Useful Links

Starting services:

• DHS Referral Application Form
• DHS Rehabilitation information page
• DOA CCU Info

General Resources:

• Agencies and Organizations Serving Seniors: https://www.illinois.gov/aging/Resources/Pages/directory-main.aspx
• Home Services Program: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29738
• Senior Help Line: https://www.illinois.gov/aging/Resources/Pages/helpline-main.aspx
• In home support services: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31027

Caregiver support:

• https://www.illinois.gov/aging/CommunityServices/caregiver/Pages/caregiver_links.aspx
• http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss/supp_info/caregiving_support.html

Area Agency on Aging (City of Chicago)

• Chicago Department of Family and Support Services 1-312-744-4016

Area Agency on Aging (Suburban Cook County)

• Age Options 1-800-699-9043 or 708-383-0258

Other Resources:

• Illinois Department on Aging 1-800-252-8966  
• Adult Protective Services 1-866-800-1409
• Alzheimer’s Association 1-800-272-3900
• Illinois Coalition against Domestic Violence 1-217-789-2830
• Illinois Department of Human Services 1-800-643-4154
• Season’s Hospice 1-855-812-1136
• Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago 1-708-271-4950
• Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
• Illinois Home Energy Assistance Program 1-800-528-2000
• Illinois Suicide and Crisis Hotline 1-800-784-2433
• Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 1-877-863-6338