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Adult Guardianship Assistance | Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission

160 North LaSalle Street, Suite S-500, Chicago, IL 60601

Eligibility

Guardians may be appointed to serve as a substitute decision-maker if a person is disabled because of: mental deterioration; physical incapacity; mental illness; developmental disability

Required documents

Identification Proof of residency Additional documents may be required.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
866-274-8023

Voice - Main Call Center

https://gac.illinois.gov

Languages

English, Spanish, Polish; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.

Application process

(1) Call the intake number and leave name and contact number to get a call back by next business day (2) If calling from outside the State of Illinois, dial 1-708-338-7500

Fees

Sliding Scale

Service area

IL

Description

Provides legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship to project rights and welfare of Illinois' population with disabilities. Divisions include the Office of the State Guardian, the Legal Advocacy Service and the Human Rights Authority, as well as the Special Education Initiative.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/14/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Illinois Guardianship Advocacy Commission

Provides legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship to project rights and welfare of Illinois' population with disabilities. Divisions include the Office of the State Guardian, the Legal Advocacy Service and the Human Rights Authority, as well as the Special Education Initiative.