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Mental Health & Disability
Mental Health & Disability
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
They test for where your child's development might not be up to age level and then run exercises and games to develop them to match their age. Often it helps balance self-control, emotions, naturalize anxiety, etc. for the child's best functioning.
Email: info@biblicalcounseling.com
NAMI Tri-County Illinois’s Information Line and Email
309-693-0541 (not a crisis line)
Email: namitricounty@gmail.com
Crisis Lines
NAMI Tri-County Illinois area crisis line
Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
NAMI HelpLine
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
NAMI Tri-County Illinois representing Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties, is an organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
If in crisis, please call the Peoria County ERS at 309-671-8084 | For Tazewell & Woodford Counties, call 309-347-1148 | Text “NAMI” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling | If calling 911: Ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer
NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources
Get Started - Sign up with email
NAMI HelpLine
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
Health, wellness and recovery resources for Military Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families.
Crisis
Branch Specific
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
Reserve and National Guard
Caregivers and Loved Ones
Department of Defense (DoD) Resources
Disability
Education/Employment
Grief/Bereavement
Health Care/Insurance
LGBTQ+
Mental Health Organizations
PTSD/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Polytrauma
Sexual/Domestic Assault
Veterans
Helpful Books and Publications
Articles
Books
NAMI FaithNet is an interfaith resource network of NAMI members, friends, clergy and congregations of all faith traditions who wish to encourage faith communities that are welcoming and supportive of persons and families living with mental illness.
NAMI FaithNet is not a religious network but includes an effort to reach out to all religious organizations.
NAMI Jewish American Mental Health Resources
NAMI Jewish American Mental Health Resources
404-490-2391
Email: info@thebluedovefoundation.org
In the Jewish community, discussions about mental illness and substance abuse tend to be rare, if they happen at all. As a result, many individuals and their families suffer in private and lack the information necessary to address their issues. The Blue Dove Foundation is working toward advancing these conversations, eradicating shame and educating the community.
Email: info@jfna.org
The Jewish community is dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of young people. With BeWell, you will find support and tools to respond to the growing mental health concerns of young people aged 12 to 26, and resources for parents, caregivers, and Jewish professionals.
Crisis Hotline
Text HOME to 741741
JQ Helpline
Call or text 855.JQI.HLPS (1-855-574-4577)
LGBTQ National Youth Talkline
Teen Line
(800) TLC-TEEN (1-800-852-8336)
or Text TEEN to 839863
Institute for Jewish Spirituality
For over 20 years, the Institute for Jewish Spirituality has helped thousands of people every year to slow down, reconnect with themselves and the world, and rediscover their sense of sacred purpose. We invite you to explore our website where you will find teachings, inspiration, guided meditations, and retreat opportunities to become more mindful, more peaceful, more compassionate, and more resilient, all through the rich wisdom of Jewish tradition. Wherever you are on your journey, whether you are just beginning or you have practiced mindfulness for years, we welcome you.
Identity and Cultural Dimensions:
NAMI HelpLine
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
Email: hello@nami.org
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
You can find your local NAMI on this site
Introducing The NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine
NAMI has officially launched the new NAMI Teen & Young Adult (T&YA) HelpLine, a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults. It provides a safe space for young people to connect with peers who understand their struggles and offers them resources and information that help.
The T&YA HelpLine Specialists are young adults with firsthand knowledge of mental health challenges who are experienced, well-trained, and available by phone, text, or chat to provide resources and guidance so no one needs to go through their mental health struggles alone.
Teen & Youth Text "Friend" to 62640
Adults Text "Helpline" to 62640
Chat at nami.org/talktous
Call 1-800-950-6264
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
In a crisis call or text 988.
Veterans Crisis Line:
Call: 988 (Press 1)
We are the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.
PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments.
Find A Counselor, Coach, Or Clinic
Email: contactmemberservices@aacc.net
We are committed to assisting Christian counselors, the entire “community of care,” licensed professionals, pastors, and lay church members with little or no formal training.
With more than 215 residential centers within the US and Canada, Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC) is a faith-based non-profit headquartered in Ozark, Missouri. Its mission is to provide adults & teens freedom from addiction and other life-controlling issues through Christ-centered solutions. Through effective discipleship, mentoring, and life-skills training, ATC and its affiliates have seen positive outcomes and radical life transformation throughout its sixty-five-year history.
At Life Changers Outreach, we believe true transformation is possible through the love of Jesus and Biblical principles.
Our free 12-month residential program provides a supportive and safe environment where participants learn to break free from harmful patterns of behavior, including addiction, and create new healthy habits.
Our team of experienced pastors, mentors, and volunteers is committed to walking alongside participants on their journey.
Since opening our doors in 2012, Life Changers Outreach has welcomed adult men and women from all walks of life and backgrounds. The program is open to anyone who is committed to change and a life of spiritual growth.
Email: chris@chrispapazis.com
My name is Chris Papazis and I am a Christian Life Coach specializing in Health & Wellness. By combining timeless biblical principles, proven coaching methods, and the latest research, I partner with clients to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
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Community Education and Engagement
Mental Health Screening and Research
Youth Programs and Peer Leadership
Workplace Resources
Advocacy and Public Policy
Information and Referral Services
Crisis & Emergency
Housing
Food
Health
If you're experiencing a medical emergency
Always call 911 first if you or someone you love is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or may be a danger to someone else.
Call 211
If you need assistance locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, or exploring mental health treatment options, call 211 to speak with a live person who can help.
211 conversations are confidential, can be made anonymously, and are available in 180 languages upon request.
If you prefer to text, use web chat, or search for resources online, click here to find more ways to contact your local 211.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255 for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors who are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
Other Mental Health Hotlines
You can always call 211 to speak to someone and find local assistance, but there are also dedicated helplines available to anyone in the U.S.
Veterans Crisis Line: call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) and press 1; or text 838255
Crisis Text Line: text the word 'Home' to 741-741
The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: call 1-866-488-7386
The Trans Lifeline: call 1-877-565-8860
Find A Local Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, hang-ups, and habits of any kind.
Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and Freedom from the issues that are controlling our lives.
Celebrate Recovery started in 1991 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. At that time, the church was meeting at a high school gymnasium. John Baker wrote Pastor Rick Warren the “now-famous, concise, 13-page, single-spaced” letter outlining the vision God had given John for Celebrate Recovery. After reading John’s letter, Pastor Rick said, “Great, John — go do it!”
Email: information@bringchange2mind.org
At Bring Change to Mind, our mission is to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. We work with industry-leading scientists to make a real difference in the lives of teens and adults across the country.
Get useful tools for yourself, your friends, or family members, curated by our staff, our Scientific Advisory Council, and our partners.
