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There is a wealth of resources available in the area to anyone with a need or special problem.  The list below is a small sampling of those offering help.

River Grove Food Pantry

   The River Grove Food Pantry is needs your help as our supplies are getting low.  You can drop off any canned good, toilet articles, etc. at the Village office.  If you are interested in need of help, we will do the best we can to supply you with what we have.
   For those River Grove residents who are in need of aid. The food pantry is run by Volunteers and stocked by donations from Residents, Businesses and Organizations.
   Food is available and is stocked by donations. If you can pick up, please do as we don't have the help available for deliveries.
   If you would like to donate products or services please contact us.  Corporate Donors please contact the Village Offices - 708-453-8000

Requirements: You must be a River Grove Residents and able to furnish 2 proofs of residency.

 The pantry is run by;   Monica Tomaschek With help from: Ann Damato, Bob Roehing & Sue Flemm

             Hours:     Tues - Thurs        
                           9:30 am – 11:30 am  
                           2621 N. Thatcher Ave.
                           453-8000 ----  453-1818

Leyden Family Service

Leyden Township Emergency Food Pantry, is run by Leyden Family services. It is stocked by comunity donations and is open to any township resident in need.  To receive food, a picture identification and proof of residency (such as a lease or utility bill) is required.  The food pantry can be accessed up to four times per year.  Donations are received all year round during regular business hours. 

Leyden Food Pantry has a large shortage and is in need of donations. Donations can be dropped off at

Leyden Family Services
10200 W Grand Ave
Franklin Park

Leyden Town Hall
2501 W. Mannhiem Rd.
Franklin Park

 

 

Senior Services ~  Specific Senior links & info from local area
Need Assistance? Start here by calling or clicking on links to various agencies who specialize in helping Seniors
 

Leyden Township - Senior Services 2501 N. Mannheim Road
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:00
847- 455-8616x5140 
~ Handyman Program ~ Taxicab Coupons ~ Telephone Reassurance ~ 
~ RTA Passes  ~ Handicap Parking Permits ~
The township also schedules Movie days, exercise classes, shopping trips and tours. For senior drivers, Rules of the road & 55 Alive/Mature Driving Classes
Leyden Family Service & Mental Health Center
 
847-451-0330 10001 Grand Ave 
Franklin Park
Senior Nutrition Center 847-678-8777 10040 Addision St 
Franklin Park
Triton College 708-456-0300 2000 Fifth Ave
River Grove
Gottlieb Memorial  Community Outreach 708-450-4967 701 W North Ave.
Melrose Park
Gottlieb Adult Day Care 847-288-1300 9857 Schiller Blvd   
Franklin Park
Illinois Dept. of Aging 800-252-8966 421 E Capitol  Suite 100   
Springfield  62701

Suburban Area Agency on Aging

Service Area 13 Suburban Cook County

708-383-0258
Fax:708-524-0870
1-800-699-9043

(Suburban Cook Co. area ONLY)

1146 Westgate, Suite 200
Oak Park, IL 60301-1054
Cell Phones for Seniors The Sheriff’s Cell Phones for Seniors program provides a free 911 Emergency Cellular Phone to Cook County residents, over the age of 65, who do not have a cellular phone.
River Grove Library 8638 W. Grand Ave River Grove
River Grove Senior Center 2621 Thatcher River Grove
Triton College (RSVP Center) 2000 5th Avenue River Grove
 
River Grove Fire Department ~ Education Programs for Residents of River Grove.
CPR and First Aid Training Public Fire Inspections
Child Fire Safety Classes Blood Pressure Checks
Home Fire Safety Checks Smoke Detector Checks
EMS and Fire Safety Evaluations &
Pre Plans for People with Special Needs

 

Leyden Township Leyden Township Offices
2501 N. Mannheim Rd.
Franklin Park  60131

Commission for the Disabled
Dorothy Klien ~ Commissioner    ~    847-455-8616
Outings to Theaters, Museums and Shopping Malls for the Disabled

Veterans Affairs
Frank Bottigliero  ~  Coordinator  ~  847-455-8616  ext 238
Veterans seeking information or assistance can call for an appointment.

Youth Services
Michele Jarnagin  ~  847-455-8616  ext 245

 

Illinois Department of Human Services

Service Centers for River Grove -- Zip 60171

DHS Local Office:
West Suburban Local Office
2701 West Lake Street
Melrose Park, Illinois 60160-3800
708/338-7600 Voice
708/450-0562 TTY

Developmental Disabilities Services:
North Suburban Chicago Metropolitan Network
100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312/814-5981 Voice

Rehabilitation Services:
Rolling Meadows Local Office
5340 Keystone Court
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008
847/253-6200 Voice
847/253-1362 TTY

Mental Health Services:
Elgin Mental Health Center
750 South State Street
Elgin, Illinois 60123
847/742-1040 Voice
847/429-5471 TTY

 

Website Link Hotline Helpline  
 Illnois Department of Aging
Senior & Elder Abuse
866-800-1409 800-252-8966 TTY: 1-888-206-1327
 Illinois DCFS
Child Abuse
800-25-ABUSE 312.814.6800
 
TTD 312.814.8783
Department of Human Services 800 843-6154   TTY: 1 800 447-6404
Chicago Abused Women Coalition 773.278.4566    
Illinois Attorney General School Violence Tipline 800-477-0024    
Gang Outreach Line 847-546-0887 847-546-8142  
Chicago Narcotics Anonymous 708-848-4884    
National Suicide Prevention
Toll-Free / 24 / 7
800-SUICIDE
800-784-2433
800-273-TALK
800-273-8255
TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
       
       

ILLINOIS Suicide & Crisis Hotlines

National Hope Line Network
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-2433
Toll-Free in the U.S.

CHICAGO
In-Touch Hotline
Chicago Counseling Center
University of Illinois
(312) 996-5535

Northwestern
University Hospital
(312) 908-8100

ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Talkline Help Lines

  • Hope Now Hopeline 847 228-3463
  • Talkline  (847) 228-6400
  • Teen Line  (847) 228-8336
  • Kids Line  (847) 228-5437

 

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