Currently, our lobby is open for clients to drop off documents or make inquiries 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Clients entering our facilities are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. All programs are operating, but mostly through phone appointments.
Services are available by appointment only. Clients are encouraged to call us at 428-0155 for an appointment.
DMCOC update to COVID-19
Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020, we will be taking applications for LIHEAP by phone on a 1st come, 1st served basis. You can call 217-428-0155 and our receptionist will take your name, phone number, and basic information and schedule a time for one of our Energy Services Specialist to call you back to complete your application.
Once your application is submitted you will need to bring in all required documentation (copies not originals), and sign a Universal Signature Page which will be available in our front entrance. We will provide you with envelopes that you can utilize to put your copies in and slide under our lobby door. You can also take photos of your documentation and send them to our email atLIHEAP@dmcoc.org. If after 4:30 p.m. you can drop off copies to our mail slot. If you have any questions please call us at 217-428-0155.
Items clients must have on the day of their appointments:
- Social Security Cards for the entire household
- Current Power Bill
- Income for the household for the past 30 days (all SSI, SSA, Wages, TANF, Pensions, etc)
- Medical Cards/Medicare Cards (if applicable)
- Link Card (if applicable)
- Current rent receipt or proof of homeownership
Serving Decatur and Macon County for over 55 years
Since 1964 DMCOC has been providing stability to Decatur and Macon County. DMCOC has accomplished this through a wide variety of programs designed to support the community. DMCOC is growing and we are looking for new programs and partnerships to maintain the stability for our clients and to better support the community.
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LIHEAP will be taking calls for appointments on Monday, June 1,2020 starting at 9:00am. One appointment per phone call please. Continue to call until someone answers and do not leave a voicemail. Appointments are on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Please call 217-428-2193.
Like IACAA, DMCOC is very thankful for our Board of Directors too! They selflessly give us their time and talents. Thank you!We are #thankfulthursday today for our Board of Directors! #weare1000strong #becommunityaction
DMCOC will be receiving CARES Act funding to assist Macon County residents that have been impacted by COVID-19 layoffs and hours reductions. If your family has lost income due to COVID-19, click on the link below. There is a button that says request services. Fill out the form and tell us your needs! We are currently setting appointments from this form. A DMCOC employee will contact you to pre-screen you for eligibility. A phone appointment will be made for a later date to give you time to gather the documents we need for the application. Rent and Mortgage Assistance is available through this program! DMCOC may not provide every service that is listed on the form but we will do our best to refer you to an agency that does. We are all in this together!
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To ensure the safety of our clients and staff we are currently closed for a deep cleaning and working remotely until Monday, May 18, 2020. We will resume making calls this week and we ask that you are patient with us. You are still able to download the Universal Signature page from our website at www.dmcoc.org and drop of required items to our mail slot at the main office at 1122 E Marietta St. We are processing applications as quickly as possible.
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Decatur Macon County Opportunities CorporationDMCOC update to COVID-19 Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020, we will be taking applications for LIHEAP by phone on a 1st come, 1st served basis. You can call 217-428-0155 and our receptionist will tak...
