Who do I call first for disability services in Franklin 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 Franklin County.

Is help available in Spanish in Franklin County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Franklin 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 Franklin County, Illinois

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Franklin 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
Centerstone of Illinois — West Frankfort (855-608-3560, West Frankfort)
Rea Clinic Benton (618-435-5686, Benton)
Sesser Community Health Center (618-625-6979, Sesser)
Benton Mental Health Wellness Center (833-209-0498, Benton)
Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation & Rea Clinic (618-724-2401, Christopher)
Communication Disorders / Autism Franklin County (Sesser)
Franklin-Jefferson SPED Social Em (Christopher)
Amy Broy Dba Developmental Therapy Services (618-967-3774, WEST FRANKFORT). Early intervention (birth–3)
Be Well Collaborative Pllc (618-816-5032, MULKEYTOWN). Adult mental-health clinic
Centerstone Of Illinois .Org (618-937-6483, WEST FRANKFORT). Behavioral health agency
Centerstone Of Illinois Inc (618-937-6483, WEST FRANKFORT). Early intervention (birth–3)
Cardinal Ems Ltd (618-439-0196, BENTON). Medical & accessible transport
Mercy Regional Health Systems (618-439-9400, BENTON). Medical & accessible transport
Second Nature Wild Life Rehabilitation (THOMPSONVILLE)
Axiom Healthcare Of West Frankfort Llc (618-932-2109, WEST FRANKFORT). Medical equipment & supplies
Hear 4 U Inc (618-932-2900, WEST FRANKFORT). Medical equipment & supplies
Highland Park Cvs, L.L.C. (618-439-6356, BENTON). Medical equipment & supplies
Mackmalter Enterprises Inc (618-438-0309, BENTON). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Franklin County

These serve every county in Illinois, including Franklin 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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