LINKAGES Program

LINKAGES can help older adults and their family members with disabilities.

LINKAGES is a unique program that assists seniors who have adult children with disabilities to address the issues, needs and concerns of their family. Professional staff can help families to explore resource options and offer their expertise on service coordination, advocacy, future planning and government benefits. Linkages can also provide referrals to aging and disability services for the older adult as well as the person with the disability.

Program Services

Information and Referral
Parent Support Group
Ongoing Community Education Programs
Family Social Events

Professional Partners

CJE SeniorLife works collaboratively with affiliated agencies of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago including:

Jewish Child and Family Services
Jewish Vocational Services
Keshet
The ARK of Chicago

Linkages staff also work closely with other organizations such as The Center for Independent Futures and the Department on Disability and Human Development at University of Illinois in Chicago.

For more information please call 773.508.1000 or complete "Contact Us" form and ask for LINKAGES.

*LINKAGES is a program created and supported by the Jewish Federation of Chicago and most program services are provided free of charge.

Date	Event	Location	Contact
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW. Meet with others who are experiencing similar concerns Learn how to navigate difficult service delivery systems Discover that each of us must make and learn from mistakes See how others have begun to make plans for the future Get support, encouragement, and understanding from your peers Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, LCSW 773.508.1106
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW. Meet with others who are experiencing similar concerns Learn how to navigate difficult service delivery systems Discover that each of us must make and learn from mistakes See how others have begun to make plans for the future Get support, encouragement, and understanding from your peers Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, LCSW 773.508.1106
Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm	Supportive Housing for People with Mental Illness Linkages & Caregiving Presented by Alexis King, MA, QMHP Adult Case Management and Residential Program Coordinator Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center This program will provide an overview of the residential services that are available for adults with mental illness through Turning Point in Skokie including admission criteria and the support services available for residents. In addition, there will be a discussion of other services available through Turning Point.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Event 3003 Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	linkages@cje.net
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW. Meet with others who are experiencing similar concerns Learn how to navigate difficult service delivery systems Discover that each of us must make and learn from mistakes See how others have begun to make plans for the future Get support, encouragement, and understanding from your peers Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, LCSW 773.508.1106
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW. Meet with others who are experiencing similar concerns Learn how to navigate difficult service delivery systems Discover that each of us must make and learn from mistakes See how others have begun to make plans for the future Get support, encouragement, and understanding from your peers Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, LCSW 773.508.1106
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW. Meet with others who are experiencing similar concerns Learn how to navigate difficult service delivery systems Discover that each of us must make and learn from mistakes See how others have begun to make plans for the future Get support, encouragement, and understanding from your peers Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, LCSW 773.508.1106

LINKAGES is a program that assists seniors who have adult children with disabilities to address the issues, needs and concerns of their family

LINKAGES Program

LINKAGES can help older adults and their family members with disabilities.

For more information please call 773.508.1000 or complete "Contact Us" form and ask for LINKAGES.

*LINKAGES is a program created and supported by the Jewish Federation of Chicago and most program services are provided free of charge.

Contact Us