Disability Services in Alexander County, Illinois
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Alexander County, Illinois. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Alexander County
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Alexander County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Alexander County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Illinois. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Family Counseling Center Inc — Alexander County Office (618-734-2665, Cairo)
- Cairo Diagnostic Center Site (618-734-1500, Cairo)
- Cairo Mega Clinic (618-734-4400, Cairo)
- CHESI WOW Van (618-734-4400, Cairo)
- Tamms Health Center (618-747-2391, Tamms)
- Community Health & Emergency Services, Inc., Dasa (618-734-4400, CAIRO). Behavioral health agency
- Bronson Foundation Nfp (CAIRO)
- Aperion Care Cairo Llc (618-734-1700, CAIRO). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Alexander County
These serve every county in Illinois, including Alexander County.
- Institute on Disability and Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Equip for Equality (800-537-2632). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities ((312) 814-2080). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Illinois Assistive Technology Program ((217) 522-7985). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (217-717-8016). Parent center: free special-education help for families
- Family Resource Center on Disabilities (312-939-3513). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Illinois
- Bond County
- Adams County
- Boone County
- Woodford County
- Clay County
- Edwards County
- Hardin County
- Kankakee County
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