Please note: resources listed here and are not endorsed or recommended by Barrington United Methodist Church.
Aging and Disabilities Services
Aging Care
Free advisors for in home care options in your location.
www.agingcare.com
A Place for Mom
Resource for guidance and support in locating elder care options for seniors.
www.aplaceformom.com
1-866-344-2643
BACOA (Barrington Council on Aging)
Programs, activities, resources and support for seniors
and their caregivers.
www.bacoa.org
1-847-381-5030
Fish Food Pantry
Short-term emergency food services for families in need.
www.fish-food-pantry.org
1-847-428-4357
Illinois Department on Aging
State resource for government supported resources for seniors.
www.illinois.gov/aging
1-866-800-1409, 1-800-252-8966
Meals On Wheels
Township oriented. For assistance in locating your service area, contact BACOA (above)
Mom’s Meals Nourish Care
High quality refrigerated meals and uncompromising food safety for seniors, patients and those with disabilities. $6.99/meal. Some may qualify for free meals.
www.MomsMeals.com
1-877-508-6667
Neuro-Balance Center, Barrington
Serves people with neurological and physical challenges, providing therapy and support.
www.neurobalancecenter.org
1-847-800-6162
Seniors Blue Book Resources for Aging well
www.SeniorBlueBook.com
Free Referral line 1-708-515-8220 (State of Illinois)
Senior Living
Resources and support for selecting appropriate senior living.
www.seniorliving.org
1-866-857-0796
Senior Services Associates
Five locations serving Kane, Kendall, and McHenry counties. Check the website for individual information.
www.seniorservicesassoc.org
Silver Connections
Free resource network for housing and care resources for seniors and their families.
www.asilverconnection.com
1-866-421-8266
Social Security Disability Information
Retirement and disability information and assistance.
www.ssa.gov
1-800-772-1213
Financial Services
Need Help Paying Bills
Resources and links to multiple services for assistance with all kinds of financial needs.
www.needhelppayingbills.com
American Hope Resources
Resources discounts employment financial aid for Americans suffering financial hardships.
www.americanhopeservices.com
Hospice Services
JourneyCare
Providing quality hospice care in any setting along with family support services.
www.journeycare.org
1-847-467-7423
1-224-770-2489 (24 hour service)
Hospice Foundation of America
www.hospicefoundation.org
Mental Health Services
Barrington Youth and Family Services
Counseling services for individuals (children–seniors),
families and couples.
www.barringtonbyfs.org
1-847-381-0345
BStrong Together
Enhancing the health and well-being of Barrington area children and youth in mind, body and spirit through parental, student and community programming.
www.bstrongtogether.org
1-224-848-4548
Crisis Text Hotline
Free 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis. Text from anywhere in the US to text with a trained crisis counselor.
www.crisistextline.org
Text: 741741 (Someone will text you back immediately)
Healthy Barrington
Find mental wellness providers
www.healthybarrington.org
RAINN Rape and Incest National Network
The nations largest anti-sexual violence organization.
www.rainn.org
1-800-656-HOPE
Samaritan Counseling Center
Hope, help and healing through professional counseling for individuals, families and faith-based organizations.
www.sccnw.org
1-847-382-4673 (HOPE)
Suicide Awareness Hotline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-899-273-8255 (TALK)
Veterans Resources
www.maketheconnection.net
Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
Text: 838255
Transportation
BACOA
Transportation services for Barrington area. Contact BACOA for information.
www.bacoa.org
1-847-381-5030
Escorted Transportation Service Northwest
Transportation to medical appointments, $12 each way. Limited service area, minimum one-week prior notice.
www.etsnw.org
1-847-222-9227
Fish (For I Shall Help)
Volunteer organization that responds to emergency needs for transportation when family, friends, or neighbors are not available. Now partnered with BACOA. See contact information above.
PACE Dial–A–Ride
Providing service from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; reservations can be made 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. for the following day. PACE provides service anywhere in Barrington and Cuba Townships and selected destinations in Lake Zurich. Rides to medical appointments can be made up to a week in advance, curb to curb service only. The faire is $2 eacy way; exact change to be paid to the driver. For reservations, call 1-800-273-5939; TTY, 1-888-454-4724. For a description of the service area, see Pace’s website.
www.PaceBus.com
1- 800-273-5939
Palatine Township Van Transportation Services
Provides curb-to-curb service anywhere within the Palatine Township boundaries. Cost: For seniors 60 and over and/or the disabled, the cost is $2.50 for a one-way trip. Prio registration is required.
www.palatinetownship.com/transportion
1-847-358-6907
Women and Children
Community Crisis Center
Emergency assistance and shelter for women and their children due to domestic violence or economic crisis.
www.crisiscenter.org
1-847-697-2380
1-847-697-9740 (Spanish/Español)
The Lake County Haven
Empowering homeless women and their children to achieve permanent, independent living.
www.Lakecountyhaven.org
1-847-680-1703
Home of the Sparrow
Serving homeless women and children in Northern Illinois with hope, opportunity, and support.
www.HOSParrow.org
1-815-271-5444
Night Owls
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights
Ongoing program for special needs children and their families.
www.fumcah.com
1-847-255-5112
A Safe Place
Emergency shelter
www.asafeplaceforhelp.org
1-847-249-4450
24-hour hotline: 1-800-600-SAFE (7233)
Turning Point
Emergency shelter, counseling, job resources
www.turnpt.org
1-815-338-8081
WINGS
Support and pathway programs for adults and children escaping from domestic violence.
www.wingsprogram.com
1-847-221-5680 (24-Hour Hotline)
Websites and Toll Free Numbers for more informaiton
AARP: 1-800-441-2277 www.aarp.org
Alcoholics Anonymous: www.chicagoaa.org
Alzheimer’s Association: 1-800-272-3900 www.alz.org
American Cancer Society: 1-800-227-2345 www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association: 1-800-342-2383 www.diabetes.org
American Foundation for the Blind: 1-800-232-5463 www.afb.org
American Heart and Stroke Association: 1-800-242-8721 www.americanheart.org
American Kidney Fund: 1-800-795-3226 www.kidneyfund.org
American Liver Foundation: 1-800-465-4837 www.liverfoundation.org
American Lung Association: 1-800-586-4872 www.lungusa.org
American Parkinson Disease Association: 1-800-223-2732 www.apdparkinson.org
American Speech Language–Hearing Association: 1-800-223-6321 www.asha.org
American Stroke Association: 1-800-553-6321 www.strokeassociation.org
Arthritis Foundation: 1-800-283-7800 www.arthritis.org
Caregiver Action Network: 1-202-454-3970 www.eldercare.gov
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-892-8900
Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 www.eldercare.gov
Insure Kids Now: 1-877-KIDSNOW (1-847-543-7669) www.insurekidsnow.gov
Medicaid Information: www.medicaid.gov
Medicare Information: www.medicare.gov
National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS www.ashastd.org/nah
National Association of the Deaf: 1-301-587-1788 www.nad.org
National Association for Hispanic Elderly: 1-213-487-1922
National Council on Aging: 1-800-424-9046 www.ncoa.reingolddev.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (TALK) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
RAINN | Rape and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-HOPE
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
Text 838255 www.veteranscrisisline.net