SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

-- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

-- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

-- Nursing home and home care issues.

-- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

-- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/01/2025

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211 Nebraska

Physical Address

400 Russel Court, Woodstock, IL 60098

Hours

Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm; Telephone Counseling Services Mon-Thu 9 am-1 pm; Older Adults Helpline Mon-Thu 9 am-2 pm; Legal Help for Homeowners Helpline Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm

Application process

Application is available on website or by phone; Due to call volume, applying by website is preferred; Once application has been processed, a counselor will reach out for more information and to create an appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to those who meet income and asset guidelines and have no conflict of interest; Non-US citizens must be fleeing domestic violence or trafficking; Government regulations don't prohibit services

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Winnebago County, Illinois Whiteside County, Illinois Boone County, Illinois Henry County, Illinois Grundy County, Illinois Lasalle County, Illinois Carroll County, Illinois Rock Island County, Illinois Jo Daviess County, Illinois Mercer County, Illinois Lee County, Illinois Ogle County, Illinois Mchenry County, Illinois Putnam County, Illinois Bureau County, Illinois Stephenson County, Illinois

Agency info

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.