Bridges Community Center
Peru and the lower 27 townships of LaSalle County, IL. Bridges is a senior community center that offers information, education, recreation programs and support for older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers.
Mission
- Promote personal and improve the self image of older people.
- Respond to the individuals needs and interests.
- Respond to individual difference such as lifestyle, ethnicity, values, experiences, needs, interests, abilities, skills, age and health status.
Hours of Operation
- Open 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- Our office is closed all major holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and President’s Day.
Services
- Information and Assistance – I&A provides specific information on private, public and volunteer services and links individuals to the available benefits and services.
- Community Outreach – Our Outreach worker seeks out the older population in their home to give information on and help them gain access to available benefits and services. If you are interested in arranging a visit from our outreach worker please call (815) 431-8034.
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) – Bridges is a certified SHIP site that can provide Medicare counseling, information and assistance and enrollment assistance. We provide program in the Spring and Fall on specific Medicare topics. Medicare help is by appointment only. Please call (815) 431-8034.
- Family Caregiver Support – Bridges has information and assistance and referrals for those caring for a family member through our Family Caregiver Support Program. Family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren can benefit from these services.
- Options Counseling – Assistance for adults and caregivers through an independent decision support process to determine community based care choices. The individuals’ circumstances needs, preferences and values are the foundation of this service.
Contact Information
- Call (815) 431-8034 or (866) 331-8034
