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

Is help available in Spanish in Sangamon County?

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

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

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

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

Springfield Center for Independent Living (SCIL) ((217) 523-2587, Springfield)
Project SEARCH — Springfield Memorial Hospital (Springfield). 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
Memorial Care Behavioral Counseling — Counseling Associates (217-788-4065, Springfield)
Capitol Community Health Center (217-788-2300, Springfield)
CCHC Helping Hands HCH Site (217-788-2300, Springfield)
Family Guidance Center (217-788-2300, Springfield)
SIU Center for Family Medicine - General Internal Medicine Clinic (217-545-8000 x21775, Springfield)
Heroes Youth Foundation (SPRINGFIELD)
Hope School (SPRINGFIELD)
SASED Central-Proj Ican & Pace (Springfield)
1402 Cockrell Llc (847-324-3543, SPRINGFIELD). Behavioral health agency
Addus Healthcare, Inc. (217-585-6693, SPRINGFIELD). In-home support
Aegis Royalty Care (708-356-7722, SPRINGFIELD). Respite care
Affinity Patient Coordination Llc (312-585-8472, SPRINGFIELD). In-home support
Advanced Healthcare Services, Llc (217-726-6956, SPRINGFIELD)
Elara Caring V (217-718-4889, SPRINGFIELD)
Enhabit Home Health (217-542-7138, SPRINGFIELD)
Sc Home Health Nfp (217-528-7541, SPRINGFIELD)
Darmara Platform Llc (217-761-6256, SPRINGFIELD). Ride service
Dispatch Medical Transport (217-416-5032, NEW BERLIN). Medical & accessible transport
Here An There Acessable Transport, Inc (618-857-6140, SPRINGFIELD). Medical & accessible transport
In-Depth Nonemergency Medical Transportation Llc (877-208-3505, SPRINGFIELD). Medical & accessible transport
Capitol Retirement Village (217-698-9441, Springfield)

Statewide programs serving Sangamon County

These serve every county in Illinois, including Sangamon 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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