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Guide contains a directory of local resources to help caregivers find services and support.

Provides brain injury information, resources, advocacy, and support groups.

Caregiver Burnout: Tips to Prevent and Manage Stress

Recognize the causes and symptoms of stress and burnout: http://www.aarp.org/caregiverstress

AARP Caregiver Life Balance Tips

How to take a caregiving break. Advice on how to avoid burnout while juggling family caregiving with work and childcare responsibilities: www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance   

Respite Care: How to Give Yourself the Caregiving Break You Need

Learn what services are available to help, such as volunteers, day programs, and aides: www.aarp.org/respitecareplan

AARP's Online Community

An online forum to connect with others that have the same interests, including caregiving, games, entertainment, home and family, money, and more topics of interest: www.aarp.org/caregivingcommunity  

AARP Local Pages

Features online and local events: https://local.aarp.org

Healthy Living

Suite of web-based health tools to help caregivers stay healthy and plan ahead. Tools can help calculate BMI, decode Medicare summary notices, calculate health savings account benefits, and estimate the cost of long term care: www.aarp.org/healthtools  

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Care to Talk

Virtual platform of discussion topics meant to spark meaningful dialogue between caregivers and care recipients and address important life issues and long-term healthcare plans: Caretotalk.aarp.org 

Provides the following for individuals experiencing homelessness in the area: meals, toiletries, first aid, clothing, winter coats, blankets, and information on community resources. Will work with homeless individuals to find them housing through rapid rehousing services and shelter diversion programs. 

Provides comprehensive services for families in need. Services include intake assessment, information about community resources, case management, outreach, food stamp application assistance, housing education, emergency food and shelter help. 

Provides emergency housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Services include case management, information and referral to community resources, education assistance, workshops, and access to food pantry.

Cold Shelter available on nights when it is 20F or below. This is one of the coordinated entry points for anyone homeless in the area. ​

Provides assistance with filing of Benefits Access Application, Medicare Part D, and general information and referral to other services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Provides a state funded program which provides services to youth who are at very high risk of incarceration in the State of Illinois prison system. Services include clinical treatment, case management, transportation, advocacy, and linkage to other services.

• Patient advocate team
• Treatment guide
• Doctor match programs
• Legal service referrals
• Support groups

Assists older persons or their caregivers in identifying their needs and place them in contact with appropriate community resources or service providers.

Follow up activities are included such as making sure the older person was able to receive the service or help the older person obtain the service.

Provides comprehensive services for families in need. Services include intake assessment, information about community resources, case management, outreach, food stamp application assistance, housing education, emergency food and shelter help. 

Provides coordination of community-based respite care services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs in Illinois. The Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC) assists families in avigation funding streams., eligibility criteria and fragmented services. IRC also builds connections between caregivers and providers through online resources, a statewide network, and access to training opportunities.

Provides information about transportation options for individuals with epilepsy. Services may include reduced CTA fares or free ride programs for those who qualify. 

Oxford House is a national organization which publishes guides for local chapters to run halfway houses. Oxford House follows democratic, evidence-based practices, and charters houses all across the nation.