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Frequently Asked Questions Can I receive ongoing therapy from the Human Services Division? Can I receive ongoing therapy from the Human Services Division? No. Village social workers only provide short-term counseling but also provide referrals to agencies for long-term needs. Can non-seniors with disabilities receive home-delivered meals? Yes. If you are homebound and unable to prepare meals you may participate in the program. Click here for more information. What are the charges for home delivered meals? The cost of the meal is $4.75 per day. There is a limited subsidy available, on a case-by-case basis. Please call 847/933-8208 and speak to Terri Williams, Home Delivered Meals Coordinator for further information about the meals program. What type of specialized transportation does Skokie have for seniors? Senior Transportation for Area Residents (STAR) is a curb-to-curb transportation system for seniors and residents with a disability. The buses operate from 9 a.m. to Is there a membership fee at the Smith Activity Center? No. Many Smith Center activities are free or have a very nominal cost to participate. My aging parent lives in Skokie. What services are available to them? Can I make the arrangements for them? All senior programs are listed in the NewSkokie, or you can stop by and pick up calendars and other information. Click here to access NewSkokie online. Family members are welcome and can make arrangements for their relative. My next door neighbor and I are fighting about a neighborhood problem and things are very tense between us. Can the Village help? The Village has a neighbor mediation program through the Northwest Municipal Conference. If you have an issue you can’t resolve by discussing it with your neighbor, please contact Human Services Director Meryl Rivenson at 847/933-8208. My teenager is very rebellious and I’m afraid he or she might end up in serious trouble. Can I turn to the Village for help? You may contact either the Human Services Division social workers at 847/933-8208 or the Police Department social worker at 847/982-5943. The holidays are coming and I can barely pay my bills, much less buy presents for my family. Can the Village help me? The Village has an Assist-A-Family program that helps needy families at holiday time. Families need to be referred or contact the Human Services Division themselves by early October to be included in the screening process for the program. Emergency assistance is available all year. Please contact 847/933-8208 for further information. |
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