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LUPUS AWARENESS AND SUPPORT | LUPUS SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS
Promotes lupus awareness and complements the work of health care professionals by providing personalized resources for the lupus community while supporting research.
Services include:
- Health educators/navigators available to answer questions and provide medically sound information about Lupus.
- Information on support groups.
- Referrals to physicians, community services, resources, and assistance.
- Peer-to-peer support.
Promotes lupus awareness and complements the work of health care professionals by providing personalized resources for the lupus community while supporting research.
Services include:
- Health educators/navigators available to answer questions and provide medically sound information about Lupus.
- Information on support groups.
- Referrals to physicians, community services, resources, and assistance.
- Peer-to-peer support.
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SUPPORT GROUP SERVICES | NATIONAL ALOPECIA AREATA FOUNDATION
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MONTHLY MEETINGS/GUEST SPEAKERS | LINCOLN LAND DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY
Provides regular monthly meetings in Springfield at which there are general discussions regarding their life experiences and the activities in which they and their family are involved. Also offers programs and provides speakers on subjects which are of particular interest to members, as well as other families having a member with disabilities other than Down syndrome.
Provides regular monthly meetings in Springfield at which there are general discussions regarding their life experiences and the activities in which they and their family are involved. Also offers programs and provides speakers on subjects which are of particular interest to members, as well as other families having a member with disabilities other than Down syndrome.
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ILLINOIS BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER PROGRAM | MCHENRY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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HOME-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES | EASTERSEALS JOLIET REGION
Provides services to improve quality of life of children and adults by developing individualized programs and teaching adaptive behaviors.
Services include:
- Behavioral intervention and treatment by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Personal support.
- Service Facilitation/Case management.
- School observations.
- Home based training to parents and paraprofessionals.
- Medical consultation, and information.
- Assistance obtaining assistive technology through Medicaid.
Provides services to improve quality of life of children and adults by developing individualized programs and teaching adaptive behaviors.
Services include:
- Behavioral intervention and treatment by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Personal support.
- Service Facilitation/Case management.
- School observations.
- Home based training to parents and paraprofessionals.
- Medical consultation, and information.
- Assistance obtaining assistive technology through Medicaid.
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CROHN'S AND COLITIS INFORMATION AND SUPPORT | CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION - ILLINOIS CAROL FISHER CHAPTER
Offers resources, and support to those affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Services include:
- Information on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
- New diagnosis assistance.
- IBD Medication guide.
- Resources for youth and young adults. - Community outreach/awareness.
Offers resources, and support to those affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Services include:
- Information on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
- New diagnosis assistance.
- IBD Medication guide.
- Resources for youth and young adults. - Community outreach/awareness.
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS RESPIRATORY DISEASE PROGRAM | SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE
Provides the following services:
- Federal Black Lung application.
- Black Lung widow's claim.
- Case management.
- Patient education.
- Social Security disability application.
- Community resource referrals.
- Home visits on request.
Provides the following services:
- Federal Black Lung application.
- Black Lung widow's claim.
- Case management.
- Patient education.
- Social Security disability application.
- Community resource referrals.
- Home visits on request.
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SUPPORTIVE AND WELLNESS CANCER PROGRAMS | CANCER SUPPORT CENTER
Provides support services to individuals impacted by cancer, services include: support groups, body image workshops, stress management, health and wellness education, and more.
Provides support services to individuals impacted by cancer, services include: support groups, body image workshops, stress management, health and wellness education, and more.
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DISABILITY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL | AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Provides information and referral on non-medical aspects of blindness. Also offers scholarship assistance to blind/visually impaired post-secondary students, public education and awareness training, support to consumer advocates and legal assistance on matters relating to blindness. Consults with different industries regarding employment of blind and visually impaired individuals, governmental monitoring, consultation and advocacy (including the "Washington Connection"), a national legislative hotline, and an annual national convention.
ACB holds an annual conference each July with a large trade show featuring the latest high- and low-tech gadgets for blind and visually impaired people. There are also a number of breakout sessions, seminars, workshops, technology training sessions and more. Each March the organization holds leadership meetings in Washington, D.C. which includes a day on Capitol Hill, where members visit their senators and representatives to discuss issues of concern to blind people. Volunteer opportunities available. Must be at least 15 years old, sighted, and able to walk long distances.
Provides information and referral on non-medical aspects of blindness. Also offers scholarship assistance to blind/visually impaired post-secondary students, public education and awareness training, support to consumer advocates and legal assistance on matters relating to blindness. Consults with different industries regarding employment of blind and visually impaired individuals, governmental monitoring, consultation and advocacy (including the "Washington Connection"), a national legislative hotline, and an annual national convention.
