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Behavior support for students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Visually Impaired
A Service and Resource Center of the Illinois State Board of Education
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resource Directory
A Handbook of Services Available in Illinois for Children Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Visually Impaired with Behavioral Challenges
Provided by:
Illinois Service Resource Center
3444 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847-559-8195
www.isrc.us January, 2020
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Behavior support for students who are
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A Service and Resource Center of the Illinois State Board of Education
Main Office Voice: 847-559-8195
3444 West Dundee Road Fax: 847-559-8199
Northbrook, IL 60062 Video Phone: 224-545-5199 Homepage: www.isrc.us Email: isrc@isrc.us
This Resource Directory is provided by the Illinois Service Resource Center
(ISRC) The purpose of the directory is to assist parents, teachers, service
providers and others with a guide to services available to children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired and exhibit behavior behavioral or emotional challenges.
The ISRC operates under a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education,
funded by federal IDEA discretionary funds Its purpose is to fulfill the
recommendations of the Interagency Board for Children Who or Hard of Hearing and Have an Emotional or Behavior Disorder legislation mandating creation of a center of children and adolescents through age 21 who are deaf, hard of hearing,
or visually impaired and have behavior disorders.
Among its many responsibilities, the ISRC will:
Establish and maintain a statewide identification and tracking system,
Provide case coordination, referral and consultation services,
Provide technical assistance for existing programs and providers,
Provide training for existing programs and providers,
Monitor, evaluate and assess statewide resources,
Provide limited direct services.
Illinois MTSS Network Multi Tiered Systems of Support
Information on professionals in private practice
is available by calling 847-559-8195.
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Phone: 815-625-1495 Email: contact@ilmtss.net
Contacts:
Melissa Hannasch MTSS Network Statewide Program Director melissa.hannasch@ilmtss.net
MTSS Network Partner Agencies
Phone: 815-262-0935 Melissa Hannasch
I-RtI Network Statewide Administrator
Cheri Sinnott Springer
1 East 22nd Street, Suite 20Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone: 217.528.9688 FAX: 217/528-2831 Phone: 630.629.3776
www.project-reach-illinois.org 818 DuPage Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Phone: 800-771-1158 Michelle ClyneProject Coordinator
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Individual Listings:
Advocate Behavioral Health Services ……… 1
Andrew McFarland Mental Health Center……… 2
Anixter Center……… 3
Catholic Office of the Deaf……… 4
Center on Deafness……… …… 5
Centerview Therapeutic School……… 6
Chicago Hearing Society 7
Easter Seals – United Cerebral Palsy ……… 8
Illinois Hands & Voices and Guide By Your Side 9
Illinois School for the Deaf ……… 10
Illinois Service Resource Center .……… 11
Memorial Behavioral Health Integrated Wellness Services 12
Mt Sinai Behavioral Health Outpatient Program ……….……… 13
NIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic ……… …… 14
Pavilion Foundation ……… 15
Philip J Rock Center 16
Project REACH 17
Thresholds Bridge for the Deaf……… 18
Multiple Listings: Audiology and Speech Therapy……… 19
Centers for Independent Living……… 20
Cochlear Implants 24
Early Intervention (Ages 0-3)……… 25
Government Agencies……… 27
Healthcare & Family Services (SASS) 28
Information and Referral……… 32
Legal……… 33
Misc Resources in Illinois……… 34
Misc Resources Nationwide……… 35
Out of State……… 36
Parent Support……… 37
Recreation and Leisure……… 38
Recreation Associations……… 39
Schools with Programs Serving Deaf/HH Students ……… 42
Vocational……… 44
Resource Information: National Association Bill of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children 45
Rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People to Accessible Communication 46
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Advocate Illinois Masonic, Chicago TTY: 773-296-3737
938 W Nelson (3rd floor)
Chicago, IL 60657
Metropolitan Family Services, Palos Hills
Advocate Good Samaritan, Downers Grove
Contact Person: Erica Lohmiller
E-mail: erica.lohmiller@advocatehealth.com
General Purpose: To provide mental health services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals
and their families.
Geographic Location: Chicago and suburbs
Geographic Area Served: Chicago and suburbs
Age Range Served: All ages
Eligibility: Individual or family in need of mental health services, with at least one
deaf or hard of hearing family member.
Intake Procedure: Call to set up an intake appointment.
