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Health Related Advocacy Groups | COALITION FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - Community Group Program

Advocacy group made up of community organizations focusing on health and wellness issues. Serves the communities of Zion, Beach Park, and Winthrop Harbor. Organizes monthly public meetings to discuss the following topics: - Community Wellness - Literacy - Substance Abuse Prevention - Leadership Academy

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HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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SUPPORT GROUPS | NAMI SAUK AREA

NAMI Family Support Group:

- Offers a monthly support group for family members and loved ones of people living with a mental illness.

- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group: Offers a weekly recovery support group of people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.

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ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY | SPRINGFIELD CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Assists individuals with disabilities when they advocate for:

- Workplace accommodations for a disability.

- Appropriate accommodations for test-taking for employment or educational placement.

- Securing services through another state or local agency.

- Accessibility barriers in the individual's neighborhood, workplace, and community.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM | SAFE PASSAGE

Safe Passage is the domestic violence and sexual assault agency for DeKalb County. Services provided include:

-- 24/7 crisis hotline and text line.

-- 25 bed Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.

-- Transitional housing for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

-- Individual, group and family counseling for adults and children experiencing domestic and sexual assault or abuse.

-- Legal advocacy including help obtaining Orders of Protection and support at court.

-- Medical advocacy to victims at hospital emergency room.

-- Prevention and professional education in schools, with police and other first responders and to community groups.

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HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK | ARC OF ILLINOIS

Supports individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by advocating for individual funding, services, and community resources that meet individual needs and are key for independent living.

Aims to keep families together, empower caregivers, and improve support to families to prevent out-of-home placement.

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SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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ALZHEIMER'S ADVOCACY | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MISSOURI CHAPTER

Works to improve dementia care and services, expand funding for Alzheimer's research and programs serving individuals with dementia, and increase access to community-based care.

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SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT | NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE

Mental health case management. Aids in assessment, planning, and support for a variety of needs. Assists with housing, public income entitlements, accessing various services, and more.

Case management services include, advocacy for mental health and other services, identifying and linking individuals with necessary resources, building skills for daily living.

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ADVOCACY | NAMI SAUK AREA

An advocacy and non-profit organization for the education and support of the mentally ill, their families, and friends that is open to anyone with a personal or professional interest in mental illness. NAMI is affiliated with NAMI Illinois and the national organization NAMI.

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HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT | HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA - ILLINOIS CHAPTER

Works locally to fulfill the mission of the agency by promoting and supporting research to find a cure, helping people and families affected by the disease, and educating the public and health care professionals. Also has in-person and virtual support groups.

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HEALTH RELATED ADVOCACY GROUPS | PEOPLE AGAINST CANCER

Provides hard to find information on alternative cancer therapies. People Against Cancer is a grass-roots, non-profit, public benefit organization dedicated to new directions in the "WAR ON CANCER." People Against Cancer helps people to find the best cancer treatment.

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SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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