VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG
101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193 www.villageofschaumburg.com 847.895.4500
Resource Directory for Seniors Provided by the Village of Schaumburg Committee on Aging
The Village of Schaumburg cares about the health and safety of its senior citizens. Presented here is a directory of resources to assist senior citizens and their families.
Please note that the village has not reviewed all the resources and it should be the obligation of the senior and/or family member to carefully review any resource.
ASSISTED LIVING
Arden Courts (Memory Care Community) 1940 Nerge Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-534-8815 [email protected]
Autumn Leaves (Alzheimer’s and memory care) 215 Bartlett Road South Barrington, IL 60010 www.autumnleaves.com Brookdale – Hoffman Estates 2150 West Golf Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-440-3769 www.brookdale.com
Brookdale Hoffman Estates 1515 N. Barrington Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-440-5277 www.brookdale.com
Friendship Village of Schaumburg 350 W. Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, IL 60194 847-884-50000 www.friendshipvillage.org The Moorings of Arlington Heights 811 East Central Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 888-601-7685 www.presbyterianhomes.org
Sunrise of Schaumburg 790 N. Plum Grove Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-517-9700 www.sunriseseniorliving.com
DENTAL RESOURCES
Harper College Dental Hygiene Clinic 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 847-925-6534 Services provided by students under the supervision of licensed hygienists and dentist. Discounts for senior citizens. Call for appt. Dental services to residents who do not have access to dental care due to financial barriers.
Schaumburg Township – Mobile Dental Clinic 1 Illinois Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-884-0030 schaumburgtownship.org In collaboration with Northwest Community Hospital, offers dental services to residents who do not have access to dental care due to financial barriers. Greater Elgin Family Care Center Dental Clinic 450 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 847-608-1344 Offers dental services for children, adolescents and adults. They accept Medicaid for children and patients without insurance. Provides comprehensive oral exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings & extractions. EMPLOYMENT
Schaumburg Township Employment Support Center 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 M-W 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 847-285-4553 [email protected]
St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-843-0020; Parish:847-885-7700
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HEALTH INSURANCE
Office of Consumer Health Insurance The Office of Consumer Health Insurance is a consumer assistance office that helps you with your health insurance problems and questions. 217-782-4515 (Springfield, IL) 312-814-2420 (Chicago, IL)
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Illinois Department of Aging 320 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62767 800-252-8966 800-548-9034 (Chicago) www.illinois.gov/aging
FUNERAL HOMES
Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services Ltd. 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60195 847-882-5580 www.ahlgrimfuneral.com
Michael’s Funeral Home and Cremation Care 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-891-2900 www.michaelsfh.com
HEARING RESOURCES
ITAC- Schaumburg Township Disability Services Dept. 1 Illinois Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3314 847-884-0030 ext. 2025 TTY: 847-884-1560 www.schaumburgtownship.org
The program provides free amplified phones to qualified Illinois residents with a certified hearing loss. There are no age or income limits. Telephone service and a doctor or licensed audiologist’s signature is required on the application. Deaf Line and Ablegram are now online.
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Chicago Hearing Society 2001 N. Clybourn Avenue Chicago, IL 60614
773-248-9121 773-248-9174 (TTY) www.chicagohearingsociety.org
HOSPICE SERVICES
Provides home care, inpatient care, respite services, pain management, medical supplies and counseling.
