IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Senior Resource Center is limiting entrance to its buildings in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties to employees only until further notice because of the risk of COVID-19 and community spreading of the virus. If you need assistance, please call (815) 235-9777 to schedule an appointment.

Please remember that all Senior Resource Center group social activities have been suspended until further notice.

Pretzel City Area Transit is operating but only providing essential transportation such as trips to work, day care, medical appointments or to pick up a prescription or groceries. Cloth face coverings are required of all riders.

Thank you for your understanding and support. As always, please stay safe and healthy.

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No Rolling Stone in July

We always try to provide information that you find relevant to your daily life and entertaining and, hopefully, enlightening as well. One of the many ways we have done that is through our monthly Rolling Stone newsletter.

Unfortunately, we have encountered a small hiccup regarding the Rolling Stone. Due to circumstances beyond our control, a July edition will not be printed. We apologize for this situation.

Moving forward, the Senior Resource Center is committed to publishing the Rolling Stone. We are quickly working to deliver the August edition. We are no longer working with The Journal-Standard on the Rolling Stone, and we are grateful for their past partnership.

Look for more information soon about the new Rolling Stone. Some information that you would have found in this month’s edition is being posted on our Facebook page. Know that we will continue to print your favorite articles in the Rolling Stone.

We also are accepting advertising and subscriptions for the Rolling Stone. If you have questions, please contact Julie Hilliger at the Senior Resource Center, (815) 235-9777, ext. 254.

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Funds Available for Seniors Affected by COVID-19

The Senior Resource Center is able to offer a Safety Net for Seniors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a $7,500 grant from the Northwest Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund established by the Freeport Community Foundation and United Way of Northwest Illinois. We are so grateful to the foundation and United Way for this grant during this difficult time!

The Senior Resource Center’s Safety Net for Seniors Program is helping older individuals in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties. It is providing increased access to emergency food and household supplies, utility assistance, direct financial assistance for unplanned household expenses, short-term rental or mortgage support, transportation assistance for out-of-county medical appointments and personal protective equipment for staff.

If you or someone who you know can benefit from the Safety Net for Seniors Program, please call us at the Senior Resource Center, 815-235-9777, and ask for Information and Assistance. We are here to help!

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Take Care of Yourself, Others

If you are feeling lonely, afraid, angry, hopeless or some other emotion during this trying time, be sure to practice good self care. This is also important if you are a caregiver. Try to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night, eat healthy, get indirect sun, take time out for entertainment even if it is listening to music or reading a book and give back by writing a thank you note to an essential worker or a friend.

If you need to talk, a variety of resources are available including a Friendship Line for both non-emergency emotional support calls and a crisis intervention line. It is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 and beyond. Call 1-800-971-0016. A Warm Line is a team of wellness support specialists who focus on mental health and support. Call 866-359-7593, option 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to text, the Illinois Call4Calm Text Line is a free 24/7 service for people seeking emotional support due to the stress related to COVID-19. Text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish.

Get Involved

Volunteers are an integral and essential part of the Senior Resource Center team. Without volunteers, the Center would not be able to offer the breadth of services nor cover the same number of clients.

About Us

The Senior Resource Center is a diverse multi-service agency and provides programs and services to people 55 years and older and their caregivers. Our objective is to help seniors maintain their independence and quality of life.

Our Mission

Our mission is to grow, enhance, and develop services and programs that inspire community involvement, offer support and resources, and advocate independence and well-being of seniors and disabled adults.