Who do I call first for disability services in Dekalb County, Illinois?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Illinois vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Dekalb County.

Is help available in Spanish in Dekalb County?

Yes. This Dekalb County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Illinois agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Dekalb County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Dekalb County, Illinois

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Dekalb 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 Dekalb 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 Dekalb County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Dekalb County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

RAMP Disability Resources & Services - DeKalb ((815) 756-3202, DeKalb)
Project SEARCH — Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital (DeKalb). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Illinois. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Kane-South, DeKalb and Kendall Counties
DUI and Behavioral Health Csl Servs (815-895-9000, Sycamore)
Northwestern Medicine — Ben Gordon Center (815-756-4875, DeKalb)
165 E Plank Rd (844-599-3700, Sycamore)
2550 N Annie Glidden Rd (844-599-3700, Dekalb)
Northwester Center For Autism (GENOA)
Adventure Works Of Dekalb County, Inc. (815-517-0825, DEKALB). Children's mental-health clinic
Aging Angels Llc (815-754-1300, DEKALB). In-home support
Association For Individual Development (630-966-4475, SYCAMORE). Behavioral health agency
Authentic Connections Counseling Pllc (815-570-9079, SANDWICH). Children's mental-health clinic
His Glory Transport Llc (847-852-6166, GENOA). Medical & accessible transport
Indrive Transpotation Llc (779-255-2296, DEKALB). Medical & accessible transport
Silver Wings Senior Transport Llc (331-998-1343, SANDWICH). Medical & accessible transport
Voluntary Action Center Of Dekalb County (815-758-3932, SYCAMORE). Medical & accessible transport
Opportunity House Residences (815-895-5380, Sycamore)
Assoc For Education & Rehbltatn Of The Blind & Visually Impaired (CORTLAND)
Autism Bright Futures Corp (KIRKLAND)
O H Corporation (SYCAMORE)
Oaken Acres Wildlife Refuge And Rehabilitation Center (SYCAMORE)
American Drug Stores Llc (815-756-1328, DEKALB). Medical equipment & supplies
Aperion Care Dekalb Llc (815-758-8151, DEKALB). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Dekalb County

These serve every county in Illinois, including Dekalb 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

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