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Kenosha County to offer Human Services on the Go, a mobile unit targeted to specific neighborhoods

The Kenosha County Division of Aging, Disability and Behavioral Health Services, in partnership with other agencies, will offer a mobile human services unit that will travel through targeted areas throughout the summer beginning the week of June 21.

Housed...

Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network to offer training, opportunity to meet legislators

Are you interested in issues affecting older adults? Join members of the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) and others to help educate state legislators about priority issues impacting Wisconsin’s aging population via this year’s ...

Kenosha County ADRC and partners to host virtual event for National Healthcare Decisions Day

The public is invited to a virtual event in celebration of National Healthcare Decisions Day from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 16.

Held on that date each year, National Healthcare Decisions Day is an opportunity for Americans to make their future healthcare...

Kenosha County offering expanded transportation

Kenosha County is now offering expanded weekend hours and medical appointment trips on its Care-A-Van and Western Transit services.

Beginning in February, Care-A-Van’s Saturday hours will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and new Sunday service will also run 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ...

Kenosha County ADRC to offer tools for caregivers course online

The Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center is now accepting applications for its next Powerful Tools for Caregivers course, to be conducted online.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free, six-week educational series designed by Stanford Unive...

Kenosha County Division of Aging & Disability Services announces name change

The Kenosha County Division of Aging & Disability Services recently announced a name change to the Kenosha County Division of Aging, Disability & Behavioral Health Services.  

The new name more accurately reflects all the populations the d...

Behavioral Health Resource Fair set for Saturday, Oct. 24

The public is invited to a Behavioral Health Resource Fair, to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 24, at Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900 11th Ave., Kenosha.

The Kenosha County Division of Aging and Disability Services is hosting the fair...

New session of Powerful Tools for Caregivers course begins Oct. 14

The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center is again offering Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free, 6-week educational series designed by Stanford University to give you toolsto take care of yourself while caring for a loved one.

Caregivers ...

Feeling stretched or overwhelmed as a caregiver? Join Powerful Tools for Caregivers, now online!

The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center is again offering Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free, 6-week educational series designed by Stanford University to give you tools to take care of yourself while caring for a loved one.

Caregivers...

Kenosha County Opioid Task Force statement on dangerous narcotics

The Kenosha County Opioid Task Force today released the following statement on what appears to be a more-dangerous-than-usual, potentially deadly supply of illicit drugs in our community:

“The Kenosha County Opioid Task Force has recently become ...

Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center office to open July 6

The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center’s office will reopen Monday, July 6, 2020, along with many other county buildings. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

Most business may be conducted by phone or using remote video. Trai...

Kenosha County ADRC to offer Tools for Caregivers course online

The Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center is now accepting applications for its next Powerful Tools for Caregivers course, to be conducted online.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free, six-week educational series designed by Stanford Unive...

May is Mental Health Month – Be Kind to Your Mind

Kenosha County residents are encouraged to Be Kind to Your Mind by attending a series of free virtual presentations celebrating mental health month in May.

We are facing unprecedented times and want to focus on helping improve your mental health. Many peop...

Kenosha County ADRC offers grocery delivery program for seniors, people with disabilities

Need help getting groceries while staying safer at home? The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) can help bridge the gap for those who want to limit trips to public spaces or need help with online grocery shopping.

Free assistance ...

Western Kenosha County Transit shifts to door-to-door service only

Effective Monday, April 6, Western Kenosha County Transit, a public bus service, will shift to door-to-door service only. Current fixed routes will be temporarily suspended to adhere to Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer-at-Home order.

Residents west of I-94...

Western Transit service continuing; door-to-door service encouraged

Western Kenosha County Transit is continuing to offer door-to-door and regular fixed-route public transit to Kenosha County residents west of I-94.

During Governor Tony Evers’ Safer-at-Home order, all riders needing to make essential trips are en...