Our nationwide high school program empowers students to take on the challenge of ending the stigma around mental illness together by creating a culture of peer support within their schools. Click below to learn more and apply to start your own club!
The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.
JED empowers teens and young adults by building resiliency and life skills, promoting social connectedness, and encouraging help-seeking and help-giving behaviors through our nationally recognized programs, digital channels, and partnerships, as well as through the media. JED strengthens schools by working directly with high schools, colleges, and universities — representing millions of students — to put systems, programs, and policies in place to create a culture of caring that protects student mental health, builds life skills, and makes it more likely that struggling students will seek help and be recognized, connected to care, and supported. We mobilize communities by providing education, training, and tools to families, friends, media, and others.
Email: info@thementalhealthcoalition.org
Our mission is to catalyze like-minded communities to work together to destigmatize mental health and empower access to vital resources and necessary support for all.
Email: info@wondermind.com
Wondermind Is Our Space to Let It All Out
Through the years, we’ve each had our own mental health struggles. One day, we were all talking about it and realized there was no easy, inclusive space where people could come together to explore, discuss, and navigate their feelings. So we thought, why not make it happen? And Wondermind was born.
Email: support@khealth.com
Mobile app available
Primary Care
Medical Weight Management
Urgent Care
Mental Health
Pediatrics
Email: Info@Orriant.com
Orriant provides numerous services including monthly subscription programs for health and life coaching.
Mental health tracking tool and direct connection to transparently priced mental health clinicians.
Ohio
Email: contact@BalancedInnovativeCare.com
Access to child and adult psychiatrists via secure online video sessions. Specialized diagnostic Autism evaluations, ADHD evaluations, one-time consultations, and medication management.
Email: hello@selfrecovery.org
You can control any addiction (from alcohol to food) by addressing the root cause. This discreet program is online and available for you anywhere. $99 monthly enrollment. Cancel anytime. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Frisco, Texas, and beyond
Call or Text: 972-707-2154
Email: info@dfwinsight.com
Therapy and testing for autism, ADHD, learning disorders, and psychological (mood/behavior) concerns. We provide comprehensive evaluations, transparent pricing, and personalized recommendations based on your specific needs.
Stanza Health is an affordable gateway to mental health care, using technology to match individuals with mental health clinicians across all 50 states in just 1-2 weeks.
As of 9/8/2023 - In-person available in select locations:
Houston
Tampa
Philadelphia (Incl. Southern NJ)
Charlotte
Hartford
Chicago
Atlanta
Columbus
Phoenix
New York City
Los Angelas
D.C. Metro Area
Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
Text “Help” to 1-800-944-4773
Email: psioffice@postpartum.net
Email: info@openpathcollective.org
Our therapists provide affordable, in-office and online psychotherapy sessions between $40 and $70
($30 for student intern sessions)
Under Find a Therapist you can select:
Therapists
Psychiatrists
Treatment Centers
Support Groups
Click on All Filters to find EMDR practitioners and many more.
Under Get Help you can find information on these topics:
Mental Health
Personality
Personal Growth
Relationships
Family Life
Do I Need Help?
Recently Diagnosed?
*View Help Index >
A Publication of the American Counseling Association
Email: info@easterseals.com
Services:
Children & Families
Adults
Seniors
Veterans
Caregivers
Email: Revolutionizedmdd@gmail.com
Increase your knowledge about DMDD and gain insights into the neurological processes affecting your child. This website also provides thorough information about various medications and recommended dosages that have proven effective over many years. Additionally, you can find guidance on titration procedures and useful tips and strategies.
Acquire a more comprehensive insight into DMDD and expand your knowledge concerning the particular medications and dosage recommendations that have demonstrated a remarkable 85-90% proven effectiveness for decades. Research articles will arm you with the knowledge needed to successfully treat DMDD patients.
Please visit the Medical Providers tab for more information.
Educators and therapists in educational settings face challenges in effectively managing children with DMDD. Gain valuable insights and acquire essential strategies for appropriately handling and resolving difficult situations involving these children.
Email: info@hearing-voices.org
Hearing Voices is a national organization that helps connect those who hear voices with resources to help them and their families. Sharing information and free resources through their website, social media, e-bulletin, newsletter, and email information service.
Email: info@livingwithschizophreniauk.org
Caregivers
Caregivers
Email: ptcaregivers@iastate.edu
The University of Iowa’s Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a rich resource of instruction, ideas, and reminders to give care well without running your health into the ground. The National Academy of Scientists reported that “Family caregivers experiencing extreme stress have been shown to age prematurely. This level of stress can take as much as 10 years off a family caregiver’s life.” Do not let that be you. Ask for help. As wonderful as tips and tools can be, reading about how to rest or care more effectively will only get you so far. You need to find your people and build your team.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative.
We have trained over 4,600 Class Leaders teaching the class at different locations around the United States, as well as in Canada and Korea. The curriculum is available in English, French, Korean, and Spanish. The caregiver class is available online or in person, depending on location.
In the six weekly classes, caregivers learn self-care tools to:
Reduce Stress
Increased Exercise, Relaxation, and Medical Check-Ups
Emotion Management
Reduced Guilt, Anger, and Depression
Self Confidence
Increased Confidence in Coping With Caregiving Demands
Community Resources
Increased Use of Local Services
Email: contact@decisioncareadvocates.com
Kristina Twitty is the founder of Decision Care Advocates and a graduate of Covenant Seminary and Trinity International University. The oldest daughter of parents who don’t need her yet, she’s a private caregiver for two delightful ladies (and their families) living with dementia. For care ministry support, complete this introduction form for a consultation.
For ministry start-up support, contact her at Kristina@decisioncareadvocates.com for a brief complimentary consultation.
Respite is a service that provides a temporary break from caregiving for the family caregiver. Caregivers need to plan if possible when they begin their caregiving activities to access intermittent breaks from caregiving. To be most effective, you should consider respite services much earlier than you think you will need them. Respite will be most helpful if you use it before you become exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed by your responsibilities. Respite services can be beneficial, meaningful, and enjoyable to both the caregiver and the care recipient.
The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.
By funding services and supports provided primarily by networks of community-based organizations, and with investments in research, education, and innovation, ACL helps make this principle a reality for millions of Americans.
Email: info@interfaithcaregivers.net
Eldercare Services
We provide non-medical services such as transportation, homemaker/chore, visiting, and delivery to adults over the age of 60 in Faribault County.
Caregiver Support
We provide support and resources to family caregivers to help ease the burden and stress of caring for an older adult. You are not alone.
ALERTLINK
With our ALERTLINK medical alarm systems, help is never far away. We offer in-home and on-the-go options that match your lifestyle and needs.
Email: info@alohatoaging.org
To empower family caregivers, aging care recipients, volunteers, and the community in a positive, nurturing manner through quality, targeted programming.