Fee Structure: The cost of services depends on family size and income
Most Public Aid and insurance plans pay for part of all of the cost of services
Interpreter Policy: We can communicate in English, ASL, Signed English and
Spanish.
Services Available: Individual, Family Group and Couples Therapy, Clinical and Psychiatric
Evaluations, Medication Monitoring, 24 hour TTY Crisis Line (773-296-3737), Consultation to schools and social services agencies, Community/Educational Programs, Intensive Case Management, Liaison Case Management (helping to integrate Chicago-Read patients into the community), and Psychiatric Clinical Deaf Liaison Services.
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901 Southwind Road TTY: 217-786-7241
Springfield, IL 62703
Executive Officer: Lana J Miller
Email: lanaj.miller@illinois.gov
General Purpose: The unit provides inpatient psychiatric services to Individuals
who are severely emotionally disturbed and/or carry a primary forensic diagnosis
of mental illness
Geographic Location: Central Illinois
Geographic Area Served: 18 counties including: Hancock, Schuyler, Adams, Brown, Cass,
Pike, Morgan, Scott, Greene, Calhoun, Jersey, Mason, Logan, Menard, Sangamon, Christian, Macoupin, Montgomery
Age Range Served: 13 years to 17 years
Eligibility: Clear danger to self or others or inability to care for self
Intake Procedure: Screening is done by the appropriate Mental Health Center in the community
The mental health center then contacts Cathy Smith or admission.
Fee Structure: As a state operated facility, McFarland's fees are based on ability to pay - either
private, insurance or other funding - with a sliding scale
Interpreter Policy: An interpreter is available for one to one services
Services Available: Educational, Evaluation, Psychological Counseling, Medical, Speech and
Language Therapy, Vocational Training, and Recreational.
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community - through quality vocational, residential and educational options; substance
abuse prevention and treatment; employment services; health care; and advocacy
Geographic Location: Mid North, North Side, North and Northwest Suburbs
Outpatient substance abuse - citywide service program
Geographic Area Served: Metropolitan Chicago
Age Range Served: All ages, depending on particular program
Eligibility: Varies with program
Intake Procedure: Varies with program Contact Customer Relations 773-248-6500 ext 249 Fee Structure: Varies with program
Interpreter Policy: Addiction Recovery of the Deaf has counselors and interpreters skilled
in sign language and interpreting; Anixter Center has a manager of interpreting services for other programs; some direct service staff and residential service staff can interpret, depending
on the program.
Services/Programs Available: Residential Services, Employment Opportunities Program,
Professional Placement Services (for college opportunity graduates with disabilities) Anixter School (14-21 years), Stuart G Ferst School (children age 3-21 years), Addiction Recovery of the Deaf, Literacy Training Program, The Factory(education/vocational/counseling for students referred through the juvenile justice system), Prevention Services, The Training Institute
(provides training to people with disabilities, service providers, businesses and other), CALOR, and the Chicago Hearing Society.
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www.deafchurchchicago.org
3525 South Lake Park TTY: 312-751-8368
Chicago, IL 60653-1402 FAX: 312-534-8368
8025 West Addison
Chicago, IL 60634
Administrator: Rev Joseph Mulcrone
Contact Person: Colleen Curry
Margaret Swatek, Coordinator of Religious Education
Casimir Fronczek, Deacon Emeritus
Ralph Hinch, Deacon
E-mail: cathdeafch@archchicago.org
General Purpose: To provided religious and social services for deaf people in Cook and Lake
Counties, Illinois.
Geographic Location: Chicago
Geographic Area Served: Cook and Lake Counties
Age Range Served: Any
Eligibility: Open to all
Fee Structure: No charges
Interpreter Policy: All or most staff are trained in ASL or signed English for one
to one services
Services Available: Psychological Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Information and Referral,
Advocacy, Religious Services, Catholic Education, RCIDA for deaf adults Care Ministry for those who are ill, and Ministry Formation Program for deaf adults ICDA Chapter Ten meets 2nd Sunday every month.
