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Resources for Residents
We recognize that during this time, a number of individuals and families have been impacted both financially and emotionally by COVID-19. The Village is here for you and we hope you will find the resources listed on this page helpful.
The DuPage County Health Department is the local resource for information on the planning and distribution of vaccines in DuPage County. For more information, please visit Vaccine Planning in DuPage County.
You may also register for vaccine alerts by visiting the DuPage County Health Department website.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ensures that COVID-19 testing is free to anyone in the U.S., including the uninsured. Below are organizations offering testing in our area.
Community Based Testing Sites
- DuPage County: Wheaton Testing Site: This testing site will be closed at the end of the month, on January 29, 2021.
- DuPage County: Odeum Expo Center:: DuPage County is now offering community-based COVID-19 testing at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park. Located at 1033 N Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181.
Testing is free but limited tests are available per day. This is a drive-thru testing site, where individuals will give themselves a nasal swab test with instructions from staff. The testing site is open Sunday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm or until the daily test capacity of 600 tests is met.
- DuPage Testing Site Mapping Tool
- Illinois Testing Site Locations: Here's a full list of testing sites across the state, as well as their hours and information on who can get a test at that location, from the Illinois Department of Public Health's website.
Please note not all testing sites listed are managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Pillars Community Health: Willowbrook Testing Site: Pillars Community Health offers drive-up testing for COVID-19 outside of Anne M. Jeans Elementary School in Willowbrook.
Limited tests available; appointment required; please call 708-PILLARS (708-745-5277) .
Testing is available on Tuesdays 9 am-Noon and Thursdays from 9 am-1 pm to anyone with symptoms of COVID-19; or anyone with a known exposure to COVID-19 (have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19); or asymptomatic, high-risk patients, first responders, health care workers, or essential workers who wish to be tested.
VNA Health Care: Bensenville Testing Site: VNA Health Care offers COVID-19 testing by appointment only to new and existing patients with or without symptoms.
Community mobile testing clinics are also available in Bensenville and West Chicago through VNA Health Care:
VNA Mobile Clinic at St. Alexis Catholic Church
400 W Wood Ave, Bensenville, IL, 60106
VNA Mobile Clinic at St. Andrew's Church
155 N Prince Crossing Rd, West Chicago, IL, 60185
Private Providers
It is important to maintain relationships and physical health during this time. Here are some resources to keep your mood up and tips to staying healthy:
Psychologically
- Call4Calm: If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- DuPage Crisis Service: Individuals experiencing a crisis can contact Crisis Services at 630-627-1700, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Itasca Cares: Provides compassionate, effective, non-duplicated emergency assistance to people in need within our community.
Tips for Staying Healthy
Below are links to several of the local area utilities regarding their response to COVID-19, including provisions for anyone struggling to make utility payments:
- ComEd
- DuPage County Housing and Rental Assistance
- Health Insurance Options
- Itasca Cares Food Pantry and Walk in Ministry: If you need financial assistance for basic needs, please contact the Itasca Walk-In Ministry at 630-467-0133.
- Nicor
- Unemployment
- Water Bills: To request a payment plan, please either call or email the Village at 630-228-5608. Please make sure to provide your name and the property address in your request.
Support Local Businesses
- Participate in the Itasca Bucks Program
- Leave a positive review online or share a recommendation on social media
- Buy gifts cards to use later or give as gifts
- Shop Locally