St., Waterloo | (618) 939-8880

Alzheimer’s Caregivers – Oakhill Nursing Home
(618) 939-3488

Nursing Home Abuse
(800) 252-4343

IL Department on Aging Senior Help Line
(800) 252-8966

– Written by Christy Brinkmann, Oak Hill

Waterloo has many opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in our community. Join one and make a difference!

Great Ladies of Waterloo (GLOW)
www.waterlooglow.com
A women’s networking group that meets monthly. This group organizes two events each year: the community-wide garage sale in June and GLOW Holiday Lighted parade on the Saturday evening after Thanksgiving.

Helping Strays of Monroe County
www.helpingstrays.org
Helping strays is a feline and canine pet adoption center that works to rescue cats and dogs and help them find their forever homes. Located at 4221 Hanover Rd. in Columbia.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge #27
A non-political and non-sectarian international fraternal order. The Waterloo chapter meets twice a month and own its own building, which also houses the MASC community theater. Located at 102 E. Third St., Waterloo.

Monroe County House of Neighborly Service
mocohouseofneighborlyservice.weebly.com
A group of churches, agencies, schools, civic groups and organizations that have the common mission to empower families and individuals in their lives. Located at 227 S. Main St., Waterloo.

Monroe County Rotary Club
Part of Rotary International, the Monroe County Rotary Club’s motto is Service Above Self. The group is open to anyone residing in Monroe County. They are always seeking activities, suggestions and ideas devoted to the five avenues of service: Club, Community, Vocational, International and Youth.

Waterloo Lions
www.waterloolions.org
Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief: to serve their community. The Lions are known for fighting blindness, serving the youth, caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.

Waterloo Optimists Club
www.waterlooiloptimist.org
The Waterloo Optimist Club is committed to meeting the needs of young people in Waterloo and the surrounding area. Since 1954, the Waterloo Optimist Club has been “Bringing out the Best in Kids” by conducting positive service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With a current membership of over 85 enthusiastic individuals, the Waterloo Optimist Club Optimist Club promotes an active interest in good government and civic affairs, inspires respect for the law and encourages the development of youth.

Waterloo Rotary Club
The motto “Service Above Self” holds true as Waterloo Rotary Club members answer the needs of so many people who would be overlooked or pushed back because “maybe somebody else will do it.” The group meets on Tuesday evenings at JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill, 117 N. Main St., Waterloo.

Waterloo Metzger Crook VFW
Post 6504 & Ladies’ Auxiliary Mission is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts; to serve our veterans, the military and our communities; to advocate on behalf of all veterans; and to ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country. Located at 406 Veterans Dr., Waterloo.

Children’s groups

4-H Clubs of Monroe County
web.extension.illinois.edu
4-H is the largest after-school youth serving organization in the county designed to meet the needs and interests of youth ages 8-19. Located at 901 Illinois Ave., Waterloo. (618) 939-3434

Boy Scouts of America – Okaw Valley Council
www.lewisandclarkbsa.org
Covers all Waterloo area Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops.

Girl Scouts of America – Southern IL
www.gsofsi.org
Covers Waterloo area Girl Scout and Brownies Troops

Concord Presbyterian Church (PCA)
338 Covington Dr.

First Baptist Church of Waterloo
320 Covington Dr.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
5765 Maeystown Rd.

Hope Christian Church
9273 Coach Stop Rd., Columbia

Immanuel Lutheran Church
522 S. Church

LifechurchX
400 Park St.

New Life Church of Waterloo
502 Front St.

New Testament Baptist Church
1718 Northwinds Dr.

Redeemer Church
113 Plaza Dr.

Saint Patrick Church of Tipton
5675 LL Rd.

SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church
204 West Mill St.

St. Paul United Church of Christ
200 N. Main St.

Victory Fellowship
235 Grand Ave.

Zion United Church of Christ
4202 Kaskaskia Rd.

