Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

SOCIAL SERVICES, ORGANIZATIONS, & OUTREACH

AIM-CIL Achieving Independence & Mobility Center

The Ark Northwest 3100 Dundee Rd. Suite 802 Northbrook, IL 60062 773-973-1000 www.arkchicago.org

SOCIAL SERVICES, ASSISTANCE Support, counseling, and education on aging. This section is dedicated to organizations that assist seniors with different aspects of their lives. Look here to find a group that offers counseling, education, resources; anything that helps with improving a senior’s quality of life. 211 www.211.org This is a free and confidential service that helps people find the local resources they need. Food, health, crisis and emergency, jobs and support, housing and utilities, and Veterans. Call 211 211 of DuPage County 421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 211 or 630-407-6621 211DuPage.gov 211 of DuPage County supports seniors by connecting them with vital health and human resources available forDuPage County residents. The service provides free, confidential referrals to food, transportation, housing,caregiver support, senior programs, health services and financial help. 211 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week– 365 days a year. *See ad on page 178 AID Association for Individual Development 877-243-0001 Main Office 630-966-4000 309 New Indian Trail Ct. Aurora, IL 60506 aidcares.org Assists those in the greater Fox Valley area and other western suburban counties with physical, developmental, intellectual & mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. Client & family support, community day & residential services, and behavioral health services.

OUTREACH ASSISTANCE

3130 Finley Rd. Suite 500 Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-469-2300 - Voice & TTY 630-984-4251 - Video Relay www.aim-cil.org

Not-for-profit, community-funded social service agency. Assists Chicagoland Jews from all walks of life. Provides medical, dental and eye clinics, pharmacy, rent assistance, and food, etc. The Ark 6450 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 773-973-1000 www.arkchicago.org Not-of-profit service agency that assists Chicagoland Jews by providing medical, dental eye clinics, pharmacy, rent assistance, and food, etc. Blessing Barn 8310 Railroad St. Crystal Lake, IL 60012 815-382-0206 www.blessingbarn.org Assists those in need with basic life need items such as clothing, household, kitchen, and other items. Boone County Council on Aging 2141 Henry Luckow Lane Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-9893 | 800-961-5336 www.keenage.org Canine Companions for Independence P.O. Box 446 Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446 800-572-2275 TTY A non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. 866-224-3647 (National) https://www.canine.org/

Provides services, information and resources for housing, benefits and transportation to people with disabilities living in Kane, Kendall and DuPage counties.

Aging Care Connections 111 W. Harris Ave. LaGrange, IL 60525 708-354-1323 www.agingcareconnections.org

Not-for-profit organization that provides information, and a range of programs and services to older adults & their families such as care coordination, congregate meals, education & training, transportation, respite, adult protective services, benefits assistance, support groups, and more. Norwood Park, Leyden, Proviso, Lyons & Riverside Townships served. Anixter Center 6610 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60626 773-973-7900 | 773-973-2180 (TTY) www.anixter.org Provides an array of services & supports for people with disabilities & related challenges to live, learn, work & play in the community. Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance 874 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002 847-395-2809 www.aahaa4health.org Provides free services for those who live in Antioch, Fox Lake, Ingleside, Lake Villa, Lakemoor, and Volo, IL. AAHAA will answer your healthcare questions, assist with finding rides to medical appointments, help you find a doctor, and assist with understanding and applying for health insurance. *See ad on page 28

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