Equip for Equality is the federally mandated, governor-appointed Protection & Advocacy organization for Illinois. It provides legal help for people with disabilities of all ages in Illinois, including self-advocacy assistance. Equip for Equality’s work aims to challenge discrimination, promote inclusion in the community, ensure quality care and safety, and ensure quality special education services through […]
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The Community Service Center is a social service hub for northern Champaign County offering two food pantries, utility and prescription help, fax/copy service for a nominal fee, notary service, recreation vouchers for income eligible youth, clothing referrals, holiday food and toy distribution, food delivery service, and an after hours food pantry. Space is also provided
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Champaign County Advocacy and Mentor Resources (CCAMR) provides grants to adults (age 18 and older) with intellectual disability who live in Champaign County. The purpose of the mini grants (for $100 – $2000) is to enrich an individual’s life by providing funds to support the purchase of equipment or supports that will assist the individual
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The Arc of Illinois advocates for funding and legislation to benefit people with disabilities and provides training opportunities for families and professionals. Illinois Life Span provides statewide information and resources focused on advocacy, services, and supports for people with I/DD. The Family to Family Health Information Center provides information focused on health and insurance issues
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NAMI Champaign County (IL) provides free mental health educational programs, support groups, classes, community education programs, and advocacy to people affected by mental health conditions including families and peers in East Central Illinois and the surrounding area. The NAMI Champaign County Warmline number is 217-419-5345 and helps individuals to connect with, and navigate helpful resources.
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The Champaign Urbana Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group helps individuals living with MS and/or their family members, friends and care partners gain support from others living with MS. More specifically, the group shares experiences and gets feedback, learns from expert speakers, and learns about potential opportunities to participate in research. The group meets every second
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Advocacy, resource access, education, employment, support for those on the autism spectrum and those caring for them. Please click here to view an informational video about Champaign Urbana Autism Network – recorded from the disABILITY Expo’s Third Thursday Resource Round-up event on Nov. 19, 2020 (with captions and ASL interpreter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RzBmQrSGPQ
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The Autism Program (TAP) is a state-wide network of resources for Autism in Illinois. The mission of TAP is to foster development of community networks that promote best practice in the diagnosis, support, and education of all individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Locally, TAP offers a Resource Room, visual supports, new diagnosis orientations, consultations, social
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Rosecrance Behavioral Health Central Illinois provides a wide range of prevention, intervention and treatment options for children, youth, adults, and families experiencing mental health and substance use issues. Rosecrance is a recognized CCBHC. A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use treatment, to anyone in need,
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Psychiatric and addiction treatment services for children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. Services are provided on an inpatient and partial hospitalization basis. The Pavilion Foundation School provides educational services for youth grades 3-12 who have learning disabilities as well as behavior issues.
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