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Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission

Address

160 North LaSalle Street
Suite S-500
Chicago, IL 60601

(866) 274-8023

gac.illinois.gov

Description:

Provides legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship to project rights and welfare of Illinois' population with disabilities. Divisions include the Office of the State Guardian, the Legal Advocacy Service and the Human Rights Authority, as well as the Special Education Initiative.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Languages:

English, Spanish, Polish

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

September 9, 2024

Year Incorporated:

1979

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

160 North LaSalle Street
Suite S-500
Chicago, IL 60601

Mailing

830 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62704

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Main Call Center

(866) 274-8023

In State After Hours

(866) 503-9078

Main TTY

(866) 333-3362

Out-of-State After Hours

(217) 785-0645

Out-of-State Callers

(708) 338-7500

Legal Status:

Government - State

Accessibility:

Other languages available by languages services

Description

State office handling the personal, financial and legal affairs of individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental illness, and elderly persons living with disabilities in Illinois.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Confirm any requirements over the phone

Eligibility

Guardians may be appointed to serve as a substitute decision-maker if a person is disabled because of: mental deterioration; physical incapacity; mental illness; developmental disability

Fees

Sliding Scale

Intake Procedure

(1) Call the intake number and leave name and contact number to get a call back by next business day (2) If calling from outside the State of Illinois, dial 1-708-338-7500

Languages

English, Spanish, Polish

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    866-274-8023
    Name:
    Main Call Center
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-6900.2500-050) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Legal representation, investigation of complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship for Illinois residents with disabilities

    Hours

    Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

    Required Documents

    Confirm any requirements over the phone

    Eligibility

    Illinois residents living with disabilities and mental illness

    Fees

    Sliding Scale

    Intake Procedure

    (1) Call the intake number and leave name and contact number to get a call back by next business day (2) If calling from outside the State of Illinois, dial 1-708-338-7500

    Languages

    English, Spanish, Polish

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      866-503-9078
      Type:
      Voice/Toll-Free
      Name:
      In State After Hours
      Number:
      866-274-8023
      Name:
      Main Call Center
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1000.6600) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Protects the rights and promotes welfare of persons with disabilities by providing legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship for Illinois' population with disabilities. Divisions include the Office of the State Guardian, the Legal Advocacy Service and the Human Rights Authority.

      Hours

      Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

      Required Documents

      Confirm any requirements over the phone

      Eligibility

      Illinois residents living with disabilities and mental illness

      Fees

      Sliding scale

      Intake Procedure

      (1) Call the intake number and leave name and contact number to get a call back by next business day (2) If calling from outside the State of Illinois, dial 1-708-338-7500

      Languages

      English, Spanish, Polish

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Illinois

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        866-503-9078
        Type:
        Voice/Toll-Free
        Name:
        In State After Hours
        Number:
        866-274-8023
        Type:
        Voice
        Name:
        Main Call Center
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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