Physical and Mental Fitness

- Health Services -

There are several health organizations in Quincy from which information may be obtained. They are the Adams County Health Department; Blessing Hospital Special Programs; the American Red Cross, 222-2477; the Heart Association, (800) 242-8721; the American Cancer Society; American Lung Association of Illinois; and the Arthritis Foundation, Adams County Branch.

So that we can remain healthy and in good physical condition, the exercise and fitness centers in Quincy to serve your needs are the Loatsch Fitness Complex, 224-5104; Maine Street Gym & Fitness, 223-3599, the Young Men's Christian Association, 222-9622; the Young Women's Christian Association, 222-4996; Curves for Women, 195 S. 36th St., 224-2188; Heavenly Bodies, 11 State & 8th Plaza, 223-1817; and Redbud Yoga, 1100 State, (217) 223-HEAL (4325)

- Physical Fitness Services -

The Quincy Family Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) at 3101 Maine in Quincy, IL 62301 is a non-profit organization which provides athletic and fitness programs for people of all ages. Contact them at (217) 222-9622.

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) at 1400 N. 30th in Quincy, IL. 62301, advances the cause of women and girls by adapting action programs and services to meet individual needs. They provide a supportive housing program for homeless persons. They also offer a variety of fitness classes for all ages and levels of fitness with class schedules designed to fit a busy person’s daily routines. Contact them at (217) 221-9922.

The YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association), 3101 Maine St, 222-9622 of Quincy is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Their facility is centrally located in the Quincy Area and is continually being improved. They offer swimming, exercise classes, a weight room, and many sports facilities. In addition, the YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association), 1400 N. 30th Street, 221-9922, of Quincy offers a wide variety of fitness classes for all ages and levels of fitness with class schedules designed to fit busy persons' daily routines.

- Physical Therapy -

Within the city of Quincy there are several Physical Therapists ranging from chiropractic help to sports therapy. Blessing Hospital also provides therapy after an injury, surgery, or illness for a required period of time and will sometimes send a therapist to a patient’s home if necessary.

To aid the individual after surgery or an accident, there are several physical therapy centers available. They include Apex Rehabilitation, 222-5536; Blessing Hospital Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation, 223-1200; Hannibal Regional Hospital, (573) 248-5346; Healthsouth Sports Rehabilitation Center, 222-6800; Quincy Medical Group Rehabilitation, 228-2323; and the YMCA, 222-9622.

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- Rehabilitation -

Whether help is needed for a physical problem or a mental problem, rehabilitation services in the Quincy area are available at several local facilities. The internet has several sites that will give you information on rehabilitation. Resources for Rehabilitiation provides a long list of publications pertinent to mental health, making wise medical decisions, disabilities, chronic conditions, elders with disabilities, low vision or sight loss.

Special rehabilitation services and facilities are available through the Disabled Persons Organizations; Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Service, 224-2600; AARP Safety Driving Course; Adams County Council for Senior Citizens, 639 York, 228-0557; the Community Rehabilitation Center (CRC Industries); and Transitions of Western Illinois, 223-0413. Occasionally Loatsch Studio and Fitness Complex at 48th and State, 224-5104, has classes for rehabilitation.

- Mental Health Services -

Quincy’s mental health services include services for people of all ages afflicted with Alzheimers or severe mental illnesses as well as behavioral health, suicide prevention, seniors and their caregivers, life skills training, and vocational training.

- Addictions - Prevention and Care -

Gambler's Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. Email: isomain@gamblersanonymous.org

Narcotics Anonymous has information and pamphlets online for the various phases of addiction and recovery. It is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. Membership is open to any drug addict, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drugs used. Telephone (217) 522-9906.

- Services for Disadvantaged -

The Community Reach Center of Adams County (formerly Adams County Mental Health Center) provides services for all. They accept Medicare and Medicaid for their services as well as an ability-to-pay plan based on income. There are also several agencies that help disabled persons.

- Public Health Services -

The Adams County Health Department provides many public services for the community. Those services include disease and injury prevention, health protection and health promotion, environmental health, and women and child health. Their offices are located at 333 N 6th Street in Quincy. Their telephone number is (217) 222-8440.

- Sanitation -

The Adams County Health Department’s Health Protection Division assures that Quincy has safe drinking water and regulates the proper disposal of wastewater. Also a sanitary landfill is maintained by BFI Backridge Landfill on Route B in LaGrange, MO.

In 2004 the Office of Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention (OCEPP), conducted an inspection at the City of Quincy Water Department Filtration Facility which treats water received from the Mississippi River to be used as drinking water. The results were acceptable.

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