Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

ELDER ABUSE PROVIDER AGENCIES

Sarah’s Inn Oak Park 708-386-4225 Crisis Line 708-669-6149 Text Crisis Line info@sarahsinn.org sarahsinn.org

SUICIDE PREVENTION Suicide Warning Signs & Hot Lines • Suicide threats • Previous suicide attempts • Alcohol & drug abuse • Statements revealing a desire to die • Prolonged depression • Making final arrangements • Giving away prized possessions • Purchasing gun or stockpiling pills Chicago Dept. of Public Health Mental Health Centers 312-747-1020 Free teletherapy. Resource Numbers 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-799-4889 (TTY) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website also offers resources for Youth, Disaster Survivors, Native Americans, Veterans, Loss Survivors, LGBTQ+, Attempt Survivors and Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Hearing Loss. They also have help in Spanish. www.suicide.org This website provides resources, information, and phone numbers for those needing assistance throughout Illinois. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 833-626-4244 namiccns.org/resources/crisis resources-list Offers phone numbers and contact information for a variety of crisis situations.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS AARP Consumer Affairs, Legal

888-687-2277 www.aarp.org

A domestic violence agency that serves Chicago and the surrounding West Cook County suburbs. They provide holistic intervention services to those impacted by domestic violence, providing them necessary supports and resources, and a safe environment to process and heal from the trauma they have experienced. Also offers legal support services, education & training programs, and more. WINGS PO Box 95615 Palatine, IL 60095 847-221-5680 24-Hour Hot Line 847-519-7820 Main wings@wingsprogram.com wingsprogram.com Assists those experiencing domestic violence with safe housing, counseling and planning, including mental health. CRISIS PREVENTION Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Chicago Police Officers Be prepared to answer 911 operator's questions. Location, crisis situation, phone number, approximate age, race, physical description, medical/mental diagnosis, any weapons. 911 or 312-563-0445 Illinois Warm Line Emotional support for mental health crisis and substance abuse. 866-359-7953

Community Care Program 800-252-8966

This is a subsidized program that offers emergency response systems, among other services. Contact your local Area on Aging or senior services to inquire if the program is offered in your area. Senior Services Associates, Inc. www.seniorservicesassoc.org Emergency assistance and emergency home response services.

Kane County Greater Elgin Senior Center

(Corporate Office) 101 S. Grove Ave.

Elgin, IL 60120 847-741-0404

Kane County Aurora Township Senior Center 2111 Plum St. Aurora, IL 60506 630-897-4035

Kendall County Yorkville Senior Center / Beecher Ctr.

908 Game Farm Rd. Yorkville, IL 60560 630-553-5777

McHenry County McHenry Township Recreation Ctr. 3519 N. Richmond Rd. McHenry, IL 60051 815-344-3555

Turning Point Living Room for Adults in Crisis

McHenry County Crystal Lake Senior Center

Alternative to emergency room admittance. Services are available in-person and via phone. Crisis respite services are available. 847-933-9202

4704 Three Oaks Rd. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-356-7457

8324 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077 www.tpoint.org Veteran's Crisis Line 800-273-8255 Press 1

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(855) 462 0100

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