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Contact Person: Bonnie Simon
E-mail: bsimon@centerondeafness.org
General Purpose: To serve the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community, and to provide
services which facilitate each individual to achieve maximum social, emotional, intellectual and creative growth and development
Geographic Location: Metro Chicago
Geographic Area Served: No geographic limitations
Age Range served: All ages
Eligibility: Varies with program
Intake Procedure: Contact Center
Fee Structure: Varies with program
Interpreter Policy: All staff can sign Services are provided both one on one
and in groups
Services Available: Residential, Educational, Vocational, Sign Language Classes
Additional Information: Programs include Centerview Therapeutic School, Centerpoint
Vocational Program, Student and Adult Residential Services, Illinois Service Resource Center and Sign Language Classes
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3444 W Dundee Rd TTY: 847-559-9493
Northbrook, IL 60062 Fax: 847-559-8199
Executive Officer: Bonnie Simon
Contact Person: Bonnie Simon
E-mail: bsimon@centerondeafness.org
General Purpose: To provided a comprehensive educational program for children and
adolescents who are deaf and hard of hearing who have emotional or behavioral disorders.
Geographic Location: Metro Chicago
Geographic Area Served: No geographic limitations
Age Range Served: 6-21 years
Eligibility: Deaf or hard of hearing child or adolescent who exhibits symptoms of emotional or
behavioral disorders
Intake Procedure: Referral by school district
Fee Structure: Fees based on Governor's Purchased Care Review Board approved rates.
Interpreter Policy: All staff are trained in ASL and Signed English and provided services
both one to one and in groups
Services Available: Day school program includes a therapy program and an individualized education
program that is developed with family and school district involvement and then solidly integrated for each student
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www.chicagohearingsociety.org
Address: Phone (Voice): 773-248-9121
1444 West Willow Street VP: 773-904-0154
Chicago, IL 60642 Fax: 773-248-9173
Email: AskCHS@anixter.org
Executive Officer: Karen Aguilar, Director
General Purpose: Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) empowers Deaf, Deaf/Blind, Hard of
Hearing and hearing people to communicate and collaborate by providing an array of social services, advocacy, support programs and assistive technology products to deaf and hard of hearing people Just steps away from public transportation in Chicago's Lincoln Park
neighborhood, our Hearing Health Clinic offers comprehensive hearing evaluations and hearing aid sales.
Geographic Location: Mid North, North Side, North and Northwest Suburbs
Geographic Area Served: Statewide
Age Range Served: All ages, depending on particular program
Eligibility: Varies with program
Intake Procedure: Varies with program
Fee Structure: Varies with program
Interpreter Policy: Request an interpreter via email at CHSInterp@anixter.org or
after hours by calling 866-251-0220.
Services Available: Audiology/Hearing Clinic, Hearing Aids, Free Amplified/Captioned
Telephones, CHOICES for Parents Group, Deaf Mentor and Parent Support, Domestic Violence Counseling, Sign Language Interpreter and Captioning Services, Social Services, Advocacy, Victim Assistance, Income Tax Preparation, Deaf Community Calendar of Events, Sign
Language Classes, and a Youth Program.
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General Purpose: To help children and adults with disabilities and their families
lead lives of Equality, Dignity and Independence
Geographic Location: Chicago, IL
Geographic Area Served: USA
Age Range Served: All ages
Eligibility: Developmental disability or delay
Intake Procedure: Referral information is accepted by phone
Fee Structure: Sliding scale fee based on income
Interpreter Policy: An interpreter is available when necessary
Services Available: Diagnosis and evaluation for developmental disability or delay, audiological,
psychological, speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior
assessment, advocacy, referral for appropriate services, counseling, warm water pool programs, massage therapy, family support groups, clinical (adaptive equipment, orthotics, orofacial
anomalies), toy loan program.
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Illinois Hands and Voices
Hands and Voices
Hands & Voices is a non-profit, parent-driven organization dedicated to
supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing We are
non-biased about communication methodologies and believe that families can
make the best choices for their child if they have access to good information
and support Our membership includes families who communicate manually
and/or orally From American Sign Language to cochlear implants, our
organization represents people from all different approaches to, and experiences
with, deafness or hearing loss We have local chapters comprised mainly of
parents along with professionals
Guide By Your Side (GBYS) is a program that provides:
Unbiased information
One on one support and resources
Trained Parent Guides to talk and/or meet with you.
What are Parent Guides?
Parent Guides are adults who have children with a hearing loss.
They provide unbiased information and resources regarding communication,
educational and technological choices.
They help families identify their options…not tell them which options to choose.
They support families Support is all about listening, not judging, and without bias.
