Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES

Mental Health America of Illinois 1155 Reserve Dr. St. Charles, IL 60175 312-368-9070 www.mhai.org A leading nonprofit, non-governmental statewide organization in Illinois concerned with the entire spectrum of mental and emotional disorders. National Alliance on Mental Illness 800-950-6264 www.nami.org To improve the quality of life for those individuals and their families who are affected by mental illness. They provide advocacy, support and education. Their website lists all local NAMIs in your state. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Multiple Sclerosis Association of America 375 Kings Highway North Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 800-532-7667 www.mymsaa.org Leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support. Multiple Sclerosis Society 525 W. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60661 312-421-4500 800-344-4867 (National) www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/ILD Helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Muscular Dystrophy Association 161 N. Clark, Suite 3550 Chicago, IL 60601 Non-profit health agency dedicated to finding treatment and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. 800-572-1717 www.mda.org

NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

LIVER HEALTH American Liver Foundation 332 S. Michigan Ave., 9th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 312-377-9030 | 800-465-4837 www.liverfoundation.org Provides information on liver diseases, as well as advocacy for education, treatment and research funding. LUNG HEALTH American Lung Association 555 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150 Chicago, IL 60601 312-781-1100 | 800-586-4872 www.lung.org An organization that works to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. Respiratory Health Association 1440 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 312-243-2000 | 888-880-5864 www.resphealth.org Mission: To promote healthy lungs and fight lung disease through research, advocacy and education. MENTAL HEALTH American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202-336-5500 | 800-374-2721 www.apa.org Largest scientific & professional organization representing psychology in the U.S. Their mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society & improve people’s lives. Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance 55 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 490 Chicago, IL 60604 800-826-3632 www.dbsalliance.org DBSA provides hope, help, support & education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.

American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 800-242-8721 (Heart National) 888-478-7653 (Stroke National) 217-331-6773 (Illinois) www.stroke.org

Dedicated to prevention, diagnosis and treatment to save lives from stroke. They fund scientific research, help people better understand and avoid stroke, encourage government support, guide healthcare professionals and provide information to enhance the quality of life for stroke survivors. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke P.O. Box 5801 Bethesda, MD 20824 301-496-5751 | 800-352-9424 neurological disease—a burden borne by every age group, every segment of society, and by people all over the world. National Stroke Association 9707 E. Easter Lane, Building B Centennial, CO 80112 800-787-6537 www.stroke.org Mission: To lower the incidence and impact of stroke by developing compelling community outreach programs, calling for continued improvement in the quality of stroke patient care, and educating both healthcare professionals and the general public about stroke. American Pain Association 2 Bala Plaza, Suite PL 50 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 484-483-3131 www.painassociation.org Efforts are aimed at education, research and improving treatment. PAIN MANAGEMENT 301-468-5981 (TTY) www.ninds.nih.gov Mission: To reduce the burden of

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