SENIOR SERVICES

ADULT and CHILD REHAB CENTER for McHENRY COUNTY (815) 338-1707

708 Washington Street

Woodstock, IL 60098

Information, equipment rental, automobile cards for the handicapped.

AL-ANON

P.O. BOX 183

CRYSTAL LAKE 60014

Support group for relatives and friends of Alcoholics. No fees.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (815) 455-3311

Northern Illinois Area, District 11

P. O. Box 37

Crystal Lake 60014

For individuals with alcohol related problems. No fees.

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE 1-800-572-6037

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP (815) 338-3590

670 S. Eastwood Drive

Woodstock, IL 60098

AMERICAN ASSN. OF RETIRED PERSONS (773) 298-2852

2720 Des Plaines, Suite 113

Des Plaines, IL 60018

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 1-800-942-6985

17 N. River Street

Batavia, IL 60510

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION (312) 346-1805

6 N. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60602

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 1-800-642-1196

1181 S. Kirksen Pkwy.

Springfield, IL 62708

AMERICAN RED CROSS, (815) 385-45110

Mid-America Chapter

402 N. Front St.

McHenry, IL 60050

AREA AGENCY ON AGING (847) 293-5990

245 W. Roosevelt Road, Bldg. 6

West Chicago, IL 60185

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION (312) 782-1367

79 W. Monroe Street, Suite 510

Chicago, IL 60603

ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (815) 338-2500

(McHenry County Arthritis Action Council)

Memorial Hospital

Monthly meetings feature discussions of interest to those with arthritis.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Hospice for Northeastern Illinois (800) 425-4444

Northern Illinois Medical Center (815) 344-5000

Support for family and friends coping with loss . No fees

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - "I CAN COPE"

Memorial Medical Center (815) 338-2500

Northern Illinois Medical Center (815) 344-5000

Six week educational program for family members and patients with cancer. Developed by the American Cancer Society.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (815) 477-1370

5215 West Bull Valley Road

McHenry, IL 60050

Counseling services available. Fees on sliding scale.

CORONARY SUPPORT GROUPS

Northern Illinois Medical Center (815) 344-5000

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (847) 892-7417

Information, counseling, home support services and rehabilitation for mentally and/or physically handicapped adults

DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP

Memorial Medical Center (CENTEGRA) (815) 338-2500

Northern Illinois Medical Center (CENTEGRA) (815) 344-5000

Diabetes Support Group For Teens (815) 477-0705

Information and education on coping with diabetes, including speakers on special topics.

FAMILY ALLIANCE (815) 338-3590

2028 N. Seminary Avenue

Woodstock, IL 60098

Counseling and support services to McHenry County senior citizens. Services may be provided in the home.

FAMILY SERVICE and COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR McHENRY COUNTY

McHenry, 5320 W. Elm Street (815) 385-6400

Psychiatric, counseling and substance abuse services available. Subsidized fees available.

HEART LIFE 1-800-241-6993

Information and referral.

HOSPICE FOR NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS (800) 425-4444

410 S. Hager Ave.

Barrington, IL 60010

Care and services provided for terminally ill patients and their families. Services limited to those not expected to live more than six months.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING 1-800-252-8966

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP (847) 639-4277

Information, education, and emotional support for persons with MS, family and friends.

NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY 1-800-368-5779

NURSING HOME INFORMATION & ABUSE REPORT 1-800-252-4343

Illinois Department of Public Health hotline for complaints, emergencies and abuse/neglect reports.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Memorial Medical Center (815) 338-2500

Group for colostomy or ureostomy patients

SENIOR ABUSE (815) 344-3555

Hot Line 1-800-339-3200

Provides friendly, listening ear. 24 hour stress line.

SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. (815) 344-3555

3519 N. Rt. 31 1-800-339-3200

McHenry 60050

Information on counseling and community resources.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUPS

Northern Illinois Medical Center

(815) 344-5000 Ext.3640

Adult And Child Rehab Center For McHenry County

(815) 338-1707

TUBERCULOSIS CARE & TREATMENT (815) 338-6675

216 S. Throop Street

Woodstock 60098

Skin testing, x-rays and treatment as needed

TURNING POINT SUPPORT GROUP (815) 338-8081

331 Washington (815) 477-0144

Woodstock 60098

Support group for victims of abuse

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY (815) 962-8824

1120 N. Main Street

Rockford 61103

LIBRARIES

Crystal Lake (815) 459-1687

Harvard (815) 943-4671

Marengo (815) 568-8236

McHenry (815) 385-0036

Woodstock (815) 338-0542

Area libraries provide large print books and special services for the visually or physically handicapped. Delivery provided by some libraries or volunteer groups. Check your local library for specific services.

McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE (815) 455-3700

8900 Rt. 14

Crystal Lake 60014

Older adults are offered discounted tuition rates on credit and non-credit courses.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED (212) 889-3141

22 W. 21st Street Call Collect

New York, NY 10010

Supplies large print books, newsletters, visual aids, information and helpful hints for partially seeing seniors. For free kit of information write or call.

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE (312) 917-2427

Answers questions and complaints about insurance

ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE 1-800-243-5377

Program to combat fraud and crime against elderly

ILLINOIS LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 1-800-252-8916

424 S. Second Street

Springfield 62701

Referral to an area attorney in private practice. First 1/2 hr. of the referred lawyers' service at reduced fee.

McHENRY COUNTY LEGAL AID COMMITTEE (815) 338-1011

221 Dean Street

Woodstock 60098

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICE 1-800-942-3940

415 W. Washington Street, Suite 002

Waukegan 60085

Legal services provided to McHenry County free of charge to persons age 60 and older.

CLOTHING CLOSET FOR McHENRY COUNTY (815) 338-5316

227 W. Judd Street

Woodstock 60098

Financial help, clothing and food in cases of need.

CIRCUIT BREAKER & PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE (800) 732-8866

Information on Circuit Breaker Tax Relief Program and Pharmaceutical Assistance Program.

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING OF McHENRY COUNTY (815) 338-5757

1143 N. Seminary Avenue

Woodstock 60098

Assistance in evaluating financial status, developing budgets, credit, etc.

HP MEDICAL CLAIMS (815) 728-8011

For assistance in processing Medicare claims. Fee.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AID (815) 338-0234

1316 N. Madison Street

Woodstock 60098

Aid to aged, blind and disabled (including food stamps and medical assistance) available to those who meet eligibility requirements.

McHENRY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY (815) 338-7752

1118 N. Seminary Avenue

Woodstock 60098

Assistance available for weatherization, heating and cooling bills and rent.

MEDICARE HOTLINE 1-800-647-8089

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE LINE 1-800-252-8635

Information on Public Aid provided by Illinois Department of Human Services

SALVATION ARMY (312) 725-1100

Local representative 815-455-2769 / 0912

SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. (815) 344-3555

3519 N. Rt. 311-800-339-3200

McHenry 60050

The council can assist senior citizens in applying for all forms of financial assistance, including Public Aid, Social Security, Circuit Breaker, and Income Tax Forms.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (815) 338-3750

1142 McConnell Road

Woodstock 60098

Call for information regarding Medicare, Supplemental Security Income, and all other Social Security programs.

SOCIAL SECURITY HOTLINE 1-800-772-1213

See "Miscellaneous" information section

FOOD PANTRIES

Cary (847) 639-3959

St. Barnabus Lutheran Church

Crystal Lake (815) 455-0961

Interfaith, Corner of Rts. 14 & 176

Harvard (815) 943-5121

Senior Citizens Center

Huntley (847) 669-3328

Township Office

Marengo (815) 568-7950

Inter-Church Council

Richmond (815) 678-3082

10308 Main Street

Woodstock (815) 337-0375

Food Pantry

SHARE FOOD PROGRAM (815) 678-4040

SHARE (Self Help and Resource Exchange) is an outreach of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago with a network of churches of all traditions, labor unions, schools and community groups. Each SHARE package is $14.00 and requires 3 hours of community service.

MEALS ON WHEELS/MODIFIED DIETS PROGRAM

Home delivered hot noontime meals for those requiring special diets. Contact your area headquarters.

