Downers Grove IL Social Services

Downers Grove, IL offers a number of counseling and social service programs for its residents. The Downers Grove Department of Counseling and Social Service unites with various community partners to identify and implement programs that help meet basic needs and enrich the lives of the residents of Downers Grove.

The Downers Grove social service agency was developed in the late 1960’s as an undertaking of volunteers responding to problems within the community. As the needs grew and increased demand was placed on the programs, the operation struggled to survive on volunteer strength alone. The village of Downers Grove began to support the agency’s work, and continues to subsidize part of the cost for services provided by the Downers Grove Department of Counseling and Social Services. Benefits offered to those purchasing Downers Grove, IL real estate include counseling fees offered at the low rate of $60.00 per session.

Other services provided by the Downers Grove Department of Counseling and Social Services include workshops and seminars in such topics as stress management, assertiveness training, couple’s communication and parenting issues. The Downers Grove Department of Counseling and Social services aims to teach the residents of Downers Grove skills to enhance the resident’s ability to cope effectively within their personal and professional lives.

The Resource Center provides services to students through the Downers Grove Department of Counseling and Social Services. Services offered include after-school homework assistance, English as a second language and GED classes, job listings, support groups and various social events.

Some services provided by the Downers Grove Department of Counseling and Social Services are offered exclusively for senior citizen. A Senior Citizens Resource Guide lists local resources for seniors and their families, and is available for free upon request. Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb shared ride service for senior residents, and provides discounted transportation to and from any point within the village and to the Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL.