Provides people living with cancer and their loved ones support and educational services. Programs include: - Self-advocacy education. - Counseling and social work services. - Support groups for both cancer patients and their families. - Yoga and other movement classes. - Nutrition education. - Art, cooking, and other creative classes. - Wig Boutique partnership with the American Cancer Society.

Provides people living with cancer and their loved ones support and educational services. Programs include: - Self-advocacy education. - Counseling and social work services. - Support groups for both cancer patients and their families. - Yoga and other movement classes. - Nutrition education. - Art, cooking, and other creative classes. - Wig Boutique partnership with the American Cancer Society.

One-stop resource center for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) information and services. Staff is available to meet with families and professionals to help determine what information and resources will best suit their needs. Supports and services are offered to assist individuals and their caregivers regarding all aspects of autism spectrum disorder. Services include: -Screening. -Diagnostics. -Social skills. -Consultation. -Family navigation. -Coaching. -Community outreach. -Training.

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.

Hope & Healing Cancer Support Group 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Auditorium, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, 400 N. Pleasant Avenue, Centralia Contact Information: Radiation Oncology Department, 618-436-8548 Breast Cancer Support Group 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:00 pm SSM Health Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, 1 Good Samaritan Way, Mt. Vernon Contact Information: Call 1-888-257-6098 Look Good, Feel Better A program sponsored by the American Cancer Society and made possible by a collaboration between top cosmetic companies. Women undergoing cancer treatment are invited to come to this free program and learn hands-on techniques on personal care during cancer treatment. Each woman who attends will receive a free cosmetic kit to use during the workshop and to take home. Licensed beauty professionals provide demonstrations and answer questions. Contact Information: Call 1-800-227-2345 for a complete up-to-date listing of classes. Diabetes Self-Management Education Program For diabetics and their loved ones; nutrition and health information specific to diabetics. A doctor's order is required to attend this program. Offered at both hospitals. Contact Information: Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, (618) 899-2085 Diabetes Education and Support Group For diabetics and their loved ones; nutrition and health information specific to diabetics. Good Samaritan Hospital - First Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm. St. Mary's Hospital - Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm. Contact Information: Diabetes Program, (618) 899-2085. Stroke Support Group 2nd Thursday the month, 9:30 am - 11:00 am SSM Health Good Samaritan Regional Health Center (3rd Floor), 1 Good Samaritan Way, Mt. Vernon Contact Information: Call 1-888-257-6098. Weight-Loss Support Group Offering support group sessions leading up to and following bariatric surgery. Meeting times vary; check the website or call 618-436-8300.

Provides free online resources, services, and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering. Also offers training programs on stuttering for professionals.

Neurosciences: Offers a comprehensive range of specialized medical services. Medical services include: - Audiology. - Brain tumor/neuro-oncology. - Concussion. - Epilepsy. - Headache and Craniofacial Pain. - Multiple sclerosis. - Neurohospitalist. - Neurointerventional radiology and surgery. - Neuromuscular. - Neuro-ophthalmology. - Responsive neurostimulation. - Parkinson's and movement disorders. - Pediatric neurosurgery. - Rehabilitation. - Spine. - Sleep. - Stroke. - Counseling. - Social work services. - Vertigo and balance. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT): Services may include: - Hearing problems. - Ear infections. - Balance disorders. - Tinnitus. - Some cranial nerve disorders, such as facial paralysis. - Allergies. - Problems with smelling. - Appearance of the nose. - Sinus infections. - Disease of the larynx (voice box). - Upper aero-digestive tract disorders. - Disorders involving the esophagus. - Voice disorders. - Swallowing disorders. - Nerves that control sight, smell, hearing, and the face. Infectious Disease: Patients may be referred to an infectious disease specialist when an infection is difficult to diagnose, an infection is accompanied by a high fever, or a health person plans to travel to a location or foreign country where infection risks are higher. In all cases infectious disease specialist can help determine the cause of an infection and the best treatment options. Allergy and Immunology: Provides treatment to both pediatric and adult patients suffering from allergies, asthma, and other immunological diseases. Allergy and Immunology services may include: - Asthma. - Atopic dermatitis (eczema). - Bee sting allergy. - Conjunctivitis. - Dermatitis. - Environmental allergies. - Exercise-induced asthma. - Food allergies. - Frequent sinus infections. - Hay fever. - Hives. - Immune system dysfunction. - Latex allergy. - Medication allergies. - Rhinitis. - Skin testing. - Spirometry.