Email: assistantfolksathome@gmail.com
Folks at Home in Sewanee coordinates services to empower individuals to live and thrive in their homes as they remain in the community they love. We are dedicated to assisting you and your loved ones every step of the way.
Email: Daphne@RespiteForAll.org or Support@RespiteForAll.org
Faith-based ministry serving both those suffering from memory loss and their families.
The mission of the Respite for All Foundation is to inspire, grow, and mentor Respite Volunteer Ministries for communities seeking to minister to persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders through education and shared best practices.
“The Respite for All model is a way of responding to dementia that brings fresh resources and renewed hope – a truly holistic approach unlike anything out there.”
Daphne Johnston
Co-Founder and Director
Widows & Widowers
Widows & Widowers
Micah N. Dillon
Founder | Speaker | Author | Artist
Email: thewidowwalk@gmail.com
Mission:
To equip widows on a path together towards a new start with a new finish.
Purpose:
To create a national community of widows empowering one another.
Vision:
To develop eternally minded resources focused on grief education, expression and empowerment.
A place to learn. A place to share. A place for intentional care.
The Widow Walk was birthed out of a need to create a community for widows and widowers to lean on each other and also glean from the wisdom of the other.
Providers & Services
Providers & Services
Central Illinois Area
Central Illinois Area
(Insurance coverage changes often with resources!)
(Insurance coverage changes often with resources!)
Screening, Assessment, and Support Services (SASS) for Children and Adolescents
Screening, Assessment, and Support Services (SASS) for Children and Adolescents
CARES line: 1-800-345-9049
SASS is used in conjunction with Illinois Cares to report and seek services for children and adolescents who are at risk for self-harm or harming others.
SASS is a way to report and get help if you fear self-harm or harm to others and the Illinois Cares Line is a hotline to speak with a mental health professional 24/7.
The SASS initiative is a cooperative partnership between the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), and the Department of Human Services (DHS)
*Must live in Peoria or Rockford and have either witnessed, been a victim, or have had a family member be a victim of a violent crime within the past 10 years.
Traumatic events can include:
Armed robbery or violence
Assaults
Being attacked or threatened
Childhood abuse or neglect
Domestic abuse or violence
Gang violence
Incarceration
Intimate partner violence
Physical, psychological or verbal abuse
Rape or sexual violence
Violence with any type of weapon
All services are provided free to adults and teens who live in Peoria or Rockford.
Our counselors and case managers are specially trained to help you after a traumatic event. Going to counseling does not mean you will have to recount or relive your experience. Our counselors will listen to what you are experiencing today and help you create a better future.
You’ll be given a trauma recovery advocate. They’ll be by your side as you heal. This person can go with you to meetings with police, attorneys, landlords or others you may be dealing with. They will help you understand the process, know your rights and get answers to your questions.
Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS)
Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS)
CCBYS Information Line: 1-877-870-2663
CCBYS is overseen by the Bureau of Youth Intervention Services, CCBYS services children ages 11-17 who are at risk, whether that being away from home without permission from a parent or guardian, children who are out of their parent’s control in situations that place them in immediate danger, CCBYS also works with youth whose parents or guardians will not allow them to return home. The CCBYS is a crisis intervention program.
Main: 312-726-4011
Email: info@cr-triangle.org
Kim Dressman - Intake Coordinator: 312-423-5679
Email: KRunnels@cr-triangle.org
Every child has a unique life experience. Identifying a child’s strengths and challenges as early as possible and implementing effective interventions is a key part of ensuring that a child has the opportunity to reach their potential. We have a multidisciplinary team of professionals to address the specific needs of children and families. Our services and programs have been developed through years of experience and research, and we incorporate these proven strategies into our team-based comprehensive assessments and treatment.
Prairieland Service Coordination (PSCI)
Central Illinois Independent Service Coordinator (ISC)
PUNS is a database of Illinois children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities who want or need developmental disability services.
The PUNS database is a great tool for those who want to live their lives as normally as possible but are still facing some kind of cognitive delay and are not able to do so in a stereotypical way, PUNS provides those resources to get people connected with what they need.
Email DHS.DDD.Puns@illinois.gov to see where you are on PUNs - Put "PUNs Status Request" in the subject line, including your child's name, date of birth, and county where you live in the email.
You can locate your ISC agency by Calling the Division of Developmental Disabilities Hotline at 1-888-DD-PLANS (1-888-337-5267)
Funding for future needs or potential crisis intervention.
(Pronounced Doors)
(Pronounced Doors)
Use the online Rehabilitation Services Web Referral to refer yourself or someone else for services.
DRS staff provide services to people with disabilities in 47 local offices located in communities throughout the state. Use the DHS Office Locator and search for Rehabilitation Services to find the nearest local office or call toll-free: (877) 581-3690 (Voice, English or Español) or (866) 324-5553 (TTY).
For general questions about DRS, email DHS.DRS@illinois.gov.
Doors is a database set up to aid people in getting on state waiting lists to apply for certain services like integrated or assisted housing, home-based supports, or child group homes.
DRS has a vocational program called VR that helps find jobs or training programs and schooling, these programs are for those who have a disability or are on Social Security.
DRS provides a service for those who want to educate themselves further and who might want to work but feel limited by their disability or their lack of education. DRS helps cut through that for the client and makes it easier for them to step out into the community.
FIRST.IL is a specialized treatment approach that helps individuals who are between the ages of 14 to 40 and who have had a treated or untreated psychotic illness for no more than 18 months. Eligible diagnoses are schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder or other specified/unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, major depressive disorder with psychotic features, and PTSD with dissociative symptoms.
Amie Burke: 815-871-5238
Email: aburke@hope.us
Kim Shontz: 815-717-1717
Email: kshontz@trinityservices.org
The Illinois Crisis Prevention Network currently employs 80 team members. Among the staff are psychologists, board-certified behavior analysts, behavior specialists, licensed clinical therapists, qualified intellectual disability professionals, registered nurses, medical doctors, and a pharmacist. The Support Service Teams work out of six separate locations.
Email: info@trinityservices.org
Trinity Services provides support to over 5,800 men, women, and children who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability or mental illness, or who have a dual diagnosis of an intellectual disability and a mental illness.
Developmental disabilities may impact a person's cognitive, behavioral, or physical abilities. Examples of developmental disabilities are autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Mental illnesses may impact a person's mood, thoughts, and behavior. Examples of mental illnesses are depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and schizophrenia.
At Trinity Services, we recognize that every person has unique needs and interests. Therefore, we work to provide individualized support to each person, taking care to help everyone identify and achieve personal outcomes so that they may flourish.
The people we serve have dreams and goals that they work toward each day. We aim to help them reach those outcomes, exercise their choices, and live full, abundant lives.