ACB holds an annual conference each July with a large trade show featuring the latest high- and low-tech gadgets for blind and visually impaired people. There are also a number of breakout sessions, seminars, workshops, technology training sessions and more. Each March the organization holds leadership meetings in Washington, D.C. which includes a day on Capitol Hill, where members visit their senators and representatives to discuss issues of concern to blind people. Volunteer opportunities available. Must be at least 15 years old, sighted, and able to walk long distances.
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BLINDNESS | AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
Provides information online regarding services for the blind. Also advocates for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Provides information online regarding services for the blind. Also advocates for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INFORMATION | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - IOWA CHAPTER
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HIV/AIDS SERVICES | AGAPE MISSIONS, NFP
Provides the following services:
- Case management
- Housing assistance
- HIV counseling and testing
- Transportation assistance
- Medical referrals
- Medication and nutrition resources
- Financial planning
- Legal assistance
- Substance abuse services
- Rent/utility assistance
- Bilingual services
- Harm reduction materials and education
Provides the following services:
- Case management
- Housing assistance
- HIV counseling and testing
- Transportation assistance
- Medical referrals
- Medication and nutrition resources
- Financial planning
- Legal assistance
- Substance abuse services
- Rent/utility assistance
- Bilingual services
- Harm reduction materials and education
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HEALTH CENTER | CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER
Primary medical care services are available for most minor or intermediate illnesses.
Additional services include adult physicals, community wellness groups, and health screenings targeting individuals at high risk for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or cancer. Prescription assistance is provided to support medication needs. The program also offers nutrition education, which includes guidance on healthful eating, food handling, preparation, shopping skills, and the relationship between nutrition and overall health. Information and counseling about Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance options are available, including assistance with enrollment in health insurance plans through the marketplaces, facilitated by trained navigators and application counselors. All services are open to individuals regardless of background or circumstances.
Primary medical care services are available for most minor or intermediate illnesses.
Additional services include adult physicals, community wellness groups, and health screenings targeting individuals at high risk for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or cancer. Prescription assistance is provided to support medication needs. The program also offers nutrition education, which includes guidance on healthful eating, food handling, preparation, shopping skills, and the relationship between nutrition and overall health. Information and counseling about Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance options are available, including assistance with enrollment in health insurance plans through the marketplaces, facilitated by trained navigators and application counselors. All services are open to individuals regardless of background or circumstances.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH | CENTRAL ILLINOIS DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION (CIDSO)
Families and friends of individuals with Down syndrome who are committed to promoting awareness and inclusion provide the following services:
- Helps families adjust to the birth of a child with Down syndrome.
- Provides support for expanded inclusive educational, recreational, social, vocational, and residential opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.
- Provides informational and educational opportunities to families and interested persons, as well as public awareness activities to dispel myths about Down syndrome.
- Offers a wide variety of new books with information from newborn to adult through The Down Syndrome Library. (Located at the Bloomington Public Library.)
- Provides assistance to those with Down syndrome through the CIDSO Enrichment Fund; members may have access to funds to help afford/support people with Down syndrome's participation and support in communal activities.
Families and friends of individuals with Down syndrome who are committed to promoting awareness and inclusion provide the following services:
- Helps families adjust to the birth of a child with Down syndrome.
- Provides support for expanded inclusive educational, recreational, social, vocational, and residential opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.
- Provides informational and educational opportunities to families and interested persons, as well as public awareness activities to dispel myths about Down syndrome.
- Offers a wide variety of new books with information from newborn to adult through The Down Syndrome Library. (Located at the Bloomington Public Library.)
- Provides assistance to those with Down syndrome through the CIDSO Enrichment Fund; members may have access to funds to help afford/support people with Down syndrome's participation and support in communal activities.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INFORMATION | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - IOWA CHAPTER
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HEALTHCARE CLINIC | OPEN DOOR HEALTH CENTER
Serves as a primary care medical home specializing in sexual health and wellness. Services include:
-- Education, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
-- HIV specialty care.
-- Outreach and prevention for high risk populations.
-- STI testing and treatment.
-- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
For those infected with HIV/AIDS, Open Door Health Center provides the following services:
-- Medical primary care.
-- Case management.
-- Psychiatric/mental health support.
-- Substance abuse therapy.
-- Support groups.
-- Oral health.
Serves as a primary care medical home specializing in sexual health and wellness. Services include:
-- Education, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
-- HIV specialty care.
-- Outreach and prevention for high risk populations.
-- STI testing and treatment.
-- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
For those infected with HIV/AIDS, Open Door Health Center provides the following services:
-- Medical primary care.
