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.

Human Service Commission

Village Senior Services

SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE

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

Senior Resource Guide

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.

Taxi Coupon Brochure

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

Senior Advisory Committee

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.)

Safe Return/Special Needs Program

This program is for residents of any age who are at risk of becoming confused, disoriented, or lost OR may have difficulty communicating.

Police use details provided in the registration form for the purpose of identifying and locating an individual who is reported missing, found wandering or other emergency circumstance.

Resources

Emergency Shelter

Health and Wellness Resources

Find a Food Pantry

Counseling

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault

Financial Assistance Resources

Contact

Heather Lippe, MSW, LCSW

Social Worker

630.434.6894

Crisis Recovery Center

The DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center (CRC) is a safe space, open 24/7, where anyone in DuPage County can get support during a mental health or substance use crisis.

115 N. County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL

630.627.1700

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.

Domestic Violence

DuPage County offers several types of services for those affected by domestic violence.

DuPage Courts

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