Information & Assistance
Specially trained professionals are available to answer questions and connect you with local services and resources, such as:
- Home delivered meals or community dining programs
- Benefits programs that help pay for prescription drugs, health care, rent, utilities, and other needs
- Support for yourself while taking care of an aging friend or relative
- Rides to the doctor, store and for other errands
- Assistance in the home such as light housework, personal care, and meal preparation
- Ways to stay engaged and active in your community
Options Counseling
Empowers individuals to make informed decisions about long term services and supports by providing objective information, advice, and counseling. Assistance is provided in accessing a range of public and private programs. Options Counseling is available to adults of all ages, as well as concerned others, making long term support decisions regardless of income or financial assets.
Information & Assistance Partners
DuPage County
DuPage County Community Services
www.dupageco.org/seniorsvcs
(800) 942-9412
(630) 407-6500
Grundy County
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet
www.catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
(815) 523-9918
Kane County
Senior Services Associates, Inc.
www.seniorservicesassoc.org
(800) 339-3200
Kankakee County
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet
www.catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
(815) 523-9918
Kendall County
Senior Services Associates, Inc.
www.seniorservicesassoc.org
(800) 339-3200
(630) 553-5777
Lake County
Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance (Antioch, Avon, Grant, & Lake Villa Townships)
www.aahaa4health.org
(847) 395-2809
AgeGuide (Ela, Cuba, Fremont, Moraine, Vernon, Wauconda, & West Deerfield Townships)
www.ageguide.org
(800) 528-2000
Waukegan Township (Benton, Libertyville, Newport, Shields, Warren, Waukegan, & Zion Townships)
www.waukegantownship.com
(847) 244-9242
McHenry County
Senior Services Associates, Inc.
www.seniorservicesassoc.org
Crystal Lake: (815) 356-7457
McHenry: (815) 344-3555
(800) 339-3200
Will County
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet
www.catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
(815) 523-9918
Senior Services of Will County
www.willcountyseniors.org
(815) 723-9713