Cary (847) 639-8118

Crystal Lake (815) 459-4261

Harvard (815) 943-6844

Hebron (815) 648-4072

McHenry (815) 385-8260

Woodstock (815) 338-7772

Cary Grove Senior Citizens Council (847) 639-8118

441 W. Main Street

Cary 60013

Crystal Lake Meet and Eat Center (815) 459-4261

3510 Bay Road

Crystal Lake 60014

Harvard Salvation Army

Golden Diners (815) 943-6844

12 N. Ayer

Harvard 60033

Hebron Salvation Army

Golden Diners (815) 648-4072

9908 St. Albins Street

Hebron 60034

McHenry Golden Diners

Nutrition Center (815) 385-8260

3535 N. Richmond Road

McHenry 60050

Woodstock Salvation Army

Golden Diners (815) 338-7772

1155 Walden Oaks Drive

Woodstock 60098

SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. (815) 344-3555

3519 N. Rt. 31 1-800-339-3200

McHenry 60050

Assessment and case management for those who want to participate in the Title III

Home Delivered Meals Program

These agencies can provide RN's, Home Health Aides, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists for care in the home per a doctor's orders. Private Insurance, Public Aid, Medicare, and Private Pay are accepted for payments. Some agencies also provide private duty services.

ALPHA CHRISTIAN REGISTRY, INC. (847) 931-0930

CAREGIVERS HOME HEALTH (815) 338-8940

CARE TEAM HEALTH SERVICES, INC. (847) 658-9070

ADULT AND CHILD REHAB CTR. (815) 338-1707

HEALTHTRENDS LTD. (815) 338-5050

HOME HEALTH CARE CENTER (815) 455-5590

McHENRY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES (815) 338-2514

MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH CARE (815) 344-6602

Northern Illinois Medical Center (Centegra)

DIAL-A-HAND 1-800-339-4000

Provides non-nursing services in the home during normal working hours such as light housekeeping, shopping, meals, and companionship. Fee.

FAMILY CARE SERVICES OF LAKE AND McHENRY COUNTIES (847) 362-2111

P. O. Box 168

Lake Villa 60046

Homemaker services for persons 60 years and older who need help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, shopping and laundry. Sliding fee scale.

SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. (815) 344-3555

1-800-339-3200

Provides assessment for the Community Care Program which can assist with laundry, shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping and personal care. Staff also evaluates the needs for home delivered meals and adult day care. Seniors must meet eligibility guidelines established by State Department on Aging.

Medical equipment for home use. Rental, loan or purchase. Delivery service provided. Some Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Some at no cost with confirmed diagnosis. Call for specific information.

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MERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 1-800-942-6985

DuPAGE-McHENRY LUNG ASSOCIATIONS (815) 338-6675

ADULT & CHILD REHAB CENTER (815) 338-1707

GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL (A-HELP) (847) 382-2919

PAUL MARSH PHARMACY (815) 459-2249

Ostomy and Mastectomy Center

HOSPITALS and CLINICS

ADULT CLINICS

McHenry County Health Department (815) 338-2040

2200 N. Seminary Avenue

Woodstock 60098

Blood pressure screening, cancer screening, glucose screening, EKG's and lifestyle counseling. Physician on site. No appointment necessary. The first Wednesday of every month at the Health Department, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd Hospital (847) 381-9600

450 W. Highway 22

Barrington 60010

Harvard Community Memorial Hospital (815) 943-5431

901 Grant Street

Harvard 60033

Memorial Medical Center (Centegra) (815) 338-2500

PO Box 1990 á Highway 14 And Doty Road

Woodstock 60098

Northern Illinois Medical

Center (Centegra) (815) 344-5000

Rt. 31 and Bull Valley Road

McHenry 60050

Sherman Hospital (847) 742-9800

934 Center Street

Elgin 60120

St. Joseph Hospital (847) 695-3200

77 N. Airlite Street

Elgin 60120

Huntley Medical Center (815) 669-3646

Affiliated with Centegra

11715 Main Street

Huntley 60142

Marengo Medical Center (815) 568-8077

Affiliated with Centegra

21807 W. Grant Hwy.

Marengo 60152

Sherman Family Healthcare (815) 455-3650

Affiliated with Sherman Hospital

4900 S. Route 31

Crystal Lake 60014

Wonder Lake Medical Center (815) 728-0438

Affiliated with Centegra

704 Hancock

Wonder Lake 60097

DENTAL SERVICES

Resources for dental care are available at reduced cost. Some offer service in the home or nursing home.