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General Purpose: The Illinois School for the Deaf provides a comprehensive educational
program for Illinois deaf and hard of hearing residents between 3 and 21 years of age, in
addition to a parent/infant program for children 0 to 3 years of age A wide range of related services are available including residential, vocational/technical, athletic, recreational, and health programs.
Geographic Location: Central Illinois
Geographic Area Served: State of Illinois
Age Range Served: 3-21 years
Eligibility: Parent/guardian must be a resident of the state, student must have identified
hearing loss and the school must be able to write and appropriate educational plan.
Intake Procedure: Contact the Office of Admissions and Records at above address or
phone 217-479-4297 (voice/TTY).
Fee Structure: No fee for tuition, room/board or books
Interpreter Policy: There is at least one person available at all times who can sign and
provide services, usually one to a group
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Language Therapy, Parent/Infant, Recreational, Interpreting, Medical.
Illinois Service Resource Center
Email: isrc@isrc.us
General Purpose: To serve Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Visually Impaired student behavioral
needs at the Universal, Secondary (Targeted) and Tertiary (Intensive) level needs To provide training, technical assistance and resources for parents and educational teams of students with
a hearing loss or visual impairment and emotional/behavioral issues.
Geographic Location: Metro Chicago
Geographic Area Served: State of Illinois
Age Range Served: 0-21 years
Eligibility: Educational program or family with a deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired child Intake Procedure: Contact ISRC for information
Fee Structure: There is no fee for information, referral, case coordination or helpline calls
There may be a fee for evaluations.
Interpreter Policy: There is at least one person available at all times who can sign and provide
services on a one to one basis
Services Available: Information and Referral, Resource Directory, Technical Assistance and
Training for Existing Programs and Providers, Limited Direct Services, Classroom Management Mentoring, Data Collection Coaching, HI Behavior Support Teams, Parent Facilitators.
Additional Information: The ISRC operates under a grant from the Illinois State Board of
Education, funded by Federal IDEA discretionary funds It is an ISBE statewide technical assistance grant which meets the requirements of legislation mandating creation of a center for children and adolescents through age 21 who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired
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Memorial Behavioral Health www.memorialbehavioralhealth.org
Address: Telephone: 217-245-6126
340 W State TTY: 800-526-0844
Jacksonville, IL 62651 Fax: 217-245-4296
Executive Officer: Patti Torchia
General Purpose: To provide professional mental health service for people who want help
dealing with the normal problems of living as well as the more in-depth problems of emotional distress and illness
Geographic Location: West Central Illinois
Geographic Area Served: Morgan and Scott Counties
Age Range Served: All ages
Eligibility: Diagnosis of mental illness
Intake Procedure: Telephone or walk-ins
Fee Structure: Sliding scale
Interpreter Policy: There is at least one person available Monday through Friday who can
sign and provide one to one services.
Services Available: Psychological Evaluation, Psychological Counseling, Crisis Intervention,
Psychotropic Medication Monitoring.
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www.sinai.org
2653 W Ogden Ave Video Phone: 773-321-0113
2nd floor FAX: 773-257-5330
Chicago, IL 60608
Contact Person: Jarom Matheson, MS LCPC Program Supervisor (Deaf Therapist)
Email: jarom.matheson@sinai.org
General Purpose: Comprehensive mental health evaluations, Individual, family, and
group treatment modalities Collaboration of services including case management mental
health, client centered consultation and community support to deaf and hard of hearing
individuals and their families.
Geographic Location: Chicago
Geographic Area Served: State of Illinois
Age Range Served: All ages
Eligibility: The outpatient program is open to anyone (hearing or Deaf)
The Deaf/HOH/Deafblind program is for Deaf or Hard of Hearing or Deafblind individuals.
Intake Procedure: Walk in hours:
Mondays: 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Tuesdays: 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Fridays: 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Fee Structure: Varies, Medicaid Accepted
Interpreter Policy: All Deaf Program staff are fluent in ASL or signed English and can provide various levels of communication needs for this population The program has a full time ASL/Spanish interpreter on site.
Services Available: Individual psychotherapy, family therapy, psychiatric services (evaluation,
medication, and education).
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NIU Campus TTY: 815-753-2000
3100 Sycamore Rd FAX: 815-753-1664
Dekalb, IL 60115 Email: slhc@niu.edu
Contact: Carrie Callahan
General Purpose: To provide speech language pathology, audiological and rehabilitation
counseling services to individuals who have disability and their families A family-centered approach is emphasized in the clinic, as well as individual services.
