Agencies
Services
Resources for Guardians
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General Guardianship Resources
| Topic | Contact |
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Guardianship information and training |
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission 1-866-274-8023 1-866-333-3362 (TTY) 1-708-338-7500 (Out of State) Website: https://gac.illinois.gov/ |
Office of State Guardian forms for advanced directives, detention and examination, and guardian of a person |
Office of State Guardian Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission |
Guardianship information and training |
Illinois Guardianship Association (312) 458-9867 Website: http://illinoisguardianship.org |
Guardianship information and training |
National Guardianship Association 1-877-326-5992 Website: http://guardianship.org |
Illinois Courts |
Resources for Public Guardians
Appointments to the position of Public Guardian are made by the Governor of Illinois. Additional details on the position and the process for being appointed as a Public Guardian may be found at: Boards and Commissions Details - Appointments
The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission provides newly appointed guardians free training and upon completion a certificate for filing with the court which may be found at: Guardianship Training
Public Act 100-483, effective 09-08-18 requires that Public Guardians become certified through the Center of Guardian Certification (CGC) within 6 months of appointment. Details on the certification process can be found on the CGC website: https://guardianshipcert.org
In 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed and the Governor signed Public Act 103-64, which enacts a Alzheimer’s Training Mandate for Public Guardians.
The Illinois Department on Aging has collected a variety of resources for individuals who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia which can be helpful resources for Public Guardians. Some of these resources include: The Alzheimer’s Association, SIU School of Medicine Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, UCLA Health, and the Family Caregiver Alliance. Additional resources may be found at Alzheimer's and Dementia.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has also been involved significantly in the development of programs and services to inform our understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Additional information may be found on their website at: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/alzheimers/programs-services.html
Resources for Guardians of the Estate
| Topic | Contact |
|---|---|
Financial wellness and education resources for people with disabilities |
National Disability Institute (202)-296-2040 |
Guardian of the Estate Training |
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission 1-866-274-8023 1-866-333-3362 (TTY) 1-708-338-7500 (Out of State) |
Annual accounting forms for probate court, listing receipts, disbursements, distributions, recapitulation, and assets on hand |
Sample forms for accountings can be found on the circuit clerk’s website for the county of probate and should be used when available. Examples are included below. Sample Accounting form from St. Clair County Circuit Court Sample Accounting form from DuPage County Circuit Court Sample Accounting form from McLean County Circuit Court Example 1 Accounting Form Example 2 Accounting Form |
Tools and guides on topics such as credit cards, debt collection, money management, housing, and more. |
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau |
Information and education on ABLE accounts |
ABLE National Resource Center Website: https://www.ablenrc.org/ Social Security Administration |
Information about Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Representative Payment Program |
Social Security Administration |
Abuse and Neglect Reporting
| Topic | Contact |
|---|---|
Abuse/Neglect in a Department of Human Services, Licensed Facilities ( e.g. CILAs, day programs, state-operated centers) |
Illinois Office of Inspector General 24-hour hotline: 1-800-368-1463 (Voice/TTY) |
Abuse/Neglect of a person with a disability, age 18+, in a domestic setting |
Illinois Adult Protective Services 1-866-800-1409 (Voice) 1-888-206-1327 (TTY) |
Abuse/Neglect in hospitals, nursing homes, or group homes licensed by the Department Of Public Health |
Illinois Department of Public Health 24 hour hotline: 1-800-252-4343 |
Sexual Assault of a Person with Disabilities |
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault |
Domestic Violence |
Illinois Department of Human Services Domestic Violence Help Line 24 hour hotline: 1-877-863-6338 (Voice) 1-877-863-6339 (TTY) |
