2011 Winnetka-Northfield Community Guide - Communities
2011 Winnetka-Northfield Community Guide - Communities
2011 Winnetka-Northfield Community Guide - Communities
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Social Service Organizations<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong>-<strong>Northfield</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare<br />
Home and Hospice Services<br />
4901 Searle Parkway, Ste. 160<br />
Skokie 60077 ....................................982-4300<br />
Evanston Shelter for Battered<br />
Women and Children<br />
P.O. Box 5164<br />
Evanston 60204 ................................864-8445<br />
Crisis Line ........................................864-8780<br />
Toll Free ................................. (877) 718-1868<br />
Family Service of <strong>Winnetka</strong>-<strong>Northfield</strong><br />
Enriching lives through counseling and<br />
psychotherapy<br />
992 1/2 Green Bay Road ..................446-8060<br />
Executive Director<br />
Robert M. Mardirossian, Ph.D.<br />
www.familyservicewn.org<br />
Family Service promotes the emotional wellbeing<br />
of individuals and families through<br />
quality, affordable counseling and psychotherapy.<br />
Individual, couple, family and group therapy<br />
is provided on a sliding fee scale to those living,<br />
working, worshipping or attending school in<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> or <strong>Northfield</strong>. A variety of educational<br />
programs are offered to help enrich community life.<br />
We understand, bring relief, find potential, change<br />
lives.<br />
Haven Youth and Family Services<br />
825 Green Bay Road, Ste. 200<br />
Wilmette 60091 ...............................251-6630<br />
Executive Director Diane Block, L.C.S.W.<br />
www.havenforyouth.org<br />
Haven Youth Services specialize in emergency<br />
crisis intervention counseling for youth and their<br />
families. 24 hour availability. Additionally, the<br />
agency does outreach to local schools. No Fees.<br />
8:00 and 10:00 a.m.<br />
Sunday Services<br />
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Sept.<br />
through May<br />
550 Sunset Ridge Road<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong>, Illinois<br />
847-446-8430<br />
HomeCare Assistants of the North Shore<br />
1200 Central Avenue, Ste. 200<br />
Wilmette 60091 ...............................328-2000<br />
Hearing Impaired ................... (800) 426-0857<br />
Fax ....................................................256-1770<br />
hca@carecenter.org<br />
www.homecareassistants.org<br />
HomeCare Assistants of the North Shore provides<br />
high-quality personal care services for individuals<br />
who need support, whether their home is an<br />
apartment, house, nursing home, or assisted living<br />
facility.<br />
HomeCare of Midwest<br />
2050 Claire Court<br />
Glenview 60025 ................................556-1700<br />
Fax ....................................................556-1701<br />
www.homecaremidwest.org<br />
Home health services; medical home visits; personal<br />
care. A division of Midwest Palliative & Hospice<br />
CareCenter, a nonprofit an community-based<br />
organization.<br />
House of Welcome Adult Day Services<br />
1779 <strong>Winnetka</strong> Road<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 ..............................242-6250<br />
how@nssc.org<br />
Adult day services for those with Alzheimer’s<br />
Disease and other memory loss. Operated by the<br />
North Shore Senior Center. Also see North Shore<br />
Senior Center.<br />
Institute for Therapy Through the Arts<br />
Affiliated with the Music Institute of Chicago<br />
2008 Dempster Street<br />
Evanston 60201 ................................425-9708<br />
A community based program which utilizes art,<br />
dance, drama and music therapies to work with<br />
children, adolescents and adults who have motor,<br />
cognitive or emotional needs.<br />
Have some zoo fans in your family?<br />
“ASK THE ANIMALS” SUMMER<br />
PROGRAM<br />
starts June 26 Sundays, 9:45 a.m.<br />
Kids aged 3-11<br />
***<br />
Creative kids?<br />
“Jesus Quest”, a workshop-based church school program starts<br />
again Sept. 11<br />
Also check out “Foundations in Music” and Children’s Choir<br />
Interfaith Housing Center<br />
of the Northern Suburbs<br />
614 Lincoln Avenue<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ...............................501-5760<br />
Executive Director Gail Schechter<br />
www.interfaithhousingcenter.org<br />
The mission of the Interfaith Housing Center<br />
of the Northern Suburbs is to foster a housing<br />
market open to people of all ages and income levels,<br />
regardless of race, religion, family composition, or<br />
any of the other legally protected classes.<br />
Programs include housing discrimination<br />
complaints, landlord/tenant issues and foreclosure<br />
prevention; matching home seekers with<br />
housing providers who have an extra bedroom<br />
(homesharing); education and advocacy for diverse<br />
and affordable housing.<br />
The Josselyn Center<br />
405 Central Avenue<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 ..............................441-5600<br />
Fax ................................................... 441-7968<br />
President Gary D. Smith, MHA<br />
www.josselyn.org<br />
Outpatient mental health services for children,<br />
adolescents, adults and families which include<br />
evaluation; testing; referral; ‘medication;’<br />
individual, family and group treatment; crisis and<br />
sustaining care programs for chronic psychiatric<br />
disorders; community and professional mental<br />
health education. The agency also offers the<br />
following: Camp Neeka, a summer therapeutic<br />
day program for children ages 8-12 and the CLR<br />
Drop-In Center for adults. All services provided<br />
