2006-07 Human
Resource Directory for McHenry County
Service organizations are
listed alphabetically.
A
Safe Place
P.O. Box 1067
Waukegan, IL 60079
Phone: 847-249-5147 ·
Fax: 847-336-5813
Crisis Line: 847-249-4450
or 800-600-SAFE
Web: asafeplaceforhelp.org
· Email: info@asafeplaceforhelp.org
DIRECTOR:
Phyllis DeMott
CONTACT PERSON:
Phyllis DeMott
SERVICES:
·
24-hour help
line
·
Short-term
residential domestic violence shelter
·
Counseling
(individual and group)
·
Prevention
education
·
Community
and professional training and education
·
Support
groups
·
Legal
advocacy
·
Information
and referral
·
Intervention
program and assessments for batterers
·
Support
group for Spanish speaking battered women
·
Domestic
violence information
·
Non-residential counseling services for domestic violence
·
Children’s
Counseling
·
Transitional
Living Program (Opening 2006)
POPULATION:
Survivors of domestic violence and their children; perpetrators of domestic
violence
ELIGIBILITY:
Lake, McHenry and northern Cook Counties; no minors without their mothers
DAYS:
24 hour service
FEES:
No fees for victims services. Sliding scale for batterer services.
MISC:
6-week shelter for battered women and their children, offering individual
and group counseling, and advocacy services. Male children 13 years and
older will require alternative placement. Satellite support groups
throughout Lake County
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE:
Yes
222 North LaSalle St.,
Suite 710
Chicago, IL 60601
Toll Free: 866-448-3613
· Fax: 312-372-2204
Web:
www.aarp.org/IL
· Email: aarp.il@aarp.org
DIRECTOR:
Ralph Yaniz, State Director
SERVICES:
·
Tax aide
counseling
·
Driver
education
·
Grief and
loss services
·
Health
education
·
Advocacy
·
Information
and referral
·
Offer
discounts on car rentals, pharmacy products, and hotel/motel
facilities to
members
·
Legislative
advocacy
·
Health,
long-term care, and independent living
POPULATION:
persons age 50 and above
DAYS:
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. ‑ 5 p.m.
FEES:
$12.50 joint membership for 1 year; $21.00 for 2 years; $29.50 for 3 years
120 W. Madison, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60602
800-572-2390 Adoption and
Foster Care
800-403-7740 TDD
Web:
www.adoptinfo-il.org
· Email: aici@adoptinfo-il.org
DIRECTOR:
Marilyn R. Panichi
SERVICES:
·
Information
and referral regarding adoption and foster care
POPULATION:
General population
DAYS:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FEES:
No fees
708 Washington St.
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-338-1707 ·
Fax: 815-338-1786
Web:
www.adultchildrehabcenter.org • Email:
acrc-klarsen@sbcglobal.net
DIRECTOR:
Kimberley Larsen
CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Lou Cichon
SERVICES:
·
Home health
care
·
Outpatient
therapy clinic
·
Speech
therapy/occupational therapy/physical therapy
·
Child
development program for developmentally delayed population
·
Sensory
integration room/gym
·
Information
and referral
·
Pediatric/orthopedic clinic
·
Birth-thru-2
program
·
Free monthly
birth to three screenings
·
Lymphedema
therapy
POPULATION:
General population, physically or developmentally disabled
ELIGIBILITY:
County resident, prescription (physician's) for most services
DAYS:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FEES:
Private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and sliding fee scale
MISC:
Services available in Woodstock outpatient or through homecare
450 West Highway 22
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847-381-0123 ·
TDD: 847-381-7682
Web:
www.advocatehealth.com/gshp
SERVICES:
Many services including
Cancer Care, Emergency Services, Obstetrics, Heart Care/Cardiology, Fitness
and Wellness, Travel and Immunization Center, Surgical Services, The Center
for Stress Medicine, Behavioral Health, Outpatient Testing, Women’s Health,
Integrative Medicine, Pharmacy Services, Rehabilitation Therapy Services,
Senior Services, Sleep Center, and Spine Center.
422 Tag Way
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-444-6400 ·
Fax: 815-444-6816
Email: tag@advantage.org
DIRECTOR:
Pat Owens
CONTACT PERSONS:
Clinical Staff
SERVICES:
·
Interventions & Assessments
·
Intensive
Outpatient Programs
·
Drug Testing
(as part of assessment & program)
·
Aftercare
Services
·
Substance
Abuse Treatment
POPULATION:
Adolescents (12 - 18); Young Adults (18 - 23)
ELIGIBILITY:
Primary substance abuse
DAYS:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm
FEES:
Sliding fee scale; private insurance; MediPlan/KidCare medical card;
Medicaid/Green Card; Mental Health Board funding for eligible McHenry County
residents; DHS-OASA funding.