Waterloo has a wealth of resources to benefit families and residents of our community. We are fortunate to have a community of churches, schools, civic organizations and businesses who respond when there is a need. We have several nonprofit organizations that are here to serve our community and network with the resources to best meet the needs of the residents of Waterloo.

Please use the resources below if there is a need or contact one of the social services organizations to find an answer to your specific request. Waterloo is a supportive community and comes together in the event of a tragedy, crisis or catastrophic need. We are also here for the daily trials and difficulties families experience.

– Written by Kelly Lerch, Monroe County House of Neighborly Service

social services organizations

Human Support Services
(618) 939-4444

Monroe County House of Neighborly Service
(618) 939-8680 (Help Line)
(618) 939-8900 (Office)

St. Vincent DePaul
(618) 792-4059

Waterloo Churches Help Network
(618) 939-4443

Western Egyptian
(618) 939-8715

Counseling & Support Groups

AIDS Hotline
1-243-2437

Alcoholics Anonymous (Human Support Services)
(618) 939-4444

Alzheimer’s Caregivers – Oakhill Nursing Home
(618) 939-3488

Amy Hemingway – Agape Christian Counseling
(618) 939-9089

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
(866) 785-1645

Griefshare Support Group (First Baptist Church)
(618) 939-9500

Human Support Services (counseling & support groups)
(618) 939-4444

IL Department of Children and Family Services
(800) 25-ABUSE

Karen Lundy, LCPC
(618) 281-9282

Kathryn Mager, LCPC
(618) 281-2172

Life Network
(618) 939-4224

Lutheran Child & Family Services
(618) 443-2228

Monroe County YMCA
(618) 281-9622

Narcotics Anonymous (Human Support Services)
(618) 939-4444

St. Anthony’s Hyland Behavioral Health Center
800-554-9550

TEAMWORK
(Transitioning Exceptional Adults into Meaningful Work) – Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern IL
(618) 939-8114

Employment Assistance

IL Department of Employment Security
(618) 277-5678

IL Department of Human Services
(618) 826-4558

IL Department of Rehabilitation Services
(618) 235-5300

Local Workforce Investment Area / WIA
(618) 939-3332

Energy Assistance

Churches Help Network
(618) 939-4443

House of Neighborly Service
(618) 939-8680

St. Vincent DePaul
(618) 792-4059

Western Egyptian
(618) 939-8715

Food Security

Feed My People
(South County – IL resident – one time)
(314) 631-4900

Hope Christian Church Food Pantry
(618) 939-9089

House of Neighborly Service EFP
(618) 939-8680

St. Vincent DePaul
(618) 792-4059

St. Paul UCC Food Pantry
(618) 939-7123

St. Paul UCC Mary’s Kitchen Martha’s Heart Meals (Monday)
(618) 939-7123

Housing

Bella Vista Apartments (Senior & low income)
(618) 939-5929

HUD Office (Illinois)
(312) 353-5680

Western Egyptian
(618) 939-8715

Legal Assistance (Free)

Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
(618) 398-0958

Local Emergency Help

Churches Help Network
(618) 939-4443

House of Neighborly Service
(618) 939-8680

Robert “Odie” Mathews Foundation
www.mcfamiliesinneed.org

St. Vincent DePaul
(618) 792-4059

Songs 4 Soldiers (Combat veterans)
(618) 719-2333

Medical Services

American Cancer Society
(618) 345-7911

American Diabetes Association
(314) 822-5490

American Heart Association
(800) 966-7113

American Red Cross
(618) 397-4600

Bethany Place (HIV/AIDS support, testing and counseling)
(618) 234-0291

Dental Society, Illinois State
(800) 475-4737

Illinois Poison Control
(800) 942-5969

Monroe County Health Department
(618) 939-3871

Transportation Services

American Cancer Society “Road to Recovery”
(618) 288-2320

Helping Hands, Inc. (Medical Transportation)
(618) 239-9900

Monroe-Randolph Transit
(618) 443-9087

Western Egyptian (Seniors over 60)
(618) 939-8880