Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

SOCIAL SERVICES, ORGANIZATIONS, & OUTREACH

Triage Cancer 6348 N. Milwaukee Ave. #136 Chicago, IL 60646 424-258-4628 info@triagecancer.org triagecancer.org

West Suburban Senior Services Chicago Methodist Senior Services. 439 Bohland Ave Bellwood, IL 60104 708-547-5600 www.cmsschicago.org This welcoming senior center offers free, weekday activities and programming, as well as a daily lunch available for a suggested donation. Our knowledgeable, dedicated, and caring staff serve as a trusted resource to older adults in the community. Wheeling Township Friendly Visitor Program 1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847-259-7730 www.wheelingtownship.com White Crane Wellness Center 1657 W. Foster Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773-271-9001 www.whitecranewellness.org Assists older adults who reside in Cook County. They have an adult day wellness program, evidence-based health programs and classes that benefit cognitive & physical health, and other senior-related services.

Brave Space Alliance 1515 E. 52nd Place Chicago, IL 60615 872-333-5199 bravespacealliance.org/

OUTREACH ASSISTANCE

Black-led LGBTQ+ center located on the South Side of Chicago that is designed to create and provide affirming and culturally competent services for the entire LGBTQ+ community of Chicago.

Provides free education and resources on the practical and legal issues that arise after a cancer diagnosis. UCP Seguin United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Great Chicago 3100 S. Central Ave. Cicero, IL 60804 708-863-3803 info@seguin.org ucpseguin.org A charitable not-for-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities in metropolitan Chicago and beyond. Provides employment & life skills training, residential services, assistive technology & accessibility services, and more.

Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 60613 773-472-6469 www.centeronhalsted.org

Community center that provides an assortment of programs and services. Meal program, homesharing, friendly visitor program, benefits check-up, social & recreational events, advocacy & employment program. Chicago House 2229 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 304 Chicago, IL 60614 773-248-5200 www.chicagohouse.org Serves individuals and families who are disenfranchised by HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ marginalization, poverty, homelessness, and/or gender nonconformity by providing housing, employment services, legal services, and other supportive programs. FORGE Transgender Aging Network P.O. Box 1272 Milwaukee, WI 53201 414-559-2123 www.forge-forward.org/aging Exists to improve the lives of current and future trans/SOFFA (Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies) elders through advocacy, research, and promoting awareness of transgender aging issues.

Veterans Path to Hope 805 S. McHenry Ave., Suite D Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-321-4673 info@vphope.org www.veteranspathtohope.org

Provides services to Veterans who are homeless, disabled or disadvantaged. Some services provided are shelter, job counseling services, crises intervention and case management.

Will County Agency on Aging Senior Services of Will County 251 N. Center St. Joliet, IL 60453 815-723-9713 www.willcountyseniors.org LGBTQ+ RESOURCES Affinity Community Services 2850 S. Wabash Suite 108 Chicago, IL 60616 773-324-0377

Village of Buffalo Grove 50 Raupp Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 847-459-2560 | 847-459-2500 www.vbg.org

Provides social services to residents of Buffalo Grove. Short-term counseling, crisis intervention, case management, referrals and more.

info@affinity95.org www.affinity95.org A social justice organization that focuses on health and wellness, leadership development, and community building. Core constituents are Black lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women of African descent in the Chicago area.

“ One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming. ” Morgan Harper Nichols

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