Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

SOCIAL SERVICES, ORGANIZATIONS, & OUTREACH

Illinois Department on Aging Michael A. Bilandic Building 160 North LaSalle St., 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60601-3117 and 1 Natural Resources Way, Suite 100 Springfield, IL 62702-1271 800-252-8966 | 217-524-6911 888-206-1327 (TTY) aging.ilsenior@illinois.gov www.state.il.us/aging 100 S. Grand Ave. East Springfield, IL 62762 800-843-6154 866-324-5553 (TTY) dhs.webbits@illinois.gov www.dhs.state.il.us Offers numerous locations throughout the state for services, resources & information to assist low income individuals with emergencies, illness, lack of funds and other challenges. Use its website’s locater to find a nearby office. Independence Health and Therapy 2028 Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 815-338-3590 and 708 Washington Woodstock, IL 60098 815-338-1707 www.independencehealth.org A non-profit comprehensive health facility whose main objective is to assist mature adults to remain in their homes and achieve resiliency in their communities by promoting independence through best-of-practice day programming, mental health and psychiatric services and caregiver support. Services include Adult Day Program, education, support groups, transportation and much more. Medicaid Accepted. Illinois Department of Human Resources

Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Ben Gurion Way 30 S. Wells Chicago, IL 60606-5056 312-346-6700 www.juf.org Provides critical resources that bring food, refuge, health care, education and emergency assistance to Chicagoans of all faiths and two million Jews around the world.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly 39W135 Seavey Road Batavia, IL 60510 312-300-6263 lbfechicago.org/dupage-kane-county and 355 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 312-455-1000 lbfechicago.org A non-profit volunteer-based organization committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. Seniors and volunteers assist with phone call and in-home visits and social gatherings. Lorenzo's House has a mission to support families navigating younger onset Alzheimer's and other dementias. They provide holistic support for loved ones and their families navigating younger-onset Alzheimer's. Their innovative youth initiatives, care-partner platform, and healing & respite series have created a community standing together – never alone. Assists families affected with early onset Dementia. Provides support groups, adult day services, education and resources. Lutheran Social Services 1001 E. Touhy Ave., Suite 50 Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-635-4600 | 847-390-1409 (TTY) www.lssi.org Has many locations throughout Illinois that offer a variety of social services and programs. Housing, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, adult day services, home care, respite programs and more. Lorenzo's House Evanston, IL 312-319-8797 www.lorenzoshouse.org

Kenneth Young Center 1001 Rohlwing Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-524-8800 www.kennethyoung.org

Provides services such as information and assistance, support groups, in-home assessments & care coordination, chore housekeeping, adult protective services, advocacy & support, home delivered meals, money management & assistance with benefits & entitlements. Lake County Center for Independent Living 377 N. Seymour Avenue Mundelein, IL 60060 847-949-4440 | 847-388-0776 (TTY) www.lccil.org Helps people with disabilities to live more independently by offering them independent living skills training, amplified phones program, assistive technology & braille training, older blind services, personal assistant services, and adult employment readiness. Lifescape Community Services 705 Kilburn Ave. Rockford, IL 61101 815-963-1609 | 800-779-1189 and 206 Dixon Ave., Suite 1 Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-490-1125 www.lifescapeservices.org Offers an adult day program, nutrition program, adult protective services, mental health program, and more. Residents of Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties.

Jewish Child & Family Services 855-275-5237

ask@jcsf.org www.jcfs.org

Provides counseling and support, education, support groups, spiritual support and assists people with disabilities. Locations throughout the Chicagoland area. Call to find a location near you.

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