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AARP operates a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. AARP agents can suggest resources on a variety of topics. AARP also provides an online hub for family caregiver resources, content, and digital tools.
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Online Databases
Specialized Information and Referral
The Chicago Community Health Response Corps offers an information and referral hotline service where community members can call to inquire about local resources related to COVID-19 vaccination and testing, housing assistance, food, medical needs, pet needs, and more. The Chicago Community Health Response Corps is not a direct service provider. Interpreter services are available to callers who speak a language other than English or Spanish.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Information on relevant state and local services, eligibility criteria and on accessing systems of care. Referrals made for accurate information, advocacy assistance, technical assistance, evaluation/assessment and direct services.
Referrals provided to other agencies for additional support services, including for food pantries, housing, legal services, transportation, office services such as faxing and photocopying, notary services, child care, job finding assistance and employment preparation, emergency financial assistance, and others.
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Information and referral to external service providers for substance use disorder treatment and support services.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals to older adults to resources, including:
- Medical trips & volunteer grocery shopping
- Transportation services (medical trips and PACE Dial-A-Ride)
- Handicap parking applications assistance
- Meals on Wheels/Senior Nutrition Program
- Free senior activity guide
- Lending closet for medical equipment
For Senior event guide visit www.zionparkdistrict.com/55-and-over/
Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify the Township residency of clients prior to contacting the Township for services. Click the link below and enter the addresses of the clients in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/
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Provides recreational activities and events for older adults. Also offers information and referrals for outside services, including:
- AARP Safety Driving Class
- Benefit Access
- Billiard Table
- Bone Density Testing
- Card Games
- Country Line Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Fitness Room
- Foot Care
- Gift Shoppe
- Health/Wellness Workshops
- Health Screenings
- Lawn & Snow Service
- License Plate Discounts
- Oil & Water Color Painting
- Quilting
- Red Hat Society
- Rules of the Road
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
- Soul Line Dancing
- Support/Enhancement Groups
- Transit Card
- Transportation
- Tax Preparation
- Vacation Travel
- Walk For Fitness
- Woodshop
- Yoga & Meditation
* Visit the website for more information on each program/service.
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Offers a 24 hour hotline. Foster parents can report suspected violations by DCFS employees, service providers, or contractors.
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Provides resources and information about Mesothelioma and Asbestos exposure for the general public. Services include:
- Patient advocate team
- Treatment guide
- Doctor match programs
- Legal service referrals
- Support groups
For Veterans Information, please check www.mesotheliomaveterans.org
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Offers educational programs that help raise awareness and provides support for suicide prevention. Educates the public about mood disorders and suicide prevention. Promotes policies and legislation that impact suicide and prevention. Provides programs and resources for survivors of suicide loss and people at risk. Also provides in-person and online support group referrals for survivors.
For a comprehensive list of resources visit www.afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources/
*Does not provide its own crisis hotline service.
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Provides intake and referral for residents seeking free financial workshops and debt management assistance programs offered through area partner churches.
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Program serving as a one-stop information and referral platform for Veterans who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, to access a variety of programs available to them, including housing, health care, food, clothing, legal services, mental health care, and others.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Information on and referrals from Senior Living Advisors to services related to senior living, including types of care or living options needed (such as assisted living, memory care) and how to pay for housing.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Resources on and referrals to recreational, educational, health, social, behavioral and daily living skills services for adults 20 years and older with mild to profound intellectual disabilities.
National website offers information & referral services related to ADD/ADHD resources and services.
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Provides free online materials pertaining to stuttering, and offers referrals to area Speech-Language Pathologists. Information is available in multiple formats including E-books, videos, webinars, newsletters, and blogs.
A Spanish version of the website is available at www.tartamudez.org.
Provides information and referral services to seniors and their caregivers. Offers an assessment of needs and connects them to local resources, such as:
- Home delivered meals or community dining programs
- Benefits programs to help pay for prescription drugs, health care, rent, utilities, and other needs
- Family Caregiver Support for those who are giving unpaid care to adults with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
- Transportation services (doctor appointments or personal errands)
- In-home assistance ( light housework, personal care, and meal preparation)
- Community engagement activities
Also provide advocacy and follow-up to see that the services were received.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Referrals to other VA centers or local community provides for addiction and substance use care, suicide prevention, as well as connections to other veteran support services.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals for individuals with spinal cord injury/disorders.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Provide information and referrals to seniors for the following services:
- In-home home care assistance
- Meals on Wheels program
- Housing options
- Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities
- Friendly Visitor program
- Transportation services (PACE Dial-a-Ride, FISH, taxi subsidies and non-emergency hospital transport)
- Referrals to other agencies
Also offers memory screening program to assess for possible mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Pride in Aging services - Information and referral for seniors 55 years and older, especially those who belong to the LGBTQ+ community.
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Provides information on available health and human services and referrals to community resources
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Information and referral to home- and community-based services for people with disabilities.
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Information on and referral to autism-related resources and services from a Family and Community Autism Resource Specialist (FCARS), including0 details about programs, services, and supports available, such as support groups, autism organizations, community resources, professional information, training, and local events.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Connect persons with rare diseases with other patient assistance programs
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Specialized Information and Referral