Advocacy for children in school with an IEP or 504 Plan who have a Mental Health or Behavioral diagnosis.
Email: crsa.info@illinois.gov
The Community and Residential Services Authority (CRSA) is an interagency group created by the State Legislature in 1985. The CRSA is responsible for identifying and addressing barriers facing parents, professionals, and providers when trying to get needed services and programs for individuals with a behavior disorder or a severe emotional disturbance and their family.
Advocacy for children in school with an IEP or 504 Plan who have a Mental Health or Behavioral diagnosis.
Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties are served by Family Resource Center on Disabilities.
1-866-4FMPTIC (1-866-436-7842)
Email: info@fmptic.org
*You can email Family Matters to request a copy or click the link to download the ISBE Parent Guide to Special Education.
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center, a federally funded Parent Training Center, exists to provide education, support, resources, and community linkages for families navigating the Special Education system, experiencing key educational transitions, and seeking needed support and services in the school and community. We work with students with disabilities and their families to ensure they understand their educational rights under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and can fully participate in the Special Education process.
We aim to ensure families and self-advocates have the information and resources needed to access the services and support they need. We strive to support families seeking a positive, inclusive, and individualized educational experience for their children. We are one of two federally funded Parent Training and Information Centers in the state of Illinois.
Savings for People with Disabilities
Support is provided for non-English speakers as well as deaf and hard-of-hearing callers.
For questions specific to the Fifth Third Bank Checking Account Option:
Email: il.clientservice@savewithable.com
IL ABLE “Achieving a Better Life Experience” Accounts give people with disabilities and their families greater financial independence while preserving benefits. A high-quality, low-cost IL ABLE savings and investment Account can be opened by an Eligible Individual, or Authorized Individual, at any time, no matter their state.
Central Illinois: Fulton, Knox, Marshall, Mason, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford Counties
Central Illinois Resources:
Anger Management
Domestic Violence Counseling
Education
Employment Assistance
Food Pantries
Goods/Supplies
Housing/Shelters
Legal Assistance
Medical/Medications
Mental Health Counseling
Social Service Agencies
Substance Abuse Counseling
Transportation
Resources by Counties:
Play Central IL
Play Central IL
Email: playcentralil@gmail.com
All 3 agencies* will receive your information and will work together to help you schedule with the most appropriate therapist who can schedule with you.
Email: info@playproject.org
The P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project® is a parent-implemented, intensive early intervention program for young children with autism that is evidence-based.
Far too many children with autism, or red flags, are waiting for services. Early intervention can make a profound difference in the life course of these children because their brains are developing at an incredible rate before the age of 7.
The following 3 agencies* provide Play Project Therapy in this area:
Email: officeassistant@shinetherapyservices.com
We employ speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, and developmental therapists. Children in Peoria and surrounding areas are assessed and treated primarily in their home environments for them to be most comfortable and show the most progress. Shine therapists provide therapy in homes, daycares, and other community locations (such as libraries or other public buildings), as well as in our clinic on Allen Road in Peoria. All therapists are credentialed with the Early Intervention Program in Illinois.
*Connected Pediatric Intervention
*Connected Pediatric Intervention
Email: mradloff@connectedci.com
Email: office@WaytoGrowPediatrics.com
Speech-Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Feeding Therapy + Lactation Consultation
Physical Therapy
Dyslexia Services
Audiological Services
813-421-KIDS (813-421-5437)
Email: brenna@brennahicks.com
Child Therapist Expert, Author, Speaker
Chapters & Organizational Affiliates
Disability Assistance, Programs & Advocacy
Disability Assistance, Programs & Advocacy
Email: info@thearcofil.org
The Arc of Illinois advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families, and community organizations to ensure that people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and play in communities across the state.
The Arc offers resources and information, supports families in their advocacy efforts, and trains and educates people with disabilities, families, and professionals among other things.
Email: info@hisra.org
The Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association (HISRA) is the result of a desire on the part of the Chillicothe, Morton, Peoria, and Washington park districts to provide quality recreation programs and services to individuals with disabilities and special needs. HISRA and its member districts enthusiastically support the spirit and intent of the Americans With Disabilities Act. HISRA is committed to providing opportunities for each individual to enjoy recreational activities in the least restrictive environment possible.
Basketball
Aquatics
Softball
Golf
Bowling
Adapted sports provide an opportunity for sports and recreation programs for kids and teens with physical challenges. We currently offer two opportunities for athletes in Central Illinois: Peoria Wildcats wheelchair basketball and road racing.
Email: youthservices@goodwillpeo.org
GoodGuides® Youth Mentoring Program (ages 12-17)
Help students improve and keep up their grades
Motivate them to stay in school until graduation/completion
Give useful information on post-secondary education or careers
Offer youth advice on important life issues
Positive role model
Workshops & Activities to explore career opportunities
Job Search Assistance through Goodwill’s Employment Services Program
email: info@theautismcollective.org
The Autism Collective provides care coordination and family navigation services to anyone in Illinois of any age, who has or is seeking a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We also unite caregivers, educators, medical providers, and advocates to promote autism education, acceptance, and inclusion throughout our communities. We’re here to help you navigate the complex web of care compassionately and efficiently.
1-866-ILL-RESP (1-866-455-7377)
Information & Assistance for Emergency Respite - Alexis ext. 101
Assistance in Spanish - Rose ext. 103
In-home Program Family or Employee - Devin ext. 104
Programs & Outreach Coordinator - Tammy ext. 105
Voucher Coordinator - Celeste Nava ext. 106, Email: cnava@gmail.com
or 217-814-0487
Email: ilrespitecoalition@gmail.com
For potential respite opportunities
The Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC) is a not-for-profit organization of caregivers and respite providers dedicated to advocating support for families by ensuring access to quality respite services for the residents of Illinois. The IRC is dedicated to spreading the awareness of lifespan respite for caregivers of individuals with special needs. The IRC can assist caregivers by connecting them to resources in their area, providing training on respite topics, and providing funding available through our various programs including in-home respite, voucher respite, emergency respite, and the lending library program.
Open to all Peoria families, regardless of whether they have students attending Peoria Public Schools.
Dr. Annette Coleman Director of Social-Emotional Learning - Community Partnerships
Email: annette.coleman@psd150.org
A one-stop shop connecting students and families to services that will help them meet their basic needs - from food pantry and clothing assistance to therapeutic services, affordable housing advice, and more.
Located inside Trewyn School, the Wraparound Center is a one-stop shop for students and families to receive therapeutic support and access services and resources from community agencies. It is open to all Peoria families, regardless of whether they have students attending Peoria Public Schools. The Wraparound Center is particularly focused on serving residents in the 61605 zip code.