Alexian Brothers Hospice (AMITA Health) Available 24/7 901 Martha Street Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 630-233-5100 www.alexianbrothershealth.org/services/hospice
Journey Care 405 N. Lake Zurich Road Barrington, IL 60010 224-770-2424 www.journeycare.org General Info 847 505-0210
Presence Hospice 799 S. McLean Blvd., Suite 101 Elgin, IL 60123 847-622-3467 www.presencehealth.org
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care 1550 Bishop Court Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 847-685-9900 www.rainbowhospice.org
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care 580 Waters Edge – Suite 100 Lombard, IL 60148 844-468-1515 www.vitas.com
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HOSPITALS/IMMEDIATE CARE
Alexian Brothers Medical Center (AMITA Health) 800 Biesterfield Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-437-5500 www.alexianbrothershealth.org
Alexian Brothers Medical Group (AMITA Health) Schaumburg Immediate Care 361 W. Golf Road Schaumburg, IL 60195 847-952-7447
Northwest Community Hospital Schaumburg Immediate Care & Imaging 519 S. Roselle Road Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-985-0600
Northwest Community Hospital 800 W. Central Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-618-1000 www.nch.org
St. Alexius Medical Center (AMITA Health) 1555 Barrington Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-843-2000 www.alexianbrothershealth.org
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services One North Dearborn, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60602 312-986-4200
Veterans Legal Aid Society 3838 w. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655 773-340-3838 [email protected]
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MEDICARE / SOCIAL SECURITY
Medicare 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227) www.medicare.gov
IL Medicaid Program 1-800-226-0768 www.medicaid.gov
SOCIAL SECURITY 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov
Local office: 230 W. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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MEMORY SUPPORT
Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60631 847-933-2413 800-272-3900 24 Hr. Hot Line www.alz.org
SAFETY PROGRAMS Programs to register people with cognitive impairments such as Dementia, Alzheimer's or developmental delay.
Project HELP is a community-wide effort that assists the police in identifying and returning home those persons who become injured, lost, and/or separated from their family/caregiver due to a disoriented state caused by cognitive impairment.
To register go to www.schaumburg.com Click on Departments (top of page)→Police →At Risk Assistance.
Information about Project HELP and the Care Trak Emergency Response Team is available. Dial 311 in Schaumburg or 847-895-4500.
Safe Return - Medic Alert 1-888-572-8566 Register online at the Alzheimer’s Association website – www.alz.org . There is an initial registration charge of $55.00 plus shipping and handling and an annual fee of $34.00.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group Arden Courts of Elk Grove 1940 Nerge Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Meets every first Wednesday of the month 4:30p.m.-6:00p.m. Contact: 847-534-8815 or [email protected]
MENTAL HEALTH
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health (AMITA Health) 1786 Moon Lake Drive (Outpatient) 1650 Moon Lake Drive (Inpatient, PHP, IOP) Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 855-383-2224
Satellite Location: 800 Biesterfield, Elk Grove Village 60007 www.amitahealth.org Trained Counselors available 24/7 Older Adult Partial Hospitalization Inpatient and Outpatient Program, Crisis intervention
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Schaumburg Family Counseling Center 17 E. Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, IL 60194 847-524-1505 www.schaumburg.com
Family, couple, and individual counseling services are provided to Schaumburg residents. Session fees are determined based on income and number of dependents. Some insurance types accepted.
Kenneth Young Center Community Mental Health and Senior Services 1001 Rohlwing Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-524-8800 www.KennethYoung.org
Counseling and psychiatric help for individuals, children, families and seniors
Grief Support Group – non-denominational) Church of the Holy Spirit 1451 W. Bode Road Schaumburg, IL 60194 847-882-7500
SENIOR HOUSING
Cedar Village of Schaumburg – North 1325 S. Mercury Drive Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-524-8740
Cedar Village of Schaumburg – South 1335 S. Mercury Drive Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-985-3252
Age 62 or older, or physically challenged persons needing special design features of a disabled accessible apartment. HUD subsidizes 70%. Income requirements. Waiting period 3-5 years. Email: [email protected]
Emerald Village 150 W. Wise Road Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-301-2438 www.emeraldvillage.com
Age 62 or older, independent living, affordable housing for seniors Friendship Village of Schaumburg 350 W. Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, IL 60194 847-884-5050 www.friendshipvillage.org
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SENIOR HOUSING-continued
Illinois Housing Development Authority 312-836-5200 www.ihda.org Offers reverse mortgage, foreclosure prevention assistance as well as information on rental apartments
Federally Funded Senior Housing HUD Information - Chicago Regional Office Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building 77 W. Jackson Blvd., 26th floor Chicago, IL 60604 Monday -Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. 312-353-5680 www.hud.gov
SENIOR MEALS
The Barn - Senior Nutrition Site 231 S. Civic Drive Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-524-7496
• Contact: Caitlin Wilson – Program Assistant or Marina Lvovich - Senior Services Manager • Lunch and social activities available Mon. – Fri. 10 am-2 pm at the Barn - minimal donation suggested • Monthly menus available at www.villageofschaumburg.com Look under → Residents → Senior Citizen Programs
MEALS ON WHEELS is provided by the following organizations:
Kenneth Young Center 1001 Rohlwing Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-524-8800 x189 www.kennethyoung.org
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FOOD PANTRYS
Schaumburg Township Food Pantry @ One Illinois Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-884-0030 Appt. only: Mon.-Thurs 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and Fri. 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry @ St. Marcelline Catholic Church 822 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-524-9676 Appt. only: Mon., Tue., Thurs. & Fri. 1-3p.m.