Geographic Location: Northern Illinois
Geographic Area Served: Northwestern and North Central Illinois, Metro Chicago
Age Range Served: All ages
Eligibility: There are no eligibility requirements
Intake Procedure: Call the clinic office to schedule an appointment
Fee Structure: An hourly rate of sliding scale based on income level Our goal is to provide
services that the families or individuals are in need of, so we are very flexible regarding cost for services.
Interpreter Policy: There is at least on person available at all times who can sign and
provide services on a one to one basis
Services Available: Individual, Couple and Family counseling, Speech and Language
Therapy, Parent/Infant, Sign Language Classes, Disability Awareness Seminars, Job
Coaching, Advocacy, Career Counseling, Independent Living Skills Counseling, Tutoring, support Groups, Information and Referral.
Additional Information: The Clinic provides services in three emphasis areas: Speech
Language Pathology, Audiology and Deafness Rehabilitation Counseling These areas are affiliated with the master's level program in the Department of Communicative Disorders
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Champaign, IL 61820 (outside Champaign Co.: 800-373-1700)
Executive Officer: Joe Sheehe, MC, MBA
General Purpose: Outpatient and inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment
Youth Residential Treatment, Pavilion Foundation School grades 3-12.
Geographic Location: Central Illinois
Geographic Area Served: Central Illinois
Age Range Served: 4 years and up
Eligibility: In need of evaluation of psychiatric or chemical dependency treatment
Intake Procedure: Call and ask for assessment
Fee Structure: Assessment is free Treatment – public aid, self pay, insurance
Interpreter Policy: At least one person is available for one on one services, or an interpreter
can be arranged for when necessary
Services Available: Assessment, Outpatient and Inpatient Psychiatric and Chemical
Dependency Treatment, Support Groups
Additional Information: Assessments are available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week.
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818 DuPage Boulevard TTY/Voice: (800) 771-1158
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
Executive Director: Bonnie Jordan
Email: prc@philiprockcenter.org
General Purpose: The Center and School is operated by The Illinois State Board of
Education The primary goal of the Philip J Rock Center and School is to help people
who are deaf-blind achieve maximum independence based on their individual potential Our vision is of the community of the Philip J Rock Center and School, which consists
of the parents, educational staff, and support staff, working together so that all students learn the skills needed to become valued and accepted members in their home, local,
and future adult communities.
Geographic Location: Northern Illinois
Geographic Area Served: Illinois
Age Range Served: The residential school offers one of the most intensive,
comprehensive educational programs available for children who are deaf-blind in the 3- to 21-year-old age group.
Eligibility: Parent/guardian must be a resident of the state, student must have identified
hearing loss and the school must be able to write and appropriate educational plan.
Intake Procedure: Call to discuss.
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day.
Services Available: The Center provides a wide range of services on a statewide basis
Services are provided in schools, medical settings, early intervention centers and homes Services for Children include: Community Outreach Programs; Counseling; Daily Living Skills/Independent Living Skills Training; Education Services; Employment/Job Training; Health (audiology; general medical services; occupational, physical and speech therapy; and referrals for and contracts for other medical services); Summer/Day Camps and
After-school Programs; and Travel/Orientation and Mobility Services for Professionals include Consultation and Technical Program Assistance for children who are deaf-blind.
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Illinois Deaf-Blind Services
www.philiprockcenter.org/
818 DuPage Boulevard Video-phone: (630) 790-4723
Glen Ellyn IL, 60137 Fax: (630) 790-4893
Michelle Clyne, Project Coordinator prc@philiprockcenter.org mclyne@philiprockcenter.org
General Purpose: Project Reach provides technical assistance, information, and training
to address the early intervention, special education, related services, and transitional services needs of children with deaf-blindness and enhance state capacity to improve services and outcomes for children and their families Services are coordinated with other state agencies responsible for providing services to children who are deaf-blind.
Geographic Location: Northern Illinois
Geographic Area Served: Illinois
Age Range Served: Birth to 21 years.
Eligibility: Parent/guardian must be a resident of the state, student must have identified
hearing loss and the school must be able to write and appropriate educational plan.
Intake Procedure: Call to discuss.
