Advocacy Resources: ​

CAP – Client Assistance Program

Illinois Department of Human Services

100 N. First Street, 1st Floor West

Springfield, IL 62702-5197

Phone: 800-641-3929 (voice)

TTY:    888-460-5111

Email: dhscap@dhs.state.il.us

Website:  http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=37637

Equip for Equality

20 North Michigan Ave., Suite 300

Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312-341-0022

Phone: 800-537-2632 (voice)

TTY:   800-610-2779

Website:  https://www.equipforequality.org

Great Lakes ADA

University of Illinois at Chicago

Institute on Disability & Human Development

1640 West Roosevelt Road, Room 405

Chicago, IL 60608

Phone: 312-413-1407/ 800-949-4232 (V/TTY)

Video Phone: 312-767-0377

Website:  http://www.adagreatlakes.org

Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission

West Suburban Regional Office

P.O. Box 7009

Hines, IL 60141- 7009

Phone: 708-338-7500  

Phone: 866-274-8023

TTY:   866-333-3362

Website:  www.gac.state.il.us

Service Inc. of Illinois

1740 McDonough Street

Joliet, IL 60436

Phone: 815-741-0800   

Phone: 800-244-8008   

Website:   https://www.svcincofil.org

Child & Family Connections

2300 Glenwood Avenue

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-730-2617         

Prairie State Legal Services - Will County Bar Association

167 N. Ottawa St., Suite 101

Joliet, IL 60432

Phone: 815-727-5123

TDD:   815-723-1718

Website:  willcountybar.org/public-section/prairie-state-legal-services

Disability Resource Center

77 N. 129th Infantry Drive

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-729-0162

TTY: 815-729-2085

Video phone: 815-768-2582

Website: www.drcjoliet.org

The Arc of Illinois

9980 190th St., Suite C

Mokena, IL 60448

Phone: 815-464-1832

Website:  www.thearcofil.org

Assistive Technology Resources:

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: 217-522-7985 Voice

Phone: 217-522-9966 TTY

Phone: 800-852-5110 (V/TTY)

Email: iatp@iltech.org

Website:  www.iltech.org      

Infinite Potential Through Technology

(Infinitec)

7550 W. 183rd Street

Tinley Park, IL 60477

Phone: 708-444-8460

Assistive Technology Exchange Network (ATEN)

Website: http://www.infinitec.org

Autism Resources:

The Autism Program of Illinois

5220 S. 6th Street Rd., Suite 1700

Springfield, IL 62703 

Phone: 217-585-5178

Website:  http://www.tap-illinois.org

Trinity Family Counseling Center and Testing Center

1361 E. Lincoln Hwy.

New Lenox, IL 60451

Phone: 815-462-4273

Website: https://www.trinityservices.org/services-and-supports/southwest-suburbs/behavioral-health-services/trinity-counseling-center

Career Access Network video link: drive.google.com/file/d/1p2jgWbM3XIbC3dEtsbK3FP5aPmBO3yR_/view?usp=sharing

Trinity School

1361 E. Lincoln Hwy.

New Lenox, IL 60451

Phone: 815-463-0719

Website: https://www.trinityservices.org/services-and-supports/southwest-suburbs/trinity-school

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation & Career College

1500 W. Ogden Ave.

Naperville, IL 60540

Phone: 630-570-7948

Website: https://turningpointeautismfoundation.org

Benefits Planning Resources:

Life’s Plan, Inc.

901 Warrenville Road – Suite 500

Lisle, IL 60532

Phone: 630-628-7169

Website: www.lifesplaninc.org

Park Lawn Vocational Services

5040 W. 111th Street

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Phone: 708-425-7377,  Ext 232

Website:  www.parklawn.com

Sage Planning

910 Skokie Blvd, Suite 102

Northbrook, IL 60062-4033

Phone: 847-509-4300

Website:  www.sageplanning4life.com

Social Security Administration

552 Houbolt Ave.

Joliet, IL 60431

Phone:  800-772-1213

TTY: 800-325-0778

Website:  www.ssa.gov

Smart Policy Works

205 West Randolph, Suite 510

Chicago, IL 60606

Phone: 312-265-9106

Website:  http://smartpolicyworks.com

DSCC-Division of Specialized Care for Children

Mokena Office

18861 90th Ave., Suite D

Mokena, Il. 60448-8036

Phone: 708-326-4400

Fax: 708-478-3850

Toll-Free- 800-425-5454

Website:  https://dscc.uic.edu

Informational Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtV0ns2i7EE

Family Benefit Solutions -  SSI/Adult Benefit Planning

Sherri Schneider, President

1110 W. Lake Cook Road – Suite 150

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Phone:  847-279-8506

 College Resources:

Joliet Junior College (Disability Services) 

Joliet Junior College (A-1125) Main Campus

1215 Houbolt Road

Joliet, IL  60431

Phone: 815-729-9020 (ext 2788)

