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620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Provide 1 on 1 peer support, support groups for adults with mental illness and family members, individual and family advocacy, drop-in activities, workshops, and classes.
United Way of the Midlands
2125 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Created so that eligible children and adults who have a disability could obtain legal advice and representation to protect and enforce their rights guaranteed by Illinois' mental health laws. Attorneys provide needed assistance to persons with disabilities in a variety of settings:
- Mental health facilities.
- Residential programs.
- Community placements.
- Nursing homes.
Issues addressed include, but are not limited to: admission and discharge from hospitalization, adequate treatment, refusal of unwanted services, and confidentiality of mental health records. Assistance takes the form of information, referral, and legal representation in court hearings and administrative proceedings.
United Way of the Midlands
606 Walnut Street, Suite 2220, Des Moines, IA 50309
Helps disabled Iowans with any disability rights issues they may have. This is a federally funded program, as part of the nation-wide protection and advocacy system created by federal law, to serve people with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and other disabilities. Disability Rights Iowa may assist with abuse, neglect, education, employment, housing, or denial of services.
DOES NOT help with divorce, custody, adoption, bankruptcy, criminal representation, civil mental health commitment, consumer/business law, debtor-creditor law, personal injury, malpractice, etc. The issue must arise from the individual's disability.
United Way of the Midlands
1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 816, Springfield, IL 62701
Equip for Equality provides free or low-cost legal assistance related to housing, including eviction prevention, issues related to self-determination, tenants' rights, preserving housing subsidies, employment discrimination based on disability, and housing discrimination.The legal team will review the information at a weekly case assessment meeting. They will evaluate whether your request is within their case selection criteria, whether the case has merit, and whether they have enough resources to give you the type of help you're seeking.
211 Metro Chicago
20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602
Legal and self-advocacy services for Illinois residents living with disabilities. Help offered with issues including abuse investigations, removing barriers to buildings and programs, community integration, employment discrimination based on disability, and others.
211 DuPage County
9511 Harrison Avenue W-335, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Investigates alleged violations of the rights of persons with disabilities by providers of services, as the investigative arm of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
211 DuPage County
9511 Harrison Avenue W-335, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Legal information and representation for children and adults with disabilities living in mental health facilities, residential programs, community placements, or nursing homes. Issues addressed include (but not limited to) admission and discharge from hospitalization, adequate treatment, refusal of unwanted services, and confidentiality of mental health records.
211 DuPage County
Services include reducing barriers to essential services, technical assistance, and assisting families in accessing educational services and/or residential treatment.
211 DuPage County
160 North LaSalle Street, Suite S-500, Chicago, IL 60601
Legal representation, investigation of complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship for Illinois residents with disabilities
211 DuPage County
15 Emerald Terrace, Swansea, IL 62226
Aging & Disability Resource Specialist Advocate: Visits senior sites providing information on assistive aids, adaptive equipment and transportation assistance. Additionally, the specialist will consult with community members and providers about services needed in their respective counties to gauge needs to be addressed through direct services, speaking engagements and workshops.
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
144 East Ferguson Avenue, Wood River, IL 62095
Provides advocacy for individuals affected by mental illnesses including public and private policy and more effective options for mental health treatment.
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
3515 North Belt West, Suite A, Belleville, IL 62226
Provides advocacy services to ensure individuals with epilepsy seizure disorders have access to educational programs, health care, accessible housing and more.
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Ensures that criminal acts within the psychiatric industry are reported to the proper authorities, acted upon, helps the abused individual file criminal or other complaints with the proper authorities and conducts investigations.
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820, Silver Spring, MD 20910
The NAD Law and Advocacy Center educates, advocates, and litigates on behalf of and to empower deaf and hard of hearing people.
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Online Only, Grinnell, IA 50112
Advocacy for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
United Way of the Midlands
5400 West Elm Street, Suite 106, Mchenry, IL 60050
Provides an opportunity to empower individuals to change their lives, the lives of other people with disabilities, and the community to become more open and inclusive. Staff works with individuals to inform them of their rights, and to assist them in advocating for themselves on a particular issue, such as access to housing, education, healthcare and job accommodations. Staff also address specific issues in the community that affect people with disabilities. Currently, the center is focusing systems advocacy efforts in the area of transportation, educational rights and institutionalization based on disability.
United Way of the Midlands
202 1st Street SE, Suite 112, Mason City, IA 50401
Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.
Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance – debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).
Education – expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.
Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.
Family – adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.
Health – Medicaid, Medicare, government children’s health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.
Housing – federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.
Benefit Programs – ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.
Individual Rights – mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.
End of Life Planning – wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.
Drivers License.
Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer’s disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.
United Way of the Midlands
PO Box 22147, Lincoln, NE 68542
Committed to increasing access to quality health care, ensuring survivors and families are connected with the proper resources, educating healthcare and service providers regarding brain injury, and continuing to increase awareness and understanding of brain injury.
Support groups held around the state of Nebraska and in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Services include:
- Resource Facilitation: Works collaboratively with individuals and community service providers to develop a support system for individuals living with a brain injury, including but not limited to finding and sharing informational resources, making referrals to service providers, connecting individuals with peer support groups, and providing personalized case management services.
- Community Education: Works to educate individuals and communities and bring awareness to the impact of brain injury through educational presentations, brain injury training, and awareness campaigns. This includes educating families, communities, and organizations about the unique needs of individuals with brain injuries to help remove the stigma and confusion about brain injury, in additional to teaching ways to prevent or reduce the risk of brain injuries.
- Advocacy: Advocates for the brain injury community at the state government level by following legislative proceedings and speaking for or against bills as it benefits individuals affected by a brain injury.
United Way of the Midlands
2155 West Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032
Advocates for the implementation of current laws, promotion of needed legislation, and improvement of existing systems for people with disabilities while working to diminish negative attitudes that threaten to impede equal access.
Individual advocacy includes assisting people with disabilities in dealing with conflicts and helping people find ways to negotiate with the various support systems they use.
United Way of the Midlands
412 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081
Assist in advocacy for the implementation of current laws, promotion of needed legislation, and improvement of existing systems for people with disabilities while working to diminish negative attitudes that may threaten to impede equal access.
Individual Advocacy includes:
- Helping individuals find appropriate resources to solve problem.
- Assisting people with disabilities in dealing with conflicts.
- Helping them find ways to negotiate with various support systems.
Systemic Advocacy Includes:
- Working with community at large to remove both physical and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing and participating in our community.
- Working with local authorities to improve the enforcement of ADA and other relevant laws.
- Building strong relationships with local, state and federal elected officials.
United Way of the Midlands
707 Windsor Road, Suite B, Charleston, IL 61920
Offers to educate businesses, the public, and legislature about issues important to people with disabilities. Staff aim to empower people with disabilities to assess their needs, identify potential risks, establish their own goals, evaluate available resources, and develop and implement a strategy to take control of their lives.
United Way of the Midlands
2930 Ridgeline Road, Suite 205, Lincoln, NE 68516
Protection of individuals with disabilities when their civil and human rights are denied, especially those who are most vulnerable or who learn, live, or work in isolated, segregated, or congregated settings.
Legal advocacy, investigation, and representation to eligible persons whose disability related cases meet priorities set by our Board of Directors.
Information and referral.
Engaging people with disabilities in advocacy through education, information and training that builds self-advocacy skills, awareness, and understanding.
Policy advocacy, including analysis, monitoring, and recommend changes to state and federal legislation.
United Way of the Midlands
4302 North Main Street, Suite 108, Rockford, IL 61103
Created so that eligible children and adults who have a disability could obtain legal advice and representation to protect and enforce their rights guaranteed by Illinois' mental health laws. Attorneys provide needed assistance to persons with disabilities in a variety of settings:
- Mental health facilities.
- Residential programs.
- Community placements.
- Nursing homes.
Issues addressed include, but are not limited to: admission and discharge from hospitalization, adequate treatment, refusal of unwanted services, and confidentiality of mental health records. Assistance takes the form of information, referral, and legal representation in court hearings and administrative proceedings.
United Way of the Midlands
707 Windsor Road, Suite B, Charleston, IL 61920
Provides peer support counseling, information and referral to services that help disabled individuals, skills training, advocacy for persons with disabilities and their families and disability awareness and leadership education. Working with individuals in their homes or in locations convenient to the individual.
United Way of the Midlands
601 2nd Avenue SE, Suite 4, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Offers to advocate for community members with understanding civil rights and responsibilities when dealing with the government, employers, or other service providers. Examples of advocacy services, IEP advocacy for students, information on Social Security/Disability benefits application and appeals. Please note that we are not lawyers and we do not offer legal counsel.
United Way of the Midlands