AGENCIES

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Service providers in this section offer programs and services appropriate for persons of all ages. In addition to those listed there are other private practitioners who offer a range of services. These resources are usually listed in telephone directories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A SAFE PLACE

P.O. Box 1067

Waukegan, IL 60079

847-249-5147

847-249-4450 (hotline)

DIRECTOR: Phyllis DeMott

CONTACT PERSON: Phyllis DeMott

SERVICES:

* 24-hr. help line

* short-term residential shelter

* counseling (individual and group)

* assertiveness training

* parenting class

* support groups

* legal advocacy

* information and referral

* male batterers group

* support group for Spanish speaking battered women

* domestic violence information

* cultural awareness group

POPULATION: battered women and their children

ELIGIBILITY: Lake, McHenry and northern Cook Counties; no minors without their mothers

DAYS: 24 hour service

FEES: no fees

MISC: shelter for battered women and their children, offering individual and group counseling, and advocacy services. Male children 14 yrs. and older will require alternative placement. This is basically a six weeks program. Satellite support groups in Round Lake and Vernon Hills.

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: yes

 

ADD IN HARVARD

360 S. Division, Unit 3

Harvard, IL 60033

815-943-6676

DIRECTOR: Barbara Frost, CADC

CONTACT PERSON(s): Melissa Sunden

SERVICES:

* counseling (individual, family, alcohol/drug, marital/couple, group)

* alcohol/drug education

* ACOA support

POPULATION: general population

ELIGIBILITY: addiction/problem with alcohol or drugs; also family members

DAYS: M, Tu: 9am - 5 pm; W:9am -6:30pm;

FEES: sliding fee scale $20 - $90, hourly fee; MediPlan private insurance accepted

 

ADOPTION INFORMATION CENTER

OF ILLINOIS

188 W. Randolph, Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60601

1-800-572-2390

312-346-1516

Both numbers are TDD accessible

DIRECTOR: Marilyn R. Panichi

SERVICES:

* information and referral regarding adoption

* warm line for adoptive parents needing support and/or referral services.

POPULATION: general population

DAYS: Sunday - Saturday 8 am - 8 pm; answering service after 5pm

M,T,W,Th.F,S,S

FEES: no fees

MISC: for information about international agencies, contact Ms. Muriel Shennan, Intercountry Adoption Coordinator, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, 406 East Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701, 217-785-2692. For families or individuals wishing to adopt "special needs" children, financial help may be available. Prospective adoptive parents are told as much as is known about a child and his or her needs.

 

ADULT & CHILD REHAB CENTER FOR McHENRY COUNTY

708 Washington St.

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-338-1707

DIRECTOR: Susan Martino

CONTACT PERSON(s):Mary Lou Cichon

SERVICES:

* home health care

* outpatient therapy clinic

* speech therapy/occupational therapy/physical therapy

* child development program for developmentally delayed population

* language enrichment group program

* contract therapy service to area schools & nursing homes

* information and referral

* handicapped parking cards; medical equipment loan program

* stroke club

* pediatric/orthopedic clinic

* free monthly screening

* childrenŐs summer program

* Birth-thru-2 Program

POPULATION: general population, physically handicapped or ill, developmentally disabled

ELIGIBILITY: county resident, prescription (physician's) for most services except social/educational programs

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8am - 5pm

FEES: sliding fee scale; private insurance, Medicare, MediPlan and KidCAre card accepted

MISC: service available in clinic or homebound, depending upon need, except for nursing and home health aides who provide service only homebound; see Stroke Club in support group selection

 

THE ADVANTAGE GROUP (TAG)

400 Haber Road

Cary, IL 60013

847-516-0500

FAX 847-516-0526

E MAIL : tag@advantage.org

DIRECTOR: Pat Owens

CONTACT PERSON(s): Clinical Staff

SERVICES:

* Interventions & Assessments

* Intensive Outpatient & Intensive Outpatient Programs

* Drug Testing (as part of assessment & program)

* Aftercare Services

* Substance Abuse Treatment

POPULATION: 12-18 year old adolescents; young adults 18-23

ELIGIBILITY: primary substance abuse

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 9am - 9 pm; on call and by appointment Sat & Sun

FEES: sliding fee scale; private insurance; MediPlan/KidCare medical card; Mental Health Board funding for eligible McHenry County residents; DPH-OASA State funding for out of county.