309-682-3500 (phone)
309-418-1910 (text business hours)
309-222-8532 (videophone)
Email: info@advocatesforaccess.com
Did you know…? Motorists who may be hard of hearing or part of the Deaf community can pick up a free communication card from Advocates for Access. These cards can be easily stored in a vehicle’s overhead visor to assist both officers and drivers in discussing necessary information if pulled over, requests for common vehicle-related assistance, and more.
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING
Provides individualized instruction in life skills by setting and achieving goals such as using public transportation, money management, social skills, attendant management, nutrition, and self-advocacy.
TRANSITION SERVICE
Facilitates the transition from nursing homes and other institutions to home and community based living; provides assistance to those at risk of entering an institution, and facilitates the transition of youth with disabilities into higher education, the workforce and the community.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Provides information about disability issues and referral to other agencies, which provide services to people with disabilities. This is available to the public and to consumers.
SYSTEMS CHANGE ADVOCACY
Strives to change policies to make government, transportation, and housing systems more accessible to people with disabilities.
PEER SUPPORT SERVICES
Supporting people as they deal with the emotional aspects of their disabilities in group and individual settings.
*Find an EMDR practitioner
CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-559-SAFE (1-800-559-7233)
Email: info@centerforpreventionofabuse.org
We believe everyone deserves peace – every day, everywhere, any time – at home, in the workplace, at school, and out in the community.
A pioneer in providing services to victims of violence, the Center for Prevention of Abuse has grown from a single rape crisis hotline that started in 1975 to a highly respected statewide leader in working to end abuse and break the cycle of generational violence. CFPA is the only agency in the entire state sanctioned to provide its combined services of Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Human Trafficking, Adult Protective Services, and Prevention Education under one roof. CFPA operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and all victim services are free and confidential.
Email: info@emdria.org
Email: hello@steadfastcounseling.com
Charitable and Low-Cost Offerings
OpenPath Collective Provider
Low-cost sliding scale therapy available for those without insurance benefits
Give an Hour Provider
Free and low-cost therapy is available for military members, veterans, and family of military.
These services are offered on a limited basis and both offerings have application processes involved. If you think you qualify, please email me at hello@steadfastcounseling.com to learn more.
Central Office - Chicago, IL
Email: info@envisionchicago.org
Mental Health Services
773-506-3161 or 773-769-4313, ext. 431 (during business hours)
Ravenswood Mental Health Services - Chicago, IL
Reception: 773-506-3033
Intake Line: 773-506-3161
Everest Drop-In Center - Oak Lawn, IL
The Living Room - Flossmoor, IL
For more than 70 years, Envision has focused on improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and expanding the programs and services available to them. Our diverse programs are designed to fulfill our mission for our members to have more choices, reside in the community, interact with their neighbors, explore the city, and develop skills that will help them enjoy personal fulfillment.
Envision Unlimited offers Day and Employment programs at seven Chicago-area locations. Day Programs offer individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) the opportunity to engage in their community, develop support groups outside of the family, as well as provide an environment to cultivate personal interests and vocational skills.
Envision Unlimited provides a variety of residential living arrangements and supports to adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).
Envision Unlimited is a certified Community Mental Health Provider offering a full complement of behavioral health services to people with a variety of mental health concerns. We are committed to assisting clients in their best and meaningful lives.
Children with disabilities are up to 3.5 times more likely to have experienced abuse or neglect than their non-disabled peers, and when they enter the foster care system, they have unique needs. Envision’s Foster Care Program focuses on the wellness of each child and supports foster families in providing a safe, nurturing environment.
Envision Unlimited is committed to providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to individuals across all the environments in which life takes place. For many individuals, this includes home, community, day, and/or vocational programs. Envision Unlimited behavior analysts assess, develop, implement, and provide ongoing behavioral support.
Our focus is on finding child care that is tailored to meet the needs of each family, helping families determine if they qualify for help to pay for child care, providing training for those who work with children, recruiting additional child care providers and providing relevant consultations in child care programs.
Rubix Behavior Consultation
Rubix Behavior Consultation
Email: rubixbehavior@gmail.com
Provides behavior consultation, support, and caregiver training.
They do not bill insurance but grant funding may be available.
Frank Disney
309-383-4323 or 309-688-HRSE (309-688-4773)
Text: 309-214-0332
Fax: 309-383-3399
E-Mail: Mhearts@MTCO.com
Mended Hearts provides, promotes, and supports equine-specialized interventions in the area of therapy and education. Our purpose is to contribute positively to the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being of people with emotional, behavioral, social, and physical disorders. We desire to enable people to lead lives of quality and with dignity.
Email: cirt@cirt.info
Our Mission
To promote the well-being of persons with disabilities through the provision of horseback riding and other related activities within a safe and enjoyable atmosphere designed by professionals and implemented primarily by volunteers.
Peoria (Main Office): 309-686-1177
For over 100 years, Easterseals Central Illinois has been helping children with developmental delays, disabilities, and other special needs to reach their full potential. The vision that drives us into our second century of service is a future in which all children are 100% Included. 100% Empowered.
Email: isupsychology@ilstu.edu
Provides individual consultations, group sessions, and parent training.
The Autism Place (TAP) is a network of resources in the local community for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. TAP is funded by grants, donations, the Department of Psychology, and Illinois State University. Services are available in clinic, school, and home settings.
Email: info@gigisplayhouse.org
Our Mission and Purpose:
To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.
Our Vision:
To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.
Our Niche:
We change lives through the consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, through a replicable playhouse model.
Our Promise:
A lifetime commitment to families.
Email: info@dreamcenterpeoria.org
Dream Center Peoria Is Located In The Heart Of The City In Peoria, Illinois.
Dream Center Peoria is a faith-based not-for-profit organization located in downtown Peoria.
The mission is to impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Emergency Shelter, Residential Programs (Men's & Women's), Pathway Houses, Parenting and Pregnancy, Counseling,
Takes Medicaid/Molina, (Not sure about Meridian)
7820 N University St Ste 101, Peoria, IL 61614
East Peoria, IL: 309-689-2990
Fax: 309-689-2991
Normal, IL: 309-451-9495
Savoy, IL: 217-403-0790
Springfield, IL: 217-528-9820
ABC Counseling & Family Services, Inc. was founded in September 1992. It is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian agency with its home office in Normal, Illinois. The agency was opened to meet the need for specialized services in adoption and sexual abuse assessments and treatment.
Accepts private insurance, does not accept Medicaid but does have a sliding fee scale based on income.
Peoria, IL: 309-692-4433
Morton, IL: 309-263-5565
Bloomington, IL: 309-663-2229
We are a group of Christian counselors, social workers, psychologists, and administrative staff who have come together to provide professional mental health care to families in Central Illinois.
