Social Services Resources

Services

The Village of Hanover Park employs a full-time social worker to provide services to Hanover Park residents who have been referred through the Police Department or Village. These services include:

  • Advocacy
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Referrals
  • Short-Term Counseling

When faced with a crisis, people often recognize that professional help is needed, but may not know where to obtain appropriate services. The Social Services Unit offers individuals and families the opportunity to work through difficulties. All services are free and confidential.

Low-Cost Counseling Services

Agency/Service Phone Number
Bloomingdale Township Youth Services 630-893-6685
Elgin Family Services 847-695-3680
Hanover Township Youth and Family Services 630-483-5799
Kenneth Young Center 847-524-8800
Metropolitan Family Services 630-784-4800
Wayne Area Youth & Family Services (W.A.Y.S) 630-231-7166

Crisis Lines

Agency/Service Phone Number
Community Crisis Center 847-697-2380
DCFS Child Abuse Hotline 800-252-2873
DHS Elder Abuse Hotline 866-800-1409
DuPage County Crisis Intervention Unit 630-627-1700
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault 888-802-8890

Domestic Violence Counseling, Shelters, Assistance & Court Advocacy

Agency/Service Phone Number
Community Crisis Center 847-697-2380
Family Shelter Service 630-469-5650
W.I.N.G.S Safe House 847-221-5680

Financial Assistance & Food Pantry

Agency/Service Phone Number
Bloomingdale Township 630-529-9993
Hanover Township 630-540-9085
Schaumburg Township 847-884-0030
Wayne Township 630-231-7173

24 Hour Emergency Psychiatric Assessments

Agency/Service Phone Number
DuPage County Access Crisis Center 630-627-1700
Ecker Center Psychiatric Emergency Program 847-888-2211

Homeless Shelters

Agency/Service Phone Number
DuPage County PADS 630-682-3846
Elgin PADS 847-608-9744
Journeys PADS 847-963-9163

Additional Information

If you are in need of any other referrals or more information, contact the Social Services Office at 630-823-5579.