 

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

401 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 308

Chicago, IL 60611

312-245-9961

DIRECTOR: Karen E. Walker

CONTACT PERSON(s): Karen Walker, Paul Schroeder, Grace Daly

SERVICES:

* information and referral regarding services for the blind

POPULATION: all blind persons needing information

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

FEES: no fees

 

ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 1088

Lake Villa, IL 60046

847-356-2351

847-356-3322

DIRECTOR: Mary Shahbazian, President

CONTACT PERSON(s):Ronald Howard, LCSW, VP of Residential Services

SERVICES:

* Counseling (individual, family, marital/couple, vpcational/career, group)

* Residential treatment (children, adolescents)

* Foster family care and emergency foster care

* Independent living (adolescents/young adults)

* Day education and treatment for children

* Multi-family therapy

* Aftercare/transition services

* Group home care

* Parent training

* Psychological testing ; Psychiatric evaluation

* Family life education

* Job training

* Speech therapy

* open recreation

* volunteer recruitment

* Physical education/athletics

POPULATION: male and female, 6 to 18 years

ELIGIBILITY: Children/adolescents with emotionally disturbed/behavioral disorder problems (residential); general population in need of mental helath services (counseling center)

DAYS: M thru F: 9am - 5pm; residential staff and therapists 24 hrs/day

Counseling center hours: M-Th, 8:30 am-9 pm, Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm. Sat. varied hours.

FEES: private insurance; school district; DHS; DCFS; MediPlan / KidCare Medical Card

 

ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL/THRESHOLDS

403 N. Madison

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-337-0780

DIRECTOR: Bill Lange

CONTACT PERSONS: Leslie Harris, Kelly Baker, Bob Beardsley

SERVICES:

* seven bed group home with evening and overnight staff

* medication management

* communication skills groups

* topic specific group

* transportation

* case management

* counseling

* food and utilities included

* link case management,TBI ACT

POPULATION: mentally ill, homeless

ELIGIBILITY: diagnosed mentally ill, psychiatric history, over 21 years of age

DAYS: 365 days, 24 hours

FEES: sliding fee; $325/month to negotiable

 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS

(AARP)

Illinois State Office

222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 710

Chicago, IL 60601

312-458-3600

FAX 312-372-2204

DIRECTOR: Carole Aston, State Director

SERVICES:

* tax aide counseling

* crime prevention

* defensive driving

* widowed persons' services

* health education

* advocacy

* information and referral

* offer discounts on car rentals, pharmacy products, and hotel/motel facilities to members

* legislative advocacy

POPULATION: age 50 and above

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 9am - 5: pm

FEES: $8/year joint membership

 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

11 E Wilson.

Batavia, IL 60510

630-879-9009

1-800-942-6985

DIRECTOR: Barbara Noonan (Executive Director)

SERVICES:

* self-help groups held at local hospitals

* smoking clinics

* speakers available to schools, businesses, clubs, and organizations

* transportation

* help with in home hospital supplies such as bed walkers, canes etc.

* Cancer Response System

POPULATION: Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, McHenry, and DeKalb counties

ELIGIBILITY: general public, cancer patients and their family members

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 9am - 5pm

FEES: no fees for films, materials, or educational programs; fees are varied for smoking clinics

MISC: The Cancer Response System is an American Cancer Society program that provides referrals for Cancer treatment and up-to-date, consistent, medically sound information about cancer prevention and detection. Call 1-800-ACS-2345.

