Senior Services ...
Bus Services
Senior residents of Elk Grove Township age 55 and older may use our DIAL-A-BUS (door-to-door) service. Due to insurance restrictions grandchildren are not allowed to ride on the bus.
Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Please inform us of your disability when calling for a reservation.
DIAL-A-BUS is available to seniors Monday through Friday 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM on an advance reservation basis. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance by calling Elk Grove Township at 847-437-0300 before 3 PM. On the day of your scheduled ride call after 9:15 AM to find out your approximate pick-up time. If you need to cancel please call at 9:00 AM. We will take riders to Doctors appointments Monday through Friday. Please make your appointments no earlier than 10:30 A.M. and no later than 1:00 P.M. Please note, all appointments must be finished by 3:00 p.m.
The township bus goes anywhere within Elk Grove Township boundaries, which are Central Road on the North, Devon on the South, Mt. Prospect Road on the East and Rohlwing Road on the West. Local area hospitals which we transport to are Alexian Brothers and Northwest Community.
Please be patient. Occasionally when numerous calls come in simultaneously you will be asked to hold. Be ready at least 15 minutes before your pick-up time and be patient if the bus is late....our buses cover a lot of territory.
A donation can is located on the buses near the driver. This donation is purely voluntary, but does help defray the cost of bus services.
Further information and
bus schedules can be obtained by calling Elk Grove Township
at 847-437-0300.
Elk Grove Township General Assistance Office
Applications are available for food stamps, Medicaid, and QMB, which is a program to assist with the cost of Medicare premiums, co-payments and deductibles. Advocacy, information and referral are also provided. Emergency Assistance is available for those residents facing life-threatening circumstances, such as eviction or utility disconnection. This financial program is available once every 18 months to those who qualify. The General Assistance Department also houses an emergency food pantry. Residents can access the pantry bi-monthly, but must bring in a picture ID and proof of 30 days of income.
Mobile Dental Clinic
A joint venture with Northwest Community Hospital, Palatine Township and Wheeling Townships, this program offers preventative and simple restorative dental treatment in a state of the art clinic on wheels. Cost is a surprisingly low $30.00 per visit. Residents must be financially qualified. Contact the General Assistance Department to inquire and make an appointment.
Community Health Nurse
We are pleased to announce the addition of community health nurse Marge O'Brien RN, BSN. Marge is available to complete home visits for seniors and disabled residents living in the unincorporated areas. Services offered by the Community Health Nurse are health assessments, screenings, blood pressure readings, and sugar checks. Marge will also provide health education to residents in need of such. Email Marge O'Brien at nurse@elkgrovetownship.com for further information.
A-OK Program
This program is designated to enable Elk Grove Township low-income seniors to have work done around their home by students from High School District 214. Seniors in need should call to schedule an appointment for a home visit.
Disability Transport Service
A $5.00 discount is offered on taxi rides for disabled Township residents 18-54 years of age. Additionally, seniors age 55 and over can use this service as well, interested residents should call Mary Anne at 847-437-0300.
For more information on these or any other services we offer, please contact us at 847-437-0300.Application for Senior TRIP Program
Application for Disabled Adult TRIP Program
Senior Emergency Contact Cards
Disability Transport Service Application