Harper College (847) 397-3000

Algonquin & Roselle Road Ext.2534

Palatine

Illinois State Dental Society 1-800-252-2930

Contact person for McHenry County (815) 344-0453

Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (217) 523-8488

312 S. 4th Street

Springfield 62701

Dental Referral Program is a program of the Illinois Retired Teachers' Association

McHenry County Dental Society

Corey M. Wilson, D.D.S. (815) 459-3433

Misty Thillen, D.D.S. (815) 455-0145

EYE CARE 1-800-222-3937

Ophthalmology referrals for persons 65 or older.

ALGONQUIN SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB (847) 658-4620

Congregational Church

109 Washington Street

CARY GROVE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER (847) 639-8118

441 W. Main Street

CARY GROVE YOUNG AT HEARTS (847) 639-4596

441 W. Main Street

CARY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB (847) 639-8118

First Methodist Church

500 First Street

CRYSTAL LAKE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB (815) 459-8377

Bethany Lutheran Church

78 W. Crystal Lake Avenue

FOX RIVER GROVE SENIORS (847) 639-9826

Marengo Federal Savings and Loan

402 Lincoln Avenue

HARVARD MILK CENTER SENIORS (815) 943-3276

Moose Lodge

406 Clay Street

WOODSTOCK WALDEN OAKS

LEAFERS (815) 338-7360

1155 Walden Oaks Drive

Merit Medical 1-800-553-8367

4916 W. Elm St.

McHenry 60050

Call systems for rent or purchase

CARRIER WATCH

Contact Senior Services Associates at (815) 344-3555 or 1-800-339-3200

COMMUNICALL (815) 337-0565

Memorial Medical Center

GOOD SHEPHERD "LINK TO LIFE" (847) 381-9600

Good Shepherd HospitalExt. 5441

Emergency response system

McHENRY COUNTY CRISIS LINE 800-892-8900

TELE-A-CARE

Northern Illinois Medical Center (815) 344-5000

A daily telephone contact for persons living alone

DIAL-A-RIDE (PACE) (800) 671-6717 or (847) 364-PACE

Transports within city limits and in some cases to the surrounding area. Buses equipped with wheelchair lifts.

PATIENT EXPRESS - NIMC (815) 344-5000

For hospital services only. Ext. 3456

TAXIS

Crystal Lake Cab:

Crystal Lake (815) 516-TAXI

Cary (847) 516-8294

Woodstock (815) 516-TAXI

McHenry Cab (815) 385-0723

McHenry Yellow Cab (815) 385-6100

OFFICE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS (815) 338-9292

McHenry County Government Center

2200 N. Seminary Avenue

Woodstock 60098

U. S. VETERANS INFORMATION 1-800-827-0466

HINES VA HOSPITAL (708) 343-7200

5th and Roosevelt Rds.

Hines, IL 60141

LAKESIDE VA (312) 943-6600

333 E. Huron

Chicago, IL 60611

VA MEDICAL CENTER (847) 688-1900

North Chicago, IL 60064

VA WESTSIDE (312) 666-6500

820 S. Damen

Chicago, IL 60612

The following institutions, agencies and services are actively recruiting volunteers.  Volunteer opportunities may also available at your local service agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc., in addition to those listed below.

Alden Terrace (815) 344-2600

American Red Cross (815) 385-4511

Clothing Closet of McHenry Co. (815) 338-5316

Crystal Pines Nursing Home (815) 459-7791

Fair Oaks Nursing Home (815) 455-0550

Family Alliance (815) 338-3590

Florence Nursing Home (815) 568-8322

Good Shepherd Hospital (847) 381-9600

Harvard Hospital Auxiliary (815) 943-5431

Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary (815) 338-2500

Northern Illinois Medical Center (815) 344-5000

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (815) 344-3555

Senior Kinship (815) 385-3855

Senior Services Associates (815) 344-3555

Sunset Manor (815) 338-1749

Turning Point (815) 338-8081

Volunteer Service Program (815) 363-1349