Church of the Holy Spirit Food Pantry LaVerne Horgan 1449 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194 224-813-0070 Thursdays – 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Older Adult Market @ The Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60193 The Schaumburg Barn along with the Greater Chicago Food Depository offers free food to seniors 60+ on alternating Fridays 1:00-2:30 pm. Call 847-524-7496 for more information.
SKILLED NURSING CENTERS
Alden Poplar Creek 1545 Barrington Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-884-0011 www.aldenpoplarcreek.com Provides rehabilitative therapy and long term and memory care services
Friendship Village of Schaumburg 350 W. Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, IL 60194 847-884-5025 www.friendshipvillage.org
Lexington of Schaumburg 675 S. Roselle Road Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-352-5500 www.lexingtonhealth.com
Manor Care of Elk Grove Village 1920 Nerge Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-301-0550 www.hcr-manorcare.com
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Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center 505 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194 www.parkfun.com Contact: Lisa Perrone, Senior Supervisor 847-490-7026
• Bingo, social groups, luncheons, trips and programs
The Barn 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60193 www.schaumburg.com Contact: Marina Lvovich, Senior Services Manager 847-524-7496
• Lunch available Monday through Friday and once a month on Saturdays • Older Adult Market twice a month • Also bingo, parties, educational clubs, health clinic, book clubs, exercise and card games
Young at Heart St. Peter Lutheran Church 202 E. Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194 Contact: 847-885-3350
• Christ-centered fellowship group for older adults 55+ • Meets the 4th Thursday of the month in Fellowship Hall - 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Schaumburg Township Senior Services Department 1 Illinois Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-884-0030 www.schaumburgtownship.org
• Provides weekly social and recreational activities for Schaumburg Township residents
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES Blessed Bonds: An A.D.O.P.T. pet shelter program dedicated to preserving the human-animal companion bond. They offer temporary (max. 30 days) crisis assistance to those who want to keep their animal companions, but are having difficulties that interfere with their ability to meet their pets’ daily needs. If you require assistance, please call 630-355-2299 [email protected] 11
SPECIAL SENIOR SERVICES
Kenneth Young Center 1001 Rohlwing Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-524-8800 www.kennethyoung.org
• Meals on Wheels extension 189 • Home Support Program • Community Care Program • Senior assistance with benefits and entitlements
Schaumburg Township - Senior Services Department 1 Illinois Boulevard Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-884-0030 www.schaumburgtownship.org
AARP
Toll Free Nationwide 1-888-687-2277 General Questions: [email protected] www.aarp.org
AARP Driver Safety Program 1-866-664-5370 www.aarp.org/safelydriving Classes are held at the following locations: Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center (CRC) Schaumburg Township District Library, and Friendship Village.
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More programs and service options for seniors can be obtained through the following: AgeOptions
A nonprofit organization connecting older adults with resources and service options so they can live their lives to the fullest.