We believe our mission is to serve God by providing the highest quality counseling and psychological services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We seek to provide a safe, confidential, and healing environment for our clients. We are concerned with the spiritual as well as the emotional and physical needs of clients. We are committed to a therapeutic process that ministers to the whole person. It is our goal to assist individuals and their families in their pursuit to become all of who they were created to be. We look forward to having the opportunity to serve you.
Accepts private insurance, unable to accept Medicaid due to no psychiatrist on staff.
Email: office@antiochgroup.com
In the past has allowed interns to see children on a sliding fee scale.
Adult Counseling Services
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Marriage and Family Counseling
Addiction Services
Psychological and Forensic Evaluation
Group Counseling
Email: office@healinghearts4u.net
Life can be stressful. Relationships can be challenging. "The struggle is real." You are not alone. We are here to help!
We are an experienced and licensed team of professionals ready to help with your mental and behavioral health needs. We use research-driven therapeutic approaches to help you gain insight and practical solutions to the problems you are experiencing.
Email: info@summitfamily.net
Finding Solutions for Individuals, Couples, Marriages, & Families in Central Illinois
At Summit Family Therapy, PLLC, we provide counseling services for children, individuals, couples, marriages, and families in Peoria, Illinois.
Our married co-founders, Drs. Ryan Stivers and Courtney Stivers, Ph.D., LMFT, have created a team with the experience and expertise to help you achieve your goals. Counseling is typically brief, solution-oriented, goal-specific, and designed with the "end in mind." Sessions are confidential and tailored to your unique needs.
Email: meredith@meredithmessina.com
Parenting is hard...
...and no one prepares you for it. Sure, there is a massive amount of parenting podcasts, books, and theories out there today, but they often come with a heavy dose of guilt.
You likely found me because you've tried everything...and I mean EVERYTHING. You are exhausted. It shouldn't be this hard... right?
You want to support your child when they have those big feelings and help them be the amazing kiddo you know that they are. You want your family to feel more connected. To enjoy your child and the time you spend together.
It is my honor to walk alongside kids and families and support you through life's sticky patches. I don't believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting or families, but will work with you to find ways to support your unique child, in your unique family.
I'm so glad you're here.
Located in Washington, IL, Normal, IL, and Peoria Heights, IL
Private insurance only.
Washington, IL: 309-444-2800
Email: office@balancedwashington.com
Campbell Family Counseling
Campbell Family Counseling
Audrey and Corey Campbell (LCSW)
Private insurance
14 Locations in Central Illinois & Eastern Iowa
Accepts private insurance/Meridian/Molina, does not accept Medicaid.
Peoria: 309-323-6600
Email: info@cyfsolutions.org
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is a comprehensive, not-for-profit social service agency. Our agency provides strength-based, family-centered, trauma-responsive services to youth and families in need throughout Central Illinois and Eastern Iowa.
Accepts Medicaid but not private insurance.
Email: info@chail.org
For their Tri-County Program (In-home counseling), you can fax referral attention to Tessa (309-687-7926/309-687-7774)
Fax: 309-687-7999
If the child goes to the following schools, they have in school counselor so they can get them in quicker, otherwise wait list is 5-6 months out: Sterling, Von Steuben, Trewyn, (Roosevelt, Peoria High
Glen Oak, and Lincoln (Not currently)
8 month wait for Community Counseling
Telepsychiatry
Children can obtain access through SASS or outpatient counseling or by attending Kiefer School.
The Children’s Home Association of Illinois provides community support services to at-risk youth, the people who love and care for them, and the people who no longer can.
5901 N Prospect Rd Ste 201A, Peoria, IL 61614
Peoria, IL: 309-648-0782
Email: wecare@lifestance.com
Does take Molina Medicaid, maybe others?
At LifeStance-supported practices, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person’s unique needs. Our supported clinicians include psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists who are ready to support you. LifeStance-supported practices offer both in-person and telehealth appointments, so you get the care you need in the format that serves you best. We also accept most insurance plans, allowing you to get the most from your personalized care plan.
The new provider Dr. Sierra is currently accepting 18+ with medical cards.
There will be a waiting list, ask for Collen at 309-672-3100, fax a referral to 309-672-3131
For those under 18, refer to Unity Point, 309-672-5609 (Lecta), Fax referral to 309-671-2917
Inpatient Services
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
Ages 4-17 years
Call 24/7: 309-672-5600
Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Services
Adults 18 and older
Call 24/7: 309-672-4150
Center For Senior Behavioral Health
Adults 62 and older
Call 24/7: 309-672-4150
Outpatient Services
Trillium Place at Carle Eureka
Assessment and counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
Trillium Place East Peoria
Assessment, counseling for children, adolescents, and adults, and medication management.
Trillium Place Hamilton
Assessment, counseling, outpatient groups, and coordination of medication management for adults.
Trillium Place Pekin
Assessment, counseling for children, adolescents, and adults, and medication management.
Carle Health Methodist Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health
Assessment, counseling, and psychiatry for children, adolescents, and adults and partial hospitalization for adults.
Fax: 309-671-2917
Carle Health Methodist Atrium Psychiatry
Assessment, counseling, and psychiatry for children, adolescents, and adults.
Find Addiction Services:
Addiction Recovery Center at Carle Health Proctor Hospital
Inpatient medically monitored detoxification services, partial hospitalization, outpatient, and medication-assisted recovery for adults.
Call 24/7: 309-691-1055
Trillium Place Crisis Center
Medically managed detoxification services for adults.
Call 24/7: 309-689-3081
Trillium Place East Peoria
Assessments, outpatient services, DUI Evaluations, and related services for adults and adolescents.
Trillium Place on Hamilton
Assessment services for residential, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment services for adults. Outpatient group therapy and DUI Evaluations.
Trillium Place Pekin
Assessments, outpatient services, DUI Evaluations, and related services for adults and adolescents.
Trillium Place Lincoln
Assessments, outpatient services, DUI Evaluations, and related services for adults.
Trillium Place on New Leaf
Pregnancy and postpartum behavioral wellness programs.
Experiencing a Crisis?
For life-threatening concerns, call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department.
For mental health and substance use crisis support and resources, contact:
Trillium Place Crisis Services, available 24/7:
Peoria County - 309-671-8084
Tazewell & Woodford Counties - 309-347-1148
Offers Telehealth Services
Peoria, IL: 309-212-3606
Normal, IL: 309-212-3606
Private insurance
Talk Therapy
Neurofeedback Services
Accepts private insurance, no Medicaid but has a sliding fee scale, accepts Meridian (No Molina)
Peoria, IL: 309-676-2400
(Has a liaison at Norwood - a referral is to be placed through the school)
FamilyCore offers individuals and families several services such as adoption preservation, counseling, foster care, single-parent support, and outreach services. FamilyCore’s professional counselors and staff provide a wide selection of expertise to help meet the special needs of the community.
