Community
Resources
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Aunt Martha's
Joliet Office Crisis Line Number -
(815) 768-8750, press #2
409 West Jefferson
Joliet, IL
Aunt Martha’s offers haven, help and hope for youth and their family members. Aunt Martha's most important partner is the child, youth or family who needs help. Their philosophy is to treat every client/patient with respect and dignity, to listen to concerns and offer solutions.
Aunt Martha's is the agency contracted for Grundy and Kendall counties to provide crisis intervention services to 11-17 year olds who are MRAI youth, homeless, runaway, refuse to go home or are being locked out of the home by their parents.
Association for Individual Development
309 W. New Indian Trail Court
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 996-4000
Association for Individual Development (AID) has provided services to individuals who have developmental, physical and/or mental disabilities, those who have suffered a trauma or those at risk. All clients have access to vital, life enriching services through early intervention; developmental therapy; respite care; permanent, affordable housing; developmental and vocational training; job placement and on-the-job coaching services; crisis intervention; victims services; mental health treatment; behavioral intervention; community education and advocacy.
Breaking Free
250 WEST DOWNER PLACE
AURORA, IL
60506
(630) 859-0670
ADULT, ADOLESCENT AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH
COUNSLING, MAINLY GEARED TOWARD SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CHILD ABUSE ISSUES. PREVENTION SERVICES FOR SCHOOL AND
COMMUNITIES, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.
Caring Hands Thrift Store
220 S. Bridge St. (Hwy 47)
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-1847
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Affordable clothing for the family and household goods
Centennial CounselingThey specialize in marriage, family, and individual counseling and have
offices located in St. Charles, Sandwich, and Yorkville, Illinois. Their multidisciplinary team are well-trained mental health
professionals are licensed in psychology, social work, marriage and
family therapy, or professional counseling.
CHOICES
Community Hospital of Ottawa
100 East Norris Drive
Ottawa, Illinois
61350
(815) 431-5745
Mental health Counseling, Inpatient and Partial Programs
106 WEST PIERCE
ELBURN,
60119
(630) 365-2880
CONTACT:
CAROL ALFREY
SLIDING SCALE – SPECIALIZE IN GRIEF COUNSELING FOR ALL
AGES
(630) 966-9393
Easter Seals
Jump Start - A Parental Training Program
1802 N. Dicision St. Suite 800
Morris, IL 60450
Stacy Clauson, Parent Educator
(815) 416-6410
The Jump Start Parental Training Program is a parenting enrichment program offered in Kendall and Grundy county. It is a free program that offers parent education and family support services throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5.
Goodwill Store
481 E. Countryside Parkway
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-6969
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Affordable clothing and household goods.
106 W. Pierce Street, Elburn, IL
(630) 365-0899
659 South River Street
Aurora,
60506
630-897-2156
Soup Kitchen
- (630) 897-2156
Food Pantry - (630) 897-2127
Kendall Area Transit (KAT)Download brochureServing the greater Kendall County communities public transportation needs.
Fares (one way)
The one-way fare for the
KAT demand response service is $3 curb-to-curb or $5 door-to-door. For
destinations outside of the county, an additional $2 fee will apply.
Seniors (60 years of age and older) receive a $1 discount on all fares.
Fares can be handled in one of two ways:
1. Through KAT directly
2. Through one of KAT's sponsor agencies. Note: KAT only transports registered riders to designated locations outside of Kendall County.
Service Area
Kat provides curb-to-curb and door-to-door
services for Kendall County residents within sponsoring communities with
designated transfers to surrounding communities. Non-sponsoring
communities have limited service.
Hours of Service
Bus service is available from 7 a.m. to 6
p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays). The last scheduled
reservation is 5:30 p.m. Reservation office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday (except holidays). When scheduling trips, priority
will be given to those with disabilities and to senior citizens.
Registering for Service
In order to participate
in the Kendall Area Transit Program, you must be a registered rider that
resides in Kendall County. To find out more about how to become a
registered rider contact Kendall Area Transit at
1.877.IGO.4KAT (1.877.446.4528).
Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church
8609 Route 47
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
(630) 301-4637
Contact: Michele Schwarz – Service Director
Hours:
Tuesday ( 5-7 p.m. if these
hours don’t work, please call)
In times of need, citizens of Kendall County are invited
to come to the public drop-in center to meet with an advocate and get
help. They can help identify and
use local social service programs and church ministries, meet basic needs such
as food, clothing, and household items.
They also provide supportive counseling.
811 W. Johns Street
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
(630) 553-9100
(630) 553-6314 (24 Emergency hotline)
Contact: Sandra
Lamburt – extension 8051
Home energy Assistance
Program, Drive for success Program, and Community Benefits Program – Homeless
Prevention.
To provide population based programs and services to
promote personal health, including mental health; protecting community health;
preventing disease and promoting family self-sufficiency.
111 East Van Emmon Road
Yorkville, IL
60560
(630) 553-0473
Food pantry for low income and emergency food needs for
residents in Kendall County. They
distribute food, enough for 3-5 days, every Thursday from 9:00- 10:30 a.m.
Kendall County PADS
Homeless shelter that is open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Overnight guests will receive a hot meal, a safe place to sleep, breakfast, and a packaged lunch to go. Caring Volunteers will be available at all times.
For more information call: Kendall County Food Pantry - (630) 553-0473.
PADS is open from October 16, 2011 - April 15, 2012.