Services Available: Project Reach supports the activities of our deaf-blind specialists
who live and work in the different strategic geographic areas of the state and a statewide family specialist These specialists work with local school programs and community service providers and families to identify and provide technical assistance to children Information brochures, periodic telephone contacts, trainings, and on-site consultation on
a variety of related topics are offered to program staff and families Presentations are made at statewide conferences as a way to inform special education personnel and community service providers about the issues of deaf-blindness, services available, and
to increase the identification of eligible children and those suspected of having dual sensory impairments In addition, deaf-blind specialists conduct informal functional vision and hearing evaluations They assist in the process of making referrals for formal
diagnostic evaluations Needs assessments are distributed to family members and
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Thresholds Bridge Hearing Impaired Program
General Purpose: Thresholds Deaf Program’s mission is to create the opportunity for deaf
adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live a life of dignity and independence in the community
Geographic Location: Group homes and community outreach programs located in both
the north and south sides of Chicago
Geographic Area Served: Chicago (North and South)
Age Range Served: 18-70 years old
Eligibility: Deaf adults with a diagnosis of serious and persistent metal illness
Intake Procedure: Psychiatric/psychological evaluations, hospitalization records, police
reports, social history sent for evaluation
Fee Structure: Call for information
Interpreter Policy: All staff uses sign language (60% of the staff are deaf)
Services Available: The Thresholds Deaf Program included a variety of residential settings
based upon required level of supervision; assertive case management, home visiting
program; staff psychiatrist and nurse who meet with the members regularly; job readiness training, specific vocational training and job placement; evening, weekend and holiday
programming – Thresholds Deaf Program provides services every day of the year; all program activities and locations designed exclusively for the deaf (Deaf persons with special needs are also accommodated); academic education; social relationships and enduring friendships
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Eastern Illinois University
Speech, Lang., Hearing Clinic
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-2712 (Voice)
csldh@eiu.edu
www.eiu.edu/~commdis/clinical_services.php
Foundation for Hearing
And Speech Rehabilitation
PO Box 180018, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: 1.773.340.FHSR (3477)
fhsr.chicago@gmail.com
ISU Eckelmann-Taylor
Speech and Hearing Clinic
211 Rachel Cooper Hall, Campus Box 4720
815-753-1664 (fax)
Northwestern University Audiology Service
675 N St Claire, Ste 15-200Chicago, IL 60611
312-695-8107 – Hearing312-926-3705 – Speech312-695-6850 (fax)Evanston location:
847-491-3165 – Hearing847-491-5012 – Speech
Northwestern University Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning
2315 Campus Dr., Evanston, IL 60208847-491-3165 (voice/TTY)
847-491-2523 (fax)nucasll@northwestern.edu
OSF St Francis Med Center
530 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61637309-655-2630 (Audiology)
309-655-6961 (Speech)www.osfhealthcare.org
Rehab Inst Of Chicago Speech Pathology Dept.
345 E Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611312-238-1000
www.ric.org
University of IllinoisSpeech Language and Audiology Clinic
901 South 6th St., Champaign, IL 61820217-333-2230
shs.illinois.edu/audiology-clinic
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*These organizations provide a variety of services, including advocacy, Peer counseling,
assistance, information and referral, education and recreation.