Adoption
Counseling
Foster Care
Single Parent Support
Outreach
East Peoria, IL: 309-670-0459
Email: OfficeAdmin@InnerWellnessIL.com
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat many mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.
Peoria, IL: 309-453-3604
Stacey Munoz Email: staceymunoz74@att.net
Private insurance
Stacey's specialty is working with children, adolescents & adults who struggle with Mental Health Issues which include:
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Related Disorders
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Psychotic Disorders
She also specializes in working with families who are experiencing parental issues with children & adolescents with:
Divorce related issues
Behavioral Problems
Conduct Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Peoria, IL: 309-693-8200
Email: jma-therapy@joymiller.com
Private insurance
Relationships with others
Relationship with yourself
Addictions
Women's Health
Men's Health
Positive Parenting
Consulting and Coaching
Katie Donahue, LCPC
Katie Donahue, LCPC
Peoria Heights, IL: 309-682-7966
(Former or current SASS worker)
Accepts private insurance/Medicaid/Molina/Meridian
Accepts private insurance but not Medicaid.
Email: Info@LSSI.org
5901 N Prospect Road, Ste 106 Peoria, IL
(Current or former SASS worker)
Services Offered:
Individual Counseling
The process of engaging in one-on-one counseling in a safe, caring and confidential setting. Whether you are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, separation/divorce, parenting, work issues, life transitions or loss and grief I can help you process feelings, find your strengths, learn healthy coping skills and allow you to find a sense of well-being within your situation.
Couples/Relationship Counseling
Counseling for any form of relationship (premarriage, divorce, separation, parenting, etc) allows you to recognize conflict, learn healthy communication skills, and identify the needs of that relationship where it is at that moment.
Family Counseling
This can include intact families, divorce, trauma, stress or mental health issues and works to reduce distress and conflict by addressing the interactions among family members.
Treatment Approaches
*I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches which are determined by the needs of each client. Here are a few I consistently utilize:
▪ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
▪ Solution Focused Therapy
▪ Anger Management
▪ Client-Centered Therapy
▪ Journal Work
▪ Breathing/Relaxation Techniques
4450 N Prospect Rd B1, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Trained in trauma, Theraplay, and play therapy.
(To learn more please visit the Theraplay Institute Website. www.theraplay.org)
Not able to take Medicaid/MCOs
Therapy for Children
Therapy for Teens
Therapy for Adults
Email: clinic@theraplay.org
Theraplay is a dyadic child and family therapy that has been recognized by the Association of Play Therapy as one of seven seminal psychotherapies for children. Developed over 50 years ago, and practiced around the world, Theraplay was developed for any professional working to support healthy child/caregiver attachment. Strong attachment between the child and the important adults in their life has long been believed to be the basis of lifelong good mental health as well as the mainstay of resilience in the face of adversity. Modern brain research and the field of neuroscience have shown that attachment is how children come to understand, trust, and thrive in their world.
Email: one@onecounselingandwellness.com
Amanda Wetzel, LCPC
Former SASS worker
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Telehealth
OSF Behavioral Health (Peoria, IL)
OSF Behavioral Health (Peoria, IL)
Medicaid/MolinaMeridian
OSF Behavioral Health (Normal, IL)
OSF Behavioral Health (Normal, IL)
Accepts private insurance/Meridian and Molina
Whole Life Solutions
Whole Life Solutions
Email: Kcobb@wholelifesolutions.net
Takes Meridian but not the medical card or Molina.
Sabra Burress (Has sexual abuse experience)
Private insurance only sees youth 6-18
Peoria, iL: 309-693-2749
Whether you have life-altering issues that may require long-term therapy, just need someone to talk to about struggles in your everyday life, or are somewhere in between, our licensed, compassionate counselors have years of experience working and specializing in a variety of areas including:
Abuse and trauma
Anger management
Anxiety Disorders
Blended families
Conflict resolution
Coping skills
Crisis management
Depression
Eating disorders
Family and relationship issues
Grief and loss
Marriage counseling
Parent-child conflict
Pre-marital counseling/coaching
Self-harm
Self-esteem and assertiveness
Work/life balance
Illinicare and private insurance
5016 N University St, Ste 106 Peoria, IL 61614
OSF Medical Group- Psychiatry & Psychology
OSF Medical Group- Psychiatry & Psychology
Does not accept children under 18 for psychiatry, but psychologists do accept Medicaid/Molina/Meridian/private insurance.
Accepts Medicaid on a limited basis, have parents call to refer themselves if they reside outside of McLean County
Dr. Rhoda Jean Gottfried
Bloomington, IL: 309-556-7800
May Not Be Accepting New Referrals?
Dr. Heritch accepts private insurance only (over the age of 8 only)
Peoria & Bloomington, IL: 309-686-1147
Email: hbhpeoria@yahoo.com
Heartland Behavioral Health provides individual and group therapeutic outpatient treatment programs for each client. The concentration is on individual and family therapy and medication management. We encourage the involvement of family or friends to promote support for the clients. Heartland Behavioral Health provides an encouraging, supportive, and compassionate atmosphere to every client and all persons involved in their treatment.
Private insurance only
Springfield, IL: 217-523-3143
UIC Psychiatry (EasterSeals Building)
UIC Psychiatry (EasterSeals Building)
Dr. Delgado-Serrano
507 E Armstrong Ave Peoria IL 61603
Email: ljds60@uic.edu
Email: office@picketfencefoundation.org
We’re a nonprofit full-service floral, gift, and garden center, making meaningful work much more accessible by providing training and employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. Our gift shop is home to the Ability Marketplace featuring beautiful products made by children & adults with disabilities from around the country.
Email: blueridgecommunityfarm@gmail.com
Blue Ridge Community Farm is a 245-acre working farm for adults and children with special needs located approximately 4 miles northwest of Chillicothe, Illinois.
Currently, we offer educational field trips for special education and life skills classes. There is no charge for a school to come and visit the farm. Our field trips typically include interacting with our farm animals, music, crafts, hay rack rides (dependent upon the size of the group) learning opportunities revolving around crops grown on the farm, animal care, and general farm knowledge. We are home to ten alpacas, four donkeys, chickens, a horse, and two golden retrievers.
We also offer social events for adults with special needs all at no charge to those that attend. Some of our events include an annual square dance, cookouts, and campfire sing-a-longs.
We do not take any government funding and intend to always be a completely self-sustaining working farm. Our future programs and current events rely on private donations and fundraising efforts. Blue Ridge Community Farm is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. We also always need and welcome volunteers and very much appreciate the support of our community!
