Illinois

Illinois Independent Living Centers New!

Contact information for ILCs throughout Illinois. ILCs provide people with disabilities with advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, housing and living skills.

Adult Down Syndrome Center

Works to enhance the well being of adults with Down syndrome by providing comprehensive holistic community based health care services by a multi-disciplinary team.

Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)

Links to county contact information for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which provide a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits.

Alzheimer's Association - Central Illinois Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The Central Illinois Chapter serves 20 counties in Illinois with offices in Peoria, Quincy and Dixon.

Alzheimer's Association - Greater Illinois Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The Greater Illinois Chapter serves 68 counties in Illinois with offices in Bloomington, Carterville, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield.

Alzheimer's Association - Greater Iowa Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The Greater Iowa Chapter serves 63 counties in Iowa and Illinois.

Alzheimer's Association - St. Louis Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The St. Louis Chapter also serves Western Illinois.

Autism Society of America - Central Illinois Chapter

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of America - Northeast Illinois Chapter

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of America - Peoria Regional Chapter

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of Southern Illinois

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field. Support area covers the southern portion of Illinois, south of Interstate 70.

City of Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) seeks to meet the diverse needs of the more than 600,000 people with disabilities who live and work in Chicago.

Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic

Provides comprehensive assessment services for children, adolescents and adults who have developmental disabilities.

Developmental Disabilities Independent Service Coordination Offices

Contact information for all Illinois Department of Human Services independent service coordination offices throughout the state that assist people with developmental disabilities.

Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities in Illinois

The goal of this program is to help people with disabilities return to work with full Medicaid health care benefits.

Health Insurance for Children in Illinois

Information and resources about health insurance for infants, children and teens in Illinois.

Illinois Autism Society

Provides advocacy, public awareness, education and research in order to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum disorder and their families in order that they may be fully included, participating members of their communities.

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

Assists veterans and their dependents and survivors in obtaining the benefits they are entitled to under the laws of the United States, and the State of Illinois.

Illinois Department on Aging Senior Center Services

Senior Centers provide opportunities for socialization, relaxation and participation in a variety of programs and activities, as well as a wide range of services for older adults such as congregate meals, transportation, education, counseling, legal assistance and health screening.

Illinois Division of Development Disabilities

Works to provide a full array of quality, outcome-based, person- and community-centered services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Illinois.

Illinois Future Planning Resource Guide for Families & Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Information and resources related to planning for the care of adults with developmental disabilities in the state of Illinois.

Illinois Life Span

Statewide information resource and referral for advocacy and services for people with developmental disabilities. Site includes a searchable database, contact information for electronic and phone assistance and an advocacy "toolbox."

Illinois Medical Home Initiatives & Resources

Links to information about events and activities happening in Illinois that improve access to medical homes for children with special health care needs.

Illinois Veterans Care

Program is designed to provide comprehensive, affordable health care to Illinois' uninsured veterans.

Mental Health Offices & Service Providers

Contact information for all Illinois Department of Human Services mental health offices and service providers throughout the state.

Mental Health Services in Illinois

Directory of mental health treatment facilities and support services in the state.

Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

Organization develops and coordinates services that enable older persons to live independently in their own homes.

Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

Works to enable older persons to live with dignity and independence through assistance with services such as employment, medical care and elder abuse prevention.

The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information & Education Center

The statewide health information resource for families of children and youth with special needs.

Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging

Provides services including adult day care, transportation and meals to aid older persons in continuing to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives.

American Parkinson's Disease Association Midwest Chapter - Information & Referral Centers

Responds to the particular needs of persons affected by Parkinson's disease and their caregivers through education, referral, support and public awareness programs. Chapter serves all of Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
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