Friday, May 09, 2025
Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance (Antioch, Avon, Grant, Lake Villa)
(847) 395-2809
www.aahaa4health.org
- Information & Assistance – Assistance with navigating and accessing a variety of resources, services and benefit programs.
- Flexible Community Services – Assistance paying for medications, unforeseen bills, supplies and items not covered by insurance.
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) – Free, objective, confidential information and assistance about Medicare and related benefits.
AgeGuide (Ela, Cuba, Fremont, Moraine, Vernon, Wauconda, West Deerfield)
(800) 528-2000
www.ageguide.org
- Information & Assistance – Assistance with navigating and accessing a variety of resources, services and benefit programs.
- Flexible Community Services – Assistance paying for medications, unforeseen bills, supplies and items not covered by insurance.
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) – Free, objective, confidential information and assistance about Medicare and related benefits.
Waukegan Township (Benton, Libertyville, Newport, Shields, Warren, Waukegan, Zion)
(847) 244-9242
www.waukegantownship.com
- Information & Assistance – Assistance with navigating and accessing a variety of resources, services and benefit programs.
- Flexible Community Services – Assistance paying for medications, unforeseen bills, supplies and items not covered by insurance.
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) – Free, objective, confidential information and assistance about Medicare and related benefits.
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago
(847) 546-5733
www.catholiccharities.net
- Community Dining – Community settings where older adults can enjoy a healthy meal, socialize with others and have access to other supportive services.
- Home Delivered Meals – Healthy meals and well-being checks to homebound older adults.
American Association of Retired Asians
(630) 803-8130
www.retiredasians.org
- Community Dining – Community settings where older adults can enjoy a healthy meal, socialize with others and have access to other supportive services.
Hanul Family Alliance
(847) 393-7488
www.hanulusa.org
- Home Delivered Meals – Healthy meals and well-being checks to homebound older adults
Legal Aid Chicago (Formerly LAF)
(888) 401-8200
www.legalaidchicago.org
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – Protects and improves the quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities.
Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA)
(847) 381-5030
https://bacoa.org/
- Caregiver Resource Center – Information, resources, and support for those giving unpaid care to adults age 60+ and those with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, and for relatives age 55+ raising children under 18 or giving unpaid care to adults with disabilities. Includes: Respite Services and Supplemental Funds to help pay for short-term services, adaptive devices and supplies not covered by insurance.
- Caregiver Counseling Center – Resources to improve and protect the well-being of those giving unpaid care to adults age 60+ and those with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, and for relatives age 55+ raising children under 18 or giving unpaid care to adults with disabilities. Includes: Support Groups and Counseling and Training Programs for Caregivers – classes to teach family and non-parent relative caregivers how to meet their loved ones needs.
White Crane Wellness Center
(773) 271-9001
www.whitecranewellness.org
- Community Connection Collaborative – Offers educational opportunities and discussions on many topics, and may include health screenings and evaluations, recreational activities. Includes: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Education and Services – Workshops that assist participants with managing one’s health and preventing and managing chronic illness. Contact the provider for information on current workshops available.
ElderCARE Lake County
(847) 406-4683
www.eldercarelakecounty.org/
- Transportation – Linkage to transportation options in the community.
- Friendly Visiting & Phone Calls – Regular visits and calls by volunteers that are focused on developing a friendship and engaging in enjoyable and purposeful activities together.
Lifescape Community Services, Inc.
(815) 490-1125
https://lifescapeservices.org/
- Adult Protective Services – Aids in the investigation and intervention for reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self-neglect of persons age 60+ and adults with disabilities aged 18-59 who live in the community.
Prairie State Legal Services
(847) 662-6925 *(888) 965-7757 (Older Adult Help Line)
www.pslegal.org
- Legal services – No charge for older adults on those issues impacting health, adequate housing (including Long Term Care), safety and access to government benefits and other legal needs to meet their basic necessities.