MERS Goodwill

PROGRAMS

Frequently Asked Questions Q: I have a disability and want to find work. How can MERS/Goodwill help me?

A: MERS/Goodwill serves individuals with disabilities with funding through the Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). By meeting with a VR Counselor, you will be able to find out if you are eligible for services. That Counselor will then refer you to the appropriate services. For a listing of specific MERS/Goodwill services, click here.

Q: How do I access Vocational Rehabilitation services?

A: Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation can be contacted at the office nearest you. Those locations can be viewed at: http://dese.mo.gov/vr/vroffices.htm

Q: I do not have a disability and want to find work. How can MERS/Goodwill help me?

A: MERS/Goodwill provides Workforce Development Services in areas as listed here.

Southeast Missouri Centers

WIA Youth Perry County, 104 North Main, Perryville, MO, 63775, 573-547-4278

WIA Youth Sikeston, 404 East Center Street, Sikeston, MO, 63801, 573-472-0095

Dexter, 230 North Catalpa, Dexter, MO, 63841, 573-624-6481

Cape Girardeau, 216 North Fountain, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, 573-290-5766

Sikeston Center, 202 S. Kingshighway, Sikeston, MO, 63801, 573-472-5250

Sikeston Center, 205 W. Malone, Sikeston, MO 63801

Caruthersville Center, 913 Highway 84 West, Caruthersville, MO 63830

Kennett Center, 311 Kennett Street, Kennett, MO 63857

East Prairie Center, 603 Garfield, East Prairie, MO 63845

New Madrid Center, 445 Main Street, New Madrid, MO 63869

Perryville Center, 104 N Main, Perryville, MO 63775

Marble Hill Center, 201 Hwy 34 W, Marble Hill, MO 63764

St. Louis Missouri Centers

North Oaks Career Center/CAP, 26B North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO, 63121, 314-679-3314

Deer Creek Career Center 3256 Laclede Station Rd., St. Louis, MO

St. Charles Missouri Center

St. Charles County Career Center, 212 Turner Boulevard, St. Peters, MO, 63376 , 636-278-1360

Illinois Centers

Illinois WIA Youth Services 1040Camp Jackson Road Cahokia, IL 62206 PH 618-979-0351

FX 618-332-0831 EM rpruitt@mersgoodwill.org

Illinois WIA Youth Services Bond County 220 East Winter Street Greenville, IL 62246

PH 618-623-9002 FX 618-664-3366 EM childreth@mersgoodwill.org

Illinois WIA Youth Services Madison County 1719 Homer M. Adams Pkwy Alton, IL 62002

PH 618-304-2163 FX 618-462-4340 EM llantow@mersgoodwill.org

Illinois WIA Youth Services Jackson County 509 S. University Avenue Carbondale, IL 62901

PH 618-201-4656 FX 618-457-6474 EM stomas@mersgoodwill.org

Illinois WIA Youth Services Perry County 82 Southtowne Shopping Center DuQuoin, IL 62832

PH 618-318-2632 FX 618-542-4140 EM mmaden@mersgoodwill.org

Illinois WIA Youth Services Clinton 951 Fairfax Street Suite A Carlyle, IL 62231

PH 618-322-2328 FX 618-594-3464 EM landerson@mersgoodwill.org

Illinois WIA Youth Services Washington Nashville Community Center 455 South Washington Street Nashville, IL 62263

PH 618-322-2328 FX 618-594-3464 EM landerson@mersgoodwill.org

Q: Can MERS/Goodwill help me with a car or items from the store?

A: MERS/Goodwill works with many agencies in the community to provide vouchers to use at the stores on a referral basis.

Q: Does MERS/Goodwill help with things other than employment?

A: Other services provided through MERS/Goodwill include the Stay at Home Parents Program (St. Louis), Supported Living (funded by St. Louis office for DD Resources in St. Louis City), Senior Community Service employment Program (SCSEP), Forest Park Southeast, Juvenile Justice (St. Louis City), Apprenticeship, and Sheltered Employment (St. Louis).

Q: Where are MERS/Goodwill offices located?

A: MERS/Goodwill has offices in both Missouri and Illinois that can be viewed here.