Email:  DisabilityServices@jjc.edu

Website:  https://www.jjc.edu/disability-services

Flyer: disserv_flyer.pdf

Joliet Junior College (Academic Skills Center)

Joliet Junior College (A-1138) Main Campus

1215 Houbolt Road

Joliet, IL  60431

Phone: 815-280-2261

Phone: 815- 280-2284

Email: testingservices@jjc.edu

Website: https://www.jjc.edu/student-resources/testing-services

Joliet Junior College

Financial Aid Office (A-1020)

1215 Houbolt Road

Joliet, IL 60431

Phone: 815- 280-2528

Email: finaid@jjc.edu

Website: https://www.jjc.edu/getting-started/pay-college/financial-aid

College of Dupage  (COD)

Center for Access and Accommodations

Student Services Center – Room 3249

425 Fawell Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, IL 6013

Phone: 630-942-2154,

Phone: 630-942-4260

TDD:   630-858-9692

email: access@cod.edu

Website: https://cod.edu/student_life/resources/access_accommodations

Moraine Valley Community College

Center for Disability Services

9000 W. College Pkwy.

Building S, Room S114

Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937

Phone: 708-974-5711

TTY:   708-974-9556

Website:  https://www.morainevalley.edu/student-success/disability-services

Counseling Resources:

Bridges to a New Day 

215 West Romeo Road

Romeoville, IL 60446

Phone: 815-838-2690

email: office@bridgestoanewday.org 

Website:  www.bridgestoanewday.org

Cornerstone Services, Inc. (Behavioral Health Services)

800 Black Rd.

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-727-6667

Phone: 866-369-6513

Website:  www.cornerstoneservices.org

Informational Video Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1rHt9yHfcSGdiM971uNUeRerpJelJYpTL/view?usp=sharing

Trinity Services, Inc. Behavioral Health

301 Veterans Parkway

New Lenox, IL 60451 

Phone: 815-485-6197

Website:  www.trinity-services.org

Will County Mental Health Services

 Main Office

501 Ella Avenue

Joliet, IL 60433

Phone: 815-727-8480

Website:  https://willcountyhealth.org/

Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Joliet Service)

409 West Jefferson St.

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-768-8750

Website:  www.auntmarthas.org

Employment Resources:

The Branch (A Division of Trinity Services, Inc.)

The Branch

352 W. Maple Suite C

New Lenox, IL 60451

Phone: 815-462-3652

Website:  www.trinity-services.org

Cornerstone Services, Inc. (Employment Services)

2174 Oneida St.

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815- 727-6665

Website:  www.cornerstoneservices.org

Illinois Department of Employment Security

2400 Glenwood Ave.

Joliet, IL  60435

Phone: 312-793-9290

Website: www.ides.illinois.gov

Hire the Future

Eva Kukulka, ES Program Representative

Phone: 815-723-3890, 815-727-4980

Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/Hire_the_Future.aspx

Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)  Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)

1617 W. Jefferson Street

Joliet Illinois 60435

Phone: 815 730-4200

TTY: 888- 472-0932

Brochure: drs_-_empowering_people_with_disabilities.pdf

Informational Video Link: drs.illinois.gov/success/video

Job Corps

1101 Mills Road

Joliet, IL 60433

Phone: 815-727-7677

Phone: 800-733-5627 - nationwide

Website:  http://www.jobcorps.gov

Ray Graham Association

901 Warrenville Road, Suite 500

Lisle, IL 60532

Phone: 630-620-2222

Website:  www.raygraham.org

Illinois workNet: Workforce Services Division of Will County 

2400 Glenwood Ave.

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-727-4444

Website:  www.jobs4people.org

Sertoma Centre, Inc. Insite Training Systems 

Administrative Offices & Employment Training

4343 W. 123rd Street

Alsip, IL 60803

Phone: 708-371-9700

Website: www.sertomacentre.org

Health Resources:

All Kids Program

Phone: 866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437)

TTY: 877-204-1012

Website: https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalPrograms/AllKids/Pages/about.aspx

The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center and Education Center

20901 LaGrange Rd., Suite #209

Frankfort, IL 60423

Phone: 815-464-8247

Toll Free: 866-931-1110

Website:  www.familyvoicesillinois.org

Brochure: programs_of_the_arc_flyer_9.6.19.pdf

 Aunt Martha’s West Joliet Community Health Center

333 N. Madison – Suite 150

Joliet, IL  60435

Phone:  877-692-8686

Also the East Joliet Community Health Center

1200 Eagle St.

Joliet, IL 60432

Website: https://www.auntmarthas.org

Illinois Department of Human Services / Division of Rehabilitation Services 

Home Services Program

1617 W. Jefferson Street

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-730-4200

Website:  www.dhs.state.il.us

Mesothelioma Hope

1330 Boylston Street, Suite 400

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Phone:  855-722-2974

Website: https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/children/

University of Illinois at Chicago; Division of Specialized Care for Children (UIC/DSCC)