 

AMERICAN HEARING RESEARCH FOUNDATION

55 E. Washington, Suite 2022

Chicago, IL 60602

312 -726-9670

DIRECTOR: William L. Lederer

CONTACT: Lorraine L. Koch

SERVICES:

* research

* supports hearing research and education

* research labs treat patients who fall under the specific research project

POPULATION: Hearing Impaired Community

ELIGIBILITY: requires referral from otolaryngologists since the types of problems treated are not of a common variety

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

FEES: no fees, donation requested for newsletters

 

AMERICAN RED CROSS, MID AMERICA CHAPTER, 

McHenry Service Center

402 N. Front Street

McHenry, IL 60050

815-385-4511 (24 Hour Emergency 312-440-2000)

 

DIRECTOR: Pat Steiskal

CONTACT PERSON(s): Sandra Romero

SERVICES:

* 24 hour disaster emergency services (shelter, food, psychosocial, clothing, vouchers, medicine)

* emergency communication and counseling for military families;first aid, CPR, babysitting and water safety training.

* HIV/AIDS education

* advocacy support

* 1-800-SAFETY to register for classes, receive current schedule

POPULATION: general population; those involved with the military or veterans; those involved in a natural disaster

ELIGIBILITY: no specific eligibility for health and disaster services; assistance from Red Cross is based upon need of each individual

DAYS: M, W, Th,: 8:30 am - 4:45 pm

FEES: no fees for emergency services or military communication; fixed rate for classes; no one denied because of inability to pay

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: yes

 

AMERICA'S SOCIETY OF SEPARATED AND DIVORCED MEN

575 Keep St.

Elgin, IL 60120

847-695-2200

DIRECTOR: Richard Templeton

SERVICES:

* assists responsible men with pre and post divorce court litigation

* recommends attorneys who are interested in the rights of men

* work with men who want custody of their children

* information and referral

POPULATION: males

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa: 9am - 5pm; 24 hour answering service

FEES: $95/year dues; renewal fee is less ($65)

 

ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER

(a Division of the McHenry County Dept. of Health)

2200 N. Seminary (mailing address)

11608 Banford Rd.

Woodstock IL 60098

815-338-7040

DIRECTOR: J. Maichle Bacon

POPULATION: county residents

SERVICES:

* animal and rabies control

* animal bite follow-ups

* animal adoptions

* educational presentations

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8am - 5pm; Sa: 8:30 am - noon

FEES: vary according to services provided

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: no

 

BARRINGTON YOUTH SERVICES

110 Hager Avenue

Barrington, IL 60010

847-381-0345

DIRECTOR: Rochelle Schulman, LCSW, CCSAC

CONTACT PERSON(s): Ellen Hannah

SERVICES:

* juvenile offenders program

* counseling (individual, family, alcohol/drug, casework, group)

* alcohol/drug education

* delinquency prevention groups

* deferred prosecution program

* alcohol/drug assessment

* community education

* parent support group

* volunteer trained and run "Rainbows" support groups for children experiencing loss

* Mediation, womens support group

POPULATION: birth - twenty years and their families

ELIGIBILITY: population of Barrington School District 220

DAYS: office hours 12pm to 8pm, Monday - Friday; mornings by appointment

FEES: sliding fee scale $5 - $80; private insurance accepted

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: building is not handicapped accessible, but will bring services to disabled recipients.

 

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF

McHENRY COUNTY

5404 W. Elm Street, Suite G

McHenry, IL 60050

815-385-3855

DIRECTOR: Mary M. Lawrence, Executive Director

CONTACT PERSON(s): Jackie Schimmel, Program Director ; Laurie Heyndericks, Admin. Assistant

SERVICES:

* one-on-one youth mentoring with screened volunteer.

* volunteer recruitment and training

* creates friendships of trust, consistency, and guidance between volunteers and children in need of extra companionship

POPULATION: children, age 6-15

ELIGIBILITY: Mchenry County children ages 6-15accepted on application/interview basis Volunteers must be Mchenry County resident and pass a comprehensive screening process.

DAYS: M, T, W, Th, F: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; evenings by appt.

FEES: no fees

 

BLACKHAWK AREA COUNCIL - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

1800 7th Avenue, P. O. Box 4085

Rockford, IL 61110

815-397-0210

DIRECTOR: Alan Anderson

CONTACT PERSON: Andy Murray (815-389-8098)

SERVICES:

* program for boys - 6 thru 18 years; Girls 14-18

* adult training

* summer camp (6-10 years old and 11-18 years old)

* delinquency prevention groups

* open recreation, physical education/athletics

* residential camping services

* information about health careers and law enforcement

* youth leadership development

POPULATION: children, adolescents, adults, in the county

ELIGIBILITY: 1st grade thru high school and all qualified adults

DAYS: M, T, W, Th, F: 8am - 5pm; meetings held evenings and weekends

FEES: fixed rate; annual registration fees $7 youth, $7 adult; community supported, donation requested

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: yes

 

CAREGIVERS HOME HEALTH

1037 Lake Avenue

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-338-8940

CONTACT PERSON: Gayle Kalla, Coordinator

SERVICES:

* Home Health Care Including:

* people recovering from illness or injury

* seniors requiring assistance to stay at home

* companions

* social workers, RN, LPN, CNA, PT, OT, ST

POPULATION: all ages

ELIGIBILITY: people in need of home health care services

DAYS: M,T,W,Th,F: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (office hours); 24 hour service available in individual's home; 24 hour on-call RN and service coordinator available

FEES: private insurance, medicare, MediPlan/KidCare Medical card, HMO's, PPO's, VA, worker's comp., DORS funding, or private pay accepted

MISC: medicare certified, state licensed, locally operated; have been providing home care for over 30 years in McHenry County

 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PHYSICIAN

REFERRAL SERVICE

344-0303 McHenry County

847-622-0188 Northern Kane Cpunty

630-876-0433 Southern Kane County

DIRECTOR: Geoffry Franklin

CONTACT PERSON(s): Referral Coordinators

SERVICES:

* referral to physicians & other community resources that accept MediPlan

KidCare Medical Card

POPULATION: McHenry and Kane County residents

ELIGIBLITY: Medicaid recipient with current eligibility

DAYS: M, T, W, Th, F: 9am - 1pm

FEES: no fees/Spanish speaking staff available

 

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICE

OF McHENRY COUNTY

5215 West Bull Valley Road

McHenry, IL 60050

815-344-6956

DIRECTOR: Jeffrey Franklin

CONTACT PERSON(s): Jeffrey Franklin

SERVICES:

* adoption program (open, traditional)

* adoption support

* foster family care, relative care services, parent training

* family, marriage, and individual counseling

* maternity services

* unplanned pregnancy services (objective counseling, medical linkage, substitute home placements)

* advocacy

* support services

* expanded home/school counseling

* Hispanic outreach services (linkage, translation, transportation, advocacy)

* bilingual alcohol/substance abuse counseling

POPULATION: general population, children, adolescents, adults

ELIGIBILITY: no specific eligibility

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th: 8:30am - 9pm; F 8:30am - 5pm

FEES: sliding fee scale $5 - $80

 

CENTRAL BAPTIST FAMILY SERVICES

P.O. Box 1128

Lake Villa, IL 60046

847-356-1021

Specialized Foster Care 847-356-4109

CARE 847-356-4116

McHenry Office

5206 W. Elm Streeet

McHenry, IL 60050

815-344-6595

DIRECTOR: Edward Buchs, Sr. Vice President

CONTACT PERSON(s): Jeanne Wagner,

SERVICES:

* foster care (regular, specialized, professional)

* counseling

* residential treatment

* parenting support group

* foster parent licensing and training

* Outpatient AODA Counseling

* Trauma Assesment

HANDICAPPED CHILDREN CAMP

4512 N. Riverdale

McHenry, IL 60050

847-534-CAMP

815-385-5792 (camp number)

CONTACT PERSON: Jessica Merdiner

SERVICES:

* speech / physical therapy

* residential camping services

POPULATION: physically handicapped

ELIGIBILITY: age 3-11, physically challenged children

DAYS: 2-three week sessions

FEES: No fees

CHILD & FAMILY CONNECTIONS

100 N. Benton

Woodstock, Il. 60098

815-334-9224

DIRECTOR Cindy Sullivan

SERVICES

* intake & eligibility determination for state supported early intervention Services

POPULATION: children under age 3 and their families

ELIGIBILITY: Concern in development or upon referral from a medical

provider

DAYS: M,T,W,T,F: 8 am to 4:30 / other hours available as arranged

FEES: No fees

 

CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL SERVICE

YMCA of McHenry County

P. O. Box 1139

Crystal Lake, IL 60039

815-459-4455 / 847-516-0037

847-662-4247

DIRECTOR: Holly H. Knicker

CONTACT PERSON: Jan Fox; Jodi Thornburgh

SERVICES:

* information on legal/quality child care

* listings of child care providers

* information on starting up a child care business

* answers to questions concerning child care issues

POPULATION: parents, childcare providers, emplloyers, community

DAYS: M, T, W, Th, F: 9am - 4pm

FEES: for parents: sliding fee scale: $0 - $30

 

CITY OF McHENRY DEPARTMENT OF

PARKS & RECREATION

333 South Green Street

McHenry, IL 60050

815-363-2160

DIRECTOR: Pete Merkel

CONTACT PERSON(s): Cindy Merkel

SERVICES

* wide range of park and recreation activities

* physical education/athletics

* arts/music/dance

* field trips

POPULATION: general public

ELIGIBILITY: open to the general public

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8am - 5pm

FEES: fees are determined by either City residency or Non-City residency

 

CLOTHING CLOSET FOR

MCHENRY COUNTY, INC

221 E. Calhoun St.

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-338-5316

DIRECTOR: Roberta Palenske

CONTACT PERSON(s): Roberta Palenske

SERVICES:

* nearly new clothing

* some household items at low cost

* limited rental, utilities and medication assistance

* information and referral

POPULATION: McHenry County residents

ELIGIBILITY: persons with temporary emergency needs

DAYS: M, W, F: 10am - 5pm; Sa: 10am - 1pm

FEES: no fees

 

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

FOR McHENRY COUNTY-HEAD START

100 N.Benton Street

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-338-8790

DIRECTOR: Karin Nuelle

CONTACT PERSON(s): Alma Engstrom

SERVICES:

* pre-school Head Start Program for children

* Head Start services for migrant population

* counseling (individual, family for Head Start parents only)

* make certain immunizations are up-to-date yearly

* speech, hearing, vision and dental screening

* dental treatment (and medical referrals) as needed

* advocacy, information and referral for Head Start parents only

* Child and family Connections

POPULATION: children, low income, migrant population

ELIGIBILITY: county resident, ages 3-5, low income

DAYS: main office-normal business hours; Head Start Centers M, Tu, W, Th: 8:m - 3pm; F 8am - 11am

FEES: no fees for Head Start program

MISC: Head Start Program works with the family and helps with referral. Centers are located in Crystal Lake, Harvard, McHenry and Woodstock.

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: yes

 

COMMUNITY CONTACTS, INC.

COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER

P.O. Box 1390

Elgin, IL 60121

847-697-2380

847-742-4057 TDD

DIRECTOR: Gretchen Vapnar

CONTACT PERSON(s): any person on duty, 24 hours per day

SERVICES:

* crisis intervention for children who come to our shelter with their mothers due to family violence

* shelter and 24 hour crisis emergency services

* counseling (individual, group, crisis intervention)

* support groups for battered women, batterers, children from violent families, and parenting issues

* planning, advocacy, social service staff training in domestic violence, information and referral support services

* sexual assault survivors group

* free health clinic for persons with no health insurance, medicaid, etc.

POPULATION: shelter limited to women with their minor children; all other services open to everyone

ELIGIBILITY: no male children over 12 years of age in shelter

DAYS: 24 hour service

FEES: no fees except for batterer's group - sliding fee $0 - $30

MISC: Our shelter space is limited to 40 women and children. If a victim of domestic violence calls to request shelter and we are full, we will refer them to other domestic violence shelters for emergency housing.

 

COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

36 N. Ayer

Harvard, IL 60033

815-943-3470

FAX: 815-943-3479

DIRECTOR: Barb Kramer

CONTACT PERSON: Victoria Chavera

SERVICES:

* primary care outpatient health services

* nursing case management

* health care referrals

* health education and counseling

POPULATION: migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families

ELIGIBILITY: family income from farm work (vegetables, sod, nursery, etc.)

