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Kenneth Young Center
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We partner with communities to support people of all ages to navigate life’s challenges through personalized prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit fostering healthier communities through:
- Counseling for adults, children, families
- Assessment, stabilization, linkage for adults/children in psychiatric crisis
- Treatment, support, and recovery services for those with serious mental illness
- Service coordination and in-home services for older adults
- Substance use prevention and recovery
- Alcohol, drug, and pregnancy prevention programs for youth
- LGBTQ+ Center for youth and young adults
- Volunteer opportunities
We are accredited by the Joint Commission, a nationally respected body with stringent standards of excellence in healthcare.
1001 Rohlwing Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
847-524-8800
www.kennethyoung.org
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AgeOptions
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About AgeOptions AgeOptions is a nonprofit organization connecting older adults and those who care for them with resources and service options so they can live their lives to the fullest. Since 1974, our mission has been to sustain and promote independence for older persons in their own homes and communities. Our Role in the Community AgeOptions creates and sustains a variety of innovative programs that respond to the rich diversity of our communities and older adults. We serve a diverse population of more than 480,000 older adults in 130 communities, providing leadership and support to programs that respond to the needs of older persons. AgeOptions is designated by the federal Older Americans Act and the Illinois Department on Aging as the planning and service agency for the 30 townships surrounding Chicago – home to more than 2.5 million people. Our responsibilities include funding and programming for the 130 communities in suburban Cook County. We administer more than $15 million annually in federal and state funds. More than 88 percent of resources support services through grants to more than 60 community-based senior service organizations such as councils on aging, townships and senior centers. We also receive and administer grants for special programs from organizations across the country. With our partner agencies in the community, we anticipate assisting more than 200,000 people every year with a variety of information and programming, including one-on-one services and support to media, students, academic institutions, local government and the general public. A Community Resource AgeOptions provides resources to community agencies for the delivery of essential services to older persons. These include: - Community and home delivered meals
- Central Point of Entry information and assistance so older persons, their families and friends have local, reliable and knowledgeable resource centers for information
- Culturally appropriate services and supports for limited-English-speaking and newly arrived residents
- Elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation services to support older persons through local senior service agencies
- In-home care
- Legal assistance
- Transportation
- Senior centers
- Housing assistance
- Respite support for family caregivers
- Training and education
- Outreach
- Ombudsman services for older persons in long term care and assisted living facilities
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Medication management
708-383-0258
www.ageoptions.org
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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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HandsOn Suburban Chicago
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| Since 1969, HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) has been fulfilling its mission “to positively impact communities by connecting people to enriching volunteer experiences.” HOSC mobilizes people to lend their time, talents, and voices to increase the capacity of nonprofits and schools and drive change in 44 suburban communities. HOSC refers volunteers to 100+ community partners and harnesses the power of volunteerism to benefit at-risk students, enable vulnerable populations to age in their homes, and improve communities by providing critical resources to high-needs populations. HOSC partners with nonprofits, schools, and government bodies, providing services to underserved populations, including victims of violence, the disabled, veterans, seniors, youth, and those needing food, shelter, mental health services, and other vital assistance. These organizations are crucial in addressing substantial community needs for underserved and marginalized individuals and families. By increasing access to resources, we can help to level the playing field for those who face disparities.
HOSC connects people to opportunities through its 24/7 searchable user-friendly database HandsOn Connect, outreach, and education enabling volunteers to be matched with options that best fit their interests, schedules, and location. Partner organizations providing essential services depend on volunteers' support and resources to meet vital organizational needs and solve community challenges. | 2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
847-228-1320
volunteer@handsonsuburbanchicago.org
www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org
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North West Housing Partnership
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Schaumburg Township Senior and Disability Services
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The mission of Senior Services is to provide quality services and programs to the older adults of Schaumburg Township while maintaining independence and dignity. Senior Services serves residents who are 55 years of age and older. Senior Services staff are available to assist Schaumburg Township residents with a variety of services and programs. Staff members also maintain extensive resources and provide information and referrals on a variety of issues. Senior Services can be reached at 847-285-4541. Please call Senior Services if you are interested in or would like more information about any of the following services. To ensure we can provide residents the assistance they need, appointments are required
Benefits Counseling Senior Services staff can help screen you for public benefits and provide information, referrals and assistance. Staff are trained in Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and more!
Benefit Access Program Through the Illinois Department on Aging, seniors 60 and older may qualify for a license plate fee discount and free rides on all fixed-route regularly scheduled busses, trains and public transit systems.
CEDA Programs Disability Services staff are available to assist residents with several CEDA’s programs. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Senior Health Insurance Program is a free statewide insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Whether you’re new to Medicare or have been using it for decades, Senior Services staff are available to provide you free, unbiased counseling on Medicare benefits. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp program, is a federal program designed to help people with limited income increase their ability to purchase food. Income guidelines apply. Read more
Senior Will Program Senior Services’ Will Program provides Township senior residents the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Chicago Bar Association accredited attorney for the purpose of creating a living will, simple will, and/or powers of attorney at a significantly reduced cost. This program is not for trust documents. Participating attorneys donate their time and only charge a small fee for document preparation. This very popular program is by appointment only and books out several months in advance. One Illinois Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3314
847-884-0030
info@schaumburgtownship.org
https://schaumburgtownship.org/services/senior-services/
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