1048 Lake Street, Suite 300, Oak Park, IL 60301 800-699-9043 www.ageoptions.org
Alternatives for Seniors
Provides print and online directories with information about senior living and senior services. 888-932-7747 www.alternativesforseniors.com
Silver Connections
Free help locating assisted living and other senior housing as well as elder care solutions 866-421-8266 www.asilverconnection.com
Catholic Charities Provides supportive services for older adults including a community care program, family caregiver support program, and assist in applications for Meals on Wheels 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Call 847-253-5500 www.catholiccharities.net/ccnw
Elderwerks A non-for-profit organization offering complementary information, referrals and guidance for seniors and their families including senior housing and care options. 847-462-0885 www.elderwerks.org
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Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 847-933-2413 800-272-3900 www.alz.org
Call 1-800-272-3900 (Helpline 24/7) for times/locations in the Schaumburg Township area
American Brain Tumor Association 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60631
773-577-8750 800-886-2282 www.abta.org
American Cancer Society 100 Tristate International, Suite 125 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847-317-0209 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association 55 E. Monroe St., Suite 3420 Chicago, IL 60603 312-346-1805 800-342-2383 www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312-346-4675 800-242-8721 www.heart.org
American Lung Association 55 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 312-781-1100 800-586-4872 www.lung.org
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American Parkinson’s Disease Association 1800 North Main Street, Suite 215 Wheaton, IL 60187
630-933-4392 800-223-2732 (National) www.apdamidwest.org
Arthritis Foundation of Greater Chicago 205 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 2530 Chicago, IL 60601 312-625-1561 www.arthritis.org
Lupus Society of Illinois 411 S. Wells Street, Suite 503 Chicago, IL 60607 312-542-0002 800-258-7872 www.lupusil.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness 1536 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60642 312-563-0445 www.namichicago.org
National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases IAMS Circle Bethesda, Maryland 20892 301-495-4484 www.niams.nih.gov
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Illinois Chapter 525 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1510 Chicago, IL 60661 312-421-4500 800-344-4867 www.nationalmssociety.org
National Osteoporosis Foundation 251 18th Street S, Suite 630 Arlington, VA 22202 800-231-4222 www.nof.org
Skin Cancer Foundation 205 Lexington Ave New York, New York 10016 212-725-5176 www.skincancer.org
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TRANSPORTATION
Seniors Ride Free Program www.rtachicago.com – must qualify for circuit breaker,Senior citizens aged 65 or over living in the RTA service region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties) are eligible for free transit on fixed routes operated by the CTA, Metra and Pace. To take advantage of the free transit, seniors must have the senior reduced fare card to get a free ride. Registration sites: • Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, 847-882-1929 • Village of Schaumburg, 101 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 847-923-3862
For a list of Public Transportation services visit the Village of Schaumburg website at www.villageofschaumburg.com Look under→ Residents → Transportation Options within Schaumburg→ Senior Transportation Services
Senior Township Bus…cost to seniors $1.00 Mini Bus Dispatcher: 847-882-1929 Disability Services: 847-882-0030
CTA www.transitchicago.com 888-968-7282
METRA (train) 2000 S. Springinsguth Road - Schaumburg Station 847-895-9260 www.metrarail.com 312-322-6777 M-F 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
PACE (bus) Questions regarding schedules, please call Pace Customer Relations at 847-364-7223, option 3, or the RTA Travel Information Center at www.pacebus.com 312-836-7000 800-606-1282
Dial-A-Ride (DART) 847-352-8097 A door to door bus service with a discount for seniors that will take you anywhere within the Village of Schaumburg.