on a sliding fee schedule based on ability to pay.<br />
LifeSource Chicagoland’s Blood Center<br />
1205 N. Milwaukee Avenue<br />
Glenview 60025 .......... 1-877-LIFESOURCE<br />
The Episcopal Church of St. James the Less<br />
We are a people who come to hear the Word, sing joyfully, pray fervently,<br />
break bread in remembrance of our Lord, and go forth into the world to serve.<br />
www.stjamestheless.org<br />
Wonder where Jesus Grew Up?<br />
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL<br />
“Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid”<br />
June 13 -June 17, 9:00-10:30 a.m.<br />
***<br />
Annual<br />
LOBSTER SALE AND FEST<br />
Fall <strong>2011</strong><br />
Links – North Shore Youth Health Service<br />
1779 Maple Street<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 ..............................441-6191<br />
Executive Director Amy Skalinder<br />
www.linksyouth.org<br />
Links provides health education in the schools and<br />
community; a medical clinic with affordable access<br />
to birth control, testing and treatment for sexually<br />
transmitted infections, and pregnancy testing<br />
and counseling; and support services for sexual<br />
minority youth.<br />
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter<br />
2050 Claire Court<br />
Glenview 60025 ................................467-7423<br />
President & CEO<br />
Mary K. Sheehan, RN, MSN, MBA<br />
Fax ....................................................556-1677<br />
careinfo@carecenter.org<br />
www.carecenter.org<br />
A non-profit, community-based healthcare<br />
organization providing compassionate services<br />
including: hospice care, palliative care consultation,<br />
grief support and special services for children.<br />
New Foundation Center<br />
444 Frontage Road<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 ..............................501-2939<br />
www.newfoundationcenter.org<br />
New Foundation Center provides counseling,<br />
case management, assertive outreach, wellness<br />
education, employment assistance, supportive<br />
housing, skills training, expressive arts activities<br />
and social outlets using a psychiatric rehabilitation<br />
approach for adults with serious mental illnesses.<br />
New Trier Township – Social Service<br />
739 Elm Street<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ...............................446-8201<br />
Social Service Administrator Jeanne Rosser<br />
Social Worker Arthur B. Sontag<br />
Government office providing general assistance,<br />
emergency assistance, food pantry, Angel Fund,<br />
Access to Care, Dial-a-Ride, information and<br />
referral, child care scholarships and transportation<br />
assistance for wheelchair bound residents.<br />
WINNETKA TOES<br />
FEET ARE NOT SUPPOSED<br />
TO HURT<br />
DR M.B. LAWSON<br />
PODIATRIST/FOOT SURGEON<br />
Social Service Organizations<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong>-<strong>Northfield</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
North Shore Senior Center<br />
161 <strong>Northfield</strong> Road<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 ..............................784-6000<br />
Executive Director Jordan Luhr<br />
www.nssc.org<br />
North Shore University<br />
Health Care System Hospice<br />
4901 Searle Parkway, Ste. 160<br />
Skokie 60077 ....................................982-4300<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> Township – Social Service<br />
Miguel Nunez, Social Worker<br />
3801 W. Lake Avenue<br />
Glenview 60026 ................................724-8300<br />
NSSRA (Northern Suburban<br />
Special Recreation Assn.)<br />
3105 MacArthur Boulevard<br />
Northbrook 60062 ............................509-9400<br />
Executive Director Craig Culp<br />
www.nssra.org<br />
Provides and facilitates year-round recreation<br />
opportunities for adults, teens and children with<br />
disabilities who reside in the northern suburbs.<br />
Samaritan Counseling Center<br />
690 Oak Street<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ...............................446-6955<br />
Executive Director Diane T. Hart<br />
www.northshoresamaritan.org<br />
The Samaritan Center provides counseling<br />
and educational programming in an interfaith<br />
community. Therapists are licensed and welcome all<br />
faith perspectives. Our services include individual<br />
therapy for treatment of depression, anxiety, loss,<br />
grief and improved social relaionships.<br />
847-501-3655/312-320-8417<br />
TENTOEFOOTFETISH@ATT.NET<br />
558 GREENBAY RD<br />
WINNETKA, IL 60093<br />
■ Brenda Kuo runs on a treadmill in the Fitness Center<br />
located in the North Shore Senior Center. Photo<br />
courtesy of the North Shore Senior Center.<br />
The Volunteer Center of<br />
New Trier Township<br />
Serving New Trier Township and N.E.<br />
Metropolitan Chicago<br />
520 Glendale Avenue, Ste. 3C<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ...............................441-7665<br />
Executive Director Barb Tubekis<br />
info@volunteercenterhelps.org<br />
www.VolunteerCcenterHelps.org<br />
The Volunteer Center helps residents and service<br />
groups of all ages in the New Trier Township<br />
and greater N.E. Metropolitan Chicago area<br />
engage in community days of service and service<br />
learning programs, or find individual volunteer<br />
opportunities with over 230 area nonprofit<br />
organizations.<br />
for Men & Women • Manicures/Pedicures<br />
Nail Extensions/Silk Tips, Face Wax<br />
Gel Nails<br />
LAUNDRY MALL<br />
566 CHESTNUT<br />
WINNETKA, IL<br />
(847) 441-6966<br />
www.marlenesnailemp.com<br />
See our website for special offers<br />
48 <strong>Winnetka</strong>-<strong>Northfield</strong> Chamber of Commerce | 847-446-4451 www.winnetkachamber.com | www.northfieldchamber.org 49
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