Legal Representation | Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Provides legal services to eligible individuals with disabilities to enforce rights under mental health or related laws, primarily in involuntary admission or involuntary treatment hearings.
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
Voice
Website
Application process
Call for Details at (618) 474-5514
Fee
Call for Details
Required documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Illinois - Must be diagnosed with a disability
Languages
English
Service area
Bond County, IL Calhoun County, IL Clinton County, IL Fayette County, IL Greene County, IL Jersey County, IL Macoupin County, IL Madison County, IL Marion County, IL Monroe County, IL Morgan County, IL Perry County, IL Pike County, IL Randolph County, IL Saint Clair County, IL Scott County, IL Washington County, IL
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