Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission
Address
160 North LaSalle Street
Suite S-500
Chicago, IL 60601
(866) 274-8023
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:
August 22, 2023
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
Dr. Mary L. Milano
Executive Director
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
Services
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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 at 1-866-274-8023 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
- Illinois
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Telephone Numbers
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 at 1-866-274-8023 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
- Illinois
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.
Telephone Numbers
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 at 1-866-274-8023 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
- Illinois
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.
Telephone Numbers
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