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Senior Citizens

Village Senior Services

  • Senior Resource Guide  Compiled by the Village. this guide contains useful phone numbers and contacts for older adults. 

Taxi Coupon Program

Table 1: Contact information.
Contact Telephone
Taxi Coupon Liaison (630) 434-5500

The Village of Downers Grove Taxi Coupon Program assists eligible participants with their transportation needs. The Village provides a 50% subsidy to offset the cost of taxi services. See the Taxi Coupon Brochure for more information

Educational Programs

Table 3: Contact information.
ContactTelephone
Crime Prevention Unit (630) 434-5641

The Downers Grove Police Department is happy to hear from residents and will customize a program for your senior group on a variety of current topics.

Township Senior Services

  • Lisle Township Senior Services
  • York Township Senior Services
  • Milton Township Senior Services
  • Downers Grove Township Senior Services

    S.A.L.T. Council

    The Downers Grove Township Senior Advisory Committee is a collaboration between local law enforcement, fire protection, governmental agencies, local businesses and senior residents, with a shared goal of improving the quality of life of older persons in their homes and in the community. The following program is offered by the Downers Grove Township Senior Advisory Committee:

    • File of Life
      File of Life kit contains a standardized medical information card in a magnetic pouch to be placed on the front of a refrigerator. Emergency responders are trained to look for this information, which may enable them to deliver medical attention more quickly. The kits are available at Downers Grove Township, 4340 Prince St., and at the Village of Downers Grove Social Services, 801 Burlington Ave.