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Center of Concern
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Since 1978, the Center of Concern has been a source of hope and inspiration to thousands of clients and volunteers whose lives have been enriched by our programs. We are here to inform, advocate and intervene on behalf of residents struggling with challenges related to aging, homelessness, and accessing resources to remain independent in their homes.All of our programs share a common purpose: supporting families and strengthening the community. The talents of our experienced staff, trained volunteers, and longstanding community partners band together to provide compassion, experience, and insight to help residents overcome isolation and significant challenges to remain independent. Our services are a lifeline to ensure the well-being of residents struggling to make ends meet on low fixed incomes, lack of affordable housing, and rising costs of medical care. Please email us or call us directly to learn more about how you might be able to make a difference — in your life and the lives of others in need. As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions.
1665 Elk Blvd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-823-0453
centerofconcern.org
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Hanover Township
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Homeless Shelters
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Pathlights
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Pathlights, formerly known as PLOWS Council on Aging, is a nonprofit that helps navigate and celebrate aging in 20 communities throughout the Southwest Suburbs of Cook County. We help guide adults 60 years of age and over, adults with disabilities, their caregivers, families, and friends along their best path to aging – providing resources, advocacy, programs and services needed to live with independence and dignity in the community. We focus on helping individuals who are navigating the aging process have equal access to food, shelter, care, and safety. Services offered include home-delivered meals and safety checks, in-home services, support groups, education, and Respite for caregivers, protection from abuse, access to benefits for health insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP), energy, transportation, and property tax savings, assistance needed for safe transition from hospitals or skilled nursing facilities, shared housing, and general information about resources. - Adult Protective Services
- Advocacy and Benefits
- Caregiver Support
- Care Planning
- Choices for Care Program
- Home Delivered Meals
- Information and Assistance
- In-Home Services
- Shared Housing
By appointment Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Flexible appointments available. 7808 W. College Dr.
5th Floor
Palos Heights, IL 60463
708-361-0219
www.pathlights.org
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QPR Institute
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Our Mission To save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. What does QPR mean?- Q
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QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour.
888-726-7926
www.qprinstitute.com
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Senior Care Volunteer Network McHenry County
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Since 1998, our not-for-profit program has served all seniors, age 60 and over, who live in McHenry County or Sun City Huntley. Our mission is to help seniors maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life by remaining in their own homes or the home of a loved one for as long as possible. Volunteers help us achieve our mission by providing services such as transportation to life critical, life-sustaining as well as life-enriching destinations, friendly visits, minor home repairs, yard work, and shopping all at absolutely no charge to the senior. In our last fiscal year, volunteers drove more than 164,000 miles, and dedicated 18,054 volunteer hours to assist more than 1177 local seniors. Our services saved seniors and their families $444,420. When a senior is able to attend necessary medical appointments, our transportation services are life-sustaining. However, our other services help seniors feel less isolated and decrease feelings of anxiety and depression. When they know there is someone there for them, someone who cares, and they know they can still be an integral part of their community, they remain independent longer. 42 East Street
Suite C
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-455-3120
info@scvnmchenrycounty.org
www.scvnmchenrycounty.org
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Senior Services Associates, Inc. - Kane County
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Since 1973, our agency has been advocating for seniors, their families and caregivers. As an Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) member agency, our highly trained staff and dedicated volunteers provide services to adults 60 years old or better who live in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties. In 2012 our by-laws were amended to allow services to persons age 18 to 59 in response to being asked to administer the Veterans Intervention Program (VIP); this program provides needed services to veterans of all ages. In 2014 services to this age group were expanded to include Information and Assistance, Adult Protective Services and Nursing Home and Community Ombudsman. Senior Services Associates, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life for mature adults, persons with disabilities and their caregivers by providing access to the social services they need. We are dedicated to preserving their independence, promoting mental and physical well-being, and protecting their rights and dignity.
847-741-0404
www.seniorservicesassoc.org
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The Build Team
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The Build Team NFP is organized exclusively for charitable purposes as an Illinois not-for-profit company. Our tax-exempt status is pursuant to Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Located in Barrington, we serve communities in Northwest Cook and surrounding counties in Illinois.
119 Joan Drive
Barrington, IL 60010
331-308-0311
info@thebuildteam.org
www.thebuildteam.org
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