Human Trafficking |
National Human Trafficking Resource Center 24 hour hotline: 1-888-373-7888 |
Advocacy Resources
| Topic | Contact |
|---|---|
Legal advice and assistance for persons with disabilities, including mental health admission |
Legal Advocacy Service Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission 1-866-274-8023 1-866-333-3362 (TTY) 1-866-503-9078 (After Hours) 1-708-338-7500 (Out of State) Website: https://gac.illinois.gov/las.html |
Disability Rights Violations |
Human Rights Authority Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission 1-866-274-8023 1-866-333-3362 (TTY) 1-866-503-9078 (After Hours) 1-708-338-7500 (Out of State) Website: https://gac.illinois.gov/hra.html |
Federally Mandated Protection & Advocacy System for Illinois |
Equip for Equality 1-800-537-2632 (Voice) 1-800-610-2779 (TTY) Website: https://www.equipforequality.org/ |
Vocational rehabilitation services |
Client Assistance Program (CAP) Equip for Equality 1-855-452-2725 (Voice) TTY and Relay callers dial 711 Learn more about employment eights Division of Rehabilitation Services Illinois Department of Human Services 1-877-581-3690 (Voice) 1-866-264-2149 (TTY) |
Discrimination complaints: employment, credit, public accommodations, housing |
Illinois Department of Human Rights (312) 814-6200 (Chicago Office) (217) 785-5100 (Springfield Office) 1-866-740-3953 (TTY) Website: https://dhr.illinois.gov/ |
Adult Services
| Topic | Contact |
|---|---|
Adult developmental disability and mental health services |
Division of Developmental Disability Service Illinois Department of Human Services 1-888-337-5267 (Voice) 1-866-376-8446 (TTY) Learn more about the Division of Developmental Disability Services |
Centers for Independent Living
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Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living 1-800-587-1227 (217) 525-1308 Website: https://incil.org/ |
Illinois-wide programs and services for mental health, disability services and rehabilitation programs, senior services, aging programs, shelter and housing assistance |
Illinois Department of Human Services 1-800-843-6154 1-866-324-5553 (TTY) Website: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/ |
Employment and Vocational Resources |
Division of Rehabilitation Services Illinois Department of Human Services 1-877-581-3690 (Voice) 1-866-264-2149 (TTY) |
Training and Webinars on Adult Protective Service, HCBS Quality and Risk Mitigation |
Illinois Department on Aging |
Senior HelpLine |
Illinois Department on Aging 1-800-252-8966 For deaf and speech-impaired communication over the telephone, dial Illinois Relay at 711. Website: https://ilaging.illinois.gov/ |
Resources for Seniors and Senior Health Insurance & Assistance with Health Care Costs
Provides information on programs, services, local information, and assistance sites for persons 60 and older and their caregivers |
Illinois Department on Aging 1-800-252-8966 For deaf and speech-impaired communication over the telephone, dial Illinois Relay at 711. |
Legal Assistance
| Issue | Contact |
|---|---|
Find available legal services and resources |
Illinois Legal Aid |
Assistance with legal problems including housing, family, consumer, public benefits, etc.
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Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation 1-877-342-7891 Website: https://lincolnlegal.org/ |
Legal services for low-income individuals and seniors 60+ |
Prairie State Legal Aid 1-(815) 965-2134 Website: https://pslegal.org/ |
Americans with Disabilities Act Issues
| Issue | Contact |
|---|---|
Information and Education about the ADA |
Great Lakes ADA Center 1-800-949-4232 (V/TTY) Website: https://www.adagreatlakes.org/ |
To file an ADA complaint |
Civil Rights Division U.S. Department of Justice 202-514-3847 |
Information on disability rights and file an ADA complaint |
Office of the Illinois Attorney General (312) 814-5684 (Chicago Helpline) 217-524-2660 (Springfield Helpline) For deaf and speech-impaired communication over the telephone, dial Illinois Relay at 711. Learn More about Disability Rights and Submit a Disability Rights Complaint |
Special Education
| Issue | Contact |
|---|---|
| Information and FAQs regarding Special Education | Special Education Initative Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Learn more about the Commission’s Special Education Initiative |
Special Education Concerns |
Illinois State Board of Education (217) 782-5589 1-888-261-2708 TTY |
Parent & Family Special Education Information |
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center 1-866-436-7842 Website: http://www.fmptic.org |