Funding for Case Management, Information and Assistance, Jo Davies Transportation, Caregiver Services and Health Management is provided under the Older Americans Act through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
.... Serving Stephenson & Jo Daviess Counties
Lincoln Mall
1237 W Galena Ave.
Freeport, IL 61032-3803
1.800.424.6696
815.235.9777
TDD: 815.235.6117
Mission Statement
Assuring access to resources that older adults need to achieve and maintain independence, dignity and quality of life through advocacy, linkage and direct service provision
The Stephenson County Senior Center is a diverse multi-service agency and designated focal point that provides programs and services to persons 55 years and older and their caregivers. Our objective is to help seniors to maintain their independence and quality of life.
We believe that seniors have the right to independence and self-determination.
We can help you to continue to live in your own home, provide ways to meet people and help you to solve problems when you don’t know where else to turn.
Last year over 6,000 people received assistance through the Senior Center. Most of our services are available in both Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties.
Services are confidential and available to everyone, regardless of your income.
Our programs meet the diverse needs of older adults, from those that are constantly on the go to those who now prefer a quieter life. Services are available to people with disabilities.
The Senior Center is not just for the seniors. We are here to assist families, friends and neighbors who are concerned about the older adults in their lives. We can link caregivers with a variety of alternative services available in your community
To help seniors, the Senior Center provides:
- Information on the various programs and services that are available to seniors such as the new Medicare Part D drug program.
- Assistance with selection and application for the various programs for which they qualify
- Assistance in filing their taxes through the Tax-Aide programs that is jointly supported by the Senior Center and AARP
- Transportation services medical, dental, training, employment and other life necessities for eligible persons
- Activities and travel opportunities
The Senior Center is also available to help those with disabilities.