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VISION RESOURCES
American Council of the Blind 1703 N. Beauregard St. Suite 420, Alexandria VA 22311 800-424-8666 www.acb.org National Federation of the Blind 200 E. Wells St. Baltimore, MD 21230 410-659-9314
www.nfb.org Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind 1850 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608 312-666-1331 M-F 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. www.chicagolighthouse.org
Local Location: Alexian Brothers – Eberle Medical 800 Biesterfield, Suite 730, Elk Grove, IL 60007 312 -997-3686 Scheduling number for Appt, 2 times a month. Fridays Only 8:00a..m. – 4:00p.m.
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision 219 E. Cole Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187 630-690-7115 www.spectrios.org
Illinois Society for the Prevention of BLINDNESS 211 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606 312-363-6029 www.eyehealthillinois.org
Check the reputation of contractors or service providers by calling the (BBB) BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU of Chicago and Northern Illinois 312-832-0500
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EXTRA HELPFUL INFORMATION Village of Schaumburg Nursing and Senior Services Division 847-923-3766
Medical Equipment Lending Program
Schaumburg Township residents may borrow medical equipment by leaving a small cash security deposit.
RxBox – Expired and unused medications can be disposed of in the RxBox located in the lobby of the Schaumburg Police Department 24/7. .
Syringe Disposal – Residents with syringes and pen needles can drop off up to two containers at a time at the Nursing Division on the 2nd Monday of the month from 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Syringes must be in a sharps container
Special Health Needs Registry: If you have a limitation and may need assistance after a natural disaster or emergency situation, consider signing up for the registry. You can sign up on the village website or call the office. Memory Screening: The Nursing Division has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Foundation to provide free confidential memory screenings. No residency restriction.
SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193 www.schaumburglibrary.org
Call 847-923-3388 for Senior Services that include - home delivery of books and movies, computer classes, and use of magnifying machines.
HARPER COLLEGE Continuing Education Career Training and Life Enrichment Programs 847-925-6300 www.harpercollege.edu/ce
Township High School District 211 Continuing Education 847-755-6820 www.adc.d211.org Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-895-3600 www.prairiecenter.org
SENIOR FOLLIES PROGRAM – Auditions Open To Schaumburg Residents
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QUICK RESPONSE GUIDE
FIRE and POLICE Emergency Dial 911
Dial 311 for non-emergency requests
POLICE: (non-emergency) 311 or 847-882-3586
FIRE: (non-emergency) 311 or 847-885-6300
NICOR GAS: 888-642-6748
COMED (Electric): 1-800-Edison-1 (1-800-334-7661)
Village of Schaumburg Water Billing: 847-923-4520
SCHAUMBURG POST OFFICE: 847-885-6509 450 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194
SCHAUMBURG VILLAGE HALL: 847-895-4500 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193
RECREATIONAL NUMBERS
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT: 847-985-2115 235 E. Beech Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60193 (Admin. Bldg.) www.parkfun.com
SCHAUMBURG LIBRARY: 847-985-4000 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 www.schaumburglibrary.org
SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS: 847-461-3695 (Minor League Baseball Team) www.boomersbaseball.com
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VETERANS U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration 810 Vermont Ave, NW, Washington DC 20420 Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 Health Care: 1-877-222-8387
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital 5th Avenue and Roosevelt Road Hines, IL 60141
708-202-8387
Hoffman Estates VA Clinic 4885 Hoffman Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 PH: 847-645-1443 Fax: 847-645-6204
Ellsworth Meinke Schaumburg American Legion 1983 • Meets at the Schaumburg Barn every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. • Involved in programs that support Veterans • Contact: the National Headquarters Indianapolis, IN (800) 433-3318.
William E Sarb VFW Post 2202 • Meets at the Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193, 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. • Involved in programs that support veterans • Contact: Marco Dabetic at 847-702-5014 or [email protected]
Township of Schaumburg 1 Illinois Blvd, Room 201, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has a Veterans Service Officer at the Township Monday and Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, call for appt. Provides information on available services and assistance in applying for veteran benefits. 847-884-0030 Ext 2019
Please note that the village has not reviewed all the resources and it should be the obligation of the senior and/or family member to carefully review any resource.
Updated 4/20/19
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