Resources
Covid-19 Info
This page is dedicated to keeping seniors and their families aware of the various resources available, including:
Resources for Seniors during COVID-19 outbreak
Transportation
Benefits Access, Reduced Fares, Kendall Area Transit (KAT)
Senior Housing Resources – Looking for area Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living (subsidized Assisted Living), Memory Care, or Long Term Care? Email for list of local housing, info@oswegoseniorcenter.org
Resources to Remain at Home – Are you 65? Do you own your home? Have you applied for your Senior Homestead Exemption? Do you qualify for a Senior Assessment Freeze? Links to Kendall County info:
LIHEAP (Limited Income Heat and Energy Assistance Program): Kendall-Grundy Community Action: http://www.kendallhealth.org/community-action/liheap/ or 630-553-9100
Need help at home? You or your spouse may qualify for subsidized homecare, contact Senior Services Associates, Inc. for free in-home assessment for government subsidized programs– homemaker, adult day service, home delivered meals, emergency home response unit: Senior Services Associates, Inc.: http://seniorservicesassoc.org/
Congregate Meal Program has canceled during COVID19 Pandemic
For more information or help applying for any of these programs or for more information, please call or see Sandy at Oswego Senior Center, 630-554-5602.
Scams and Schemes – HANG UP THE PHONE! DELETE EMAILS! It is OK to hang up the phone on anyone asking you for money, your social security number, to pay bail or bond, etc.
DO NOT SEND MONEY via WESTERN UNION or via other means including gift cards to people you don’t know. DO NOT SEND MONEY for a foreign lottery.
Call your local police for help with harassing or scam calls, letters and emails.
Local Police
911 for emergency
Oswego: 630-551-7300
Yorkville: 630-553-4540
Aurora: 630-265-5000
Plano: 630-552-3122
Montgomery: 630-897-8707
Kendall County Sherriff: 630-553-5856 or 630-553-5700
Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Hotlines
Chicago
1-800-386-5438
TTY: 1—877-844-5461
Springfield
1-800-243-0618
TTY: 1-877-844-5461
Senior Fraud Helpline
1-800-243-5377
TTY: 1-800-964-3013
Homeowners Helpline
1-866-544-7151 (Voice/TTY)
ID Theft Hotline
1-866-999-5630
TTY:1-877-844-5461
Espanol: 1-866-310-8398
www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.Gov
Illinois Attorney General Charitable Trust: 312-814-2595 – Call before you give to a charity.
Illinois Attorney General General Health Care Helpline: 877-305-5145
Elder Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
If you suspect elder abuse (emotional, physical, or sexual), neglect, or financial exploitation by a caregiver of an elderly person, please call Senior Services Associates, Inc. to explore the situation. Help is available, please report.
- Senior Services, Inc.- 24-Hour Emergency Phone: (800) 942-1724
Office: (630) 897-4035
If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, you can also call the Illinois elder abuse hotline/reporting number.
- 1-800-252-8966 (Toll free in Illinois – Voice & TTY)
- Outside of Illinois 217-524-6911 or 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
- After Hours Hotline 1-800-279-0400
- E-mail: ilsenior@aging.state.il
Illinois State Police Crimes Against Seniors Program: 217-557-6148
Illinois Better Business Bureau: 312-832-0500
Ombudsman Program – An Ombudsman is a Swedish word meaning “citizen’s representative”. A Long Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate who seeks to resolve complaints on behalf of people who receive long term care services. They strive to protect and promote the rights and quality of life for those who reside in long term care facilities. Ombudsman services are confidential and free. Contact Senior Services, Inc. (630) 897-4035
Legal Assistance – Prairie State Legal Services: 1024 West Main, St. Charles, IL 60174; Telephone: (630) 232-9415 and (800) 942-4612; FAX: (630) 232-9402 http://www.pslegal.org/
Veterans – Are you a Veteran or are you a spouse or widowed spouse of a veteran? Call Kendall County Veteran Assistance Commission for information on Veteran’s Benefits, 630-553-8354.
- Rush-Copley Medical Center, 2000 Ogden Ave., Aurora, IL (630) 978-6200
Cancer Center
Heart Institute
- Avita Medical Center, 1325 N Highland Ave, Aurora IL (630) 859-2222
Diabetes Center
Behavioral health
- Edward Hospital, 801 Washington St., Naperville, IL 630-527-3000
Linden Oaks: Behavioral Health, Eating Disorders
Local Emergency Centers
- Rush-Copley: 1100 W. Veterans Pkwy., Yorkville, IL 60560; 630-466-8200
Immediate Care and Urgent Care
- Rush-Copley: 1100 West Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, IL 60560, 630-466-8200 http://www.rushcopley.com/locations/location-profile/?id=327
- Edward-Elmhurst Health Center: Orchard Rd. & Rt. 34; 6701 US Highway 34 Oswego, IL 60543; 630-646-4200 https://www.eehealth.org/locations/oswego/edward-elmhurst-health-center-oswego
Outpatient
- Advocate Medical Clinic, 80 Templeton Drive, Oswego, IL 630-554-3456
- VNA Clinic, 400 N Highland Ave, Aurora IL 630-978-2532
Appointments and walk-ins accepted
- Heart Institute, 2088 Ogden Ave., Aurora, IL 630-723-3490
- Edward-Elmhurst Health Center, 801 Washington St., Naperville, IL 630-527-3000
- Rush-Copley, 2000 Ogden Ave., Aurora, IL 630-978-6200
Dental
- Valley View Dental, 1078 Ogden Ave., (By Sam’s Club)
Suicide Prevention – Suicide Prevention Services of America Lifeline. Call 24/7. 1-800-273-8255 http://www.spsamerica.org/
Substance Abuse
- Gateway Foundation, 400 Mercy Ln., Aurora, IL (877) 505-4673
- Breaking Free, 120 Gale St., Aurora, IL 630-897-1003
- AA (Alcoholics Anonymous): 630-729-0038; district62webmaster@gmail.com
- NA (Narcotics Anonymous): Helpline: (800) 539-0475
Gambling Addiction
Gambler’s Anonymous, 1-800-GAMBLER; Thursday, 7:00-8:00 PM
Wheatland Salem Church, 1217 Wolf Road, Oswego, IL 60543
Closed Meeting, call first
Area Support, Education and Empowerment Groups
Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy
Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy
Illinois Senior Help Line, 1-800-252-8966
Opt Out: 1-888-567-8688
Call to opt out of receiving pre-screened credit card offers
National Do Not Call: 1-888-382-1222 www.donotcall.gov