General Resources

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LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program offers help with electric and gas bill, furnace assistance

Home Weatherization Assistance Program: Sealing cracks, insulating walls, floors and attics, repairing or replacing heating systems


CEDA site: PLCCA – Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc.             


1-708-450-3500

411 W. Madison St

Maywood, IL 60153

https://www.plcca.org/

DHS office - Melrose Park

Public aid programs like Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps)


1-708-338-7600 / FAX: 1-708-338-7638 / https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx


2701 W. Lake St                           

Melrose Park, IL 60160

DORS (Dept. of Rehabilitation)

The state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.


708-409-8800 / https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=170120


DORS - Westchester                                 

2215 Enterprise Drive, Ste. 1502-1503

Westchester, IL 60154

IL Secretary of State - Springfield

Springfield - 1-217-782-270

Melrose Park - 312-793-1010 


1903 N Manheim Rd

Melrose Park, IL 60160

https://www.ilsos.gov/


Senior Walk In Only – 

10300 W Roosevelt Rd Westchester, IL 60154


Secretary of State, Persons with Disabilities Placard Unit – 

501 S 2nd St, Room 532 Springfield, IL 62756

Persons with disability license plates/placard unit   

1-217-782-2709

Progress Center for Independent Living

1-708-209-1500

7521 Madison St                                          

Forest Park, IL 60130

https://progresscil.org/

Kwame Raoul - IL Attorney General 

Consumer complaints, ID theft complaint, healthcare complaint.


1-217-782-1090

https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/

Social Security - Hillside office

1-866-964-6290

230 N. Manheim Rd

Hillside, IL 60162

https://www.ssa.gov/

Caregiver support / Grandparents raising grandchildren

Age Options

1-708-383-0258

https://www.ageoptions.org/

Area Agency on Aging for suburban Cook County

Advocate, plan, coordinate and fund services for older adults and their caregivers

These are their programs…


Senior Medicare Patrol

1-800-699-9043

Prevent, detect and report Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse


Caring Together Living Better

1-708-383-0258

Faith and community organizations that provide resources and support to caregivers


Take Charge of Your Health/Diabetes

1-800-699-9043

Interactive workshop to help seniors and their caregivers with information and self-management skills


Senior Medicare Patrol

1-800-699-9043

Prevent, detect and report Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse


Caring together Living Better

1-708-383-0258

Faith-based and community organizations partner to provide counseling, respite, support groups, training and resources to caregivers


Take Charge of Your Health/Diabetes

1-800-699-9043

Interactive workshop to help seniors and their caregivers with information and self-management skills

 

Aging Care Connections                           

1-708-354-1323

111 W. Harris Ave. LaGrange, IL 60525

https://www.agingcareconnections.org/

Providing Proviso senior residents with…



Providing Proviso Senior Residents with:

Aging and Disability Resource Network

Assistance with information and referral on all available services


Adult Protective Services

Intake reports and investigate cases of Elder Abuse/Abuse against disabled adults, self-neglect


Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Caregiver Support

Resources, support groups and other assistance

Housing

Housing Forward 

1-708-338-1724

https://www.housingforward.org/

Shelters, homelessness prevention, housing programs

1851 S. 9th Avenue Maywood, IL 60153

 

Cook County Housing Authority           

1-312-663-5447

https://thehacc.org/

 

West Cook Homeownership Center   

1-708-771-5801

https://www.westcookhomeownership.org/

West Suburban Office:

411 Madison, Maywood, IL 60153

Tuesday and Wednesdays 9AM – 4PM

Foreclosure prevention, down payment assistance programs



West Suburban Office:

411 Madison, Maywood, IL 60153


Tuesday and Wednesdays 9AM – 4PM

Foreclosure prevention, down payment assistance programs


Making your home accessible w/ Financial assistance:


Progress Center for Independent Living 

1-708-209-1500

7521 Madison St Forest Park, IL 60130

https://progresscil.org/

Financial Assistance with home modifications like ramps, lifts, grab bars


Making your home accessible (Private Pay):

 

AMRamp –Stairlifts, Wheelchair Ramps 

1-888-715-7598

https://amramp.com/

 

RampNow                                                 

1-630-892-7267

https://amramp.com/

sells / rents Stairlifts, Wheelchair Ramps – also vehicle ramps and lifts 

 

Home for Life Advantage Inc.               

1-630-466-2611

https://homeforlifeadvantage.com/

Free home assessment, ramps, ceiling lifts, stairlifts, chair lifts, door widening, kitchen modifications among other modifications

 

Lifeway Mobility                                        

1-847-495-7422

https://www.lifewaymobility.com/chicagoland/

Variety of Accessibility products: Stair lifts, ramps, elevators, roll-in showers, door widening

Medical/mental & behavioral health

Proviso Township Mental Health Commission

1-708-449-5508

 

Proviso Public Partnership                

1-708-240-4435 

Service Coordinators that can assist Proviso residents with meals, caregiver support, care coordination, counseling, transportation and information on what services are available

 

PCC Wellness Community Center         

1-708-406-4100

1111 Superior St Ste 101(Westlake Hospital Professional building) Melrose Park, 60160

https://www.pccwellness.org/

 

Pillars Community Health                       

1-708-745-5277

https://pillarscommunityhealth.org/

Buddy’s Place -Grief Counseling           

1-708-995-3750

27 Calendar Avenue La Grange, IL 60525

Buddy’s Place -Grief Counseling           

1-708-995-3750

27 Calendar Avenue La Grange, IL 60525

https://pillarscommunityhealth.org/

Low-cost psychiatry, counseling, medical and dental; Mental health, Addictions, Domestic and Sexual Violence, child and family services

 

Ascension Procare Center                      

1-708-410-0615

1414 Main St Melrose Park, IL 60160

https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/illinois/ilchi/melrose-park-ascension-illinois-center-for-mental-health

Addictions, behavioral Health, support groups

 

Riveredge Hospital                                     

1-708-209-4181

8311 Roosevelt Rd Forest Park, IL 60130

https://riveredgehospital.com/

Inpatient and outpatient care for children adolescents and adults in need of behavioral health services

 

Community Support Services               

1-708-354-4547

9021 Ogden Ave Brookfield, IL 60513

https://www.cssservices.org/

Services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, life skills and employment training

 

UCP Seguin                                                   

1-708-222-2243

1136 N Maple Ave LaGrange Park, IL 60526

https://ucpseguin.org/

Life Skills and employment training, assistive technology, free access temporary or permanent Durable Medical Equipment

 

Way Back Inn                                               

1-708-345-8422

104 Oak Street Maywood, IL 60153

https://waybackinn.org/

Counseling / Therapy on Alcohol, drug and gambling dependence, DUI services, residential care facilities

Senior housing

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