Resources
Older Adults and Caregivers
Older adults may experience behavioral health challenges related to grief, isolation, caregiving, health conditions, substance use, or major life changes. These resources can help older adults, family members, and caregivers find behavioral health care, aging-related programs, and other supportive services.
Need Immediate Support?
Call or text 988 for free and confidential mental health and crisis support, available 24 hours a day.
For an immediate or life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Behavioral Health & Wellness
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Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
The Illinois Helpline provides confidential information and connections to substance use treatment and recovery services for individuals and families throughout Illinois.
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AgeGuide Behavioral Health Resources
AgeGuide provides behavioral health information and resources for older adults, caregivers, and professionals. Resources may address mental health, substance use, social isolation, emotional wellness, and access to community-based support.
Service area: Suburban Cook County
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Cook County Health Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Cook County Health provides mental health and substance use services that may support older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, or other behavioral health concerns.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support for older adults, caregivers, and others experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Aging & Community Services
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Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a national service that connects older adults and caregivers with local aging resources. Available services may include transportation, meals, housing assistance, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and in-home assistance.
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Illinois Department on Aging
The Illinois Department on Aging provides programs and information that support older adults and caregivers. Services may include caregiver support, benefits assistance, adult protective services, nutrition programs, community care, and healthy aging resources.
Service area: State of Illinois
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City of Chicago Senior Services
The City of Chicago provides programs and services for older Chicago residents, including senior centers, wellness programs, meals, benefits assistance, caregiver support, and opportunities for social connection.
Service area: City of Chicago
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AgeGuide
AgeGuide connects older adults and caregivers with aging-related programs, behavioral health information, caregiver assistance, wellness resources, and other services that promote independence and quality of life.
Service area: Suburban Cook County
Caregiver Support
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AgeGuide Behavioral Health and Caregiver Resources
AgeGuide helps caregivers find information, community services, behavioral health resources, and support for caring for an older adult.
Service area: Suburban Cook County
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Illinois Department on Aging
The Illinois Department on Aging provides information about caregiver support programs, respite services, benefits, and resources for families caring for older adults.
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Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator connects caregivers with local Area Agencies on Aging and programs that may offer respite, in-home support, transportation, meals, and benefits counseling.
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City of Chicago Senior Services
Chicago Senior Services provides information and assistance for older Chicago residents and their caregivers, including community programs, benefits assistance, and senior center services.
Service area: City of Chicago
Help Us Keep These Resources Current
Know of a behavioral health resource that should be added or updated? Contact the Cook County Health Office of Behavioral Health to recommend a resource or report information that may need to be corrected.
Disclaimer
Please note: Resource availability, eligibility requirements, service areas, and hours may change. Contact the organization directly to confirm its current information and services. Inclusion on this page does not represent an endorsement of a particular provider, organization, or program by the Cook County Health Office of Behavioral Health.