P.O. Box 1527
Crystal Lake, IL
60039-1527
815-459-6190
Web:
www.niafg.org
· Email: wso@al-anon.org
GROUP GOALS:
Support group for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Al-Anon/AlaTeen
provides important information and help for the alcoholic's family, whether
or not the alcoholic seeks help or even recognizes the existence of a
drinking problem.
POPULATION:
Family members and friends of alcoholics.
FEES:
No fees
MEETINGS:
Various dates, times, and locations. Call for further information.
P.O. Box 846
McHenry, IL 60051-0846
815-455-3311 – 24 hour/7
day a week answering service
(call for information
about meeting times and locations)
GROUP GOALS:
Support and help for any person who has the desire to stop drinking
POPULATION:
Anyone with a desire to stop drinking
ELIGIBILITY:
Alcohol problem
MEETINGS:
Call 815-455-3311 regarding dates, times, and locations
FEES:
No fees
1650 Moonlake Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
Phone: 847-882-1600 ·
Fax: 847-755-8060
800-432-5005 – 24 hour
assessment
Web:
www.ABBHH.org
CONTACT PERSON:
Brett Hall, Dir. Of Clinical Access Services
SERVICES:
·Inpatient / partial
hospitalization program
·Intensive outpatient
program
·Chemical dependency
·Adolescent chemical
dependency IOP (Tuesday – Friday: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
·Outpatient counseling
·Family options program –
early intervention
·Self injury program
(SIRS): 8:30 am – 2:30 pm (php)
POPULATION:
Child, adolescent, adult,
and older adult.
ELIGIBILITY:
None
HOURS:
24 hours
FEES:
Private Insurance, Charity
Care, Medicare, and Medicaid/Green Card (for children and adolescents).
MISC:
New expansion late ’03 –
’04 to add beds, php & outpatient space
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: 888-255-3631
DIRECTOR:
Mary Shahbazian, President
CONTACT PERSON:
Norma Joyce, Director of Accounting
SERVICES:
·
Counseling
(individual, family, marital/couple, vocational/career, group)
·
Residential
treatment (children, adolescents)
·
Foster
family care and emergency foster care
·
Transitional
and independent living (adolescents/young adults)
·
Special
education and treatment for children
·
Multi-family
therapy
·
Aftercare/transition services
·
Group home
care (children, adolescents)
·
Parent
training
·
Psychological testing; Psychiatric evaluation
·
Family life
education
·
Job
training/prevocational education
·
Speech
therapy
·
Recreation
therapy
·
Volunteer
recruitment
·
Physical
education/athletics
POPULATION:
Male and female, 6 to 18 years
ELIGIBILITY:
Children/adolescents with emotionally disturbed/behavioral disorder problems
(residential); special education services, ages 6-18; general population in
need of mental health services (counseling center)
DAYS:
Mon.- Fri.: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; residential and school staff and therapists
24 hours/day Counseling Center hours: Mon. –Thurs.: 8:30 am-9:00 pm, Fri.:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Saturday: hours vary
FEES:
Private insurance; school district; DHS; DCFS; MediPlan / KidCare Medical
Card
INTAKE CONTACTS:
Residential Services
- 847-245-6327
Educational Services
Lake Villa School -
847-245-6400
Woodstock School -
815-206-5725
Community
Services
Transitional &
Independent Living, Foster Care, & Counseling - 847-356-3322
Fox Valley Region
143 First Street
Batavia, IL 60510
Phone: 630-879-9009 ·
800942-6985
Fax: 630-879-9047
Web: www.cancer.org
DIRECTOR:
David H. Riggs, Regional Vice President
SERVICES:
·
Comprehensive cancer patient navigation services and access to cancer
resources database that provides information for cancer patients,
caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals regarding treatment
options, local resources, and support programs available by calling
1-800-ASC-2345 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
·
Programs and
speakers available to businesses, schools, religious
and civic groups, and
other community organizations
·
Cancer
brochures, posters, and other educational materials
·
Community
and employee involvement events
·
Referrals
for smoking cessation classes
POPULATION:
DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, and McHenry Counties
ELIGIBILITY:
General public, employers, cancer patients, their families, and their
caregivers
DAYS:
Fox Valley Regional Office open Mon. – Fri.: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
FEES:
No fees for educational programs or materials – fees are varied for smoking
cessation classes and some other referral programs.