Shari Weitekamp - Associate Pastor of Eastview Kids Special Needs
Email: sweitekamp@eastview.church
Brianne Heimer - Associate Pastor of Students: Special Needs
Email: bheimer@eastview.church
Welcome to Eastview Special Needs
Our ministry helps individuals with special needs and their families know God in meaningful ways and experience the ridiculous love of Christ. It is important that individuals with disabilities be included in the life of Eastview! They offer a special dimension to worship. Eastview welcomes all individuals as people of God with gifts and talents to share. Their unique needs also must be supported, so they too can enjoy full accessibility to the love of Christ.
What We Offer
Eastview Kids
Services at Normal Campus
9:00 am | 11:00 am
Buddy Program
Sensory Room
Adaptive curriculum
Individualized tip sheets
Eastview Students
Services at Normal Campus
11:00 am
Buddy Program
Sensory Room
Adult Special Needs Class
Normal Campus - Room 1201
11:00 am
Sign Language Interpreter
Normal Campus - Worship Center
9:00 am
Parents of children with Special Needs
Special Needs Parent Care Group - Meets monthly during the school year
Respite events
Dental Resources
Dental Resources
Services Available:
Dental cleanings
X-rays
Fluoride treatments
Sealants
Oral hygiene instructions
Cost:
$20
Medicaid cards accepted; Medicaid not billed
Qualifications:
Available to everyone over five years old
No income guidelines
Email: foundation@isds.org
The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation proudly hosted its seventh annual Mission of Mercy (MOM) event in June of 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center. This impactful weekend brought together over 1,000 dedicated volunteers—including dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and dental students from across the state—to provide critical dental services valued at over $1.6 million at no cost to patients. Available to anyone needing dental care, the event was a success, with 1306 patients receiving treatment. The patients came from more than 55 counties and three states. More than 80 veterans received priority care on the first day as part of the veteran-first initiative, a gesture of gratitude for their service.
Medicaid Accepted
309-306-9033 (3510 N University)
309-777-9777 (1200 W Main St Ste 9)
Medicaid Accepted
Medicaid Accepted
Dr. Al-Dadah Monzer K DDS
Dr. Al-Dadah Monzer K DDS
Medicaid Accepted
Dentistry for Infants, Children, Teens, and Patients with Special Needs
Medicaid Accepted
Email: info@rickdentalgroup.com
Additional Resources: Publications, Podcasts, Etc.
Additional Resources: Publications, Podcasts, Etc.
goblin.tools is a collection of small, simple, single-task tools, mostly designed to help neurodivergent people with tasks they find overwhelming or difficult.
Most tools will use AI technologies in the back-end to achieve their goals. Currently, this includes OpenAI's models. As the tools and backend improve, the intent is to move to an open-source alternative.
The AI models used are general-purpose models, so the accuracy of their output can vary. Nothing returned by any of the tools should be taken as a statement of truth, only guesswork. Please use your knowledge and experience to judge whether the result you get is valid.
goblin.tools is offered free and available to all. It will stay free without ads or paywalls. Mobile apps of the tools are offered at a low price (on Android and iOS), which will help cover the running and maintenance costs so the website can stay completely free. Keeping the tools freely available in a convenient form is a foundational principle to us.
The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast
I met my wife at the College of William and Mary. We have been married for 24 years and have two children, a son (age 11) and a daughter (age 14).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with Master degrees in Social Work (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Divinity (Emory University). I currently serve as a Fellow with The Allender Center, and I am the host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast.
My approach to therapy has been shaped primarily by Dan Allender, Daniel Siegel, Allan Schore, Pat Ogden, and Bessel van der Kolk. You can find their works on the Books page.
Activities I enjoy include mountain biking, skiing, soccer, and painting (canvas, not houses).
Example of Podcasts:
Podcast episodes 93-96 and 98 are called "Engaging With Someone Who Has Harmed You" which focuses on how someone can interact with their parent or parents who harmed them emotionally, mentally, and verbally.
Suppose you have come to realize some of the ways that your parents have harmed you over the years. What are you supposed to do now? How do you engage with a parent now that you’ve come to realize some of the ways they harmed you? This is the first of a four-part series of episodes focused on how to engage with someone who has hurt you. Today’s episode emphasizes the necessity of identifying the kind of person you will be engaging. Is the person a normal, everyday sinner? Or is the person wicked/evil?
I’m a clinical psychologist empowering joyful, resilient parent-child relationships by translating neuroscience research into practical and compassionate tools and strategies.
For more information about the needs of children with sensory integration dysfunction:
For more information about the needs of children with sensory integration dysfunction:
Sensory Integration and the Child (Ayres)
The Out of Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction (Kranowitz)
For more information about the needs of children with significant disruptions in early attachment:
For more information about the needs of children with significant disruptions in early attachment:
Building the Bonds of Attachment: Awakening Love in Deeply Troubled Children (Hughes)
For more information about using nonverbal and visual supports in the home and classroom:
For more information about using nonverbal and visual supports in the home and classroom:
Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community (Savner & SmithMyles)
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School and Home (Hodgdon)
For information about managing difficult and challenging behaviors:
For information about managing difficult and challenging behaviors:
The Explosive Child (Greene)
Lives In The Balance - Lots of materials
The Whole Brain Child (Siegel and Payne Bryson)
For more information about children with developmental delays and challenges:
For more information about children with developmental delays and challenges:
The Child with Special Needs (Greenspan and Wieder)
Quirky Kids: Understanding and Supporting Your Child With Developmental Differences (Klass and Costello)
For information and services online about intellectual disabilities:
For information and services online about intellectual disabilities:
www.thearcofil.org (The Arc of Illinois)
www.thearc.org (The ARC – national website)
www.aamr.org (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)
For information regarding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:
For information regarding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:
www.chadd.org (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know (AAP, Wolraich)
Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Barkley)
For information regarding childhood trauma:
For information regarding childhood trauma:
www.nctsnet.org (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
www.ptsd.va.gov (National Center for PTSD)
www.nationalcac.org (National Children’s Advocacy Center)
Recommended apps for social skills:
Recommended apps for social skills:
Social Adventures by all4mychild provides activities for teaching social skills; targeted to children ages 3-13 (search ‘Social Adventures’ in Apple’s App Store).
Social Skill Builder by Social Skills Builder, Inc. is an app that uses interactive videos to teach key social thinking, language, and behavior that are critical to everyday living.
Emotion-Select by zBrainy Inc. gives users a chance to learn and identify, and then to anticipate and apply in ‘real-life’ social simulations.
**If outpatient counseling is not an option, encourage in-school counseling.
**If the patient is in crisis mode, i.e. physically aggressive, encourage the family to call the CARES line at 1-800-345-9049 OR Carle ED.
**Becky Tumer from Resource Link is a good resource person:
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