Information: Disability, Home or Elder Support
For support with disability, home aid, or elder care in Chicago, you can contact the City of Chicago’s Senior Services Information and Assessment line at (312) 744-4016. This service is a central hub for connecting you with local programs, such as the Community Care Program through the Illinois Department on Aging for in-home care, personal assistant and homemaker services through the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, or other assistance like home-delivered meals and transportation. For general national support, you can call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116.
Chicago Senior Services
“one stop link” to eldercare service providers in the City of Chicago. (312) 744.4016
Illinois Department on Aging Services
A variety of programs for older adults and caregivers that focus on health, safety, independence, and community engagement. 1-800-252-8966
Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116
National service that connects you with local agencies on aging and community-based organizations.
Call 311
Dial 3-1-1 from any phone for non-emergency issues. You can report issues, file police reports (non-emergency), or get information about city services
Chicago Personal Assistance Programs
Offered through the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities allows qualified individuals with disabilities who live in the city of Chicago to receive in-home services. (312) 746.5773 or call 311.
AARP Illinois
Resources and support for people as they age
211 Metro Chicago
Dial 2-1-1 from any phone. 2-1-1 is a free, local, 24/7/365 service that connects all Cook County residents to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs.
The information is adapted from text generated by Gemini.” Gemini, Google, 19 Nov 2025 and from OpenAI on 01/19/2026 using “Support for disability, home care or elder care in Chicago Illinois”
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