Services
- Customer Self Service (CSS)
- FOIA Requests
- Food Trucks
- Garbage and Recycling
- Historic Preservation
- Map Services
- Parking
- Permits
- Public Safety Education
- Self-Inspection Checklist
- Service Requests
- Snow and Ice Removal
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Social Services Referrals
- Street Maintenance
- Stormwater Management
- Stormwater Utility
- Tree Maintenance
- Utility Bill
- Vendor Self Services
Social Services Referrals
When faced with a crisis, people often recognize that professional help is needed, but may not know where to find services to meet their needs.
The Village employs a full time Social Worker with a thorough understanding of the resources available to help people in need of referrals for services including mental health, substance abuse, housing or homelessness, domestic violence, child/elder abuse, or sexual abuse.
Staff liaisons work with the following Boards and Commissions to provide planning expertise and recommendations to the Village Council.
Village Senior Services
SENIOR REOURCE GUIDE
Compiled by the Village. this guide contains useful phone numbers and contacts for older adults.
TAXI COUPON PROGRAM
The Village's Taxi Coupon Program assists eligible participants with their transportation needs. The Village provides a 50% subsidy to offset the cost of taxi services.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Downers Grove Police Department can customize a presentation for your senior group on a variety of safety topics. Call 630.434.5641 to inquire,
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.
File of Life
This 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. Available at the DG Township Office, Civic Center and Fire Station 2. (5420 Main St.)
Counseling
For non-emergency situations of an urgent nature, contact the DuPage County Mental Health Department, Crisis Line / Central Intake number at 630.627.1700.
Additional not-for-profit counseling service providers in the region include:
- Metropolitan Family Services (Wheaton/Woodridge) 630.784.4800
- Community House (Hinsdale) 630.323.7500
- Catholic Charities (Lombard) 800.240.7011
- Naperville Community Outreach (Naperville) 630.961.2992
- DuPage Community Clinic (Wheaton) 630.682.0639
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
Emergency Shelter
Health and Wellness Resources
Find a Food Pantry
Financial Assistance Resources
Contact
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental or substance abuse crisis or any kind of emotional distress.
Contact
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental or substance abuse crisis or any kind of emotional distress.
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