Provides the following for those with arthritis: - Education. - Programs & services. - Information about upcoming events. - Programming news. - Volunteer opportunities. - Arthritis-related initiatives.

Serves families, in Champaign and surrounding counties, with members who have Down Syndrome. The agency offers support to families by providing current information for parents, professionals, and the general public. The Network also reaches out to new parents and tries to raise awareness of Down Syndrome in the community.

Personal Responsibility Education Program is a sex education curriculum geared to decrease teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STI), and HIV.

Assists people with learning disabilities in the following ways: - Moniters 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.

Provides support and information to individuals with Cystic Fibrosis and their families. Also educates health professionals and general public about Cystic Fibrosis.

Programs and services: - Asthma. - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). - Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR). - Critical care. - Cystic Fibrosis. - Interstitial lung disease. - Interventional pulmonary. - Lung cancer. - Pediatrics. - Rehabilitation. - Respiratory failure. - Respiratory therapy. - Sleep. Testing and diagnostics offered may include: - Bronchoscopy. - Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS). - Low-dose CT screening. - Pulmonary function test.

KCHD maintains information on STI's/STDs, including AIDS/HIV. KCHD also provides referrals to centers for STI/STD and AIDS/HIV screening, testing, and treatment.

Information specialists are available to help answer cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family member or friend, health care provider, or researcher. Also offers smoking cessation support.

- Primary health care for acute and chronic problems. - Orthopedic medical services (available once per month, by appointment). - Eye doctor (available once per month, by appointment) - Women's health services. - Diabetes education. - Pharmaceutical assistance program, including dispensary for in-house prescriptions.

Easterseals provides: - Summer Groups - Occupational Therapy (summer only)

Provides information about type 1, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and other types of diabetes. Information topics include, but are not limited to: - Diabetes complications. - Fact and myths about living with diabetes. - Devices and technology. - Vaccinations. - Common terms. - Diabetes statistics. - Fitness - Weight management. - Mental health. - Sexual health. - Oral health. - Eye health. - Heart health. - Foot health. - Kidney health. - Medication and treatments. - Substance use and diabetes. - Healthy eating tips. - How food affects blood glucose. - How to read food labels. - Food assistance resources. - Free cooking classes. - Diabetes-friendly recipes. - Diabetes information for caregivers. - Driving with diabetes. - Health care affordability. - Diabetes risk assessment. - Advocacy.

Offers information and resources for families, caregivers, and health professionals on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

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. The CIDSO library is located at the Bloomington Public Library. - Provides assistance to those with Down syndrome through the CIDSO Enrichment Fund; based on annual volunteer commitments, members have access to funds to help afford/support people with Down syndrome's participation and support in communal activities.

LLDSS holds regular monthly meetings in Springfield at which there are general discussions amongst group members regarding their particular 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 information regarding different types of blood cancer, including disease information, support resources, and education resources. Disease Information: - Leukemia. - Lymphoma. - Myeloma. - Myelodysplastic Syndromes. - Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. - Facts and statistics. - Children and young adults. - Newly diagnosed. - Managing cancer. - Treatment. Support Resources: - Contact and Information Specialist. - Clinical trials. - Financial support. - Online chats. - Support groups. - Peer-to-peer support. - Caregiver support. - Nutrition consultations. - LLS patient community. - Podcast. - Other helpful organizations. - Suggested reading. - LLS health manager app. Education Resources: - COVID-19 resources. - Informational booklets. - Webcasts. - Videos. - 3D model library. - Drug listings. - Blood cancer conferences.

Easterseals provides: - Summer Groups - Occupational Therapy (summer only)

Develops resources for those who are newly diagnosed with diabetes. Offers a diabetes resource guide are available free of charge. You can also download the resource guide online.

Health Educators can meet on a one-one-one basis to address uestions about diet, nutrition, and managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Groups include: - Diabetes groups - address topics such as the importance of good control, balancing meals and snacks, monitoring blood sugar, and taking medications. - Healthy Eating for Kids covers topics such as healthy snacks, breakfast tips, and picky eaters. - Healthy Weight Loss for Adults touches on safe weight loss, portion control, mindful eating, and meal planning.