Disability Services in Edwards County, Illinois
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Edwards 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 Edwards 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 Edwards County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Edwards 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
- Albion Community Heath Center — Christopher Rural Health Corp (618-445-2287, Albion)
- Albion Community Health Center (618-445-2287, Albion)
- Pediatric Pathways (618-445-3166, ALBION). Early intervention (birth–3)
- S E Illinois Counseling Ctrs (618-445-3559, ALBION). Behavioral health agency
- Apothecary Shoppe Of West Salem Inc (618-456-3716, WEST SALEM). Medical equipment & supplies
- Richland Memorial Hospital, Inc (618-456-3716, WEST SALEM). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Edwards County
These serve every county in Illinois, including Edwards 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
- Effingham County
- Edgar County
- Fayette County
- Dupage County
- Hardin County
- Kankakee County
- Madison County
- Montgomery County
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