Helping an aging parent in Mount Prospect? Here’s the senior programs, township services, library, transit and Medicare help, each with the official number and a link to the source. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Senior programs run by the Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect runs its own senior programming through the Village’s Human Services department, which is unusual among the suburbs on this site. It’s at 50 S. Emerson Street, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The number is 847-870-5680.
The center of it is the Farley Community Room at Village Hall, where older adults can drop in for cards, mahjong, bridge, quilting, and a men’s club. A monthly Senior Connections gathering meets on the second Thursday, with speakers, Village updates, and time to talk. Free fitness classes run under the FIT 4 Life name, including Zumba and seated exercise.
The health-side services are the part worth telling a worried adult child about:
- Weekly appointments for blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol screening.
- A Nurse’s Lending Closet, which loans free medical equipment for up to three months.
- Free, confidential memory screenings. If a parent’s forgetfulness has you worried, this is a low-pressure first step before you book a doctor’s appointment.
- Free home flu and COVID vaccines through AgeOptions, the area agency on aging for suburban Cook County, at 708-383-0258.
A second site, the Community Connections Center at 1711 W. Algonquin Road, is reachable at 847-506-4930.
For Medicare counseling and benefits help, ask the Village’s Human Services staff which township office serves your parent’s address. Our Pace transit options guide covers getting to appointments without a car.
Editorial Review — Last verified: September 27, 2026 · Next review: March 26, 2027
Senior Center / Village Senior Programs
Village of Mount Prospect — Human Services
Offers: senior clubs and activities, free AARP income-tax help, an odd-job listing service, a nurse-led walking group, and reduced-fare card applications for residents 65+.
Phone: 847-870-5680
Official page: mountprospect.org/departments/human-services/senior-citizen-programming
Address / hours / congregate meals: (call ahead to confirm current details)
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Community Center / Park District
Mount Prospect Park District
Offers: (call ahead to confirm current details)
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Township Senior Services
Wheeling Township & Elk Grove Township
Mount Prospect is split between Wheeling Township and Elk Grove Township — your township depends on your address.
Wheeling Township Senior & Disability Services: 847-259-7730 — wheelingtownship.com/Senior-Disability-Services
Elk Grove Township: 847-437-0300 — elkgrovetownship.com
Village Human Services: The Village also runs its own Human Services (847-870-5680).
(call ahead to confirm current details)
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Public Library
Mount Prospect Public Library
Official page: mppl.org
Main phone: 847-253-5675
Address: 10 S. Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(call ahead to confirm current details)
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Getting Around
Local Transportation Options
Township rides: Wheeling or Elk Grove Township ride program (by address).
Village reduced-fare cards: 847-870-5680.
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Pace Suburban Bus serves Mount Prospect; see our Pace transit options for seniors guide for details.
Medicare & Benefits Help
SHIP Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased Medicare and supplement counseling by appointment. (call ahead to confirm current details)
State SHIP line: 1-800-252-8966
Timely: Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 – Dec 7. See our Medicare Open Enrollment guide.
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Meals, Caregiver Support & Emergency
Meals, Support & Emergency Contacts
Mount Prospect Police — Non-Emergency: 847-870-5656. Call 911 for emergencies.
(call ahead to confirm current details)
AgeOptions (Area Agency on Aging, suburban Cook County): 708-383-0258 — ageoptions.org
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Rules for benefits and legal documents vary by situation and change over time. This is general information — consider talking with an elder law attorney or your local Area Agency on Aging for guidance specific to your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides senior services in Mount Prospect?
The Village of Mount Prospect’s Human Services division (847-870-5680) runs senior clubs, free AARP tax help, and reduced-fare card applications. Residents are also served by either Wheeling Township (847-259-7730) or Elk Grove Township (847-437-0300), depending on address.
Where is the library in Mount Prospect?
The Mount Prospect Public Library is at 10 S. Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056; call 847-253-5675.
Is there a non-emergency number for Mount Prospect police?
Yes — 847-870-5656. Call 911 for emergencies.