Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

MEDICAL RESOURCES

Center for Independent Futures 1015 Davis St. Evanston, IL 60201 847-328-2044 independentfutures.com Independent Futures creates opportunities for individuals to access choice, experience, responsibility, and relationships through their own processes. Their goal is for each individual to reach his or her greatest potential and become a contributing member of the community. Clearbrook 1835 W. Central Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-870-7711 | 847-870-2239 (TTY) www.clearbrook.org A non-profit organization that provides services, programs and support to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Assists people of all ages from children diagnosed with developmental delays at birth to the unique needs of seniors with disabilities. Clearbrook has multiple day program facilities, residences and home-based service locations throughout northern Illinois. Community Alternatives Unlimited 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60641 773-867-4000 cau.org CAU is the “front door” to service for persons of any age who have a intellectual disability and who reside on the north side of the city of Chicago, Lake County, the North Shore suburbs, and the Northwest suburbs. Illinois Dept. of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services 401 S. Clinton St. Chicago, IL 60607 877-581-3690 | 800-447-6404 (TTY) www.dhs.state.il.us Services include: Vocational rehabilitation services; home services program; independent living; specialized services for blind & visually impaired or deaf or hard of hearing; hispanic/latino individuals with disabilities; services for children and youth with disabilities; disability determination services; client assist program.

Lambs Farm 14245 W. Rockland Road Libertyville, IL 60048 847-362-4636 www.lambsfarm.org

Synapse House 561 N. York Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 877-932-1120 www.synapsehouse.org

Provides residential, vocational, social, and recreational services to people with developmental disabilities.

This organization provides a day program where members “report to work” in the morning and choose a task based on their abilities and goals. Engaging in such activity helps the individual relearn skills, and re-gain self esteem. Members may also participate in wellness programs including exercise and nutrition initiatives, and baking activities in their Flour to Empower Bakery. This program is for adults with acquired brain injury. This includes traumatic injuries such as car accidents or falls, stroke, brain tumors, epilepsy, infections of the brain, aneurysms, anoxic brain injuries such as those resulting from cardiac arrest or near drowning, and progressive diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis or early onset of dementia. www.advocatehealth.com/health services/behavioral-health-care/ Offers behavioral health assessment, testing, medication management, inpatient adult care and outpatient counseling. Contact for locations. Ascension Illinois Behavioral Medicine Ascension Illinois has 20 behavioral and mental health locations in the Chicagoland area for a spectrum of disorders from emotional, behavioral, or addiction issues. Call the Ascension Illinois Behavioral Medicine Call Center to get help or to schedule an appointment, day or night, toll-free. 855-383-2224 healthcare.ascension.org/specialty-care/ behavioral-mental-health BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Advocate Health Care 800-323-8622

Milestone, Inc. 4060 McFarland Rd. Rockford, IL 61111

815-654-6100 Administration 815-639-2970 Social Services 815-639-2881 Adult Group Homes 815-484-8678 Dental Clinic www.milestone-inc.org A private, not-for-profit corporation that provides residential, developmental, vocational, and social support services for adults and children with mental disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy in Winnebago and Boone Counties.

Over the Rainbow Association 2040 Brown Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 847-328-6633 www.otrhousing.org Offers affordable, barrier-free

housing solutions for individuals with physical disabilities. Resident Service Coordinators provide residents with resources, guidance and support to help them maintain their independence. OTR has apartment buildings in Waukegan, Rockford, Lombard, Chicago, Freeport, Matteson, Des Plaines, Harvard, and Evanston. RAMP 815-968-7467 Boone & Winnebago 815-756-3202 DeKalb 815-233-1128 Stephenson www.rampcil.org Provides ramp building services, home modifications, referrals, information, skills training, personal assistance, advocacy, support, and community reintegration.

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