DAYS: M, T, W, F: 9am - 5pm; Th: 2pm - 10pm (March thru November)

FEES: fees based on services received and income

 

COMMUNITY UPHOLDING PERSONS

of McHENRY COUNTY, INC. (CUP)

P.O. Box 145

Hebron, IL 60034-0145

815-648-4010

815-459-6359

DIRECTOR: President Norbert P. Selking (Corporation)

CONTACT PERSON(s): John Orso, Registered Agent (Corporation)

SERVICES:

* counseling (individual, pastoral, spiritual)

* offender assistance

* emergency shelter, food and clothing

* friendly visits

POPULATION: adults, seniors, mentally ill, physically handicapped, indigent, Hispanic, any incarcerated, unemployed, transient

ELIGIBILITY: age 17 and up if an offender or ex-offender (includes families)

FEES: no fees, donation solicited

MISC: Services of worship each Sunday evening at the county jail with a follow-up of one-on-one visitation on Thursday evening by the same team, with five teams alternating.

 

CONNECTION RESOURCE SERVICES, INC

3001 Green Bay Road Bldging #5

North Chicago, Il 60064

847-689 1080 (24 hr crisis line)

847- 689- 4357 (office)

DIRECTOR: May Reddick, LCSW

CONTACT PERSON(s): Ruth Weiler, Linda Wolff

SERVICES:

* crisis intervention

* emergency shelter, food and 24-hr. crisis reassurance

* volunteer recruitment

* social service staff training in communications and referral

* information and referral

POPULATION: all citizens who call the crisis line or seek emergency shelter

ELIGIBILITY: none

DAYS: crisis line 24 hrs; PADS emergency shelters: 7pm - 7am, Oct. 1 - April 30 PADS + PLACE (Homeless Outreach Service): 9am - 4 pm, Mon. thru Fri.

FEES: no fees

 

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE

OF McHENRY COUNTY, INC.

400 Russel Ct.,

P.O. Box 885

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-338-5757

800-815-2227

DIRECTOR: Brent Tildahl

CONTACT PERSON(s): Brent Tildahl

SERVICES:

* counseling help with budgeting, credit use and debt management

* creditors contacted to establish debt management plans

* group workshops available

* HUD certified agency

POPULATION: general

ELIGIBILITY: financial and debt management problems

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8:30 am - 5pm; Fri 8:30 am -4 pm ; Saturday by appointment (available in Woodstock, Harvard, Algonquin and Crystal Lake)

FEES: No fees for initial appoint./ sliding fee scale for debt management program

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: yes at all locations

 

CONTACT-ROCKFORD

P.O. Box 1976

Rockford, IL 61110

815-636-5001 Office

815-636-5000 Help Line

DIRECTOR: Kay Larrick

CONTACT PERSON(s): Kay Larrick, Pat Wakeley

SERVICES:

* confidential supportive listening by telephone

* suicide intervention

* crisis intervention

* information and referral for Boone, Winnebago and Ogle counties

POPULATION: general

ELIGIBILITY: no specific eligibility required

DAYS: 24 hrs./day

FEES: no fees

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: yes

 

COUNTRYSIDE ASSOCIATION FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC.

21154 W. Shirley Road

Palatine, IL 60194

847-438-8855

TDD & FAX Countryside Center 847-438-9498

TDD Lakeside Center 847-336-1706; FAX 847-662-9120

DIRECTOR: Ralph E. Walberg

CONTACT PERSON(s): Tami Scully, Public Relations; Lisa Dworkin, Lakeside Center, Al Viehman, Countryside Center

SERVICES:

* respite in-home service

* client & family support

* supervised work & training centers in Palatine and Waukegan

* supportive employment

* information, referral and advocacy services

POPULATION: people with developmental, mental, emotional and physical diabilities

ELIGIBILITY: developmentally disabled residing in Lake or northern Cook Counties

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 7:30 am - 4pm

FEES: no fees for respite & family support; sliding fee scale based on ability to pay, not to exceed $4.00/day

 