Sun- Cross Lutheran Church - 8609 State Rt.47 Yorkville
Mon- Yorkville Congregational UCC- 409 Center Parkway Yorkville
Tue- UM Church of Plano – 219 N. Hale Street Plano
Wed- Harvest Baptist Church - 5315 Douglas Road Oswego
Thurs- Trinity Church UM - Corner Rt.47 & Cannonball Trail Yorkville
Fri- Church of Good Shepherd UMC - 5 W. Washington Oswego
Sat- St. Luke’s Lutheran Church -63 Fernwood Dr. Montgomery
(630) 897-0080 Domestic Violence
(630) 897-8383 Sexual Assult
Services available: Shelter, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy,
medical, information, referrals
1325 North Highland Ave
Aurora, Illinois
60505
(630) 801-2656
Sue Kemp – intake Nurse (630) 801-2657
Marissa Hepp – School/Hospital Liaison (630) 801-5729
Child, adolescent, adult and older adult inpatient
services, as well as adolescent partial programs and outpatient services for
individuals, groups, and family.
Addiction treatment programs are available.
Prairie State Legal Services
1024 West Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-9415
(800) 942-4612
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:05 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and
Monday - Friday 1:05 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Types of legal issues they can help with: Landlord/tenant, housing, debts, food stamps, medicaid, disability, social security, powers of attorney, divorce, guardianship, orders of protection
Qualified Individuals: low income, seniors, disabled, or those with HIV/AIDS
Screening Assessment Support Service Program
(SASS)
Serves Kendall County
22 S. Spring Street
Elgin 60120
(847) 695-3680
Program that provides
emergency crisis assessments for children who are at risk of psychiatric
hospitalization and don’t have the private and public health insurance
coverage. SASS also assists
parents who are applying for the Individual Care Grants through the Office of
Mental Health.
Plano Police Department
Chief Eaves
9 E. North Street
Plano, IL 60545
Non-Emergency: (630) 552-3122
Rush - Copley Healthcare Center
1100 W. Veterans Parkway
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 466-8200
Hours: Open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rush-Copley Healthcare Center is pleased to offer quick-access healthcare services to Yorkville and Kendall County residents. Just walk in, and Rush-Copley Convenient Care will provide the care you need, when you need it. With full scanning and X-ray capabilities, as well as lab services, board-certified physicians diagnose and treat any non-life threatening injuries and ailments.
Be Happy, Involved & Positive (BHIP)
Rush-Copley
Contact Stephanie for more information at (630) 499-4725
Free for Families
Growing up in the world today can leave kids scared, confused and unhappy. The Be Happy, Involved & Positive (BHIP) program is designed to provide parents and their children ages 5 to 17 years old with a safe and secure place to learn about ways to improve their behavior and self-confidence. This is a free program that is generously funded by the Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation.
This program is available in English and Spanish and starts with a questionnaire that is reviewed by Rush-Copley Family Medicine Center staff. Then, if parent and child are interested, both group education and counseling is offered. To date, over 700 screenings have been provided.
The Prairie Clinic
1541 E. Fabyan Parkway
Ste. 101
Geneva, IL 60134
Monday - Friday 900 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(630) 845-9644
Family Mental Health and Development Disorders. The Prairie Clinic was founded on the vision and belief of both Timothy Wahlberg, Ph.D. and Angel Heredia, M.D.
Their vision has stemmed from the desire to offer individuals and families a broader continuum of services in both the medical and clinical aspects of treatment. In working together, clients will benefit from a team approach.
Society of St. Vincent DePaul
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
406 Walnut Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 225-5234
They can provide help with beds, furniture, gas, clothing, food and other household items as well as referrals for other kinds of help. They can help all residents in our county and there is no religious affiliation requirement.
3875 Eldamain Road
Plano 60545
(630) 552-4100
Contact: Stephanie Wayne for scholarships – Sliding fees
Recreational programs, skill programs, pool
VNA is a
community health organization dedicated to bringing healthcare wherever it’s
needed. This is accomplished through our Home Health, Hospice, Community Health
and Wellness, as well as our Health Center services.
This care is delivered in patient homes, community sites
and VNA Health Centers. VNA serves people of all ages and all
socioeconomic levels.
VNA provides
healthcare with a team of close to 200 physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses,
rehabilitation therapists, registered dietitians, medical social workers and
support personnel.
General Information:
(630) 978-2532VNA
Home
Health: (630) 978-2532 & (847) 888-0505
VNA Hospice:
(630) 978-2532
VNA Community
Health and Wellness: (630) 978-2532
VNA Health
Center – Aurora: (630) 892-4355
VNA Dental
Clinic: (630) 859-9124
Dr. Alafia Nomani - M.D. Help Program
Medical Doctor Help Program is to assist clients who are income eligible (under 200% of poverty) and who have no insurance or other methods with which to pay for medical care. Call (630) 553-8051 for more information.
Board Certified Internist
Medical Care Associates, Inc.
624 W. Veterans Parkway (Rt. 34), Suite B
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-9999
Dr. Ankur Patel
Family Doctor who takes the Medicaid (sliding Fee)
5685 Route 34
Oswego, IL
60543
(630) 551-0047
Dr. Lery Pane'
Preferred Dental Associates
Kendall County Helath Department
811 W. Johns Street
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
(630) 553-9100
Preferred Dental Associates
also provides dental services to youth and elders through school or senior based
programs throughout the Chicago land area, offering dental care to the
underserved or access challenged populations. Services include; dental exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions,
dentures/partials, and sealants for children with permanent molars.
Dr. Pane’ accepts most
dental insurance plans and the All Kids state insurance plan. Services are
reasonable for those without insurance coverage. Appointments are taken from
9:00am to 3:30pm for the first Friday of the month beginning November 4th
2011.
Beacon Eye
10 E. Merchants Drive
Oswego
(630) 892-1401
Takes Medicaid – Appointments only on Tuesday and
Thursday