8 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-726-9670 ·
Fax: 312-726-9695
Web:
www.american-hearing.org · Email: lkoch@American-hearing.org
DIRECTOR:
William L. Lederer,
Executive Director
CONTACT PERSON:
Lorraine L. Koch,
Assistant Director
SERVICES:
·
Preventative
care and cure of deafness
·
Supports
hearing research and education
·
Research
labs treat patients who fall under the specific research
project
POPULATION:
Hearing Impaired Community
ELIGIBILITY:
Requires referral from otolaryngologists since the types of problems treated
are not of a common variety
DAYS:
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am ‑ 3:30 pm
FEES:
No fees, donation requested for newsletters
575 Keep St.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-695-2200 or
847-909-4141
DIRECTOR:
Richard Templeton
SERVICES:
·
Assists
responsible men with pre and post divorce court litigation
·
Recommends
attorneys who are interested in the rights of men
·
Work with
men who want custody of their children
·
Information
and referral
·
35 years of
continued service
POPULATION:
Males
DAYS:
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm; 24 hour answering service
FEES:
$125/year dues; renewal fee is less ($75)
50 North Walkup Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-2710
·
Fax: 815-459-2830
Web:
www.angelsbyyourside.com
DIRECTOR:
Sandy Diesel, RN
SERVICES:
·
Non-medical
home care provider
·
Social
interactions: companionship, shopping, movies, phone calls
·
Transportation for appointments: community events, errands, church
·
Personal
care: bathing assistance, dressing, grooming, walking assistance, medication
reminders
·
Household
assistance: light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation
·
Safety:
medical alert system, home safety evaluation and durable equipment
POPULATION:
People of all ages,
including seniors and those with special needs.
ELIGIBILITY:
McHenry County
DAYS:
24 hour service, 7 days a
week
FEES:
No-obligation
comprehensive assessment
(See McHenry Country
Department of Health)
Veterinary Public
Health Division – Animal Control
110 S. Hager Avenue
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847-381-0345 ·
Fax: 847-381-9297
Web:
www.barringtonyouthservices.com
DIRECTOR:
Rochelle Schulman, LCSW, CCSAC
CONTACT PERSON:
Rochelle Schulman
SERVICES:
·
Counseling
(individual, family, alcohol/drug, casework, group)
·
Alcohol/drug
education
·
Delinquency
prevention groups
·
Youth
outreach programs
·
Community
education
·
Parent
support group
·
Hispanic
mentoring program
·
Volunteer
trained and run "Rainbows" support groups for children experiencing loss
POPULATION:
All ages
ELIGIBILITY:
Population of Barrington School District 220 or privately insured.
DAYS:
Mon. – Fri.: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, mornings by appointment
FEES:
Sliding fee scale, private insurance accepted
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE:
Yes
3430 W. Elm Street
McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-385-3855 ·
Fax: 815-385-3852
Web:
www.bbbsmchenry.org
· Email: info@bbbsmchenry.org
DIRECTOR:
James M. Greco, President and CEO
CONTACT PERSONS:
Dana Briscoe, Coordinator of Programs; Melissa McCorkhill, Executive
Assistant
SERVICES:
·
One-on-one
youth mentoring with screened volunteer
·
Volunteer
recruitment and training
·
Creates
friendships of trust, consistency, and guidance between volunteers and
children in need of extra companionship
POPULATION:
Children, age 6-14
ELIGIBILITY:
McHenry County children ages 6-14 accepted on application/interview basis.
Volunteers must be a McHenry County resident and pass a comprehensive
screening process.