COURT SERVICES OF McHENRY COUNTY

2200 N. Seminary Avenue

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-334-4400

DIRECTOR: Phillip R. Ulmer

CONTACT PERSON: Betty Affield, James Woolford

SERVICES:

* juvenile adoption investigations and foster family care for children

* offender assistance

* counseling (individual, family, marital/couple, casework)

* information and referral; 24 hr. crisis

POPULATION: offenders processed by courts

ELIGIBILITY: county resident, criminal offenders (services are ordered through the courts)

DAYS: M, W, Th, F: 8am - 5pm; Tu: 8am - 8:30 pm; 24 hour on-call services for juveniles involved in delinquent offenses

FEES: no fees

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: yes

 

CROSSROADS HEALTHCARE CENTER

512 N Plum Grove Rd

Palatine, IL 60067

847-359-7575

CONTACT PERSON(s): Joan Wentel

SERVICES:

* family planning

* pregnancy tests

* obgyn services

* HIV testing

DAYS: T: 12noon - 6pm; F: 9:30am - 5pm

FEES: medicaid, IPA accepted; private insurance; fee for service

 

CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT

One East Crystal Lake Ave.

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

815-459-0680

DIRECTOR: Kirk Reimer

SERVICES:

* recreational / fitness programs

* teen center and programs

* senior programs

* special events

* community band

* community choir

* before and after school and pre-school programs

* special interest classes

* Golf driving range

* Banquet facilities

* preschool program

POPULATION: general population

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8:30 am - 5pm; Sa: 8:30 am - 12noon

FEES: per participant, per program

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: yes

 

CRYSTAL PINES HEALTH CARE CENTER

335 N. Illinois St.

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

815-459-7791

DIRECTOR: Joan P. Erickson, Administrator

CONTACT PERSON(s): Kathleen Korn, Director of Nursing Services

SERVICES 815-338-1068

FAX 815-338-1383

DIRECTOR: Jess McDonald

CONTACT PERSON(s): Lea Pinshower, Michael Ruppe

SERVICES:

* adoption

* day care

* foster family care

* investigate and service child abuse and neglect cases

* emergency services

* counseling (individual, family, marital/couple, group, and sexual abuse)

* homemakers

POPULATION: abused and neglected children and their families

ELIGIBILITY: residents of McHenry and Lake Counties ages 0-18, and their parents

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8:30 am - 5pm;

FEES: sliding fee scale

 

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

2215 Lake Shore Drive

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-338-0234

DIRECTOR: Robert Holas, Assistant Administrator

CONTACT PERSON(s): Kaen Wassel, Intake Supervisor; Rhomnda Wood, Service Coordinartion Supervisor.

SERVICES:

* financial aid to families with dependent children

* medical assistance

* assistance to the aged, blind, and disabled

* food stamps

* support enforcement

* refugee/repatriate programs

* disaster relief

* Information, outreach and referrals

* Kidcare Health Insurance Program for Children

* Assistance to needy Families

* cash assistance program

POPULATION: county residents /general population

ELIGIBILITY: county resident

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8:30 am - 5pm

 

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

452 N. McLean Blvd. second floor

Elgin, IL 60123

847-931-2360

847-931-2380 TTD

Fax 847-931-2379

SUPERVISOR: Robert Scanlan

CONTACT PERSON(s): Joseph O'Donnell and sally fleming

SERVICES:

* job information/placement

* counseling (individual, vocational/career)

* home support services (homemakers and chores)

* vocational rehabilitation and counseling

* job training

* psychological testing

* psychiatric evaluation

* home health care

* services to become employed

POPULATION: adult, mentally ill, physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, physically ill, unemployed, Hispanics, hearing impaired

ELIGIBILITY: age 14-65, physical or mental disability which is a substantial handicap to employment, reasonable expectation person can benefit from rehabilitation services in terms of employment

DAYS: M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8:30 am - 5pm

FEES: sliding fee scale

MISC: work with persons with a disability who are unemployed so they can return to employment. Can also provide home health care to prevent institutionalization, but cost for care must be less than a nursing home

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: yes

 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

109 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 4

Woodstock, IL 60098

815-338-9292