DFSS Senior Centers serve as local hubs that connect seniors to social, economic, and educational resources that enhance the quality of their lives. Most importantly, they serve as a vibrant social community, a place for friendship, and a remedy for loneliness or isolation. Major activities include: life enrichment classes, special events, trips and outings, and recreational activities. The centers serve a hot lunch daily, as part of the department’s Golden Diners Program. A comprehensive fitness and wellness program is also offered utilizing nationally recognized evidence-based practices. In addition, community-based Information & Assistance resources are available that can link older adults and their caregivers to benefits and services.
CDFSS-Northwest (Copernicus) Regional Center
3160 North Milwaukee
Chicago, Illinois 60618
312-744-6681
Fax: 312-744-6696
Established in 1977, the Northwest Regional Center serves as a community focal point to Chicago residents, who are 60+ and their spouses, and caregivers where a variety of social, educational & recreational activities are available. Each center is tailored to the needs and interests of the communities.
City of Chicago Department of Human Services – Well Being Checks for Seniors and People with Disabilities.
If you know a senior which may need a well-being check please call 311. The request will be given to a social worker and they will visit the senior.
Chicago Shovels
Chicago is strongest when people, government and business work together in the face of adversity, challenges, and even Mother Nature. Chicago Shovels is a tool to help connect the public with City winter resources and empower neighbors to come together to help Chicago navigate winter.
It you are a senior or know a senior, low income and who will not be able to shovel or have someone shovel their sidewalk, you can call 311 and register them for assistance. If volunteers are available they will assist with snow removal for the front sidewalk and front stairs.
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
The Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF) serves people in Chicago and Cook County who can not afford a lawyer.
We help people with legal problems regarding family, SSI, housing, expungement, landlords, employers, immigration, public aid, foreclosures, home repair contractors, and more.
We speak many languages. Services are free if you and your family’s income qualify. LAF has 6 offices throughout Chicago and suburban Cook County. For the nearest office please call (312) 341-1070 – For deaf and hard of hearing clients: TTY (886) 501-0505 Username: lafmcgo
www.LAFCHICAGO.org
Senior HelpLine
1-800-252-8966
(TTY) 1-888-206-1327
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Outside of Illinois: 1-217-524-6911
The Senior HelpLine will connect older adults, adult children, caregivers and professionals to information and service. We are ready to help you with any of your questions, whether they pertain to pharmaceutical assistance, community-based service, care-giving issues, or how to access important services.
We enjoy being the “answer people” for older adults and their families throughout Illinois.
When you call, it is helpful to have your or the older adult’s name, age, address, present services and daytime telephone numbers.
Do you need another state? Call the nationwide Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 (8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST)
www.state.il.us/agining
Illinois Department on Aging
Circuit Ride Free Program
Low-income Illinois residents who are enrolled in the Illinois Department of Aging Circuit Breaker program as a person with a disability or as a senior aged 65 or older.
All people with disabilities and seniors must be enrolled in the Circuit Breaker program to apply for a Circuit Ride Free permit. Apply at www.cbrx.il.gov or call 800-624-2459 (TTY: 1-888-206-1327) for more information.
Elderly Service Officers Training
Elderly Service Officers (ESO) Training is an intensive, week-long course designed to educate and sensitize police officers to issues that affect older citizens. Offered by the Attorney General’s office, the program educates law enforcement officials to become aware of the needs and problems of the senior community and to play a more active role in preventing crimes against older people. Statewide, over 1,200 law enforcement officers, as well as senior advocates, have successfully completed this special training.
The Attorney General’s office also offers an Advanced Elderly Service Officer Training. The Advanced ESO Training is a one-day course that builds upon previous training by providing in-depth information regarding the most important issues facing seniors today.
For information on upcoming training, please call 1-866-376-7215.
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Free Medicine Foundation – Prescription Drug Help for Americans – USA Bureau of Prescription Help – Call toll-free 1-888-812-5152
FreeMedicine.com is dedicated to helping people save or eliminate prescription drug costs. We believe NO ONE should go without their prescriptions. Let us help you get free medicine!
Apply online at www.FreeMedicine.com or call toll-free 1-888-812-5152 or 1-573-996-3333
Direct Deposit for Federal Benefits
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Sign up today! (800) 333-1795 www.GoDirect.org
The GusMobile is PAWS Chicago’s mobile Spay/Neuter van designed to reach neighborhoods where the largest number of stray animals originate.
Call 773-521-7729 to make an appointment! Appointment hours are 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Sun. – Thurs.
PAWS Chicago is partnering with the PETCO Foundation to bring the GusMobile Spay/Neuter Van to 11720 S. Marshfield in Chicago on select Sunday’s from May to October. The van will provide free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and distribute humane education in the neighborhoods where the largest number of stray animals originate. Please call 773-521-7729 to make an appointment!
30th Ward, Alderman Ariel E. Reboyras
Ariel E. Reboyras was sworn in as Alderman of the 30th Ward, City of Chicago, on May 7, 2003. A native of New York City, he and his parents relocated to Chicago at the age of twelve. While attending the University of Illinois at Chicago, he majored in Education and was Co-Captain for the UIC “Flames” baseball team. Ariel began his career as a teacher with Chicago Public Schools at Roberto Clemente High School. At Clemente, he was an Assistant Coach for the sport of football and wrestling.
Following his tenure as a teacher, Ariel began his career with the City of Chicago. Ariel drove a truck for the City, worked as an Equipment Dispatcher, headed up an Underground Storage Tank Remediation Program for Fleet Management, became an Equipment Coordinator for the Water Department, and assisted with design specifications for the Fleet Management Division.
Recognizing his dedication to public service, he was promoted to Deputy Commissioner for the Department of General Services.
Ariel has volunteered his services to various parks and non-profit organizations, which includes little league baseball and youth football programs. He is also the co-founder of the Northwest Youth Basketball Association and “Maraton San-Juan,” an 8K Road Race in collaboration with the Chicago Puerto Rican Parade. Ariel is a member of the Healthy Streets Campaign Drive With Care’s steering committee. He is also a member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), and serves on the Pace Citizen Advisory Board.
As Alderman, he is a member of several committees; Budget & Government Operations, Committees, Rules and Ethics, Finance, Housing and Real Estate, Public Safety, Transportation, Vice-Chairman of Aviation, and Vice-Chairman of License and Consumer Protection. Currently he is on his third term as Alderman.
Ariel Reboyras is also the Committeeman of the 30th Ward. He was appointed on November 6, 2006, and was elected on February 5, 2008.
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