DAYS:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am ‑ 4:00 pm; evenings by appointment
FEES:
None
1800 7th Avenue, P. O. Box
4085
Rockford, IL 61110
Phone: 815-397-0210 ·
Fax: 815-397-7306
Email:
chlong@bsamail.org
DIRECTOR:
Chris Long
CONTACT PERSON:
Eric Clark 815-943-5667
SERVICES:
·
Program for
boys (6 - 20 years old); girls (14 - 20 years old)
·
Adult
training
·
Summer camp
(6 - 10 years old and 11‑18 years old)
·
Delinquency
prevention groups
·
Open
recreation, physical education/athletics
·
Residential
camping services
·
Information
about health careers and law enforcement
·
Youth
leadership development
POPULATION:
Children, adolescents, adults, in the county
ELIGIBILITY:
1st grade thru high school and all qualified adults
DAYS:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; meetings held evenings and weekends
FEES:
Fixed rate; annual registration fees; $10 youth, $10adult; community
supported, donation requested
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE:
Yes
1037 Lake Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-8940 ·
800-338-0477
Fax: 815-338-0862
www.caregivershomehealth.com • email:
info@caregivershomehealth.com
CONTACT PERSONS:
Coordinators: Gayle Kalla and Mary Petros; Director of Nursing: Rosemary
Davis
SERVICES:
Home
Health Care, including:
·
Personal
care
·
Bathing
·
Housekeeping
·
Errands
·
Meal
preparation
·
Skilled
services also - RN, LPN, PT, OT, ST; aide and companion Services
·
Live-in
POPULATION:
All ages
ELIGIBILITY:
People in need of home health care services
DAYS:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (office hours); 24 hour service available
in individual's home; after hours on-call RN and service coordinator
available thru answering service
FEES:
$50.00/xSetup/Assessment for private duty. Hourly Fee for private duty
cases. Private insurance, Medicare, MediPlan/KidCare Medical card, HMO's,
PPO's, VA, Worker's Comp. DORS funding, or private pay accepted.
MISC:
Medicare certified, state licensed, locally operated; have been providing
home care for over 30 years in McHenry County
5141 West Bull Valley Road
McHenry, IL 60050
815-344-6956
DIRECTOR:
Geoffrey Franklin
CONTACT PERSON:
Geoffrey Franklin
SERVICES:
·
Adoption
program (open)
·
Adoption
support
·
Foster
family care, relative care services, parent training
·
Family,
marriage, and individual counseling
·
Maternity
services
·
Unplanned
pregnancy services (objective counseling, medical linkage, substitute home
placements)
·
Advocacy
·
Support
services
·
Expanded
home/school counseling
·
Hispanic
outreach services (linkage, translation, transportation, advocacy)
POPULATION:
General population, children, adolescents, adults
ELIGIBILITY:
No specific eligibility
DAYS:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 am
– 9:00 pm
FEES:
Sliding fee scale
1-800-239-3881
DIRECTOR:
Geoffery Franklin
CONTACT PERSON:
Referral Coordinators
SERVICES:
·
Referral to
physicians & other community resources that accept MediPlan
·
KidCare
Medical Card
POPULATION:
McHenry and Kane County residents
ELIGIBLITY:
Medicaid recipient with current eligibility
DAYS:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
FEES:
No fees
MISC:
Spanish speaking staff
available
3701 Doty Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-2500
Web: www.centegra.com
PRESIDENT AND CEO:
Michael S. Eesley
BED CAPACITY:
154
SPECIALTY SERVICES:
·
Level II
Trauma Center
·
Cardiac and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
·
Level II
Nursery
·
Comprehensive Medical Imaging Services
·
Rehabilitation network
·
Occupational
and Environmental Medicine
·
Home Health
·
Pastoral
Care
·
Sleep
Disorders Lab
·
Home Medical
Equipment
·
Physician
Referral Line 1-800-422-DOCS
ELIGIBILITY:
All ages
FEES:
Private insurance; Medicare, Medicaid and self pay
MISC:
Extensive community education and support group offerings.
527 W. South St.
Woodstock IL 60098
815-338-2500
Web: www.centegra.com
PRESIDENT and CEO:
Michael S. Eesley
SPECIALTY SERVICES:
·
Extended
Care Unit (skilled nursing unit)
·
Inpatient
Adult Behavioral Health
·
Partial
hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and
Substance Abuse Services
·
Physician
Referral Line 1-800 422-DOCS
ELIGIBILITY:
All ages
FEES:
Private insurance; Medicare, Medicaid, and self pay
MISC:
Extensive community
education and support group offerings
4201 Medical Center Dr.
(Route 31 and Bull Valley
Road)
McHenry IL 60050
815-344-5000
Web: www.centegra.com
PRESIDENT and CEO: Michael
S. Eesley
BED CAPACITY:
196
SPECIALTY SERVICES:
·
Level II
Trauma Center
·
On-site
Flight-For-Life Emergency helicopter
·
Physical
Rehabilitation Services
·
Bariatric
Center for New Hope
·
Inpatient
Medical Detoxification
·
