Guardianship Assistance | Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Office of State Guardian: Assumes guardianship of an adult with disabilities, if appointed by the court, when alternatives to guardianship have been exhausted, the appointment of a guardian is necessary and no other qualified person is willing to serve.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
12/10/2024
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
4500 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Website
Application process
Call for Details at (866) 274-8023
Fee
Call for Details
Required documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Age 18 years and older - Must be diagnosed with a mental illness, developmental, or physical disability
Languages
- English - Other languages available upon request
Service area
Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Perry, Pike, Randolph, St. Clair, Scott and Washington counties in Illinois
Agency info
ILLINOIS GUARDIANSHIP AND ADVOCACY COMMISSION
An executive agency created to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities through three programmatic divisions: Office of State Guardian, Legal Advocacy Services and Human Rights Authority. Services include consumer complaints, legal representation and guardianship assistance. ALSO KNOWN AS METRO EAST REGIONAL OFFICE IGAC