-- Case management.
-- Psychiatric/mental health support.
-- Substance abuse therapy.
-- Support groups.
-- Oral health.
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HEALTHCARE CLINIC | OPEN DOOR HEALTH CENTER
Serves as a primary care medical home specializing in sexual health and wellness. Services include:
-- Education, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
-- HIV specialty care.
-- Outreach and prevention for high risk populations.
-- STI testing and treatment.
-- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
For those infected with HIV/AIDS, Open Door Health Center provides the following services:
-- Medical primary care.
-- Case management.
-- Psychiatric/mental health support.
-- Substance abuse therapy.
-- Support groups.
-- Oral health.
Serves as a primary care medical home specializing in sexual health and wellness. Services include:
-- Education, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
-- HIV specialty care.
-- Outreach and prevention for high risk populations.
-- STI testing and treatment.
-- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
For those infected with HIV/AIDS, Open Door Health Center provides the following services:
-- Medical primary care.
-- Case management.
-- Psychiatric/mental health support.
-- Substance abuse therapy.
-- Support groups.
-- Oral health.
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LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICES | LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS
Assists people with learning disabilities in the following ways:
- Monitors and advises the Illinois State Board of Education on issues dealing with students with learning disabilities.
- Provides advocacy information and support to parents, individuals with learning disabilities and professionals.
- Provides scholarships for post-secondary education for students with learning disabilities.
- Provides the Robert Abbott Scholarship for students who are in school to become a teacher in the field of Special Education.
- Provides and support workshops and mini-conferences for educators and parents.
- Increases public awareness of learning disabilities throughout Illinois.
- Provides scholarships for membership and workshop fees for parents of children with learning disabilities, and for adults with learning disabilities.
Assists people with learning disabilities in the following ways:
- Monitors and advises the Illinois State Board of Education on issues dealing with students with learning disabilities.
- Provides advocacy information and support to parents, individuals with learning disabilities and professionals.
- Provides scholarships for post-secondary education for students with learning disabilities.
- Provides the Robert Abbott Scholarship for students who are in school to become a teacher in the field of Special Education.
- Provides and support workshops and mini-conferences for educators and parents.
- Increases public awareness of learning disabilities throughout Illinois.
- Provides scholarships for membership and workshop fees for parents of children with learning disabilities, and for adults with learning disabilities.
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CANCER RESOURCE CENTER | NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE LIVING WELL CANCER RESOURCES
Provides free programs and services to people impacted by cancer, which are offered from the point of diagnosis through early survivorship. Services include:
- Medical Presentations
- Counseling and Social Work Services
- Survivorship Programs
- Support Groups
- Stress Management
- Touch Therapy
- Healing Through Art
- Wig Boutique and Beautiful You Workshops
- Nutrition Classes
- Mindful Movements
- Individualized Exercise Program
Provides free programs and services to people impacted by cancer, which are offered from the point of diagnosis through early survivorship. Services include:
- Medical Presentations
- Counseling and Social Work Services
- Survivorship Programs
- Support Groups
- Stress Management
- Touch Therapy
- Healing Through Art
- Wig Boutique and Beautiful You Workshops
- Nutrition Classes
- Mindful Movements
- Individualized Exercise Program
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HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT | HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA - ILLINOIS CHAPTER
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DIABETES INFORMATION AND SUPPORT | JDRF ILLINOIS CHAPTER
Fights type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D.
Outreach program includes the delivery of a Bag of Hope or Adult T1D Kit for families. Mentor families are provided to those newly diagnosed. Support groups for families and adults meet monthly.
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Fights type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D.
Outreach program includes the delivery of a Bag of Hope or Adult T1D Kit for families. Mentor families are provided to those newly diagnosed. Support groups for families and adults meet monthly.
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EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED | EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Provides education, training, enrichment and resources so people with visual impairment are able to live safe, independent lives. Includes programs/ activities such as:
- Friendship Fridays.
- Book Club.
- Orientation & Mobility.
- Making Computers Fun.
- Mobile Device Advice.
- Daily Living Skills.
- Personalized Enrichment.
Provides education, training, enrichment and resources so people with visual impairment are able to live safe, independent lives. Includes programs/ activities such as:
- Friendship Fridays.
- Book Club.
- Orientation & Mobility.
- Making Computers Fun.
- Mobile Device Advice.
- Daily Living Skills.
- Personalized Enrichment.
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Disease/Disability Information | GO2 FOUNDATION FOR LUNG CANCER - HelpLine & Support
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Disease/Disability Information | National Multiple Sclerosis Society Gateway Area Chapter
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