Access Living of Metro Chicago
Notes: Serving city of Chicago
Advocates for Access
4450 North Prospect, Suite C8
Email: info@advocatesfor access.com
Serving: Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell, & Woodford
Counties
Central Illinois Center
for Independent Living
614 West Glen
Peoria, IL 61614
309-682-3500 (voice/TTY)
www.cicil.org
Achieving Independence and Mobility
Center for Independent Living (AIM-CIL)
3130 Finley Road, Suite 500
Email: IICIL@iicil.comServing: Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties
Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL)
1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 501Springfield IL 62701
(217) 525-1308 VOICE(217) 525-1308 TDD(217) 525-1312 FAX
Illinois Valley Center For Independent Living
18 Gunia Dr
LaSalle IL 61301-9712815-224-3126 VOICE/TDD815-224-3576 FAX
www.ivcil.com/cms/publish/
Email: ivcil@ivcil.comServing: Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam,and Stark Counties
Impact Center For Independent Living
2735 East BroadwayAlton IL 62002618) 462-1411 VOICE618) 474-5309 TDDhttp://www.impactcil.orgEmail: contarino@impactcil.orgServing: Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, and Bond Counties
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Serving Kane, Kendall, and McHenry Counties
Jacksonville Area Center for
Serving: Living Independently Now Center
Northwestern Illinois Center
for Independent Living
Serving Carroll, Lee, Ogle, Jo Daviess,
and Whiteside Counties
Opportunities For Access
4206 Williamson Place Ste.3
Mt Vernon IL 62864618-244-9212 VOICE618-224-9975 TDD618-244-9310 FAXwww.incil.org/ofacil.htmlEmail: spud@ofacil.orgServing Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington, Wayne, White, Edwards, Hamilton, Wabash, Clay, Fayette, Effingham, and Jasper Counties
Options Center For Independent Living - Iroquois County
130 Laird Road, Suite 103Watseka IL 60970
815) 432-1332 VOICE815) 432-1361 TDD815) 432-1360 FAXwww.optionscil.orgEmail: Therese.Cardosi@optionscil.org
Options Center For Independent Living - Kankakee County
22 Heritage Drive, Suite 107Bourbonnais IL 60914815) 936-0100 VOICE815) 936-0132 TDD815) 936-0117 FAXwww.optionscil.orgEmail: options@optionscil.orgServing Kankakee and Iroquois Counties
Persons Assuming Control of Their Environment (PACE)
1317 E FloridaUrbana, IL 61801217-344-5433 (voice)217-344-5024 (TTY/TDD)217-689-0289 Video Phone217-344-2414 FAX
info@pacecil.orgServing: Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties
Progress Center for Independent Living - South Satelite
400 Forest Blvd
Park Forest IL 60466708-748-5156 VOICE708-748-5157 TDDEmail: info@progresscil.org
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Regional Access and Mobilization
Serving Boone, DeKalb, Stephenson,
and Winnebago Counties
RAMP (Belvidere Satelite)
530 South State Street, Suite 103
Serving: Boone County
RAMP (DeKalb Satelite)
Serving: DeKalb County
RAMP (Freeport Satelite)
2155 West Galena Ave
Serving: Stephenson County
Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living
2135 W Ramada LaneCarbondale, IL 62901618-457-3318 (voice/TTY)618-549-0132 (Fax)Email: sicilccc@poofaccess.comwww.incil.org/sicil.html
Serving Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Williamson, Gallatin, Hardin, and Saline Counties
Soyland Access For Independent Living
2449 Federal Dr
Decatur IL 62526217-876-8888 VOICE217-876-8888 TDD217-876-7245 FAXEmail: sail@decatursail.comServing Macon, Moultrie, Shelby, Cumberland, Clark, & Coles
Soyland Access to IL (Charleston Satelite)
757 Windsor RdCharleston, IL 61920217) 345-7245 VOICE217) 345-7245 TDD217) 345-7226 FAXEmail: triplec@consolidated.net
Soyland Access to IL (Shelbyville Satelite)
1810 West South ThirdP.O Box 650
Shelbyville, IL 62565217-774-4322 VOICE217-774-4322 TDD217-774-4368 FAXEmail: sailsel@consolidated.net
Soyland Access to IL (Sullivan Satelite)
1102 West JacksonSullivan IL 61951217) 728-3186 VOICE217) 728-3186 TDD217) 728-2299 FAXEmail: sulsail@wireless111.com
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330 S Grand Ave West
Stone-Hayes Center For Independent Living
39 North Prairie Street
Galesburg IL 61401
(309) 344-1306 VOICE
(309) 344-1305 FAX
Email: info@stone-hayes.org
Serving Knox, Warren & Henderson
West Central Illinois Center For
Serving: Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike,
McDonough, and Schuyler Counties
West Central Illinois CIL (Satelite)
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Serving Will & Grundy County areas
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Expanding Children’s Hearing Opportunities (ECHO)
St Louis Children’s Hospital
One Children's Place
877-829-0026 (voice)661-362-1400 (voice)661-362-1500 (fax)www.advancedbionics.com
Cochlear Americas
13059 E Peakview AvenueCentennial, CO 80111 USA800-523-5798 (toll free voice)303-790-9010 (voice)
303-792-9025 (fax)www.cochlear.com/us
MED-EL Corporation, USA
2511 Old Cornwallis Rd
Suite 100Durham, North Carolina 27713919-572-2222 (voice)
888-MED-EL-CI (633-3524) (toll free)919-484-9229 (fax)
http://www.medel.com/us/
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