Chicago Administrative Office

818 S. Wolcott Ave.

7th Floor, Room 721

Chicago, IL 60612-3724

Phone:  312-413-1684

Website: www.dscc.uic.edu

Will County Health Department

Main Office

501 Ella Avenue

Joliet, IL 60433

Phone: 815-727-8480

Website: https://willcountyhealth.org

Recreation Resources:

Plainfield Park District

Recreation Administration Center

23729 W. Ottawa St.

Plainfield, IL 60544

Phone: 815-436-8812

Website:  www.plfdparks.org

Northern Will County Special Recreation (SRA)

10 Montrose Drive

Romeoville, IL  60446

Phone:  815-407-1819

email: info@nwcsra.org

Website:  nwcsra.org

Special Rec. of Joliet and Channahon

3000 W. Jefferson Street

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-741-7275 

Website:  https://jolietpark.org › special-recreation-of-joliet-channahon

Lily Cache Special Recreation Association  (LCSRA - Bolingbrook Park District)

201 Recreation Dr.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Phone: 630-739-1124

Relay: 800-526-0844

Website:  www.bolingbrookparks.org/en/lcsra

Lockport Township Park District

1811 Lawrence Ave.

Lockport, IL 60441

Phone: 815-838-1183

Website:  www.lockportpark.org

Brochure: https://www.lockportpark.org/interactive-brochure/​ 

Residential Resources:

Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Joliet Office)

409 West Jefferson St.

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-768-8750

Website:  www.auntmarthas.org

Beverly Farm Foundation, Inc.

6301 Humbert Rd.

Godfrey, IL 62035

Phone: 618-466-0367

Website:  www.beverlyfarm.org

Catholic Charities Daybreak Center – Homeless Shelter

611 East Cass St.

Joliet, IL 60432

Phone: 815-774-4663

Website:  catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/daybreak-center/

Information about Catholic Charities of Joliet:  https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/

Community Living (Narvick House)

1015 Oriole Drive

Morris, IL  60450

Phone: 815-942-6702

Cornerstone Services, Inc. (Residential Services)

Administrative Offices and Residential Services

777 Joyce Rd.

Joliet, IL 60436

Phone: 815-741-7033

Phone: 815-741-7600

Phone: 877-444-0304

Website:  www.cornerstoneservices.org

Easter Seals (Joliet Region)

212 Barney Dr.

Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-725-2194

Website:  www.easterseals.com/joliet

Housing Authority of Joliet

6 S. Broadway St.

Joliet, IL 60436

Phone: 815-727-0611

Relay Service: 800-545-1833 (ext. 878)

Website:  www.hajoliet.org

Illinois Valley Industries 

Informational Video Link:  https://ivigrundy.com/about/our-team/

Presentation Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1p2jgWbM3XIbC3dEtsbK3FP5aPmBO3yR_/view?usp=sharing

The State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education – Roosevelt (ICRE-R)

1950 West Roosevelt Road 

Chicago, IL 60608

Phone: 312 433-3125

Website: www.icre-roosevelt.org

Trinity Services, Inc.

301 Veterans Parkway

New Lenox, IL 60451

Phone: 815-485-6197

Website: https://www.trinityservices.org

Transportation Resources:

Regional Transportation Authority

175 W. Jackson Blvd.

Suite 1650

Chicago, IL 60604

Phone:  312-913-3200

RTA Mobility Services: 312-663-HELP (4357)

Website:  www.rtachicago.org

Flyer:  rta_flyer_10.2020.pdf

Informational Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAAJkisMKgytnddI-cDpMKqa3lB4iKsaz

RTA Reduced Fare Program and Ride Free Program

175 W. Jackson Blvd.

Suite 1650

Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 312-913-3110 (To request an application)

RTA Travel Info: 815-836-7000

Website:  www.rtachicago.com (To print an application)

Ride Free Program

Phone: 312-913-3110 (To find a Ride Free registration site)

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) ADA Paratransit Certification Program

175 W. Jackson Blvd.

Suite 1650

Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 312-663-HELP (4357 voice)

TTY: 312-913-3122

Website:  www.rtachicago.com

Visual / Deaf Resources:

The Chicago Lighthouse

1850 W. Roosevelt Rd.

Chicago, IL 60608

Phone:  312-666-1331

Phone: 312-957-4865 (for Deaf users only)

Website: www.chicagolighthouse.org

Illinois Talking Book and Braille Outreach Center

Gwendolyn Brook Building

300 S. Second Street

Springfield, IL  62701

Phone: 800-426-0709

Website:  www.ilbph.org/home.html

Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission

528 South Fifth Street,  Suite 209

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: 217-557-4495

Video: 217-393-8010

Phone: 888-261-2698

TTY: 217-557-4492

Website: www.idhhc.state.il.us